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Honoring Cultural Authenticity
To choose a name, reflect on:
- Do you want historical or modern style?
- Should it include traditional or unique given names?
- Will the surname reflect heritage?
- How many syllables fit your character?
- Does it convey authenticity?
African American Name FAQs
Answers for respectful naming:
How are names generated?
They randomly pair common given names with surnames drawn from demographic data.
Can I toggle era?
Regenerate until you find a name matching your desired decade; no direct filter.
Are names authentic?
Yes—they reflect naming trends within African American communities.
How many can I generate?
Unlimited—click until you discover your perfect match.
How do I copy or save?
Click the name to copy it or the heart icon to save it to favorites.
What are good African American names?
There's thousands of random African American names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Ry'mone Kelly
- D'Ante Woodard
- Kenvante Chapman
- Ka'jai Woods
- Zakari Burns
- Marcellette Dorsey
- Juelle Curtis
- Adlynn Manning
- Taiquana Woodard
- Kymbrea Banks
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About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. Originally from the Netherlands, I nowadays live with my wife and child in the south of Germany. During the day I work on tech solutions for mobility provider Flix. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more below!