Boy or Girl Quiz – What Do the Signs Say?

Boy or girl? It's the question every expectant parent asks. While only medical tests can tell for sure, our free quiz lets you see what the old wives' tales predict.

Signs That Point to Boy

Classic Old Wives' Tales for Boys

• Less morning sickness
• Craving salty and savory foods
• Carrying low
• Heart rate below 140 bpm
• No mood swings
• Cold feet
• Glowing skin

Signs That Point to Girl

Classic Old Wives' Tales for Girls

• Severe morning sickness
• Craving sweets and chocolate
• Carrying high
• Heart rate above 140 bpm
• Moody and irritable
• Dull, thinning hair
• Worsening acne

Ready to see what YOUR symptoms predict? Our quiz combines all these signs into one result.

The History of Gender Prediction Folklore

Gender prediction through pregnancy symptoms has existed in every culture for centuries. Before ultrasound technology, expectant parents had no way to know their baby’s gender before birth. These tales filled the gap — providing comfort, conversation, and a sense of control during pregnancy.

How Accurate Is Each Sign?

What Research Actually Shows

Here’s what research actually shows about some of the most popular signs:

• Morning sickness: Very slight correlation (girl). Not predictive for individuals.
• Cravings: No correlation found in any study.
• Heart rate: Zero correlation. Disproven by multiple large studies.
• Skin changes: No correlation. Acne is driven by pregnancy hormones.
• Hair changes: No correlation. Hair thickness changes due to estrogen.
• Mood swings: No correlation. Mood changes from hormonal fluctuations.

Boy or Girl: What Are Your Real Odds?

Globally, about 105 boys are born for every 100 girls — a natural ratio of approximately 51% boy to 49% girl. Without any testing, your baseline odds are nearly 50/50. Any prediction method that claims more than 50% accuracy needs strong evidence to back it up.

For a complete comparison of all prediction methods and their real accuracy rates, see our accuracy comparison guide.