Generate unique Japanese, Western, and Fantasy character names for your creative projects
Welcome to our free Character Name Generator tool - the perfect solution for writers, game developers, and creative minds seeking inspiration for character names. Whether you need Japanese names with authentic flair, classic Western names with timeless appeal, or unique Fantasy names that transport readers to new worlds, our generator has you covered.
Choose from three distinctive name styles: authentic Japanese names with correct surname-first format, traditional Western names, or imaginative Fantasy names perfect for otherworldly characters.
Add keywords to influence the character name generation process. Want a name that suggests "strength," "magic," or "wisdom"? Our generator analyzes your keywords and creates thematically appropriate names.
Never lose track of that perfect name. Our history feature automatically saves your generated names, letting you compare options and return to previous ideas.
Japanese names typically follow the surname-first format and often have meaningful kanji characters. Our generator respects these conventions, creating authentic Japanese character names that follow proper structure and cultural patterns.
Great fantasy names balance uniqueness with pronounceability. Use our Fantasy style option with keywords that reflect your character's traits or background. For example, use "fire," "ancient," or "shadow" to generate names with those thematic elements.
Yes! All names created by our Character Name Generator are free to use in any creative project. While names themselves generally cannot be copyrighted, we recommend checking that your final character name doesn't conflict with well-known trademarked characters.
Our name generator analyzes your keyword and uses it in several ways: matching it against our extensive keyword database, incorporating it directly into the name, or using it to select name elements with similar thematic connections.