Two ways to calculate love by name
A love calculator by name only needs two names, but there is more than one way to turn letters into a percentage. This page offers the two most popular:
- LOVES: the names are written around the word LOVES, each letter is counted, and the numbers are folded down until they reach 100 or less.
- TRUE LOVE: the same idea, but with the words TRUE LOVE in the middle. Because the extra letters T, R and U change the counts, the score is usually different.
Switch between the two tabs above the name boxes — your names stay filled in, so you can compare both scores in a few seconds.
Which love calculator by name is “right”?
Neither, and both. They are games with fixed rules. Some people take the higher score, some take the average, and some say the TRUE LOVE result counts for more because of its name. If you want a single number that combines names with birthdays, try the Love Calculator by Name and Date of Birth.
Tips for testing names
- Be consistent: if you use a full name for one person, use a full name for the other.
- Try nicknames: the name your partner calls you is a fun alternative.
- Check spelling: one letter can move the love percentage by 20 points or more.
- Share the working: the steps under each result let your partner check the maths.
How often names score high
With the LOVES method most name pairs land between 50% and 99%, because counting many letters builds up big numbers before they are folded down. TRUE LOVE spreads the scores a little wider and gives a perfect 100% more often. So a 60% on this love calculator by name is an ordinary result — not bad news.