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Baby Name Generator

Updated: 2025-12-20 (created: 2020-09-18)

Welcoming a new character—or a real little one—starts with the perfect name. The Baby Name Generator unfurls thousands of charming first names—classics like “Hannah” or modern picks like “Zara.” Flip the gender toggle, click one button, and discover names that sing. Copy your favorites or heart them to your list. Naming your new arrival (fictional or real) just got easier!

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Finding the Perfect Name

Before choosing a baby name, ask:

Do you want a name rooted in family tradition or brand-new creation?
Which cultures or languages inspire you?
Should it sound soft and lyrical or bold and strong?
How does it pair with middle and last names?
Will it age well over a lifetime?

Baby Name FAQs

Questions about picking baby names? We’ve got answers:

How does it generate baby names?

It shuffles gendered name lists drawing from diverse cultures to offer a wide variety of options on each click.

Can I switch between male and female names?

Yes—use the gender toggle before generating to see either set of names instantly.

Are these names popular?

The list includes both trending and timeless names but doesn’t rank by popularity; explore freely to find your gem.

How many names can I generate?

Unlimited—click as often as needed until you discover the perfect name for your story or little one.

How do I copy or save?

Click the name to copy it instantly, or click the heart icon to save it to your favorites list.

What are good baby names?

There's thousands of random baby names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:

Coy
Brady
Frankie
Chang
Erwin
Angela
Marjorie
Hattie
Melissa
Hannah

About the creator

All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. During the day I work on tech solutions. 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!

Embed on your website

To embed this idea generator on your website, copy and paste the following code where you want the widget to appear:

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<script src="https://widget.thestoryshack.com/embed.js"></script>
<script>
  new StoryShackWidget('#story-shack-widget', {
    generatorId: 'baby-name-generator',
    generatorName: 'Baby Name Generator',
    generatorUrl: 'https://thestoryshack.com/tools/baby-name-generator/',
    language: 'en'
  });
</script>