URNAME

URNAME is a web-based name directory that catalogs 106,598 real names from 195 countries, filterable by origin, gender, name type, historical century, and use-case category.

What is URNAME?

URNAME is an online directory of real global names, currently listing 106,598 entries from 195 countries. Users browse names by country, gender, name type (first, last, full), historical century, and category such as writing, characters, business, branding, gaming, YouTube, fiction, social media, projects, historical, royal & noble, and nature. Each entry includes linguistic origin, meaning, country flag, gender, name type, and historical era. The site runs in a browser at urname.name.ng and offers sorting by featured, alphabetical, random discovery, and recently added, with export of up to 24 visible names.

Key Features

• Global name database — 106,598 names from 195 countries, with linguistic origins like Xhosa, Igbo, Mandinka, Amharic/Ge'ez, Serer, Zanaki/Swahili, Nzema/Akan, and more.
• Multi-facet filtering — filter by country (195 options), gender (male, female, unisex), name type (first/given, last/surname, full name), historical century (from Ancient & Classical BCE–5th C. through 21st Century), and category/use case (Writing, Characters, Business, Brands, Gaming, YouTube, Fiction, Social Media, Projects, Historical, Royal & Noble, Nature).
• Rich name entries — each name shows origin language, meaning/etymology, country, gender, name type, historical period, and a details link.
• Sorting and discovery — sort by Featured (Global Mix), Alphabetical A→Z, Alphabetical Z→A, Random Discovery, or Recently Added.
• Export visible names — select up to 24 visible names and export them; the export format is not specified on the page.
• Curated collections — related directories for writing names, character names, business names, gaming names, and sovereign registries for Nigeria, Japan, UK, Brazil, Germany, and Egypt.
• Pagination — results are paginated across 4,442 pages at 24 names per page.

Who is it for?

• Writers and authors: find authentic character names from specific countries, eras, and linguistic origins for novels, scripts, and world-building.
• Game developers and RPG players: generate NPC rosters, player handles, and guild personas using historical and culturally grounded names filtered by the Gaming category.
• Brand and business namers: source founder, executive, and enterprise name inspiration grounded in real-world nomenclature for company naming or brand personas.
• Social media and content creators: pick distinctive names for YouTube channels, fictional personas, or social media accounts with verifiable historical roots.

What can you do with URNAME?

• Writers: browse 195 countries and filter by 20th century or Renaissance to find period-appropriate names like Leonardo da Vinci or Marie Curie for historical fiction.
• Game masters: use the Gaming category and Random Discovery sort to quickly assemble diverse NPC names across cultures for tabletop campaigns.
• Brand strategists: export a shortlist of 24 names per page from the Business category to evaluate real-world naming patterns for new ventures.
• Language learners: explore names by origin (e.g., Xhosa, Igbo, Quechua) and read their meanings to understand cultural naming conventions.

How does URNAME work?

URNAME works as a browsable, filter-driven directory. Users land on the main list, apply filters from dropdown selectors for country, gender, name type, historical century, and category, and the page updates to show matching names. Each result displays key metadata and a Details link, and users can select up to 24 visible names for export or move through 4,442 pages via Previous/Next navigation.

FAQ

How many names does URNAME have?

URNAME currently lists 106,598 verified names from 195 countries. The directory spans linguistic origins such as Xhosa, Igbo, Mandinka, Amharic/Ge'ez, and Serer, with entries documented from civil, linguistic, and archival records.

Is URNAME free to use?

The page does not display any pricing or sign-up requirement, and the name browsing and filtering features are accessible directly in the browser without a login. The site includes advertisements, which typically indicates a free, ad-supported model.

Can I export names from URNAME?

Yes, URNAME provides an Export Visible (24) button that lets you select and export up to 24 names currently visible on a page. The export format is not specified on the page.

What filters does URNAME offer?

URNAME filters by country (195 options), gender (male, female, unisex), name type (first name, last name, full name), historical century (from Ancient & Classical BCE–5th C. through 21st Century), and category/use case (Writing, Characters, Business, Brands, Gaming, YouTube, Fiction, Social Media, Projects, Historical, Royal & Noble, Nature).

Does URNAME include historical figures?

Yes, the directory includes entries for historical figures such as Nelson Mandela, Chinua Achebe, Sundiata Keita, Emperor Haile Selassie, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, and Alexander the Great, each tagged with origin, era, and meaning.