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Find Your Baby's Name Before the Due Date

Whether you're 8 weeks in and starting early, or 38 weeks in and running out of time, Namely works at every stage of pregnancy. Start with a wide-open queue and narrow down as you go — or jump straight to your shortlist in the final trimester. The AI generates names based on both partners' tastes, you each swipe in private, and a match is revealed the moment you both love the same one. No scrambling at the hospital required.

Namely app Likes screen — an expecting parent's shortlist of baby names
Namely app Partner linking screen — both expecting parents connect to swipe on names
Namely app swipe screen — helping expecting parents choose a baby name during pregnancy
AI-powered names Built for couples Private & secure iOS & Android 4.8 rating

How it works

Three steps to find the name you both love.

  1. Step 1

    Link with your partner

    Share a 6-letter code. Your partner enters it and your swipe sessions are connected instantly.

  2. Step 2

    Swipe independently

    Each of you browses and votes solo. Your partner can't see your choices until you both agree.

  3. Step 3

    Celebrate your match

    The moment you both like the same name, Namely reveals a match. Just joy.

See Namely in action

Beautifully simple. Built for the moments that matter.

Namely app swipe screen — helping expecting parents choose a baby name during pregnancy
Namely app Likes screen — an expecting parent's shortlist of baby names
Namely app Matches screen showing the name both expecting parents agreed on
Namely app Preferences screen — configure name filters during pregnancy
Namely app Partner linking screen — both expecting parents connect to swipe on names

Everything you need

Namely makes the name search fun, fair, and stress-free.

  • AI Name Generator

    Get personalised suggestions based on your style, gender preference, origins, and meaning themes.

  • Swipe to Match

    Both partners vote independently. A match is revealed only when you both like the same name.

  • Real-Time Sync

    Swipes sync instantly. Names your partner rejects won't appear in your queue.

  • Deep Customisation

    Filter by gender, style, origin, country, name length, starting letter, and names to avoid.

  • Likes & Matches

    All your liked names and shared matches are saved in one searchable, sortable list.

  • Transparent Pricing

    $5.99/month, 3-day free trial. Cancel anytime via App Store or Google Play — no hassle.

Common questions

When during pregnancy should we start using Namely?
Any time works. Some couples start in the first trimester to build a longlist without pressure. Others wait until they know the gender. A few start in the third trimester — Namely's fast enough to get you to a shortlist even if you only have weeks left.
Can we change our minds after matching on a name?
Yes. A match isn't a commitment. All your matches are saved in the Matches tab and you can keep swiping to find more. Many couples accumulate a shortlist of 3–5 matched names and decide once the baby arrives.
Do both expecting parents need to install the app?
Yes. Both partners download Namely and link their accounts with a 6-letter code — it takes under a minute. Once linked, you each swipe in your own time and matches sync in real time across iOS and Android.
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Pick a name before the big day.

Download free. Whether you're weeks away or days away — Namely gets you there.

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