Random Name Generator
Generate culturally accurate names for characters, babies, or test data. Features eras, sci-fi, alliteration mode, etymology tooltips, and bulk CSV export.
Select settings and click Generate
About
Naming is an act of definition. Whether you are an author sculpting a protagonist, a developer populating a database, or a parent seeking a legacy, the chosen identifier carries weight. This tool bridges the gap between random chaos and curated structure.
Unlike simple string combiners, this system utilizes a Contextual Linguistics Engine. It respects cultural phonetics (e.g., the harsh consonants of Norse vs. the vowel-heavy flow of Japanese) and historical accuracy (Victorian vs. Modern). Furthermore, it provides immediate etymological context.
For developers, the mathematical probability space of this tool is vast. With N first names and M surnames, the unique combinations approach C×All combinations, ensuring low collision rates for mock data generation. We employ Web Workers for bulk processing, allowing you to generate 5,000+ entities without main-thread latency.
Formulas
The generator uses a filtering algorithm to ensure consistency. For the Alliteration Mode, the set of available surnames S is reduced based on the selected first name f:
Sfiltered =
If Sfiltered is ∅, the system falls back to a standard random selection to prevent errors.
Reference Data
| Category | Name Example | Origin/Structure | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern English | Liam Henderson | Anglo-Saxon / Norman | General UI Mocks, Contemporary Fiction |
| Victorian Era | Archibald Thorne | 19th Century Aristocratic | Steampunk, Historical Dramas |
| Sci-Fi / Cyber | Kael Vex | Monosyllabic, Sharp Consonants | Futurist Novels, Alien Species |
| High Fantasy | Elowen Moonwhisper | Nature-based, Sindarin-inspired | RPG Characters, D&D |
| Norse | Bjorn Ironside | Old Norse / Scandinavian | Viking Sagas, Strength-based Archetypes |
| Japanese | Haruto Tanaka | Kanji-based (Romanized) | Anime, Eastern Settings |
| French | Amelie Laurent | Romance Language | Sophisticated/Diplomatic Archetypes |
| Alliteration | Peter Parker | Matching Initials (A... A...) | Comic Books, Memorable Heroes |