'Tinder for baby names' allows parents to match on the ones they like best

02 February 2023 , 14:37

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Kinder works in much the same way that Tinder does (Stock Photo) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Nowadays, many of us will meet our significant others via dating apps, no matter how much we may hold out for the rom-com style meet-cute. Interestingly, when you do meet that special someone, this very same technology could well help you both settle on a baby name, should you eventually make the decision to start a family.

Much like Tinder, baby name app Kinder presents you with a number of options, which you can choose to swipe right or left on - yes or no for those who've managed to dodge dating apps.

With Kinder, however, you're presented with a number of baby names rather than dates to choose from. When you and your partner swipe right on the same one, you get a match, helping you compile a list of potential names with relative ease.

Kinder helps parents-to-be settle on a name they'll both love (Kinder/App Store)

The fun yet very useful app launched back in 2018, and has since clocked up a number of rave Apple Store reviews, scoring an average rating of 4.5 out of a possible 5.

One happy user commented: "This app is super simple which is fun. It's run by one person, so it makes sense it doesn't have tons of bells and whistles.

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"It would be even more convenient if you could click on a name to look up its meaning and pronunciation. I would probably pay for that!"

Another wrote: "After being undecided and deciding between three names for many months with no conclusion.. I downloaded this app the month my daughter was due. I found a whole new name that I love and has a good meaning - Eliana. That's her name now. Thank you very much. Very happy I stumbled upon this."

As per the app description, there are more than 18,000 names in its library, pulled from more than 80 languages. You may well end up falling for a lesser-known name you've never before heard crop up in conversation or parenting forums.

Kinder is available to download on both the App Store and Google Play.

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Julia Banim