How to use the Baby Name Wheel
The Baby Name Wheel suggests names when you're looking for inspiration. Here's how to filter the list and build your own shortlist.
Quick start
- Start with All, or pick Girl Names, Boy Names or Unisex.
- Spin for a name idea.
- Got a shortlist already? Replace the list with your own favourites and spin.
- Remove & spin again to take names off as you rule them out.
Girl, boy or unisex
Choose All, Girl Names, Boy Names or Unisex. Each list holds popular, well-loved names to spark ideas.
Spin your shortlist
Already have favourites? Add them to the list, or clear it and paste just your shortlist, so the wheel decides between names you both love.
Spinning between two finalists? Clear the list, add just those two, and let the wheel settle it, or at least see how you feel when it lands.
The name
The card shows the name idea. Remove & spin again rules a name out and spins again.
Great for
- Brainstorming names during pregnancy
- Breaking a tie between two or three favourites
- Baby shower games
- Naming a character in a story
- Naming a new pet
- Fun guessing games with family
Customize everything else
This page uses the same wheel as the homepage, so all the usual options work here too. The full wheel guide explains each one with pictures:
FAQ
Can I add our own name ideas?
Yes. Type or paste names into the list, or remove any you don't like.
Does it show what names mean?
No. It's a quick way to explore and decide, not a name dictionary.
Can I spin only girl or boy names?
Yes. Choose Girl Names, Boy Names or Unisex above the wheel.
Is my shortlist private?
Your list is saved only on this device and isn't uploaded anywhere.