People Name Generators

These tools use real names, not invented ones. You will find random first and last names, names from cultures around the world, names that fit past eras, and baby name ideas. They are useful for stories, games, forms and families.

Each culture tool picks from lists of names people in that culture actually use, and puts the family name in the right place. Pick a type below to start. Every click gives ten new names, and favourites stay saved on your own device.

First & Last Names 11

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Names by Culture 38

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Historical & Medieval 17

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Baby & Family 4

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Real names, checked with care

Real names belong to real people, so these lists get the strictest checks on the site. Every name must be one that is actually used in that culture. Names use the most common spelling in English letters. First names and family names are kept within the right culture and region, so a list for one country does not borrow surnames from its neighbours to fill space.

Name order matters too. In Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian and Vietnamese naming, the family name comes first. The tools for those cultures follow that custom, and the guide on each page explains it.

Each culture tool has its own first name and surname lists.
Many tools let you choose a male, female or neutral style.
Historical tools use names that fit the time and place.

Choosing a real name for a character or a child

A real name tells people a lot. It hints at where someone comes from, roughly when they were born, and sometimes what their family values. Writers use this to make characters believable without extra explanation. Parents use it to connect a child with family history or a meaning they love.

Whatever the reason, a few checks help. Say the full name out loud. Make sure the first name and surname suit each other in rhythm and in culture. Think about the age of the person, since popular names change over the decades in every country. If you are naming a character from a culture you do not know well, read the guide on that tool and, where you can, ask someone from that culture if the name sounds natural.

Match the name to the person's age and background.
Check initials and common nicknames before you decide.
Report any misspelled or misplaced name through the contact page.