Suggestions that learn your taste
Namely uses the names you like to surface more ideas with a similar sound, style or feeling.
The baby name app for couples
Find a baby name you both love.
Explore thoughtful suggestions, swipe separately, and discover the names you match on—without turning the search into a debate.
Start before creating an account · Available on iPhone and Android
How Namely works
From endless list to shared shortlist.
Keep the discovery personal and the decision shared. Namely gives each of you room to explore, then brings the mutual favourites together.
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Shape your search
Choose the sounds, origins, meanings and styles that feel right for your family. Add a surname or sibling name for more relevant ideas.
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Choose honestly
Swipe through names separately, at your own pace. Nobody has to sell a favourite or defend a no.
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Find your matches
See the names you both liked, compare the finalists with Partner Duels, and turn a long list into a shortlist you share.
Built for the real decision
More useful than another list of names.
Filters that matter
Narrow by gender, letters, syllables, origin, surname and sibling names.
Meaning, not just a list
Explore pronunciation, meaning and cultural origin across more than 60 collections.
Better final decisions
Use Mindful Naming, Speed Review, duels and fair vetoes when the shortlist gets serious.
Inside the app
A simple flow for a big decision.
Namely keeps the interface light so you can focus on how each name feels.
Swipe without pressure
Keep a name with a simple yes, pass with a no, and let each person choose independently.
Understand every name
Look beyond popularity with meanings, pronunciation, origins and names that share a similar style.
Filter for your family
Fine-tune suggestions around the details you care about, then change direction whenever you like.
Useful, not overwhelming
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Questions, answered
What couples want to know.
Still unsure about something? Email hello@namelyapp.com.
Can we choose baby names together?
Yes. Connect with your partner, swipe through suggestions separately, and Namely will show you the names you both liked. Your individual choices stay private until there is a match.
Do I need an account to try Namely?
No. You can start exploring names before creating an account. An account is useful when you want to save progress, connect with a partner and keep your shortlist available across devices.
How are baby name suggestions personalised?
Namely learns from the names you like and uses details such as sound, style, origin, surname and sibling names to suggest ideas that are more relevant to your family.
Can I search by origin, meaning or gender?
Yes. You can explore boy, girl and gender-neutral names, filter by letters and syllables, and browse meanings and origins from more than 60 cultures and collections.
What happens when we disagree on a name?
Partner Duels, Speed Review and fair veto tracking help you compare the finalists without losing track of each person’s preferences. The goal is a shortlist built from two genuine yeses.
Is Namely available on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Namely is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play, so partners can connect even when they use different phone platforms.
Ready when you are
Your shortlist can start with one swipe.
Download Namely free, invite your partner, and make choosing a baby name feel like something you do together.