How to use the Random Name Generator
- Choose a count — select 1, 5, 10, or 25 names per batch using the count buttons in the toolbar.
- Click Generate — the tool picks from 200+ popular English-language first names, drawn equally from male and female names. No name repeats in the same batch.
- Copy your results — use Copy All to grab the full list as newline-separated text.
What is a random name generator?
A random name generator picks first names from a curated list of real, commonly used names. This tool draws from 200+ popular English-language names sourced from US and UK birth registries — so the results look like real people, not invented strings.
The pool is a balanced mix of male and female names. Each batch uses Fisher-Yates shuffle for statistically unbiased selection — no name is weighted above others, and no name repeats within a single generation.
Common uses for random names
- Fiction writing — generate a batch of names and pick whichever fits your character's background, era, or personality without agonizing over it.
- Game characters — name NPCs, opponents, or player-created characters quickly without defaulting to the same handful of names every time.
- UI mockups and design — populate Figma files, prototype screens, or database seeds with names that look real instead of "User 1" placeholders.
- User research — create anonymized personas for usability studies or research scenarios where real names shouldn't be used.
- Data anonymization — replace real identifiers with plausible names in test datasets or shared documents.
For more random generators, try the Random Animal Generator or Random Country Generator.