Ever forgotten someone’s name right after meeting them? 😬

Forgetting names isn’t a flaw — it’s how the brain works.

You’re not alone — and it’s not a memory problem.

Discover the fascinating science behind why our brains forget names and what it really means.

The reality is far more reassuring. Forgetting names is one of the most universal and well-studied memory lapses in psychology and neuroscience. It happens to students and seniors, professionals and parents, introverts and social butterflies alike. Research shows that name confusion, delayed recall, or even calling someone by the wrong name is not only normal — it’s expected, given how the human brain organizes and retrieves information.