Names for everything, in one place
NamesGenerator.app brings eight free name generators together, each built for a different job. Every result comes with a reason: where a nickname comes from, what a baby name means, which platforms accept a username, or which domain to check for a business.
How to use the nickname generator
Type a first name above and choose Short forms to see its traditional nicknames, like Liz and Betsy for Elizabeth, followed by new ones built from the sounds of the name. Switch to Cute, Funny, Cool or Best friend for pet names and inside jokes. The full nickname generator page explains where classic nicknames come from.
Save your favorites, then pick a winner
Tap the heart on any name to add it to your shortlist. It works across every generator, so you can collect a baby name, a pet name and a team name in one list. When you have two or more, Pick a winner puts them head to head until one is left.
Common questions
Is NamesGenerator.app free?
Yes. Every generator is free to use, with no account and no limit on how many names you generate.
How does the shortlist work?
Tap the heart on any name to save it. Your shortlist is stored in your own browser, follows you across every generator on this site, and is never sent to us. Save two or more names and use Pick a winner to choose between them head to head.
Where do the names come from?
The baby and character generators use real given names used in the United States, tagged by style, era, origin and meaning. The other generators combine hand-picked word lists with rules for each style, so every result is new.
Can I use a name I find here?
Yes, the names are yours to use. For business and team names, search trademarks and your state's business registry before you commit, and check usernames on each platform before you sign up.