Choose boy names, girl names or both, first names or full names, and how many. The names go straight onto the wheel, ready to spin.
Where the names come from
The generator draws from 100 boy names, 100 girl names and 100 surnames that are common in the United States. Full names combine a random first name with a random surname, which gives 20,000 possible names. No name appears twice in one batch.
Uses
- Characters for stories, games and role-play.
- Sample data for spreadsheets, forms and testing.
- Placeholder names for classroom exercises.
- Picking a name for a baby, a pet or a team when you want ideas, not a list you already know.
Spin a name
After you press Generate names, the list is on the wheel. Spin to pick one, or press Copy to take the whole list elsewhere.
Questions
Can you give me 20 random names?
Yes: leave “How many” at 20 and press Generate names. You get 20 different names, which you can copy or spin.
Can you give me 50 or 100 random names?
Set “How many” to 50 or 100. For first names only, up to 200 different names are available; with surnames, up to 500 per batch.
How can I generate random names?
Pick boy names, girl names or both, choose first names or full names, set the number and press Generate names.
Can I get a list of random boy names?
Choose “Boy names” in the first box. Choose “Girl names” for girls, or leave it on both.
What’s a cool fake name?
Generate full names: a random first name with a random surname, such as “Silas Mendoza” or “Iris Bennett”, sounds real without belonging to anyone in particular.
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