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First Name Generator

Generate first names in one click. Choose girl names, boy names or unisex names, pick how popular the names should be, start with a letter if you like, then copy your favorites or save them with the heart.

Emily
Jordan
Michael
Hannah
Riley
Brandon
Olivia
Casey
Tyler
Grace
Avery
Nathan
Natalie
Parker
Ethan
Sophia
Taylor
Dylan
Chloe
Quinn

Real first names from US government records
Girl, boy and unisex names
Popular, classic, unique, short and long options

How to use the first name generator

Pick a gender

Choose girl names, boy names, unisex names, or leave it on Any gender for a mix of girl and boy names.

Choose how common the name is

Popular gives the most common names, Classic gives older favorites, Unique gives rarer ones, and Short and Long filter by length. Add a starting letter if you want one.

Copy or keep your favorites

Tap Copy to use a name, or tap the heart to save it to your kept list. Press Generate to get 20 fresh names.

First name ideas by type

Here is the kind of names each option creates. Every click gives you a new set, so these are only a taste.

Classic

Eleanor
Walter
Margaret
Raymond
Dorothy
Harold

Unique

Hailee
Dalton
Shania
Colby
Lyndsey
Jarrett

Short

Long

Alexandra
Christopher
Samantha
Nathaniel
Katherine
Sebastian

Unisex

Jordan
Riley
Casey
Avery
Quinn
Parker

What are unisex names?

A unisex name is a first name that is commonly given to both girls and boys, such as Jordan, Riley or Taylor. Many are old surnames or nature words that became first names over time.

The Unisex option mixes names that appear for both sexes in US records with a short list of well-known unisex names such as Charlie, River and Rowan. Some names lean one way in some years, so treat the list as a starting point and check how a name feels to you.

Where first names come from

Girl and boy names come from US Social Security Administration baby name records, covering births from 1960 to 2008, ordered from most to least common. That is why the Popular option gives familiar names and the Unique option reaches deep into the list for rare ones.

This tool gives first names only. If you want a first and last name together, use the random name generator or the American name generator.

Tips for choosing a first name

Say it with the last name. A first name should sound good next to the family name. Read the full name out loud before you decide.
Think about nicknames. Elizabeth can be Liz, Beth or Ellie. Check that you like the shorter versions too.
Check the initials. Make sure the first, middle and last initials do not spell something unwanted.
Mind the length. Short names are easy to write and spell. Long names give you more nickname options.
Match the era. Names rise and fall over the decades, so pick one that fits when your character or person was born.
Say it out loud. If it feels natural to say, it will feel natural to read.

When to use a first name generator

Use	How the generator helps
Parents-to-be	Browse popular, classic and unique names, including unisex ideas.
Writers and stories	Name characters with realistic US first names.
Games and roleplay	Create NPCs and player characters with believable names.
Test data and mock-ups	Fill forms, apps and designs with placeholder first names.

Frequently asked questions

Is the first name generator free?

Yes. It is 100% free, with no sign-up and nothing to install. Names are created in your browser.

Are these real first names?

Yes. They come from US Social Security Administration baby name records, so every name is a real name that real people have been given.

How do I find a unisex name?

Choose Unisex names in the Gender menu. You can combine it with Popular, Classic, Unique, Short or Long to narrow the results.

Can I choose the first letter?

Yes. Type a letter in the Starting letter box and the names will start with it. If no unisex names match a letter, the generator shows other unisex names.

Can I get a first and last name together?

This tool makes first names only. For full names, use the random name generator, the American name generator, or the female or male name generator.

Can I use these names for characters, babies or test data?

Yes. They work well for stories, games, baby name ideas and sample data. Check the meaning and the spelling you like before you pick a name for a child.