Random Name Generator for Planets (or Characters)

Chorpa · 05-15-2006, 05:10 AM

I am only checking if anyone have a good suggestion for a good Random Name Generator I can use for Worlds created with GURPS Space.

I normally use Yafnag - Fantasy Name Generator but it seem not to be working at the moment.

A google search gives a lot name generators but mostly for fantasy games. Have a hard time finding one that gives suitable world names for my Space campaign.

That is why I took the opportunity to check with you guys if you have any good alternatives out there.

I'm searching for name generator that creates suitable world names but I guess if others are interested I don't have anything against people using this post to suggest other name generators for more suitable for characters that other people can explore.

ziresta · 05-15-2006, 09:14 AM

This site http://www.seventhsanctum.com/ has several different name generators, a planet name generator (very Star Trek-y names), and many others.

quarkstomper · 05-15-2006, 09:26 AM

My first year of college when I was learning BASIC on a Commodore Pet, (yes, this was back in Antediluvian times) the first program I wrote was one that randomly generated five-letter alien names, (randomly picking a consonant, a vowel, a consonant, a vowel and a final consonant). I was rather proud of it.

Of course, since a half-semester of BASIC is about the only programming experience I've ever had, I doubt I could replicate the program today. I don't recall if I saved it, but since the college's computers used cassette tape drives, it would be useless even if I had it. Did I mention that dinosaurs ruled the earth back then?

(Strike that; the name generator was the second program I wrote. The first one simply printed the word "IDIOT" over and over again until you hit the computer with a hammer. Hey, I was just out of high school; I thought it was hillarious.)

None of which helps you. Sorry.

Chorpa · 05-15-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ziresta

This site http://www.seventhsanctum.com/ has several different name generators, a planet name generator (very Star Trek-y names), and many others.

Already checked those out. Several good ones but I didn't like those "Star Trek-y" names. Maybe for another sector (for later creation).

Quote:

Originally Posted by quarkstomper

(Strike that; the name generator was the second program I wrote. The first one simply printed the word "IDIOT" over and over again until you hit the computer with a hammer. Hey, I was just out of high school; I thought it was hillarious.)

Ahh the good ol' days. Remember that, this something similar on my Commondore 128.

On another note I found a name generator Evil Stevie would probably like or maybe I should call him by his true name Shoutin' Ezekiel Scabb.
The Pirate Name Generator

After some searching I did found a generator that suited my needs. Here it is.
NOEMATA Random Name Generator

But feel free posting more suggestions.

05-15-2006, 05:10 AM	#1
Chorpa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boden, Sweden	Random Name Generator for Planets (or Characters) I am only checking if anyone have a good suggestion for a good Random Name Generator I can use for Worlds created with GURPS Space. I normally use Yafnag - Fantasy Name Generator but it seem not to be working at the moment. A google search gives a lot name generators but mostly for fantasy games. Have a hard time finding one that gives suitable world names for my Space campaign. That is why I took the opportunity to check with you guys if you have any good alternatives out there. I'm searching for name generator that creates suitable world names but I guess if others are interested I don't have anything against people using this post to suggest other name generators for more suitable for characters that other people can explore. __________________ "When the wicked stand confounded, Call me with thy saints surrounded."

05-15-2006, 09:14 AM	#2
ziresta Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Augusta, GA	Re: Random Name Generator for Planets (or Characters) This site http://www.seventhsanctum.com/ has several different name generators, a planet name generator (very Star Trek-y names), and many others. __________________ What? Were you expecting something witty to be here?

05-15-2006, 09:26 AM	#3
quarkstomper Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Enchanted Land-O-Cheese	Re: Random Name Generator for Planets (or Characters) My first year of college when I was learning BASIC on a Commodore Pet, (yes, this was back in Antediluvian times) the first program I wrote was one that randomly generated five-letter alien names, (randomly picking a consonant, a vowel, a consonant, a vowel and a final consonant). I was rather proud of it. Of course, since a half-semester of BASIC is about the only programming experience I've ever had, I doubt I could replicate the program today. I don't recall if I saved it, but since the college's computers used cassette tape drives, it would be useless even if I had it. Did I mention that dinosaurs ruled the earth back then? (Strike that; the name generator was the second program I wrote. The first one simply printed the word "IDIOT" over and over again until you hit the computer with a hammer. Hey, I was just out of high school; I thought it was hillarious.) None of which helps you. Sorry.