From Naag Tag to Name at a Glance: Honoring a Legacy Since 1969

Oct 1, 2026 | Blog

Names are our business, and ours has a story of its own. Our roots go back to 1969, when the business known as Naag Tag began with a simple idea: help missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints introduce themselves through engraved name tags.

Today, we’re Name at a Glance. Our work has grown beyond those tags, but helping people recognize and connect with one another is still at the heart of what we do.

How It Started: A Name That Opens a Conversation

By wearing engraved name tags, missionaries gave the people they met an easy way to address them.

An engraved name tag was a small addition with a practical purpose. It gave someone a name to use before introductions were even finished.

That idea still matters. 

A customer looking for help in a store needs to know whom to approach. A visitor arriving at an office wants to find the right person. Custom name tags help make those everyday introductions easier.

Decades of Experience Behind Every Name

In 1995, Linda and Russ Lindeman took over the company, carrying its work forward through the years that followed.

The next chapter began on September 1, 2022, when Shawn and Michael Ann Wilson became the owners. Both were former employees who already knew the business and the care its work required.

Shawn brought more than 30 years of graphic design experience. Michael Ann brought nine years of experience as a lead engraver, along with a background in interior design and project management.

Together, they bring experience in both designing personalized products and making them: How it looks and how it’s made. A design needs to fit the available space, and the finished lettering needs to be clear enough to serve its purpose.

You can read more about the people behind the business in our company story.

From Naag Tag to Name at a Glance

Customers who knew us as Naag Tag will recognize the work behind Name at a Glance. The company name has evolved, while our commitment to craftsmanship and customer service continues.

We still make the professional identification products businesses depend on. We’ve also expanded our creative, personalized offerings, building on the engraving experience that has been part of the company for decades.

For longtime customers, that means continuing a familiar relationship. 

Custom Name Tags and More

Our beginnings were in engraved name tags, and personalization remains central to our work. Businesses can choose a design that reflects their organization while keeping each person’s name easy to read.

Our custom name tags include engraved and printed options. Selected styles combine a full-color logo with engraved text, giving businesses another way to create a consistent look for their teams.

We also make products for other identification needs:

  • Name plates help identify desks and workspaces.
  • Custom ID badges display employee photos and organizational information.
  • Personalized signs help identify spaces or share a message.
  • Plaques recognize people and meaningful accomplishments.

The product may be different from those early missionary tags, but the attention behind it is familiar. We want the finished piece to represent the person or organization well.

Continuing the Relationships Built Along the Way

Our history includes the customers who have trusted us with their orders over the years. Some need a badge for one new employee. Others return when their organization grows or their branding changes.

If you previously ordered from Naag Tag, let us know when you reach out. A past order number or a photo of your existing product can help us understand what you’d like to match. Our reorder instructions are a useful place to start.

We appreciate those returning customers, and we’re glad to welcome people discovering Name at a Glance for the first time.

Helping People Make Introductions Since 1969

From our first engraved missionary name tags to the products we make today, our work has always involved people. There’s a person wearing the badge, someone reading it, and a conversation that may begin because of it. We’re proud to carry the Naag Tag legacy forward as Name at a Glance.

If your business needs custom name tags or another personalized identification product, contact our team. We’ll help you choose something that fits the way your organization works.

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