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Japanese Name Generator

Updated: 2025-11-12 (created: 2020-09-24)

Seeking authentic-sounding Japanese names for your story, game, or creative project? The Japanese Name Generator randomly pairs traditional surnames and given names, letting you toggle male or female before each spin. Click to reveal names like “Sakura Tanaka” or “Hiroshi Okada,” then copy or heart your picks. Dive into Japan’s rich naming traditions in seconds.

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Shaping Your Japanese Name

To craft a fitting Japanese name, think:

Traditional or modern style?
Male or female designation?
Should it carry a specific kanji meaning?
Do you want a short or multi-syllable name?
Will the surname match the era or region?

Japanese Name FAQs

Key questions about using this tool:

How does it generate names?

It randomly combines common Japanese surnames and given names from curated lists for each click.

Can I switch between male and female?

Yes—use the gender toggle before clicking “Generate” to select male or female name sets.

Are these names authentic?

They follow Japanese naming conventions, but always verify meanings if accuracy is crucial.

How many names can I generate?

Unlimited—keep clicking until you land on the perfect name for your character or project.

How do I copy or save?

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

What are good Japanese names?

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

Tengan Naizen
Nagasawa Hogai
Minamoto Koin
Higuchi Isoruko
Mitsue Osamu
Takahara Toyozo
Watase Atasuke
Matsutani Takuya
Yokoyama Hisayuki
Misaki Washi

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!

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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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    language: 'en'
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