The free Nameberry alternative
Names by OpenApps is a free Nameberry alternative: Free. All 10,000 names, no packs to buy. Nameberry's free plan: A limited number of free swipes in the iPhone app, then a one-time $4.99 upgrade for unlimited swipes, favorites and naming partners.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Names | Free. All 10,000 names, no packs to buy. | None |
| Nameberry | A limited number of free swipes in the iPhone app, then a one-time $4.99 upgrade for unlimited swipes, favorites and naming partners. | Nameberry's website is free and runs on ads; an ad-free membership is reported at about $4.99 a month or $19.99 a year. Its iPhone app starts with a limited number of free swipes, then a one-time $4.99 upgrade (2026). |
The app caps free swipes until you pay, and the website runs on ads.
Switching from Nameberry
Open Names, link with your partner and swipe with no cap. Names shows US popularity data, not name meanings.
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Nameberry?
Yes. Names by OpenApps does what Nameberry does for baby name ideas, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Nameberry have a free plan?
A limited number of free swipes in the iPhone app, then a one-time $4.99 upgrade for unlimited swipes, favorites and naming partners. That is from Nameberry's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Nameberry cost?
Nameberry's website is free and runs on ads; an ad-free membership is reported at about $4.99 a month or $19.99 a year. Its iPhone app starts with a limited number of free swipes, then a one-time $4.99 upgrade (2026).
How do I switch from Nameberry?
Open Names, link with your partner and swipe with no cap. Names shows US popularity data, not name meanings.
Can an AI assistant use Names instead of Nameberry?
Names runs in your browser, so an assistant can send you to it, but it has no API to do the job for you.
Nameberry is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Nameberry's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.