Who we are
NominaHub is an independent website that publishes free name generators for fiction, games and worldbuilding. The site was created by people who write stories, run tabletop campaigns and spend far too long trying to name characters. We built the tools we wished we had: fast, free, easy to use on a phone, and good enough to use in a real project.
Our audience is broad. Novelists use the generators to name characters and places. Game masters use them in the middle of a session when players meet someone unexpected. Players use them to name new characters. Teachers use them in creative writing lessons, and parents use them for bedtime stories. Whoever you are, we hope the site saves you time and sparks ideas.
How our generators are made
Every generator on NominaHub is built by hand. We do not simply shuffle random letters. For each race, creature, culture or place, we start by asking what makes its names feel right. Then we design a set of building blocks that capture that feeling.
For syllable-based generators, such as the elf name generator, we choose opening syllables, connecting sounds and endings that share a consistent sound. Elves get soft, flowing sounds. Dwarves and orcs get harder, heavier sounds. For pattern-based generators, such as the tavern name generator, we write word lists and templates that follow real naming traditions.
We then test each generator by producing hundreds of results and reading them. We remove combinations that look awkward, accidentally form real words with unwanted meanings, or sound too similar to famous characters. A generator is only published when most of its results are good enough to use as they are.
Our editorial standards
Every page on NominaHub includes an original written guide alongside the generator. These guides explain how names in that style are usually built, offer tips for choosing a good name, and suggest ways to use the names in stories and games. We write them ourselves, and we aim to be practical rather than padded.
We follow a few simple rules:
- Original work. Our text and our word lists are our own. We do not copy names lists, descriptions or code from other websites.
- Accuracy. When we mention history, folklore or real naming customs, we keep it general and accurate. If you spot an error, please tell us.
- Respect. We avoid content that targets real people, real religions or real cultures in a hurtful way. Generators based on real cultures are written with care.
- Usefulness first. Every page should help you name something. If it does not, we improve it or remove it.
We review and update pages regularly. The date at the top of each page shows when it was last updated.
Free to use
All generators on NominaHub are free. There is no account, no sign-up and no limit on how many names you can generate. Names are created in your browser, and we do not store the names you generate.
You are free to use generated names in any project, including books, games, streams, artwork and commercial work. Because results are random, a name might occasionally match one that already exists. If you plan to use a name as the name of a business or product, please check that it is not already trademarked. Our Terms of Use explain this in more detail.
How the site is funded
NominaHub is supported by advertising. Ads pay for hosting, development and the time it takes to write and test new generators. We keep ads clearly separate from the tools and content, and we never let advertisers influence what we write.
We do not sell personal information. Our Privacy Policy explains exactly what data we collect, which is very little, and how advertising partners such as Google may use cookies.
What we are working on
We add new generators regularly. Our current priorities are:
- More generators for tabletop game races and creatures.
- More place generators, including regions, landmarks and buildings.
- Description generators for characters, locations and items.
- Longer guides on naming for specific genres, such as science fiction and horror.
If there is a generator you would like to see, we would love to hear about it.
Suggestions, corrections and feedback
Feedback shapes the site. If a generator produces a name that looks wrong, if you have an idea for a new generator, or if you notice a mistake in a guide, please contact us. We read every message, and many of our improvements started as a suggestion from a visitor.
When you write, it helps to include the address of the page you are writing about and, if possible, an example of the problem or idea. We try to reply within a few days.
Our guides
Alongside the generators, we publish guides on the craft of naming. A good place to start is how to create fantasy names, which explains the method behind every generator on the site and shows you how to build names by hand. Many writers find that once they understand the method, they use generators differently: as a source of raw material rather than finished answers.
How we choose new topics
We decide which generators to build next by looking at three things: requests from visitors, the topics writers and players search for most, and gaps in our own collection. A generator for a popular tabletop race usually comes before a niche topic, but we try to cover unusual subjects too, because those are often the hardest names to find anywhere else. Each new generator goes through the same design and testing process before it is published.
Accessibility
We want every generator to be easy to use for everyone. The site works on phones, tablets and computers, supports keyboard navigation and follows the reader's light or dark display preference. Results are announced to screen readers when they change. If anything on the site is hard to use with your device or assistive technology, please tell us so we can fix it.
Thank you
Thank you for using NominaHub. Every visit, shared link and suggestion helps keep the site free for everyone. We hope you find the perfect name for your next character, creature or kingdom.