How to Choose a Name for Your House

Naming a house is a tradition that adds identity, charm and personal meaning to a home. Below are some simple, proven ways to choose a house name for you, that feels right and is also easy to explain!

1. Name your house after the location

You can use the street you live in, the suburb or a special nearby landmark or natural feature.

Examples: Wellington House, Riverbend, Jacaranda Rise, Hillcrest.

2. Name your house from the home style or history

Some houses are named after their style of architecture or the year they were built.

Examples: The Queenslander, Federation Cottage, The Verandah, Homestead 1924.

3. Use family names or initials

A house name can reflect the people who live within the home or a family legacy.

Examples: Argall House, R&M Cottage, Four Oaks (for a family of four).

4. Choose a word that describes the feeling of the home

Many homeowners choose a name based on the mood or atmosphere of their property.

Examples: Haven, Sanctuary, The Hideaway, Seabreeze, Stillwater.

5. Use a personal story or hobby

You can name a house after what gives the place character or joy.

Examples: The Workshop, Kookaburra Cottage, The Vineyard, Sunset Lodge.

6. Use a poetic or classic sounding house name

Some names are chosen simply because they sound elegant or timeless.

Examples: Windermere, Bluegum on Baker, Cornerstone Cottage, Verandah & Vine.

Three questions to help you decide quickly

1. What word best describes the feeling of your home? (coastal, cosy, peaceful, private, grand)
2. Is there a story, feature or family detail worth honouring? (jacaranda tree, surname, verandah, year built)
3. Do you want the house name to sound formal or personal? (The Argall Residence vs Kookaburra Cottage)

Most people find the perfect house name by combining their answers to these questions.