Character Name Generator
Get character names for stories, games, and roleplay, by genre.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Generate names — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
C
Text & Writing
Enter your details below.
How to use
- Type a keyword if you want it woven into the names, or leave it blank.
- Choose the genre that fits your story.
- Press Generate names and pick the one that fits the character.
About this tool
This tool builds three character names at a time from first and last name lists matched to fantasy, science fiction, mystery, or adventure. Add a keyword to weave a word you like into the names, or leave it blank for fully random characters.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these names in my own story?
Yes. The names are made up from common name parts, so you are free to use them in stories, games, and roleplay.
What does the keyword do?
The keyword is used as a first or last name in each suggestion, so your chosen word becomes part of every result.