Can't find files using Finder

MBP running OS X 10.8.4
2.5 GHz Intel Core i5
Starting about two weeks ago, Finder stopped finding files on my MBP. Previously, if I were to look for a photo named "IMG_1234", I would simply search on "1234" and any and all files containing 1234 in the name would appear. Now, I get no return to my Finder search.
Spotlight still does return a full list of all files though.
I believe that whatever this problem is, it is also impacting other search-related functions (e.g., when looking to attach a file in Hotmail or to upload a photo to Facebook). I'm now unable to find a specific file on my HD using the browse function of those webpages.
This problem seemed to originate on a day when I was uploading photos to Facebook. I was able to find and upload several files without issue, then the ability to find specific photos just stopped working. It was at that point that the Finder search started returning no responses.
Any suggestions regarding causes/solutions to this issue? The files for which I am searching are definitely still on my HD. I'm wondering if I inadvertantly turned off a setting somewhere that impacts where Finder is searching.
Thanks for any help.

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