Random Name Generator
Generate random English names from US Census data. Choose gender (male, female, or both) and build your custom name list. No upload required.
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About Random Name Generation
What is a Random Name Generator?
A random name generator creates realistic names by randomly combining first names from various data sources. This tool uses names based on US Census data to generate authentic English names for various purposes including creative writing, game characters, and testing applications.
Common Use Cases
Random names are useful for authors creating fictional characters, game developers generating NPCs, software testers creating mock user data, privacy protection by replacing real names, and creative brainstorming for naming projects or businesses.
Gender-Based Filtering
You can filter names by gender to generate only male or female names. This is particularly useful when creating characters with specific gender requirements or when testing gender-specific features in applications.
Privacy & Security
All name generation happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your generated names and selections are completely private and are not stored or tracked in any way.