Why a NoID is a NoID.

[SamiSmith]

Hi all! I'm a newbie to orchids. I presently have 2 noid phals that I just adore, but after ordering a ton of supplies, I really want to get a named phal. I'm more than a bit confused as to how to go about that however as I'm not 100% sure what makes an orchid named. I have looked at several online nurseries, and it seems that all of their orchids are named, but I've read that just because a grower lables the parent plants, and names the resulting plant does not mean that the plant is registered. Does this mean that if the plant is unregistered, it is technically a noid, even though the grower has named it? What are some things I should look for to ensure the plant I'm getting is truly named, and are there any growers you all can suggest?