Meet woman who suggests baby names to billionaires, she’s not from India, China, or Pakistan, her fees will shock you
What’s In A Name? Apparently, A Whole Lot: In the era of social media, people are earning money doing crazy things. Famous influencers are earning more money than a salaried employee by unboxing products. But do you know about a luxury trend which is creating a buzz on the internet? Well, they are baby name consultants. It’s not a joke, some people are making serious money by consulting baby names for wealthy people. Today’s story is also about a famous baby name consultant, Taylor A. Humphrey. She has turned the art of baby naming into a serious six-figure career. Taylor is recently the talk of the town and has made headlines all over for charging USD 30,000 (Rs 26 lakh) for suggesting baby names to ultra-rich parents. Let’s know more about her.
Taylor Humphrey hails from San Francisco. She decided to make her art of finding unique baby names an elite consultancy business that combines elements of anthropology, branding, and therapy. She helps the world’s ultra-rich parents name their babies. According to Taylor, it all started with a childhood fascination with baby names. She also worked as a doula and in marketing. Taylor, who calls herself a ‘name nerd’
37-year-old maintains spreadsheets in which she enters names, origins, meanings, and what she describes as “vibes.”
How Much Does Taylor Humphrey Charge For Baby Name Consultation?
Taylor’s entry-level service starts at USD 200 (approx Rs 17,000). In this service, she suggests personalised names as per the parents’ preferences. But this is just the basic plan, in her premium tiers, She showcases her art by offering genealogical research, family heritage tracing, and ‘baby-name branding campaigns’.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Taylor Humphrey earns up to Rs 26 lakh by naming babies.
- Her services include – anthropology, branding, and therapy, helping rich families find unique names.
- Her basic package starts at USD 200.
- She has worked with Hollywood and Silicon Valley clients, calling herself more of a “therapist” than a consultant.
Why Would Anyone Pay USD 30k or Rs 26 Lakh To Name A Baby?
Humphrey deals with clients, including CEOs from Silicon Valley and people in Hollywood. For these A-listers, a name is an investment in their child’s identity.
During an interview with San Francisco Chronicle, Taylor said that she feels like a therapist rather than a consultant. She said couples approach her due to their disagreements over naming their child. Most of the time these disagreements escalate into costly disputes. These disputes according to her, lead to prolonged hospital stays following delivery.
What’s In A Name?
Humphrey’s job is more challenging than it sounds. Parents who seek her help want specific names for their babies that match their star signs. Some want monikers for Instagram.
Some couples even request “name aesthetics”, which include carefully selected fonts and colour schemes.
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