About Pick the Best Name
Who I am
My name is Cynthia Henaff. I'm the founder of Pick the Best Name, a baby name discovery platform built for parents-to-be who want to find the perfect name for their child.
After experiencing first-hand just how overwhelming — and exciting — the baby naming process can be, I created this site to make it simpler, more fun, and better informed. Every name carries history, sound, and cultural meaning. The right tools can help you find the one that truly fits.
What you'll find here
- A smart baby name generator with filters for gender, origin, first letter, and syllable count.
- A compatibility test to check how a name sounds with your surname.
- Baby name polls to involve family and friends in the decision.
- A blog with in-depth articles on trends, meanings, and naming inspiration.
My sources
Popularity data comes from official sources including the Social Security Administration (USA) and the Office for National Statistics (UK). Name meanings and origins are cross-referenced with recognised onomastic references. Every article is researched and reviewed before publication.
Find us online
Follow Pick the Best Name on Pinterest for name inspiration boards, and on Facebook for community discussions.