How to use
- Choose gender and count.
- Click Generate.
- Copy individual names or the list.
Generator
Random Name Generator
Generate realistic random names from curated datasets. Perfect for characters, projects and test data.
This generator produces realistic random English names by combining curated lists of 140+ common first names and surnames. It is built for novelists naming characters, developers seeding test databases, designers filling mockups, and teachers creating example data. Names are generated locally in your browser using its random number generator — nothing is stored or transmitted.
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FAQ
Are these real people's names?
The generator combines common first names and surnames from curated lists. Any resemblance to a real person is purely coincidental — combinations are produced at random and do not correspond to actual individuals.
Can I use generated names as test data?
Yes — that is one of the main use cases. Random names are ideal for seeding development databases, populating UI mockups and writing test fixtures, and are a safe substitute for real personal data, which should never be used in testing.
How does a random name generator work?
It picks entries uniformly at random from curated lists of first names and surnames using your browser's random number generator, then combines one first name with one surname. Each click produces independent results.
Can I generate only male or female names?
Yes. Choose a gender and the number of names (up to 50 per batch), then generate. You can copy individual names or the whole list with one click.