Baby Naming Guide

Choosing a name is one of the first—and most enduring—gifts you'll give your child. A name shapes identity, reflects family heritage, and carries meaning throughout a lifetime.

Why This Guide?

With decades of naming statistics from France and the United States, HeyBuddies combines data-driven insights with practical guidance to help you make this important decision with confidence.

What You'll Find Here

Evidence-Based Guidance

Our recommendations are backed by analysis of millions of birth records, showing how names trend, evolve, and resonate across generations.

Practical Tools

Test potential names with our interactive checklist, check popularity trends, and compare options side-by-side.

Cultural Insights

Understand the meanings, origins, and cultural significance behind names from different traditions and time periods.

Real-World Considerations

From playground nicknames to professional resumes, we help you think through how a name will work at every life stage.

Start Your Journey

Whether you're just beginning to explore names or narrowing down your final choices, our guides will help you:

• Understand name meanings and avoid unfortunate surprises
• Balance uniqueness with familiarity using real popularity data
• Test names for sound, spelling, and longevity
• Honor family traditions while finding something fresh
• Make confident decisions backed by research and data

Getting Started

Choose a guide below to begin, or explore our complete name database to discover options you might not have considered.