The Economic Times

Psychology says people who name their possessions tend to show greater anthropomorphism, revealing how the human mind can give ordinary objects identities, emotions and deeper personal meaning

Recent studies by psychologists reveal that assigning names to inanimate objects can heighten our perception of them as embodying human-like qualities. This phenomenon, termed anthropomorphism, enhances both the emotional and practical significance of these items. Consequently, what may once have been merely functional transforms into treasured possessions that resonate deeply within our personal narratives.