Codename Generator makes cool code names. Over 5 million unique code names - perfect for naming software projects, business ideas or inventions.

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About the name generator project

"I wanna make easy to use generators and cool names."  Read more about the project

The Codename Generator

The Codename Generator is an online and free web tool. It is based on modern programming and the latest web technologies. Programmed in JavaScript to speed up name generation.

Codename Generator is the perfect choice to generate random, creative and cool code names.

Easy to use

"Online tools and applications should be easy to use" is my main philosophy when it comes to interface design.

The code name generator is indeed easy to use. The big button is easy to spot and the names are written in huge bold types.

All your work is written to a save list. Just copy it for future reference before you leave.

The generator can make names for many purposes. It could be military code names, team codenames or for software projects and developments.

Idea for code names

If you can't find the exact code names you are looking for don't despair. A code name generator is a brilliant tool to generate random suggestions and ideas.

Ideas and suggestion that you can work on with and that can give you inspiration to use other angles in naming you projects.

After all the primary task of a name generator is too create new ideas to trigger your own imagination and creativity.

5 million random code names

The codename generators combines words from different lists. Lots of nouns, verbs and adjectives are used in creation. The more words the higher variation in the generated names.

Random algorithms controls the final construction of the name and the generator is capable of making make more than 5 million unique names.

Good code names

Using code names is a great idea because it is is much easier to remember, than a long describing project name.

On internal projects you can go for more funny code names. It's good for moral on the team, and can add to the feeling of unity and the affinities to the whole project.

How to make code names

Good code names can be generated in many ways. I use colors, animals, adjectives, and nouns to make the code names. The words are combined in random patterns and combinations to make new and interesting compositions of words.

When you make random names you will also make a lot of bad names. But just hit the button again, and you got a new and better one. And don't be afraid to click it too fast. The name generator is blazing fast and if you miss a good name suggestion, it is written to the list for later investigation.

Alternative methods

Some other popular methods are naming the projects after well known everyday things. It could be everything from beer brands to animals. Or you can use the team members preferences and choose favorite cartoons or super heroes. Or what about scientific expressions, Greek letters, famous people, mountains, etc. The possibilities are infinite.

Alternatively you could use anagrams or letter combinations and number combinations. Or even combinations of all the above.

Alternative code names

Band name generator

If you more funky ideas check the Band Name Generator out. The band name generator can make some very cool names for projects. Funny, rough and a little naughty and have that rare feeling of rock'n'roll. In short: Alternative and funky code names

Superhero Names

Or if you're are more to funny ideas. Visit the Superhero Name Generator. Crazy and funny code names. Superb for the internal projects, where humor is more important than marketing.

Business Names

Also visit the Business Name Generator. for high tech and innovative business names. It creates cool ideas for brands.

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