How to Use the Name Generator
Generate random Chinese names for characters, stories, or creative projects.
Instructions
- Select gender preference (Male, Female, or All)
- Set name length (2-4 characters, 3 recommended)
- Enter the number of names to generate (1-50)
- Type your desired last name (surname)
- Click "Generate" to create names
Name Structure
- Last Name (姓): Family name, usually 1 character
- Given Name (名): Personal name, 1-3 characters
- Total Length: Last name + given name characters
Gender-Specific Characters
- Male Names: Characters like 志, 明, 永, 浩, 宇, 航, 天, 翔, 鸿, 博, 俊, 杰, 华, 伟, 强, 军, 平
- Female Names: Characters like 芳, 娟, 秀, 英, 华, 美, 玲, 琳, 雅, 婷, 静, 怡, 雪
- All: Combines both male and female character sets
Examples
Example 1 - Male Names:
Last name: 李, Length: 3, Count: 5
Results: 李志明, 李永浩, 李宇航, 李天翔, 李鸿博
Example 2 - Female Names:
Last name: 王, Length: 3, Count: 3
Results: 王芳娟, 王秀英, 王美玲
Common Chinese Surnames
- 李 (Li), 王 (Wang), 张 (Zhang), 刘 (Liu), 陈 (Chen)
- 杨 (Yang), 黄 (Huang), 赵 (Zhao), 周 (Zhou), 吴 (Wu)
- 徐 (Xu), 孙 (Sun), 胡 (Hu), 朱 (Zhu), 高 (Gao)
Use Cases
- Creating characters for stories or novels
- Generating names for games or role-playing
- Finding inspiration for creative writing
- Learning Chinese name patterns and structures
- Creating placeholder names for applications
Tips
- 3-character names (1 surname + 2 given) are most common
- Consider the meaning and pronunciation of generated names
- Some combinations may sound better than others
- Traditional Chinese names often have cultural significance