Free Name Generator - 16 Categories, 4,000+ Names
NameGen is a free, instant name generator with 16 specialized categories and over 4,000 curated names. Whether you're naming a baby (2,100+ names with SSA rankings), finding a pet name across 7 species (2,000+ names), starting a business, creating a D&D character, or generating pirate identities, we've got you covered. Every result comes with a detailed description, popularity data, and cultural context.
How It Works
- Choose a category from above - baby, business, pet, D&D, pirate, band, and 10 more.
- Set your preferences - filter by gender, origin, style, race, genre, or personality.
- Click Generate - get instant results with descriptions, rankings, and cultural context.
- Copy your favorites - one click to copy any name to your clipboard.
Popular Categories
Browse Popular Names
D&D: Elf Names | Tiefling Names | Dwarf Names | Warlock Names | Bard Names
Baby: Irish Names | Norse Names | Greek Names | Boy Names | Girl Names
More: Captain Pirate Names | Elvish Names | Dog Names | Rock Band Names
Popular Categories
Baby Names include 2,100+ names with real U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 rankings, origins from 20+ cultures, and detailed meanings. Filter by gender, origin, and starting letter. Pet Names feature 2,000+ names across 7 species (dog, cat, bird, rabbit, fish, hamster, reptile) with 12 personality-based trait filters. Business Names use proven naming patterns from tech startups, including compound words, suffix patterns, and portmanteau blends. D&D Character Names cover all Player's Handbook races (Human, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, Tiefling) and 14 classes. Pirate Names generate golden-age pirate identities with titles, epithets, and ship names.