The latest articles on DEV Community by Olivia Hayes (@olivia_hayes_d6ec37feae1b). https://dev.to/olivia_hayes_d6ec37feae1b https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4129099%2Fad993514-7ec6-42a1-8e42-73106e2e1829.png https://dev.to/olivia_hayes_d6ec37feae1b en Olivia Hayes Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:16:45 +0000 https://dev.to/olivia_hayes_d6ec37feae1b/i-built-a-fun-name-based-love-calculator-heres-how-it-works-17m9 https://dev.to/olivia_hayes_d6ec37feae1b/i-built-a-fun-name-based-love-calculator-heres-how-it-works-17m9 <p>A while back, I built a small side project called <strong>NameLoveCalculator</strong> — a simple tool that takes two names and generates a fun compatibility score.</p> <h2> Why I Built It </h2> <p>Love calculators have been an internet staple for decades. People type in two names, hit a button, and get a percentage. It's silly, it's nostalgic, and it's a great way to spark conversations or add some fun to a group chat.</p> <p>I wanted to build a clean, fast, no-signup version that works well on mobile.</p> <h2> How It Works </h2> <p>The tool uses a simple algorithm based on letter values and name patterns to generate a compatibility percentage. No login, no ads blocking the experience — just enter two names and get an instant result.</p> <h2> Try It Out </h2> <p>You can check it out here: <a href="https://namelovecalculator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NameLoveCalculator</a></p> <p>Would love feedback from the community — especially on UX or any features you'd want to see added (zodiac matching, FLAMES game, etc.)</p> <p>Thanks for reading!</p> webdev javascript sideprojects