Find the right name, fast.

Dog and cat names from 378,000 real pet licences, people names from birth records in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and fantasy names for 24 races. Every name tells you how common it really is.

Here are 12 names to start. Change the options and press Generate pet names for more.

  1. Rocco529 licensed dogs named this
  2. Pepper967 licensed dogs named this
  3. Alfie318 licensed dogs named this
  4. Josie242 licensed dogs named this
  5. Chip254 licensed dogs named this
  6. Olivia231 licensed dogs named this
  7. Bean232 licensed dogs named this
  8. Chase503 licensed dogs named this
  9. Diamond404 licensed dogs named this
  10. King783 licensed dogs named this
  11. Kiki271 licensed dogs named this
  12. Nala762 licensed dogs named this

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Dog names

Names from 362,000 licensed dogs, by breed, gender and style.

Cat names

Names from 16,400 licensed cats, plus colour and style lists.

People names

Real first and last names from official records in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Fantasy names

Original names for 24 races and creatures, with syllables shown.

Places and groups

Towns, kingdoms, taverns, guilds and ships for your world.

Heroes and villains

Names for comics, costumes and games.

Name facts from our data

Why NameGeneratorHQ

Real data, not guesses

We show how many real dogs, cats or babies have each name, so you can pick something classic or something nobody else has.

Fantasy names that sound right

Each race has its own sound rules, so elves sound elvish and orcs sound like orcs, with syllables shown for easy saying.

Shortlist and share

Star the names you like, then copy them or send the list to family and friends with one link.

Frequently asked questions

Where do your names come from?

Pet names come from 378,000 real pet licences in New York City and Seattle. People names come from official birth records in the US (Social Security, 1880–2024), Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, with surnames from the 2020 US Census and Great Britain's ONS counts. Fantasy names are built from our own sound rules for each race.

Is NameGeneratorHQ free?

Yes, every generator is free and there is nothing to sign up for. Your shortlist is saved on your own device.

What is the most popular dog name?

Bella, with 3,704 licensed dogs in our data, followed by Luna and Max.

Can I use the names I find here?

Yes. Use them for pets, babies, characters, games, books and businesses. You do not need permission.

How do I choose between names on my shortlist?

Say each name out loud with the last name or a call like "Come here, …", and drop any that sound like a command or another family member's name. Still stuck between two or three? Copy your shortlist onto a spin the wheel picker and let it decide.