Pirate Name Generator

Generate authentic pirate names for your sea adventures. Find the perfect captain or crew alias with our free pirate name generator tool.

Pirate Gender

Rank / Style

Ready to set sail? Hit generate!

Names for the Seven Seas

Whether you need a name for a fearsome pirate captain, a loyal first mate, or just a swashbuckling alter-ego, our generator has you covered. We combine historical inspiration with classic pirate lore to create names that would fit right in on the Black Pearl or the Queen Anne's Revenge.

Adventure Awaits

How this Pirate Name Generator works

The Pirate Name Generator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Unlike other tools that send your data to a server, we process everything locally on your device. This guarantees 100% privacy and blazing fast speed.

No server interaction – data never leaves your device
Instant results since there is no network latency
Works offline once the page is loaded
Free to use with no usage limits

How to Use

Choose Identity

Select gender and pirate rank (Captain, Crew, or Scallywag).

Generate

Get a list of 12 authentic pirate names.

Copy

Pick your favorite and set sail!

Example Usage

Generating specific pirate names.

Input

Gender: Male, Rank: Captain

Output

Captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach Captain Jack Sparrow

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a good pirate name?

A good pirate name usually consists of a strong first name, a menacing or descriptive nickname, and a surname. Titles like "Captain" add authority.

Can I use these names for my novel or game?

Absolutely! These generated names are perfect for creative writing, D&D characters, video games, or just for fun on Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Are the names historically accurate?

We use a mix of historical pirate names and fictional elements to create names that sound authentic to the Golden Age of Piracy.

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The Pirate Name Generator is maintained by CodeItBro. We aim to provide the best free developer tools on the web. If you have feedback or suggestions, please visit our contact page.

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