How to Find Someone by Name on Badoo

Badoo is a global trend when it comes to meeting people online. It is not a classic dating site, it is a place where you can find interesting people from various places all over the world.

The goal is to talk to people you’ve never met before, but who knows? You may run into someone you already know. Badoo matches you with people nearby, so anything is possible.

However, on Badoo there is no option to directly search for someone using their name. This article will explore other options for finding people on Badoo.

How to Search for People on Badoo

Unfortunately, there is no way to search for people using their full name on Badoo. Knowing their email addresses, social media account names, or even phone numbers doesn’t help either.

It is not encouraging to know that there are over 423 000 000 registered accounts on Badoo if you want to find a specific person. Fortunately, you can use the People Nearby feature, which shows all Badoo users in your area.

How to Use People Nearby on Badoo

You can use Badoo via your web browser or download the app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You can log in to the dating application after you become a member, which you can do for free. The People Nearby feature is at the top of your screen if you’re in your browser, or at the bottom left if you’re using the phone app.

This feature is designed differently in browser and app. Here’s how you can scroll through People Nearby to narrow your search:

Using the Badoo Mobile App:

1. When you get to the People Nearby screen, tap in the upper right corner.
2. You will be able to change your location at the top of the screen.
3. By default it is set to show all the people around you.
4. You can write the name of the city you want.
5. You can also choose the gender of the people you want to find – boys, girls, or both.
6. There’s also an option to filter contacts by activity, whether they’re all users, only those online, or just new users.
7. Finally, it sorts people by age and you can choose any age group from 18 to 80 and above. Everyone on Badoo must be of legal age to use it.
8. Tap the checkmark in the upper right corner to confirm the changes.

Using the Badoo Website:

1. When you open the People Nearby tab in your browser, you will see all these different search parameters at the top of your screen.
2. On the left, you can define your reason for using Badoo: meeting new friends, just chatting or hoping to find someone to date.
3. In the middle, you can choose who you want to interact with. Once again, the options are boys, girls, or both.
4. Under the desired gender, you can select the age range from 18 to 80+.
5. On the right, you can choose the location you want. You can name a specific city or just the country of origin. After selecting the city, you will see a wheel below that determines how far people can be from you. From the whole city to the whole country, there are different kilometers between them.
6. After setting everything up, select the update results.

Start Searching

Now that you know all the details, you can start your search. Badoo’s list of people nearby seems endless, but you should know that it will prioritize people who are close to where you are right now.

If you’re persistent, you can skim through the list and recognize a familiar face. Most of the users will not use last name in this app, but some will give their first and last letter. Note that many people use fake names or nicknames.

Some users connect to their Instagram or Facebook accounts with their Badoo profile. This can be used to verify that you have found the right person.

Finding Dory

That’s all Badoo has to offer when it comes to finding someone by name. However, it is also worth mentioning the similar feature of Badoo that was added a while ago. When you go to someone’s profile, you can see similar ones and maybe find the person you are looking for.