Discover names from across the multiverse. From mechanical droid units to ethereal cosmic entities and strange biological lifeforms.
Whether you're writing the next great space opera, developing a sci-fi video game, or creating a character for a tabletop RPG like Starfinder or Traveller, finding a name that sounds truly "alien" is a unique challenge. An Alien Name Generatoris your portal to thousands of unique combinations that break away from human phonetics.
Our generator focuses on three distinct archetypes found in science fiction:
Inspired by designation codes and mechanical sounds. These names often use numbers and hyphens like XJ-7 Core.
Guttural and squelching sounds. Perfect for hive-minds or organic lifeforms like Gloopax or Slorp-ite.
Flowing, melodic names that sound ancient and grand. Ideal for advanced civilizations like Astris Galax.
Great world-building requires consistency. If you're designing a new planet, you don't just need a name for the hero; you need a naming convention for the whole species. Use our tool to batch-generate names and identify patterns that fit your vision.