Free Random Name Generator Online
Need a name for a character, a username, a test account or a baby-name shortlist? Our free random name generator online gives you real-sounding full names in seconds — pick male, female or any names, and copy the list. No signup, no install.
Click Generate to see your random names.
About the Free Random Name Generator
Writers need character names, developers need test data, gamers need a new handle, and parents want ideas for a baby name. Our free random name generator online picks real-sounding first and last names at random from lists of common English names — James Smith, Mary Johnson, and hundreds of other combinations.
Choose male names, female names or any names, and ask for 1, 5 or 10 at a time. Every name is generated in your browser, so nothing is uploaded or stored, and the same click never gives the same list twice.
How to Use the Random Name Generator
- Pick the type of names you want — any, male or female.
- Choose how many names to generate.
- Click Generate Names, and copy the list if you like any of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the names come from?
The names come from built-in lists of common English first and last names. A first name and a last name are picked at random, so the combinations are different every time you click Generate.
Can I get male or female names only?
Yes. Use the Type menu to pick Male names or Female names, or leave it on Any names for a mix of both.
Can I use these names for a story or a game?
Yes. The names are common, generic names with no copyright on them. Use them for characters, usernames, test accounts or baby-name ideas.
Are the names real people?
No. The names are picked at random from lists of common names, and any match with a real person is a coincidence. The tool does not look up real people.
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