Are you thinking of changing your house name but need some inspiration? Here we look at the most used house names in the UK to give you an idea of which suits you. You may find the one for you, or you may use this list to avoid the most common names – either way, it’s handy to know!
Popular UK House Names
The Cottage
Rose Cottage
The Bungalow
The Coach House
School House
The Old Post Office
Honeysuckle
Treetops
Red House
White House
Lakeside
The Lodge
The Barn
Orchard House
The Stables
Woodlands
Ivy Cottage
Manor Farm
The Willows
Oaklands
Toad Hall
Fairview
Laurels
The Firs
The Nook
Hillside
Sunnyside
The Gables
Hillcrest
Meadow View
The Old Rectory
Orchard Cottage
Corner House
Holly House
Springfield House
The Old Vicarage
Reasons for Changing Your House Name
They are several reasons for house name changes, from simply wanting a fresh start or setting up a new venture to disliking the name or number of your home. Naming a home used to be for those with estates and manors, but more and more people in the UK want to change their house name. Adding or changing your house name makes it more personal to you, your family or your business and adds individuality.
The list above shows many of the names we would expect to crop up, and it may be wise to stay away from them. For obvious reasons, two houses in the same area cannot have the same name. However, many people are getting creative with their house name choice, hoping it helps them to stand out. Be sure to choose your name carefully, as ideally, you want to keep it for as long as you live at the property, and when you pass it down, your children can enjoy the name for years to come.
Areas With the Most House Names
Here we look at the areas with the most named houses, and it may surprise you. It does seem that cities and urban areas have fewer named homes, perhaps because once people settle for a slower pace of life and lay roots, it is in more rural areas. You are unlikely to want to rename your home if you are climbing the property ladder and not planning on staying in your property long-term.
Llandudno
Exeter
Swansea
Tunbridge Wells
Gloucester
Shrewsbury
Plymouth
Peterborough
Guildford
Ipswich, Suffolk
Norwich
Truro, Cornwall
York
Aberdeen
Reading
Carlisle
Redhill, Surrey
Taunton, Somerset
Oxford
If you are considering changing the name of your property, contact Name My House on 0208 0172216.