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Choose the perfect baby name, together.

Turn choosing a name into a moment to share. Create a sweet, interactive poll and invite your loved ones to vote, guess and play along.

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Team Girl
62% of votes
Olivia
in the lead · 14 votes

Explore, discover, and decide without stress

Locate the ideal name for your baby

Using our personalized search engine, you can filter by gender, origin, popularity, and so much more! Simply enter your last name, and let our generator provide suggestions that sound and look just right.

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No ideas yet? Our AI finds them for you

Describe what you're looking for (gender, origin, style, length) and get names that harmonize with your last name in 30 seconds, ready to put to a family vote.

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Avaharmony 94%
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Three ways to play

Pick the format that suits you best.

Name voting

Share your shortlist of names and let your loved ones elect their favorite. The ranking updates live.

Example
« Olivia, Ivy or Hazel: which one do you prefer? »
  • Up to 10 names to choose from
  • Real-time ranking
  • Your loved ones can suggest names

Guess the gender

Your loved ones place their bets: boy or girl? Reveal the answer on the big day and see who guessed right.

Example
« Team girl or team boy? »
  • Perfect for a gender reveal
  • Anonymous or public guesses
  • Result revealed whenever you decide

Guess the name

The name is already chosen but stays secret. Your loved ones try to guess it, clue after clue.

Example
« It starts with O and ends with A… »
  • Add clues day by day
  • Suspense until the birth
  • A leaderboard of the best guessers
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Three little steps and you're off

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Create your poll

Pick a format and personalize it in just a few clicks.

2

Share the link

One unique link to send by WhatsApp, text or email.

3

Follow along live

Votes and guesses show up in real time in your dashboard.

Personalize your search with AI

Our generator instantly adapts to your preferences, giving you 100% relevant suggestions. You’re in control. Our AI does the heavy lifting! Just specify:

Last name
Enter your last name to see which first names align best, ensuring a harmonious and pleasant ring.
Gender
Whether you’re expecting a girl, a boy, or prefer a unisex option, we’ll tailor the suggestions accordingly.
Origin
If you have a soft spot for a specific cultural background, our generator will highlight names that celebrate that heritage.
Theme
Whether nature, art, literature, or any other theme inspires you, we’ll help you find a name that reflects what you cherish.
Name length
Maybe you love short and sweet, or perhaps you’re after something longer and more majestic. Indicate your preference, and we’ll do the rest.
First letter
If you’d like your child’s name to begin with a particular letter, we’ll recommend a selection that honors that choice.

Why you'll love it

Designed to make the wait even sweeter.

Playful

A moment of sharing and fun around the name.

Brings everyone together

Family and friends take part in this beautiful adventure.

Private & safe

Anonymous or public polls, you decide.

Instant

Results update in real time.

How does our free baby name generator work?

Finding the perfect name for your baby goes far beyond a simple search. It's about sound, harmony with your last name, origin, trends, and above all, that instant spark. Our free baby name generator was designed to make this step easy:

  • Test first name + last name compatibility in real time with our phonetic algorithm
  • Filter by gender (boy, girl, unisex), origin (English, French, Hebrew…) and style
  • Get personalized suggestions in under 30 seconds
  • Save your favorite names to compare them side by side

Looking for a baby boy name?

Our name finder suggests the best boy names based on your criteria: classics like James, Liam or Noah, modern picks like Kai, Milo or Jaxon, and rare original options. Enter your last name and discover which masculine names harmonize best with it.

Or maybe a baby girl name?

From Emma to Iris, Aurora to Violet, our tool finds the feminine names that sound perfect with your last name. Filter by length, first letter or origin, and let our baby girl name generator do the rest.

Find a name that sounds great with your last name

Many parents choose a name in isolation, without checking how it pairs with their last name. Our algorithm analyzes syllable flow, consonances and sound patterns to tell you whether the combination is harmonious, so you can pick a name you'll love saying out loud for years.

2026 Baby Name Trends: top picks from parents

Looking for inspiration? Discover the names rising in 2026 based on official data, our team's analysis, and choices made by expecting parents around the world.

The most popular baby names

Discover the names parents love most right now, based on official data, and find inspiration for your future baby.

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On the blog: fresh ideas and practical tips

Browse our articles for a wealth of inspiration: origins, meanings, anecdotes, and everything you need to find a name that resonates perfectly with your family.

Frequently asked questions

Still not sure? Here are answers to our most common queries:

How does our generator work?
Pick the best name uses advanced algorithms and AI to sift through thousands of names based on your specific criteria, like gender, origin, popularity, and the way each name pairs with your last name. Just enter your preferences and last name to get a list of harmonious, family-friendly suggestions.
What types of names can I search for on Pick the best name?
You can explore names from various origins (French, Italian, Arabic, etc.), different genders (male, female, unisex), and multiple popularity levels (well-known, rare). We continually update our database to capture the latest trends and top choices.
Can Pick The Best Name recommend baby names that match my last name?
Absolutely. A key feature of Pick The Best Name is suggesting names that harmonize with your last name, ensuring a pleasing look and sound.
Is Pick The Best Name free?
Yes, our service is completely free for all users.
Is there a limit to how many searches I can make?
No, you can perform unlimited searches to experiment with as many combinations and criteria as you like.
How does Pick The Best Name keep the suggested names current and accurate?
We continually refine our algorithms with new data from user surveys and baby name trend analyses, so our suggestions stay fresh and diverse.

Ready to get your loved ones involved?

Your first poll takes less than 2 minutes.