Free Random Name Generator

A random name generator picks first and last names from built-in lists and combines them into believable names. People use them for stories, games, sample data, placeholders and design mockups.

Choose a gender, pick first name, full name or name with a middle initial, set how many you want and click Generate. The list appears below. Click Generate again for a fresh batch.

You can generate from 1 to 100 names per batch. Names inside a single batch are not repeated, and you can generate as many batches as you like.

Yes. Select male or female to draw from that list only, or leave it on any to get a mix of both. The mix is chosen at random for each name.

First name gives a single given name. Full name gives a first and last name. Middle initial gives a first name, a single-letter middle initial and a last name, such as Anna R. Walker.

No. Names are made by combining common first and last names at random. A result may match a real person by coincidence, but the tool does not look up or store anyone. Do not use the output to impersonate or mislead anyone.

They come from built-in lists of common given names and surnames from many cultures, including English, European, Arabic, Indian and East Asian names. The lists are fixed and sit in the page, so no data is fetched while you use it.

Yes. Random names are ideal for filling forms, database seeds, user interface mockups, spreadsheets and demos where you cannot use real customer data. Copy the list and paste it into your project.

Yes. Writers and game masters use random names to name characters, towns or crews quickly. Generate a batch, keep the ones you like and adjust spelling to fit your world.

Click Copy all to put the list on your clipboard, with one name per line. Click Download to save the batch as a plain text file named random-names.txt.

Yes. The tool is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktop browsers. It is free with no sign-up and no limits.

Yes. Names are generated in your browser. Nothing you generate or copy is uploaded, stored or tracked.