First Name Generator
Picking given names with this first name generator
If your character, profile, or project only calls for a given name, this first name generator lets you browse real options without sifting through surnames. After looking over the ten default starter names above, you can filter by gender, select a broad region, and choose a list size between 1 and 100. If your filters leave fewer unique names available, the tool lowers the quantity to that limit. Each click generates a fresh set with zero duplicates, and Export copies the whole batch with one name on each line.
Everyday uses and regional filters
A single given name is often all you need for a video game NPC, an AI roleplay character, a tabletop character, a username, a placeholder, test data, or casual baby name ideas. To help you match the style you want, the tool groups names into eleven broad regions: Western, Eastern European, Nordic, East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern / North African, Sub-Saharan African, Latin American, Native American / Indigenous, and Pacific Islander. These filters represent wide regions rather than single countries.
Published name lists
The first names come from published sources, including US Social Security baby names, national name lists, US Census first-name data, and Wikidata. Because every entry is documented in public lists, you get authentic names instead of invented spellings or fantasy names.
First name questions
How does the gender filter work?
You can filter the first name list by gender before generating a new batch, or switch it to pull from all available given names in your chosen region.
Can I generate names from one specific country?
No. Given names regularly cross national borders, so the tool organizes them into eleven broad regions instead of individual countries.
Are any of these first names made up?
No. Every name comes directly from published lists, with nothing invented and no fantasy names.
What if I pair a first name with a surname?
Combining a real first name with a real surname gives you a full name for a character or placeholder. The tool does not select a real person; any match with someone’s name is coincidental.