Namely
Namely
Everything inside Namely

Every feature you need to name your baby together

Namely is the baby name matcher for couples. Swipe through personalised baby names, learn what every name means, and see only the names you and your partner both love. Here's a closer look at each feature inside the app.

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Namely baby name matcher home screen showing names left to swipe, liked names and partner matches7 core featuresiOS + AndroidBuilt for two

Overview

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Each feature has its own guide with tips, screenshots and answers to common questions.

Deep dive

How each feature helps you choose

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Swipe Baby Names

Scrolling through endless lists of baby names is exhausting. Namely turns the search into a quick, focused decision: one name, one card, one swipe. Swipe right on names you love, left on names that aren't for you, and let the app keep track of everything — so you can work through dozens of names in the time it takes to drink a coffee.

  • One name at a time. A single, distraction-free card makes it easy to react honestly instead of skimming a list.
  • Context on the card. Meaning, origin, pronunciation and style tags appear right on the card before you decide.
  • Undo in one tap. Swiped too fast? Bring the last name straight back with the undo button.
Learn about swipe baby names
Swipe baby names together — Namely name card for Amara with meaning, origin and pronunciation
Instant matches

Partner Name Matching

Choosing a baby name together shouldn't feel like a negotiation. With Namely, you and your partner each vote privately, and a name only appears as a match when you've both said yes. No vetoes to defend, no awkward "you hate all my names" moments — just a growing list of names you genuinely agree on.

  • Matches only on mutual likes. A name is revealed only when both partners have liked it independently.
  • Votes stay private. Neither of you sees the names the other passed on, so there's no pressure.
  • Instant notifications. The match appears the moment the second partner likes the name.
Learn about partner name matching
Namely Matches screen listing baby names both partners liked, with meanings and origins
Know every name

Name Meanings & Origins

A name is a story your child will carry for life. Namely gives every baby name a complete profile — what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, how popular it is and how it sounds — so you can choose with confidence instead of guessing.

  • Clear meanings. A short, plain-English meaning for every name — no digging through forums.
  • Cultural origins. See whether a name is Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Irish, Igbo and many more.
  • How to say it. Phonetic pronunciation guides like /oh-LIV-ee-uh/ remove the guesswork.
Learn about name meanings & origins
Baby name meaning, origin, pronunciation, popularity and syllables for Olivia in the Namely app
Classic, unique, gender neutral

Gender, Style & Origin Filters

Every family has its own taste. Some want a timeless classic, others a rare name nobody else at nursery will have, and many are looking for something gender neutral. Namely's filters shape every list around what you actually want — so you spend your time on names that fit, not scrolling past ones that never will.

  • Boy, girl or unisex. Focus on one gender, both, or names that work for any child.
  • Style that fits you. Classic, modern, elegant, rare, nature, short, strong, soft and more.
  • Origins you love. Choose the cultures and languages your names should come from.
Learn about gender, style & origin filters
Filter baby names by boy, girl or unisex, style and origin in the Namely Likes screen
Powered by AI

AI Baby Name Generator

Generic name generators give everyone the same suggestions. Namely's AI baby name generator builds a fresh list of 30 names around your preferences — gender, style and origins — and takes both partners' tastes into account, so every list feels like it was picked just for your family.

  • Personalised lists. Every list is built from your chosen gender, styles and origins.
  • Designed for two. The generator considers both partners' preferences, not just one.
  • Never repetitive. Names you've already swiped are skipped, so each list is genuinely new.
Learn about ai baby name generator
Namely AI baby name generator picking 30 names based on gender, style and origin preferences
Better together

Partner Linking & Sync

Notes-app lists, screenshots in group chats, names scribbled on the back of a receipt — sharing baby name ideas is usually messy. Namely links you and your partner once, then keeps everything in sync automatically, whether you're on the same sofa or in different time zones, on iPhone or Android.

  • Link in seconds. Send an invite link or share a 6-letter code — that's it.
  • Works across platforms. One partner on iPhone, the other on Android? No problem.
  • Real-time sync. Likes and matches update instantly on both phones.
Learn about partner linking & sync
Namely baby name matcher home screen showing names left to swipe, liked names and partner matches
Your shortlist

Likes, Matches & Shortlist

Somewhere between the first name you liked and the name on the birth certificate, there are dozens of maybes. Namely keeps every one of them organised: a Likes list for the names you love, a Matches list for the names you both love, and stars for the ones that make your heart skip.

  • Every like saved. Each name you swipe right on is kept in your Likes list automatically.
  • Matches in one place. Names you both liked live together in a shared Matches tab.
  • Star your favourites. Mark the front-runners so your final shortlist is always one tap away.
Learn about likes, matches & shortlist
Filter baby names by boy, girl or unisex, style and origin in the Namely Likes screen

Ready to start matching?

Download Namely, invite your partner, and find the baby name you'll both love — on iPhone or Android.

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