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I'm having a hard time remembering some names of people that I want to find on Facebook. Any help?

Asked by ChocolateReigns (5624points) January 7th, 2010

I’m kind of trying to “connect with my past” but having a hard time remembering some names. And it’s not just the names, I’m also having a hard time remembering the people, too! (for example, I would like to find as many people as possible from my old church. But I can’t remember all the people that went to the church at the time.)
I guess I could just write it off as, “If I can’t remember their name, obviously they weren’t important in my life!” but I just can’t shake this feeling that it’s important that I connect with a lot people. Who knows what could happen if I connect!

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avvooooooo's avatar

Look at people who are on your friends list who might also be friends with these people. Look through their friends lists and see who you can find. :)

jazzjeppe's avatar

I’d say Google a lot to find the correct name or search by city, country, first name/last name or whatever info you have. Might be time-consuming, but hopefully you’ll find the person sooner or later.

6rant6's avatar

The way I remember names – I can’t believe I’m giving this one away – is to get a picture of them in my mind and then start through the alphabet…A (does there name begin with A), B, C, D… very slowly. It’s amazing how often this works.

JLeslie's avatar

You only need to remember and find one or two. facebook works exponentially. Once you find one you can ask them to “recommend” other friends from the church. Also, people will start finding you once you find one or two. Plus, facebook automatically suggests friends of your friends once you friend people.

Master0fPuppets's avatar

Just add the people you can remember, then check their friends list for others you might know. Once you’re on a few lists, other people will see you and add you as well. It doesn’t happen overnight… I’ve been on there years, and still get old friends adding me once in a while.

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

Ask one person whose name you can remember to help you recall some of the people you both knew back then. I did that the other day and got some help!

AnonymousWoman's avatar

The “Suggestions” feature might help you out with this. Pay attention to it.

filmfann's avatar

If it is school related, Facebook has fan pages of different schools. You can join, and look at other members.

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