How to use the Random Name Generator
Choose how many names you want and a style, then generate. Run it again for a fresh list and copy the names you like.
Good uses
Writers use random names to get unstuck when naming side characters. Developers and testers fill demo accounts and sample databases with them instead of real customer data. Game masters keep a list handy for characters players meet without warning. Teachers use them for example questions and worksheets.
A note on real people
The names are random pairs of common first and last names, so some will match real people by chance. That is fine for test data and fiction, but avoid using a generated name in a way that could be read as being about a real person, such as in a fake review or a news style story.
How it works
Random pairing from lists of common first and last names.
Examples
- Three random names (sample result)
Omar Johnson Chloe Walker Lucas Williams
Limitations and assumptions
Names are random combinations and may match real people by coincidence.
Frequently asked questions
Are these real people?
No. Names are combined at random from lists of common first and last names, so any match to a real person is coincidence.
Can I use them in test data?
Yes, they are well suited to demos, mock-ups and sample databases.
Will I get the same names twice?
Each click draws new random names, so repeats are unlikely in a short list.
Are names saved?
No. Generation happens in your browser.