What is a name wheel?

A name wheel, or "baby name wheel" as it is often called, is a tool used to help parents find baby names. It works by allowing a couple to enter keywords for the characteristics they want for the baby's name – such as origin, meaning, spelling and gender. The wheel then spins and generates hundreds of possible baby names meeting the criteria given from diverse origins and cultures. Many name wheels also allow parents to save their favorite names for future reference.

Name wheels are great resources for parents who are looking for unique names that have special meanings. Fewer children now have names that were popular several decades ago, like "the Johns" and "the Marys," which means that more creative baby names are on the rise. Name wheels make it easy to search through many options until one sparks a special interest for both parents. Some might use free online name wheels found online or apps on smartphones, while others may choose an app requiring a purchase or even consult a professional professional namer who will custom-create a unique name just for them .

Name wheels are also useful when buying newborn gifts such as clothing or nursery decorations with monograms since these usually require knowing the baby's full name before purchase time comes around. That's when having favorites saved on the wheel comes in handy; simply spin and decide!