I’m terrible with names. I usually come up with main character names, but secondary characters are more difficult. I try to avoid using the names of people I know, but all other names just disappear from my brain.

Generators, especially those with name origins and meanings are one of the most valuable tools for me. I don’t usually care if my characters name means something specific, but searching for a specific character trait gives me a place to start.

So, if you have trouble coming up with character names, give these generators a try. Sometimes just looking at the names, especially the fantasy names, can even spark story ideas.

The Character Name Generator

Realistic character names. Writers: find an ethnically diverse character name and generate a character’s personality with the random character name generator.

Source: The Character Name Generator: Generate a Character Name and Personality

Seventh Sanctum

A site of generators to randomly produce concepts, characters, and descriptions for stories, role-playing games, and art, as well as have fun and alleviate creative blocks.

Source: Seventh Sanctum – Welcome To The Page Of Generators!

Behind the Name

The random name generator can suggest names for babies, characters, or anything else that needs naming.

Source: Behind the Name: Random Name Generator

Fantasy Name Generators

A fantasy name generator for every fantasy character. From Chinese to Viking and from dragon to werewolf, I have a fantasy name generator for all your needs.

Source: Fantasy name generators. Names for all your fantasy characters.

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