Hello and welcome to Rainbow Names, the internet home of Carol and Stephen Ogden.

A family business, we have been providing our range of wooden toys, personalised gifts, and names to customers across the length and breadth of Britain for over twenty years. Stephen designs and cuts, Carol paints and finishes and Peter (our son) has helped out here and there over the years and still does when home from college.

Based in Hull, we can usually be found at York Market on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between March and December - and, of course, on this corner of the 'net. This site shows but a small part of our wares; to see our full and ever-changing range visit us in York (map) and say hello. We also do a few fairs and events during the year, details of which will be posted in the news box.

In addition to the market, Stephen can be found peddling his unique "Pedal Powered Names" on the corner of St Sampson's Square (map) on most weekends, highdays and holidays throughout the year so long as it's dry. Stephen doesn't mind getting wet - but the saw does! The "Pedal Powered Names" (and the show) are only available from Stephen in person. 

We are trying to be as green as possible. All our own products are made from wood from sustainable sources and we are hoping to move to all FSC woods as soon as possible. All paints and finishes conform to Toy Regulations (even when not toys).

In the Marketplace you can order our original Rainbow Names and a growing selection of our other products.  There is also a downloadable price list and order details for even more of our range and to enable you to order “off-line”.

Best wishes,
Stephen and Carol