Naming advice and guides
Ideas, research, and honest thinking about how to find a name that feels right.
Eliana Is Having a Moment in 2026. Here's Why That's a Problem If You Want a Unique Baby Girl Name
Eliana is reportedly having a moment in the UK's 2026 baby name conversation - though official figures still put Olivia on top. Here's why that matters if you want a name that's distinctive, and how to find one that's genuinely yours.
The Most Popular Baby Names in the UK in 2025 - and Why a List Is Only the Beginning
Olivia and Muhammad top the UK charts in 2025. Here is why the list is a useful door, and why the name that fits your family is not on it.
When You and Your Partner Can't Agree on a Baby Name - Here's What Actually Helps
When you and your partner can't agree on a baby name, it's usually a structural problem - not a taste one. Here's what actually helps.
The Rise of Gender-Neutral Baby Names in the UK - and Why a Filter Won't Find You the Right One
Gender-neutral baby names are rising across the UK in 2026 - but a filter won't find you the right one. Here's a better way to search.
Why You Can't Agree on a Baby Name (and What Actually Works)
Both of you love names the other hates. It's not stubbornness - you're solving the wrong problem. Here's what actually works when couples can't agree on a baby name.
Baby Name Trends 2026 UK: Five Styles - and How to Find Your Version of Each
Five baby name styles are dominating 2026 in the UK - from gender-neutral to bold and unusual. Here's what each one says about your naming instinct, and how to find your version.
Can't Agree on a Baby Name With Your Partner? The Problem Isn't the Names
Couples who can't agree on a baby name are usually stuck in the scroll-and-veto loop. The problem isn't the names - here's what actually helps.
Unique Dog Names UK: Half the Dogs at the Park Are Called Luna or Milo
Luna and Milo top every UK pet name chart in 2026 - for both dogs and cats. Here's how to find a name that actually fits your dog's personality.
Stuck Between Two Baby Names? That Is Not a Shortlist Problem
Stuck between two baby names and cannot choose? The problem probably isn't the names. Here's what's actually happening - and what helps.
The Best Baby Name App for Couples Isn't the One That Lets You Swipe
Nameberry now lets couples swipe names together. findaname.app does something different - it asks the right questions first. Here is why that matters.
Unique Dog Names 2026: Why the Best Ones Don't Come From a Chart
Luna, Bella, Milo, Teddy - the 2026 dog name charts look the same as last year. Here's how to find a name that actually fits your dog.
Classic Baby Names Not in the Top 50: How to Find Yours
Looking for a classic baby name that isn't everywhere? Here's why lists won't find it - and what actually will.
How to Agree on a Baby Name With Your Partner (When You've Already Tried Everything)
When lists and swiping haven't helped, here's what actually breaks naming deadlock for couples - and why it starts with questions, not names.
The Baby Name Generator That Asks Questions Instead of Showing You Lists
Tired of scrolling baby name lists with your partner? A baby name generator that asks questions works differently - here's why that matters.
How to Choose a Baby Name (Without Losing Your Mind to a List of 10,000)
Scrolling a list of 10,000 baby names doesn't help you find the right one. Here's why the quiz approach works - and what actually makes a name feel like yours.