Pirate Name Generator

Original pirate names built from sound rules, with syllables shown so you know how to say them.

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

  1. Edward Gale
  2. Bess Mercer
  3. Rufus Rackham
  4. Captain Horace Flint
  5. Gold-Tooth Nell Avery
  6. Bloody Horace Lowe
  7. Captain Nell Kidd
  8. Quartermaster Henry Mercer
  9. Peg Hornigold
  10. Bloody Lottie Hornigold
  11. Silas Morgan
  12. Gentleman Sadie Crane

How pirate names work

A good pirate name has three parts: a nickname that tells everyone what you are like (Black-Eyed, Salty, Two-Fingers), an ordinary sea-dog first name from the age of sail, and a surname, some borrowed from real Golden Age pirates and privateers. Perfect for parties, Talk Like a Pirate Day, games and stories.

Tips

  • Real pirates often had nicknames from their looks or habits, like Calico Jack for his bright clothes.
  • A captain needs a nickname; a deckhand can just use first and last name.
  • Female pirates were real too: Anne Bonny and Mary Read sailed in the 1700s.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good pirate name?

A nickname plus a name: Salty Ned Bellamy, Gold-Tooth Grace Flint.

Are these family-friendly?

Yes, pirate names here are fun and suitable for kids' parties.

Can I use these names?

Yes. Names are free to use for pets, stories, games, products and anything else. Real names come from public government records; fantasy names are generated, so you do not need permission to use them.