Naming advice and guides
Ideas, research, and honest thinking about how to find a name that feels right.
Why We Ask 10 Questions Instead of Making You Swipe: The Case for an AI Baby Name Quiz
Most AI baby name tools are databases with a swipe layer. findaname.app's quiz asks 10 questions and builds names from who you actually are. Here's why that matters.
Eliana Baby Name 2026 UK: What the Reports Say, What the Data Confirms, and What Neither Tells You
BabyCentre reports Eliana has overtaken Olivia as the UK's top girls' name in 2026. Here's what that means, what it doesn't, and why the right name isn't on any chart.
What Is a Baby Name Generator Quiz - and Why It Works Better Than a List
findaname.app isn't a name list - it's a 10-question quiz that makes baby names built around you. Here's how it works and why it changes everything.
How to Agree on a Baby Name With Your Partner (When It Feels Impossible)
Agreeing on a baby name with your partner is harder than it sounds. Here's why naming conversations go wrong - and a better way to approach them together.
Top UK Baby Girl Names 2026: Is Eliana Really the New Olivia?
Motherhood.online says Eliana has overtaken Olivia. ONS 2023 data says otherwise. Here is what the confusion is really about - and how to find a name ahead of any list.
When You and Your Partner Can't Agree on a Baby Name
When you and your partner can't agree on a baby name, the problem isn't taste - it's that you're negotiating instead of finding the overlap. Here's what actually helps.
Baby Names With Meaning: Why 2026 Parents Are Choosing Names That Stand for Something
Both The Celebrant Directory and Vitabiotics report 'meaning-first' naming as the defining UK trend of 2026. Here is what that looks like - and how to find the right name for you.
Is Eliana the Most Popular Baby Name in 2026? What the Data Actually Tells Us
BabyCentre reports Eliana is now #1 - but ONS data still places Olivia at the top. Here is what both sources actually measure, and what it means for your decision.
Why Can't My Partner and I Agree on a Baby Name? (And What Actually Helps)
Couples get stuck on baby names more often than anyone admits. Here is what is really happening - and a process that actually helps you both move forward.
Baby Name Charts 2026: Why the Rankings You're Reading Are Three Years Out of Date
Most baby name charts published in 2026 are built on ONS data from 2023. Here is what that means for your search - and a better way to find a name.
Baby Names With Meaning in 2026: How to Find a Name That Actually Matters to You
More parents in 2026 are choosing names for meaning over fashion. Here is how to find a baby name that connects to what actually matters to you.
Meaningful Baby Names 2026: How to Choose a Name That Actually Means Something to You
Parenting outlets report that 2026 parents are choosing names for meaning over trend. Here's how to find a baby name that carries something real - not just a popular one.
Baby Girl Names 2026: Why Everyone's Talking About Eliana (And How to Find Yours)
BabyCentre UK reports Eliana has reached the top of the 2026 girls' name charts. Here's what makes it resonate - and how to find the name that does the same thing for you.
Eliana baby name UK 2026: what BabyCentre's new #1 actually means for your choice
BabyCentre reports Eliana is the UK's #1 girl's name for 2026 - but what does that actually mean? We unpack the data, the divergence with US charts, and why chart-chasing rarely leads to the right name.
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.
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.
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.