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Superhero Name Generator

Updated: 2026-01-09 (created: 2018-02-10)

Every hero needs a name that captures their power, persona, and purpose. The Superhero Name Generator crafts bold, memorable aliases—mixing dynamic nouns, action verbs, and iconic titles. With a single click, you’ll discover names like “Nova Sentinel” or “Captain Thunder.” Copy or click the heart to save your favorites, and equip your next vigilante or champion with a name worthy of legend.

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Unmasking Your Superhero Name

Ready to suit up? Consider these prompts:

What superpower or trait defines your hero?
Do you prefer a title like “Captain” or a descriptor-only name?
Should it be one word or a multi-part moniker?
Does it hint at origin—tech, cosmic, mystical?
How will it sound when shouted in the heat of battle?

Superhero Name FAQs

Answers to common hero-naming questions:

How does the Superhero Name Generator work?

It randomly combines action words, heroic titles, and power descriptors to create dynamic aliases.

Can I specify a power or theme?

Not currently; regenerate until a name resonates with your hero’s abilities and style.

Are names trademark-free?

Names are random combos—availability and trademark clearance aren’t guaranteed. Always verify before use.

How many names can I generate?

Unlimited—click to spark countless heroic alter egos.

How do I copy or save?

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

What are good superhero names?

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

Gamma
Mastermind
Sparrow
Shadowstar
Wonder
Cat
Defender
Gloom
Daggers
Freefall

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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