CodeKitHubWhat Is This Tool?
A love calculator is a novelty tool that turns two names into a percentage using a simple, repeatable name-matching method — a classic approach counts how many times each letter of one name appears in the other, reduces the count digit by digit, and turns the leftover pair of digits into a score out of 100. It's the same idea behind the old paper-and-pencil FLAMES game many people played as kids, just automated.
Nothing about the calculation reflects anything real about two people's relationship, personalities or actual compatibility — it's driven entirely by spelling. That's exactly the point: it's a lighthearted way to have fun with a friend's or partner's name, not a relationship assessment tool.
Why Use It?
- Instant result — type two names and see a percentage right away.
- A different lighthearted comment for each score range, not just a bare number.
- Works with any names, in any order.
- No sign-up, no data collection — just a bit of fun.
- Free and private — everything runs in your browser.
How to Use
- Type the first name into the first field.
- Type the second name into the second field.
- See the compatibility percentage appear instantly, along with a playful comment.
- Try different name combinations or spellings just for fun.
Example
Input
"Alex" and "Sam"Output
72% — "A promising match!"The percentage comes purely from the letters in the two names — it has no bearing on real compatibility. Try swapping in a full name, a nickname, or different spelling and watch the number change.
How to read your score
| Range | Vibe |
|---|---|
| 90-100% | Off the charts — practically written in the stars (just for fun!) |
| 70-89% | A promising match |
| 40-69% | Could go either way — worth a laugh |
| 0-39% | Not looking great on paper... but paper doesn't know everything |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this love calculator actually work?
It uses a classic name-matching algorithm: letters that appear in both names are cancelled out or counted, the remaining tally is reduced to two digits, and that becomes the percentage. It's a fun, deterministic formula based purely on spelling — the same names always produce the same result, but the number carries no real meaning.
Can the result be trusted or taken seriously?
No — and it isn't meant to be. This tool is 100% for entertainment. It has no basis in psychology, astrology or relationship science, and the score has nothing to do with how two real people actually get along. Please don't make relationship decisions based on it — think of it the same way you'd think of a fortune cookie.
Why do I get a different score with a nickname or full name?
Because the calculation is based purely on the exact letters you type. Changing 'Mike' to 'Michael', or adding a middle name, changes the letters and therefore the score. That's part of the fun — try a few variations and compare.
Is this the same as the FLAMES game?
It's inspired by the same family of paper-and-pencil name games, like FLAMES, that have been popular for decades. Both take two names, apply a simple letter-based rule, and land on a lighthearted outcome — this tool just automates it and expresses the result as a percentage.
Is my data stored anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser with JavaScript; the names you type are never sent to a server, stored or logged.