Remembering names

When I try to remember the name of a person, I usually go (in my mind) along the letters of the alphabet. In most cases there is one letter that catches me or starts ringing a bell. And very often this is the letter of the first name of the person. If not, I have to start over again, or leave it a while. For me it is a very effective method, maybe not the most efficient, but usually effective enough.

My boyfriend teases with my "alphabet method". I asked him what method he uses. He replied that he waits till I've found the name. An  effective ànd efficient method, I think....