Stuck on a name?
Let's Smerble one up.
Pick a category, hit Smerble it. We shuffle words together instantly, right in your browser. Just a few clicks to a name you'll love. Grab your favorite, save a few keepers and done.
Every name can be customized
Pick a generatorOpen any generator and add your own words in the Customize panel — first names, colours, places, numbers, anything. Separate your options with commas and we’ll mix and alternate between them.
Names you've saved this session
Nothing saved yet — hit the heart on a name you like.
All generators
Every category on Smerble, in one place.
Smerble is a free random name generator
Smerble is a free random name generator for anything you need to name. Pick a category, hit Smerble it, and you get a fresh idea in a blink — no sign-up, no email address, and no limit on how many names you make.
Stuck on a name? That is the whole reason Smerble exists. An empty name field is harder than it looks, and it is far easier to spot a name you like than to invent one from nothing. Smerble hands you that first idea in seconds, so you can spend your time deciding rather than staring at a blank page.
Smerble is used by writers hunting for character names, musicians naming a band, parents shortlisting baby names, founders searching for a startup name, and tabletop players building a world. Whatever you are naming, the aim is the same: give you something to react to straight away.
New generator categories get added over time, usually because someone asked for one. If what you need is not here yet, browse the full list — the categories that exist already cover most everyday naming jobs, from bands and babies to boats and beer.
What can you name with Smerble?
Smerble covers more than 70 categories and is still growing. There are generators for band names, baby names, pet names and usernames, plus fantasy characters, restaurants, cocktails, startups and team names. Each category has its own word lists and patterns, so a robot name sounds like a robot name, and a bakery name sounds like somewhere you would happily buy bread. If the random results are close but not quite right, open the Customize panel on any generator: type your own words, separate your options with commas, and Smerble will mix and alternate between them.
How to get the most out of a name generator
Generate a handful of names rather than judging the first one. Save the ones you like with the heart button, then compare them side by side in your Keepers list. Copy a favourite straight to your clipboard, or download the whole shortlist before you close the tab. Because every result is random, a few clicks usually surface a name you would never have thought of yourself. For a business, product or brand, check the domain and trademark are available before you commit — Smerble gives you ideas, not clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Smerble free to use?
Yes. Every name generator on Smerble is free, with no account, no sign-up and no cap on how many names you generate.
Can I use the names commercially?
You can use the names you generate however you like. Check domain and trademark availability yourself, since Smerble does not verify those.
Does Smerble store the names I save?
No. Names you save to your Keepers list stay in your browser for the session and are never sent to us.
How do the customize fields work?
Open any generator and use the Customize panel to add your own words. Separate your options with commas, leave any field you do not care about blank, and press Suggest to see ten mixed results.