The most familiar forms of personalized DVLA number plates are those which interpret and identify initials. Name plate numbers, specially first names, are the most suitable and thus the most desired of all private number plates. Costs for good quality number plates can be really high and add to the cachet of the private plates, the appearance of the plate is paramount to the value and desirability of the same. Popular first names are particularly sought after. Common first names, such as Chris, Simon, Dave and Sarah, very often sell for several thousands of pounds. They are, however the kind of numbers which go up in value the fastest.