# Byname: Baby Name Builder — Never see the same name twice

> Baby name builder app with collaborative matching and name sound preview. (iPhone/iPad app by Axonite Global LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byname-baby-name-builder/id6802539411 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Axonite Global LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799600537)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-10-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is Byname?

Byname™ is a baby name builder. Can't agree on a name? You each swipe, and the names you both like match. Then put a first and a middle together and hear how the full name sounds. It works solo too.

You'll never be shown the same name twice. Change the filters, close the app for a month, switch phones: a name you already decided on stays gone.

Neither of you sees what the other picked until you both like the same name, so nobody has to defend a favorite before they're ready to. Whole names work the same way. If you each build the same one, you both find out.

One optional unlock, bought once by either of you, covers you both on both your phones. No subscription, and no advertising in any tier.

OVER 40,000 NAMES, FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
Names from 76 origins across 15 language families: Greek, Germanic, Semitic, Romance, South Asian, Slavic, African, Celtic, Nordic, Persian, East Asian, Indigenous American, Pacific and Southeast Asian. More than 29,000 carry a meaning, an origin and how to say it out loud. Over 18,000 have nicknames. Every name has a century of US popularity data.

FOUR PLACES, NOT ONE SCREEN
Swipe is where a name starts, and you judge each one once. What you keep lands in My List, where you say on the row whether it is a first name, a middle name, or both. Build is the workbench: a first and a middle over your last name, with a warning when the initials spell something nobody wants. Then Decide, which is the bracket, the crown and the card. A first name was never the finished thing.

A name you turned down isn't gone for good. You can go back through your own passes and see them again as middle names, and anything you turn down twice stays down. Your partner can ask you to look again, and never learns what you chose.

THREE LISTS: BOY, GIRL AND UNISEX
Boy names, girl names and unisex names each get their own deck, with their own progress and their own matches. What you decide in one has no bearing on the others.

FIND THE KIND OF NAME YOU'RE AFTER
Filter by origin, by era, by syllable count, by length, and by how common a name is. That is how you find something short, something old-fashioned, or something nobody else on your street has heard of. Search by name when you already have one in mind, and the search reads nicknames as well as full names.

WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE
• The full catalog, all of it
• Unlimited swiping, no daily limit, no countdown
• Every filter: popularity, origin, era, syllables, length
• Search, for when you already have a name in mind
• Undo, for the swipe you didn't mean
• Your likes, your matches, and the names you passed on
• Up to three of your own names in the deck
• Full names built on every first name, uncapped
• Shuffle, for whole names dealt at random from your list
• Works offline, because the catalog lives on your phone
• No account, and nothing that names you

WHAT THE ONE-OFF UNLOCK ADDS
• All 60 curated collections, from heritage to vintage to short and sweet
• A pool of names from your families, the ones with an argument attached
• Unlimited names of your own
• A shortlist, with your own notes on each name
• Export, to get your shortlist out
• Last name fit, so you can hear a name against yours
• Sibling fit, for a name that has to sit next to one you chose
• Eight more looks for the share card, from whimsical to plain nerdy
• Both of your names on one card, for when you're not finding out

BEFORE YOU INSTALL
Do we both have to buy it? No. One purchase covers the room, so whichever of you taps it, you both get everything.
Can I use it without a partner? Yes. Solo is the default, and the swiping, the filters and the search all work with nobody else involved.
Do I need an account? No. There's no sign up and no password.

You can start this in the first weeks of a pregnancy, or leave it until there's a shortlist and two stubborn opinions. Mostly it happens at 11pm, when you're both too tired to argue and still want to get somewhere. That's who it's for.

## Key features

- Collaborative name matching
- Name sound preview
- Extensive name catalog
- Filter by origin, era, length
- Offline functionality
- Boy, girl, and unisex lists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock everything, for both | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Byname safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Byname.

## Is Byname legit?

Byname: Baby Name Builder has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Byname is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Byname

### How does Byname help couples choose a name?

Byname allows each partner to swipe on names independently. When both users like the same name, it's considered a match, facilitating a collaborative decision-making process without immediate pressure.

### Can I hear how a full baby name sounds with Byname?

Yes, Byname allows you to combine a first and middle name with your last name and hear how the complete name sounds. This feature helps in assessing the flow and pronunciation of potential names.

### Does Byname have ads?

No, Byname does not contain advertisements in any tier. The app is designed to be ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### How many names are available in Byname?

Byname offers a catalog of over 40,000 names from 76 origins across 15 language families. Many names include their meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popular nicknames.

### Is Byname available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Byname is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### What is the pricing for Byname?

Byname is free to download and use, offering access to the full catalog and unlimited swiping. An optional one-off unlock is available for additional curated collections.

### How often is Byname updated?

The latest version of Byname is 1.1.3, and it was last updated on October 17, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve the app.

### Can I use Byname without an internet connection?

Yes, Byname works offline because the name catalog is stored on your phone. This allows you to browse and select names even without an active internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-10-17

Bug fixes, and the deck doesn't stop at the top 200 anymore. One tap at the end brings the next names.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-10-14

Bug fixes, and celebrations no longer replay when you reopen the app. Swiping with a partner? A name you type in yourself can now go straight to them to judge.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-12

Bug fixes, a cleaner layout on every tab, and new match celebrations.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-06

Now works on iOS 27!

New: get a notification when you and your partner both like a name. Pick which ones you get in Settings. Plus smaller fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-02

Various bug fixes. Thank you for using Byname!

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All apps by Axonite Global LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/6799600537

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