How To Find Someone You Met Without a Name

If you didn't catch the name of the person you met, it might feel like a big loss.There are a few things you can do to get in touch with your mystery person.You can use the information that you have to search for the unnamed individual.

Step 1: Ask around to find out if anyone knows them.

Ask the bartender if the two of you are regulars.If you met them at the store, check with the cashier to see if they come in frequently.It doesn't hurt to try, it might be a long shot.If they were with a group of friends, look for them as well.If you find someone who knows the person you are looking for, don't press them for information.Give the other person your phone number so they can reach out to you.

Step 2: You might know someone who knows them if they are a friend.

Ask the host what their name was if you met at a party.They can give you more information about the person.You can look through your followers on social media to see if they follow the person you are looking for.

Step 3: They can have their number registered under their name.

If you grab someone's number but don't know who they are, type the number into the search engine to see what pops up.If there isn't much information, try a more specific search engine.

Step 4: Everyone has a social media account.

Go to Facebook and type in what you know, like the city they live in or what they do for work.If you don't find what you're looking for, scroll through anyone who pops up.You could find their profile if you get lucky.The search functions on social media sites are a little more basic.

Step 5: You could find their profile if they told you where they work.

Check out the employees tab if you want to find their workplace.You might be able to track them down if they specified where they work on their LinkedIn profile.If you know the name of the company they work for, that helps.

Step 6: You can use the selfies you took together.

If you put the picture into the image search, you can see if there are any similar results.You might be able to find them if they have any social media accounts or online presence.There are pictures that are similar to the one that you uploaded.It will look at the person's face and try to find a match.

Step 7: The unnamed person will connect with you if they read it.

Write an ad for your city under the "Missed connections" page on the Craigslist page.If you mention where you met and what the other person looks like, they'll know it's about you.The only way the other person will find your ad is if they are on the website.If they are looking for you, there is a good chance it will happen.

Step 8: You may be able to find them if they live in your neighborhood.

NextDoor is a neighborhood social media app that you can use to connect with other people.You should make a post about where you met and who you are looking for.If anyone knows them, they can send you a private message.When you make a post on NextDoor, your name, neighborhood, and profile photo will be shared.

Step 9: Some cities and counties have their own groups on Facebook.

You can join the group that is most relevant to your area on Facebook.If anyone knows who you are, make a post about it on there.You could search for "Portland" or "Multnomah County."

Step 10: You may not know their name, but what else do you know?

They may have told you where they worked, went to school, or grew up.If you use a simple search with this information, you will see what pops up.If you don't know their name, you can search "Arkansas State University" + "Atlanta, Georgia" and see if you recognize anyone.BeenVerified is a more specific search engine.