Does this choose from names I enter?
No. It generates human names from bundled source data. Use Wheel of Names to choose from your own entries.
Name Generator
Create up to 20 human names at a time with simple name-type and gender-preference controls.
Choose your options and generate up to 20 names.
Names are generated locally from bundled public-domain source data. No input is sent to a server.
What this tool does
This tool generates human first names, surnames, or complete names from a modest local dataset without relying on an external name API.
How to use it
- Choose full name, first name, or surname.
- Select a gender preference where it applies and a quantity from 1 to 20.
- Generate, copy individual results, or copy the complete batch.
Example input and output
Input: Full name, any gender, quantity 5
Output: Five distinct generated full names
Common use cases
- Placeholder data for prototypes
- Writing prompts and fictional examples
- Sample records for demos
FAQ
Are origin filters available?
No. Wave 1 avoids unsupported country or origin classifications.
Are batches unique?
The generator draws without replacement, so results in a batch are distinct.