nametree: Baby Name Heritage
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Discover baby names that resonate with your family's heritage. Input existing family names to generate a personalized tree of suggestions based on shared roots, style, and sound. Explore meanings, origins, popularity trends, and historical stories for each name.
What's New in nametree
2.0.1
October 30, 2026
The matching engine now thinks in your language. Your tree gives more weight to the names families choose where you live: English-speaking births in English, Spanish-language registries in Spanish, Brazil's census in Portuguese. Browse ranks the same way, with a Brazilian eras chart in Portuguese. Results come in pages: Grow 8 more opens the next page, says where you are, and links back to your tree. Fixed: on iOS 27 the Swipe and Share tiles under the tree sit side by side again.
MoreFAQ
How does nametree generate name suggestions?
nametree generates suggestions by analyzing shared characteristics of your existing family names, such as their origins, sound, and era. It then grows a tree of names that fit alongside them.
Can I try out a name with nametree?
Yes, you can try a name for a day. It will appear on your home screen, allowing you to note how it feels. This feature helps you experience the name in your daily life before making a final decision.
Does nametree work offline?
Yes, nametree is designed for real-life use and works offline. This means you can use it on the train or in a waiting room without needing an internet connection.
How does nametree help with deciding together?
nametree offers collaborative features like swiping through names with a partner on separate phones, seeing shared kept names, and inviting others to rate finalists. This makes the decision-making process a shared experience.
What information does nametree provide for each name?
For each name, nametree provides its meaning and origin in plain words, a popularity curve by decade from United States birth records, and name stories with historical context. A new name and story are added daily.
Does nametree require an account or sign-up?
No, nametree does not require an account or sign-up. It is designed for immediate use without asking for your email or personal information.
What languages does nametree support?
nametree is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Each language version is written in a way that reflects natural spoken language.
How does nametree learn my preferences?
The more you swipe through names, the better nametree gets at suggesting names you'll like. It learns from your choices, noting what you keep and what you pass, and explains why it picked each name.
