American Woman Name Generator
Generate authentic American woman names for characters, stories, or baby naming. Choose from 800+ names across different eras and cultural origins.
240 first names available with current filters
Select your preferences and generate names!
Find the Perfect Name
Whether you're writing a novel, creating game characters, or looking for baby name inspiration, our generator provides culturally authentic American woman names. With 800+ names organized by era and origin, you'll find exactly what you need.
Why Use This Generator?
Era-Specific Names
Get historically accurate names from Classic (1900-1960), Modern (1960-2000), or Contemporary (2000+) periods.
Cultural Diversity
Names from Anglo-American, European, Latin, African American, and Asian American backgrounds.
Name Meanings
Each first name comes with its meaning and origin for deeper character development.
Save Favorites
Mark names you love to build a personalized list for your project.
How this American Woman Name Generator works
This character naming tool generates authentic American woman names from an extensive database of 400+ first names and 400+ last names, categorized by historical era and cultural origin. Era filters include Classic (1900-1960), Modern (1960-2000), and Contemporary (2000-present) styles, while origin filters span Anglo-American, European, Latin, African American, and Asian American naming traditions.
The generator supports multiple name styles: First Name Only, Full Name with random surname pairing, First + Middle Name combinations, or Full Name with Middle components. Random selection algorithms draw from filtered name pools based on user-selected era and origin preferences, ensuring thematic consistency. Each first name includes optional meaning information providing character development context for writers and game designers.
A favorites system enables saving preferred names for later reference and comparison. Copy functionality provides instant clipboard access for selected names. Batch generation produces multiple unique names simultaneously, with regeneration ensuring fresh combinations on each request. The tool serves fiction authors, game developers, expectant parents researching name trends, and anyone requiring authentic-sounding American female names.
How to Use
Select Era & Origin
Choose naming era (Classic, Modern, Contemporary) and cultural origin.
Pick Style
Select name format: first only, full name, formal, or hyphenated.
Generate
Get multiple unique names. Save favorites and copy with one click!
Example Usage
Generating contemporary Anglo names:
Frequently Asked Questions
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