First Name Generator

Use this first name generator to find names fast. Pick a few filters, click once, and see a clean result. It works for baby names, characters, and quick projects.

What this first name generator does

The tool gives a random first name based on your filters. You can filter by gender, origin, and style. The list includes English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Arabic names. Each click returns one result from the current pool.

How to Use This Tool

1. Pick a gender or keep All.
2. Choose an origin or keep All Origins.
3. Pick a style or keep All Styles.
4. Click Generate Name.
5. Click again for more names.
6. Read the info line under the name.

One name appears on page load, so you start with a sample right away.

Inputs explained

Gender

Use this to focus the list. Pick Male for male names. Pick Female for female names. Keep All to include every name.

Origin

This sets the cultural source of names in the list. Options include English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Arabic. Pick All Origins for the full set.

Style

Style shapes the feel of each result. Options are Modern, Classic, Traditional, and Unique. Modern highlights current choices. Classic points to long time staples. Traditional favors long held use. The last option offers uncommon picks.

Reading the results

You will see a first name in large text. Under it, an info line lists gender, origin, and style. This line helps you gauge fit at a glance.

Examples of the info line include Male, English origin, and Classic style. Another example could show Female, Spanish origin, and Modern style.

If no names meet your filters, you will see No names match your criteria. The line under it suggests Try adjusting your filters.

Use cases

• Baby name ideas for shortlists.
• Fiction and game characters.
• Screen names and profile setups.
• Mock data for design or testing.
• Quick research on naming styles by origin.

Tips for better results

• Start wide with All settings to see range.
• Narrow one filter at a time to shape results.
• Lock one filter and rotate the others.
• Click many times to scan fresh ideas.
• Copy names you like into a simple note.
• Try a new origin if the list feels stale.
• Match style to your story era or brand tone.

Examples from the list

• English classic: Elizabeth, James.
• Spanish modern: Lucía, Sebastián, Mateo.
• French modern: Chloé, Hugo, Gabriel.
• German traditional: Hans, Heidi, Otto.
• Italian classic: Francesco, Bianca, Alessandro.
• Japanese modern: Hana, Ken, Kaito.
• Arabic classic: Amira, Malik, Amir.

Notes and limits

• The list covers a selected set of names.
• Some names appear across many cultures.
• Diacritics appear in several names like José and Amélie.
• The generator picks names at random from the filtered pool.
• You see the name, gender, origin, and style only.
• For meanings or history, use a separate source.

How to get the most from this first name generator

Decide your must haves, like gender or origin. Leave other filters open to keep more options in play. Click several times and gather a shortlist. Then compare sound, length, and ease of spelling. Share your top picks with a friend for quick feedback.

This first name generator keeps your search simple. It trims guesswork and speeds up naming work. Use it anytime you need a quick, clear spark.