Two people. One little name.
You do not need identical taste to build a shortlist you both feel good about. Start with a conversation, not a contest.
Choose separately first, compare mutual favourites second, and test the complete name before deciding.
Begin with what matters
Before suggesting names, each person can write down three priorities: a family connection, a certain sound, an easy spelling, or something entirely personal. Compare the priorities before comparing the names. This is a planning exercise, not a psychological assessment.
Make independent lists
Try a short discovery session separately. In partner mode, each person can like or pass without seeing the other person’s individual choices. Only mutual likes become shared matches. This keeps the first round focused on your own reaction.
Give your shortlist a real-world test
Say each complete name in the pronunciation you intend to use. Write the initials. Try a formal introduction and an everyday nickname. Our name studio can show the written combinations without sending a surname to the server.
Leave room for a second look
A name that feels unfamiliar today might feel different tomorrow. Save private notes about what you like rather than repeatedly deleting a possibility. You can reset your partner-mode choices and revisit the list.
Keep the final decision yours
An informal family poll can start a conversation, but it is not a binding vote. Shared poll links reveal the selected first names to anyone holding the link; private notes are not shared.