Question 1

How does the Matchmaker choose names?

Accepted Answer

It scores every verified name in our collection against your answers: your dog's character, the styles you like, and how familiar or unusual you want the name to feel. The top eight are picked for fit and variety.

Question 2

Does it use AI to invent names?

Accepted Answer

No. Every suggestion is a real, editor-verified name from our curated collection. The matching is deterministic, so the same answers give the same quality of picks every time.

Question 3

What is the Tail Wag Test?

Accepted Answer

A quick warm-up where you react to a dozen sample names. Your likes and passes teach the Matchmaker your taste before it builds your shortlist.

Question 4

Can I refine my results?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One tap makes results more unusual, more familiar, shorter, softer, bolder or funnier — your picks update instantly.

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