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Project Name Generator

Generate memorable, dev-friendly names for your software project. Great for open-source libraries, CLIs, and SaaS products.

$ Fill in the fields above and hit Generate

A project name generator is an AI-powered tool that creates original, developer-friendly names for software projects, open-source libraries, and CLI tools. It analyzes your project's purpose, target keywords, and intended tone to suggest names that are memorable, searchable, and brandable — saving you hours spent brainstorming before launch.

How it works

01

Describe your project

Enter what your project does, any relevant keywords, and the tone you want — technical, playful, or professional.

02

AI generates 8 options

The model produces eight name candidates tailored to your description, each with a brief rationale explaining the choice.

03

Copy and ship

Click any result to copy it instantly. Use the rationale to pick the best fit for your audience and domain availability.

Tips

  • ›Describe what your project does, not just what it is — verbs outperform nouns.
  • ›Run the generator 2–3 times; each pass produces a fresh set of names.
  • ›Try different tones — "professional" and "playful" yield very different results for the same project.
  • ›Check your favorite picks on GitHub, npm, and PyPI before committing.
  • ›Keep the final name under 20 characters for readability in terminal output and repo URLs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the project name generator free?

Yes. namekit's project name generator is completely free to use — no account or credit card required. Every generation is unlimited.

How many names does each generation produce?

Each run produces 8 unique project name suggestions, each accompanied by a short rationale explaining the naming logic and why it fits your project.

Can I use this for open-source libraries and CLI tools?

Absolutely. The generator works for any developer project — CLI tools, open-source libraries, SaaS products, internal dev tools, NPM packages, and more.

What makes a good software project name?

A great project name is short (ideally under 20 characters), easy to spell from memory, hints at what the project does, and is available on GitHub, npm, and as a domain.