Name Compatibility Calculator

A little name magic

Name Compatibility Calculator

Enter two names to reveal a playful compatibility score, a personalised breakdown and a result worth sharing

Your names are calculated privately in your browser and are not saved.

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Your result, explained

What Does Your Compatibility Score Mean?

Every score is designed to keep the mood positive. It is a name game, not a prediction about any relationship.

90-99%

Exceptional match

A rare name combination with plenty to celebrate.

75-89%

Strong match

Your names create a lively and well-balanced pairing.

60-74%

Promising match

There is an appealing mix of similarities and contrasts.

40-59%

An interesting combination

A playful pairing with its own distinctive rhythm.

0-39%

Opposites can be fun

Different patterns can make a name match more interesting.

Behind the score

How Our Name Compatibility Calculator Works

The calculator begins with the letters in LOVE YOU, a distinctive part of the original Name Compatibility Calculator. It then compares shared letters, name length and vowel-consonant rhythm before adding a small repeatable pair factor.

The formula always treats the two names as a pair, so switching their order will not change the result. There is no random reroll and no personal data is needed.

Read how name compatibility calculators work

Five playful signals

  1. 01
    LOVE YOU letters40% of your result
  2. 02
    Shared letters25% of your result
  3. 03
    Name balance15% of your result
  4. 04
    Name rhythm10% of your result
  5. 05
    Pair factor10% of your result

Make it yours

Which Names Should You Use?

First names

A great place to start and the easiest result to share with someone else.

Full names

Adding surnames changes the letter mix and can reveal a completely different score.

Nicknames

Use the names you call each other for a result that feels a little more personal.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Is name compatibility real?

No. Name compatibility calculators are games based on letter patterns and simple formulas. They can be fun to compare and share, but they cannot measure a real relationship.

Will the same two names always get the same score?

Yes. The calculation is repeatable and treats both names equally, so reversing their order gives the same score.

Do spelling and nicknames change the result?

They can. Even one different letter changes the patterns used by the calculator, which makes alternate spellings and nicknames fun to try.

Are the names I enter saved?

No. The calculation runs locally in your browser. The site doesn't store the names you enter.