Fake Name Generator

This fake name generator creates random full names fast for work or play.

Pick an origin, choose gender, set a count, then click once.

The added origin, gender, and count controls give clear and flexible output.

We aim for utmost clarity across the steps and labels.

What this fake name generator does

It builds a first name and a last name from preset lists.

Each click gives a fresh set of names for your task.

Mixed mode picks a new origin for each line in the list.

How to use this tool

1. Open the page and check the starter list of names.
2. Select a Name Origin from the menu.
3. Choose a Gender option for the first names.
4. Enter the Number of Names between 1 and 50.
5. Press Generate Names to create your list.
6. Review the names under Generated Names.
7. Press Copy All Names to copy the full list.
8. Run it again for a new set with fresh picks.

Input fields explained

Name Origin

Pick the source for first and last names.

• American uses common United States names.
• British uses common United Kingdom names.
• Spanish uses names found in Spain and Spanish speaking regions.
• French uses names found in France.
• German uses names found in Germany.
• Italian uses names found in Italy.
• Japanese uses names found in Japan.
• Chinese uses names found in China.
• Indian uses names found in India.
• Russian uses names found in Russia.
• Mixed or International picks a new origin for each name.

Gender

Choose how to source the first names.

• Any draws from male and female first name lists.
• Male draws from male first name lists.
• Female draws from female first name lists.

Number of Names

Enter a whole number from 1 to 50 for your list size.

What you will see

After you press Generate Names the results area shows a heading and a list.

Each item shows a first name and a last name.

The Copy All Names button appears after a list exists.

Copy places all names in your clipboard, one per line.

Paste the list into a document, spreadsheet, or form.

Use cases for this fake name generator

• Software testing for sign up flows and form validation.
Quality checks for data pipelines and mock records.
• Fiction writing for quick character name ideas.
• Design prototypes that need believable placeholder names.
• Spreadsheets that need sample data for demos.
• Learning tasks in classes or workshops.
• Privacy for posts or demos that use stand in names.

Tips for better results

• Use Mixed for broad variety across a long list.
• Pick Any if you want a neutral first name pool.
• Keep counts small for quick scans and edits.
• Click copy, then paste into your working file.
• Run several times to build a unique master list.

How the generator builds names

• The tool picks a first name from the chosen gender source.
• It picks a last name from the chosen origin list.
• With Any, first names come from both gender lists.
• With Mixed, each line uses a fresh random origin.
• Each line pairs the first and last from the same origin for that line.

Limits and notes

• The lists contain preset names for each origin.
• Repetition can occur, especially with larger counts.
• Output shows only first and last names.
• Some names include accents and special marks.
• You can request from 1 to 50 names per run.
• The page loads with a starter list already created.
• The copy button appears after the first generation.
• Gender filters apply to first names only.
• The selection uses a simple random method.

Getting the most value

Set a clear goal, then match your origin and gender choices.

Keep a saved file with your favorite sets for quick reuse.

Refresh the list until the names fit your brief with ease.