Love Calculator and Love Percentage by Names
Our love calculator compares two names and returns a love percentage together with a FLAMES verdict. Type both names and the answer updates as you type. It is a game of letters, so treat the number as a bit of fun.
How to Use the Love Calculator
Type your name in the first box and the other name in the second. The tool ignores capital letters, spaces, accents and punctuation, so only the letters count. The result shows a percentage, a short verdict and a FLAMES word. The order of the names makes no difference.
A panel below the verdict lists every step of the count. You can follow it with a pencil and get the same answer. Try both a full name and a nickname, because the score changes with the spelling. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
How the Love Percentage Is Counted
The method is an old paper game. Join both names, then count how many times each letter of the word LOVES appears. For Romeo and Juliet the counts are L 1, O 2, V 0, E 2 and S 0, which gives the row 1 2 0 2 0.
Add each neighbouring pair and keep only the last digit of every sum. The row becomes 3 2 2 2, then 5 4 4, then 9 8. The love percentage is 98%, which the tool labels Written in the letters.
Because only five letters matter, a pair of names with none of them scores 0%. Ann and Tim land there. The top score is 99%. That is why two very different pairs can end up with the same number.
The FLAMES Game
FLAMES stands for Friends, Love, Affection, Marriage, Enemies and Siblings. Cross out every letter the two names share, one for one, and count what is left. Romeo and Juliet share only the letter E, so nine letters remain.
Now count nine places along the word FLAMES and strike out the letter you land on. Start the next count from the next letter, and repeat until one letter is left. For this pair the order is A, F, L, S, M, which leaves E for Enemies. Many people play the flames game on paper at school, and the tool just does the counting for you.
What the Percentage Bands Mean
| Score | Verdict |
| 0 to 24 | Slim odds on paper |
| 25 to 49 | A slow burn |
| 50 to 74 | Good chemistry |
| 75 to 89 | A strong match |
| 90 to 99 | Written in the letters |
The words are jokes and not diagnoses. Ali and Sara score 11% with a FLAMES result of Friends, so the two outcomes can disagree. That is part of the fun, since each method counts different things.
Is a Love Test Accurate?
No. A test built on names cannot see feelings, habits or values. It counts letters, and the same names always give the same answer. Change a spelling and the score changes, which shows the number comes from the writing and not from the people.
Relationship research points to other things, such as how partners talk, how they handle conflict and whether they share goals. A short quiz cannot measure any of that. Use the result for a laugh and never for a decision.
Fun Ways to Use It
- Try famous pairs from books and films
- Compare a nickname with a full name and watch the score move
- Play a round at a party and let friends guess the percentage first
The tool also works for friends, siblings and pets. A FLAMES result of Enemies between two best friends usually gets the biggest cheer. Share the screen so everyone can see the steps.
Try the Love Calculator
Enter two names and see the percentage, the FLAMES word and the steps. The love calculator is free and needs no account. Come back for another love percentage whenever the group wants a new pair. Bookmark the page for the next party.
Frequently asked questions
Is the love calculator real?
It is a game of letters with no scientific basis.
Why is my love percentage 0%?
Usually because your names contain none of the letters L, O, V, E or S.
Does the order of the names matter?
No, both names are joined, so the result stays the same.
Can the love test reach 100%?
No, the counting method tops out at 99%.
Can I use nicknames?
Yes, and the score will change with the spelling.
Are my names saved?
No, everything runs in your browser.
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