How to Find Someone You Met Without a Name

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If you met someone really cool when you were out and about, it might feel like a great loss if you didn’t catch their name. Fortunately, there are a few things you can try to find your mystery person and get ahold of them. Keep reading to learn how you can search for the unnamed individual with the information that you do have.

1

Visit the spot you two met.

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  1. If you two met at a bar, ask the bartender to see if they’re a regular. If you met them at a store, check with the cashier to see if they come in often. It might be a long shot, but it doesn’t hurt to try! [1]
    • If they were with a group of friends, look for them, too.
    • If you happen to find someone who knows the person you’re looking for, don’t press them for information. Instead, give them your phone number to give to the other person so they can reach out to you.
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Hit up your mutual friends.

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  1. For instance, if you two met at a party, ask the host who they were and what their name was. They can give you more info on the person and how to get ahold of them. [2]
    • You can also try looking through your followers on social media to see if they follow the mystery person you’re looking for.
3

Look up their phone number.

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  1. If you happened to grab someone’s number but not who they are, type the number into Google to see what pops up. If there isn’t much info, try a more specific search engine like BeenVerified, Spokeo, or People Search Engines. [3]
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4

Search for them on social media.

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  1. Start by going on Facebook and typing in what you do know, like the city they live in or what they do for work. Filter the search results for your area and scroll through anyone who pops up. If you get lucky, you might find their profile! [4]
    • You can also try searching on Instagram or Twitter, but their search functions are a little more rudimentary.
5

Search for their job on LinkedIn.

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  1. Search for their workplace on LinkedIn, then check out the “Employees” tab. If they’ve specified where they work on their LinkedIn profile, you might be able to track them down this way. [5]
    • It helps if you know the name of the specific company they work for, not just the field that they work in.
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6

Put their picture into Google Images.

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  1. Throw the picture into Google Image search to see if any similar results pop up. If they have any social media accounts or an online presence, you might be able to find them that way. [6]
    • Google Image searches for pictures that are similar to the one that you upload. It will scan the unknown person’s face and try to find ones that match.
7

Post a “Missed Connection” on Craigslist.

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  1. Head to the Craigslist page for your city and write an ad under the “Missed Connections” page. Describe where you met and what the other person looks like so they know it’s about them if they stumble across it. [7]
    • The only way the other person will find your ad is if they happen to be scrolling Craigslist. However, if they’re looking for you, there’s a good chance it could happen!
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8

Make a post on NextDoor.

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  1. Download NextDoor, a neighborhood social media app that you can connect with other people on. Make a post describing who you’re looking for and where you met. If anyone knows them, they might just comment or send you a private message.
    • Your name, neighborhood, and profile photo will be shared when you make a post on NextDoor.
9

Look in your Facebook community group.

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  1. Try searching your area on Facebook and joining the group that’s most relevant to your area. Make a post on there detailing who you’re looking for and where you met them to see if anyone knows who they are. [8]
    • For instance, you might search “Portland” or “Multnomah County.”
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10

Google the information you do have.

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  1. Maybe they told you where they work, where they went to school, or where they grew up. Try a simple Google search with this information to see what pops up. [9]
    • For instance, you might search “Arkansas State University” + “Atlanta, Georgia” + “Bartender.”
    • Since you don’t know their name, look at Google Images to see if you recognize anyone.
    • If Google isn’t working out, try a more specific search engine, like BeenVerified.

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.chartattack.com/finding-someone-you-met-once/
      2. ↑ https://www.followchain.org/find-instagram-without-knowing-username/
      3. ↑ https://www.chartattack.com/finding-someone-you-met-once/
      4. ↑ https://pvteyes.com/no-name-no-problem-understanding-facebook-search/
      5. ↑ https://tekping.com/how-to-find-someone-you-met-once/
      6. ↑ https://www.chartattack.com/finding-someone-you-met-once/
      7. ↑ https://www.chartattack.com/finding-someone-you-met-once/
      8. ↑ https://pvteyes.com/no-name-no-problem-understanding-facebook-search/
      9. ↑ https://tekping.com/how-to-find-someone-you-met-once/

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