Random Names List Generator

Update: A new algorithm is being used which is much faster. Feel free to kick the tires and let me know if you see anything different, better, worse or just interesting. There is also now a posting about this on my blog, where you can leave a comment if you wish.

This random name generator can be used for roleplaying games, video games, or wherever you need a name for a fictional chracter. Each style of name below is generated by assembling word-parts from a list of names. This code was originally written to generate random words for mkpasswd, a security tool. The names are chosen to represent a certain language or culture. For example for the American names, the 1990 US Census data was used,

First: Female, US

Norene
Milline
Eria
Lindra
Kather
Tana
Nica
Listin
Listhley
Evelary

First: Male, US

Mardo
Chando
Alberond
Millaron
Fremy
Adrion
Johnnest
Wence
Donio
Bryl

Last: US

Rilles
Nord
Fishinner
Roberry
Cale
Fler
Carrice
Phingham
Garks
Wrigustin

First: F&SF

Dasanost
Hazattos
Dantarth
Essestira
Fian
Ashimanu
Surizzt
Ellarèn
Iannarog
Ulinghach

First: Male, Norse

Hall
Húnólfr
Reirr
Sigaugr
Skja
Grákr
Brariðr
Reikr
Runnr
Kráknir

First: Female, Norse

Dýri
Ynga
Geiðr
Inguðr
Knarþrúðr
Ingvilda
Þjóna
Gunnr
Auðrún
Valverðr