The baby name picker is a wheel for expecting parents who have a shortlist and cannot decide. Replace the sample names with your own, spin, and pay attention to your gut when the wheel stops. Many parents find that a name they felt lukewarm about suddenly sounds right, or a favorite sounds wrong when it lands.
It is also a fun activity for baby showers and family dinners. Guests can add suggestions, and the whole room watches the spin. The wheel treats every name equally, so it is a light way to settle a tie between two names you both like without one partner feeling overruled.
Narrow a long list down to a few
Start with every name you are both willing to consider. Turn on remove-winner and spin. Each time a name comes up, say it out loud with your last name. If neither of you likes it, leave it off. If one of you loves it, write it on a keep list. Repeat until the wheel is empty, then load only the keep list and go again.
Test how a name sounds in real life
A name has to work in many places. When a name lands, try a few quick checks.
- Say first, middle, and last name together
- Call it out like you are at the park
- Write the initials and check they do not spell something odd
- Think of likely nicknames, good and bad
Using the wheel at a baby shower
Ask each guest to suggest one name and type them in. Spin a few times during the party and have parents react on the spot. You can also make a second wheel for middle names and spin both together for funny or surprising pairs. Save the guest list of names in your browser so you can look back at the suggestions after the shower.
Frequently asked questions
Will the wheel pick our baby's name?
It picks a name from your list at random, but the choice is yours. Most parents use it to break a tie or to test how they feel about each name. If you feel disappointed by the result, that tells you something useful too.
Are the sample names popular names?
They are simply a starting mix of classic and modern names. We do not claim any ranking. Delete them and type your own shortlist, one name per line, for a wheel that fits your family.
Can my partner see the same list?
Create a share link and send it. The names travel inside the URL, so your partner opens the same wheel on their own phone or laptop without making an account.
Can I spin first and middle names together?
Use two saved wheels, one for first names and one for middle names. Spin each one and say the results together. It is a quick way to hear combinations you might not have tried.