June 9, 2025 — NASCAR News Desk
In a humorous twist on parenting decisions, NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin revealed during his podcast this week that he and fiancée Jordan Fish are using a baby name app with a dating app-style interface to help resolve playful disputes over names for their upcoming third child.
Speaking just days after his victory at the FireKeepers Casino 400 in Michigan, Hamlin shared that the couple—expecting their newest addition later this year—had reached a stalemate when it came to baby names. To ease the tension and keep the process fun, they turned to a modern, tech-savvy solution.
“We downloaded a baby name app that works like Tinder,” Hamlin laughed on the June 8 episode. “You swipe right if you like the name, left if you don’t. It’s actually helped us narrow things down—sort of.”
Hamlin noted that while he favors more traditional names, Fish leans toward the unique and unconventional. Their opposing tastes made the decision-making process a bit bumpy—yet lighthearted.
“We’re pretty far apart on style,” Hamlin said. “I like classic names, and Jordan’s always looking for something more original. So we joke about it—but this app kind of levels the playing field.”
Fans were quick to respond with affection and amusement, taking to social media to praise the couple’s creative solution. Many commended Hamlin not just for his recent on-track success—his 54th Cup Series win—but also for his grounded approach to parenting and relationships.
The moment offered a charming glimpse into Hamlin’s off-track life, especially as he balances his championship chase with the joys and challenges of fatherhood. Known for his intensity on the track, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver has also become a favorite for his growing transparency and humor away from it.
This isn’t the first time Hamlin and Fish have opened up about their family life, but their baby-name “dating app” method may be their most relatable parenting move yet.
As Hamlin continues to push for a long-awaited NASCAR Cup Series title, he’s also preparing for late-night feedings and diaper duty—once again.
