The Name Story
Starting at €2.800,00
Most people have never been told the full story of their own name. This is because no one has written it yet.
A name is not merely assigned; it arrives laden with the intentions of those who chose it—their expectations, legacies, and instincts. Over time, it is lived in, carried across borders, mispronounced by strangers, and shortened by those who love you. Until at last the person and the name become inseparable, and it is no longer possible to imagine one without the other.
Our exploration begins with linguistic origins, tracing the historical currents, cultures, and geographies that shaped the name across centuries before it reached you. And then it narrows, from the general to the particular: the exact moment this name was chosen, the intention behind it, and the life it has since accompanied.
Volume
Approximately 80 pages · 3 hours of interviews
A single, composed narrative that spans centuries of linguistic lineage before anchoring into personal history. Designed as a concise yet profound monument to an individual identity.
Tailored
Bespoke scope
Define your own pagination and interview parameters. Pricing may be adjusted upward or downward from our starting rates based on project scope.
Created For
- Commemorating a birth, adoption, or a significant familial threshold.
- Individuals who have navigated multiple linguistic or geographic landscapes and wish to understand the history they carry.
- Anyone who recognizes that a name serves as the foundation of identity and deserves to be fully documented.
What is Delivered
- Private, guided listening sessions focused on your personal name history and lineage.
- Independent linguistic, etymological, and historical verification to trace the name's ancient currents.
- A fully original, custom manuscript enriched with bespoke illustrations.
- Artful integration of selected photographs.
- A masterfully bound, heirloom-grade printed volume accompanied by a complete digital archive on flash drive.
Commission Details
We begin with a private consultation to understand your vision. Investment is divided into three distinct phases: initial retainment for the story gathering, a secondary tier for manuscript development, and the final balance prior to delivery.
As each volume is an entirely bespoke commission, all agreements are final. Our collaborative framework—including listening sessions and review cycles—ensures complete alignment prior to production. Any rare printing or logistical irregularities are personally resolved with the utmost care.
Your heirloom volume is packaged and dispatched via secure, fully insured transit. We serve an international clientele, and all global shipping considerations are integrated into your initial project quotation.