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Crafting a Korean Name
To shape an authentic Korean name, reflect on:
- Traditional vs. modern naming trends?
- Male or female given name selection?
- How many syllables are appropriate?
- Does the surname match regional distribution?
- Will you incorporate hanja meanings?
Korean Name Generator FAQs
Everything you need to know:
How are Korean names generated?
It randomly combines common Korean surnames and given names from curated gendered lists.
Can I toggle gender?
Yes—use the gender toggle before generating to select male or female name sets.
Are these names authentic?
Yes—they mirror real Korean naming conventions but may not correspond to actual individuals.
How many names can I generate?
Unlimited—click until you find the perfect Korean name for your character or use case.
How do I copy or save names?
Click a name to copy it instantly, or click the heart icon to save it to your favorites list.
What are good Korean names?
There's thousands of random Korean names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Ryon Dae-Hyun
- Kwon Dae-Ho
- Kum Kwang-Hyok
- P'yo Konu
- Kok Seung-Hyun
- Wu Se-Yeon
- Tang Yeon-Seo
- Kok Eon-Jeong
- Namgung Bo-Kyung
- Chegal Ae-Ra
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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!