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Random Name Generator

Generate realistic fake names with titles for testing, privacy, and character creation

[ Name Generator - Quick Summary ]

What: Generate random first names, last names, or full names from databases of thousands of real names. Supports multiple locales and genders.

When to use: User account testing, character creation, contact lists, database population, anonymization.

Example: John Smith, Maria Garcia, Ahmed Khan

Security: Real name databases - suitable for testing. For complete identities see person generator.

Generate random fake names including titles (Mr., Mrs., Dr.), first names, and last names. Our name generator uses localized databases to create culturally appropriate names for different languages and countries—perfect for software testing, privacy protection, and character creation.

What is a Random Name Generator?

A random name generator creates fictional but realistic names including titles (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.), first names, and last names. Our tool uses localized name databases to generate culturally appropriate names for different languages and countries.

All generated names are completely fictional and should be used only for testing, development, privacy protection, character creation, and educational purposes.

Common Uses for Random Names

  • _ Software Testing: Populate user databases with realistic test data
  • _ Privacy Protection: Use fake names instead of real identities online
  • _ Character Creation: Generate names for fictional characters in stories, games, or role-playing
  • _ Form Testing: Validate name input fields and formatting
  • _ Demo Accounts: Create sample user profiles for presentations
  • _ Education: Teach database operations without using real personal data

Supported Locales & Name Databases

Our name generator supports 8 locales with authentic name databases for each culture:

EN_US

American names

FR_FR

French names

ES_ES

Spanish names

IT_IT

Italian names

DE_DE

German names

PT_PT

Portuguese names

NL_NL

Dutch names

PL_PL

Polish names

Need Complete Identity Data?

Looking for more than just names? Check out our complete Person Identity Generator which includes:

  • Full contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Financial data (credit cards, bank accounts)
  • Professional information (company, job title)
  • Birth date, age, and SSN/tax ID

Technical Details: How We Generate Random Names

Our name generator uses locale-specific name databases containing thousands of authentic first names, last names, and titles for each supported culture. Names are selected using cryptographically secure random sampling to ensure unbiased distribution across the database. Gender filtering applies database constraints to return only names matching the selected gender.

// Name generation algorithm
Algorithm: Locale-Based Random Name Selection

For each name:
  1. Select locale database (en_US, fr_FR, es_ES, etc.)
  2. Apply gender filter if specified
  3. Randomly select title from locale-appropriate list
  4. Randomly select first_name from filtered database
  5. Randomly select last_name from filtered database
  6. Combine: [title] [first_name] [last_name]

Database structure per locale:
  - titles[] = ["Mr.", "Mrs.", "Dr.", "Ms.", ...]
  - first_names_male[] = [locale-specific names]
  - first_names_female[] = [locale-specific names]
  - last_names[] = [locale-specific surnames]

Randomization: CSPRNG ensures uniform distribution

API Access for Developers

GET https://generate-random.org/api/v1/generate/persons?include_financial=false&include_professional=false
VIEW FULL API DOCUMENTATION →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these real names? ▶
No, all generated names are fictional. They are created using randomization algorithms and name databases, but do not correspond to real individuals.
Can I use these names for my project? ▶
Yes! These names are perfect for software testing, character creation, privacy protection, and any scenario where you need fictional names. Just ensure you're not using them for fraudulent purposes.
How does the locale selection work? ▶
Each locale uses culturally appropriate name databases. For example, fr_FR generates French names like "Marie Dubois", while en_US generates American names like "John Smith".
What's the difference between this and the Person Generator? ▶
This tool focuses solely on names (title, first name, last name). The Person Identity Generator includes complete profiles with addresses, emails, phone numbers, financial data, and professional information.

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APA Style:
Generate-Random.org. (2025). Random Name Generator. Retrieved from https://generate-random.org/name
Web Citation:
Random Name Generator - Generate-Random.org (https://generate-random.org/name)