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Fake name generator

Generate realistic random names for software testing, database seeding, and UI mockups. Choose gender and cultural origin. Bulk generate and export as CSV or JSON.

Generated names

First name Last name Full name Gender

What is a fake name generator?

A fake name generator creates realistic but entirely fictional names for use in software development, testing, and prototyping. Unlike random strings, generated names follow real-world naming patterns — so UI mockups look believable and test databases feel natural.

Why developers use fake names

Using fake names instead of real ones protects user privacy in development environments. You can populate test databases, seed demo accounts, fill UI mockups, and generate load-testing data without ever touching real customer information — which is increasingly required by GDPR, India's PDPB, and other privacy regulations.

Name pools used

API access

Generate names programmatically: GET /api/v1/personal/name?gender=female&count=50

Full profiles including email, phone and DOB: GET /api/v1/personal/profile?country=IN&count=10

Are these names real people? +
No. Names are constructed by combining first names and last names from separate lists. While individual names exist in the real world, the combinations are randomly generated and do not correspond to any real person.
Can I generate names for a specific nationality? +
Yes — use the region selector above or the country query parameter in the API. Supported: US, IN, UK. More regions are being added based on user requests.
Is bulk generation free? +
Yes. You can generate up to 100 names at once in the browser, and up to 1000 via the API, with no account or payment required.

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