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Name randomizer

August 20th, 2010 Niels No comments

When people think of a name randomizer, they usually mean 1 out of 3.

  1. A random name generator. A  program that makes random names from scratch
  2. A  small app that choose random names from a list. Could be a “choose student to answer a question” radomizer
  3. A application that take the names from a known group of people and randomize the output from a known input

In this post I’ll show you how you make all of these 3 different kinds of name randomizers. It’s quite easy, and you can found both tutorials and  download name randomizer scripts here at my blog. Just keep reading.

1. The random name generator

The first example of a name randomizer is the classic random name generator. The random name generator takes a bunch of names, mix them all together and randomize the output. At my name generators web site you can find a lot of different classic name generators in a whole lot of categories.

If you wanna make your own a name generator take a look at this description of  how you make a name generator. Or download my complete name generator script. It’s thoroughly commented and described and therefor very easy to adjust to your own likings and ideas.

2. Choose a random student

If you want a name randomizer that pick a student from a list, you need another sort of random application. In this JavaScript tutorial: choose a random person, I guide you through the process of how you make your own name randomizer, you can use for choosing students for questions.

This randomizer tutorial was made for a teacher, who needed an application to choose a random student from a list. In the blog post you can also find a choose student script ready for download. You just need to add the names of your students.

3. Randomize known or famous names

This is basically the same as the the classic name generator. The only different is the content you choose to fill in the the arrays or name list.

You can make a guitarist name generator by using the names from world famous guitarist, or what about a dictator name generator, a politician name generator. Or could make a script that randomize the names of all the guest to your next big party. That could be fun. Sky is the limit. ;)

It’s very easy to do. Just grab my name generator script, read the how to (check the first item in this list)  and add you own names and ideas.

Your name randomizer

As always. If you make a cool randomizer, application or other online gadget throw a comment and tell me and the world about it. :)

Name generator script

May 11th, 2010 Niels 1 comment

I have made a  complete name generator script to download and use as your own. The script contains a full functional HTML page with all necessary JavaScript code, HTML and CSS, and can be run in any browser.

The name generator script is a complete do-it-yourself name generator! Ready to run with or without changes. The script is a simplified version one of the one I use at all my name generators.

The script is thoroughly explained and commented in the download file. So it is very easy  to work with for everybody, even for beginners to web programming. If you like further explanation on how the script works visit my How to make a name generator tutorial, where i you through a only slightly more simple generator script.

To get up and running just download the script, change the text and change the word arrays to your likings.  And you got yourself your own personal name generator.

How to use the name generator script

Getting started

Download the name-generator-script.zip.

Or just visit the name generator script demo, right click the page. Select view source. Copy the source to a text-editor.
Save is at generator.html.

How to run it

It’s easy. Just open the html file with your favorite browser.

How to edit it

To edit this page open it with a text editor with syntax highlighting. I’ll strongly recommend notepadd++ a free, fast and flexible text editor, I also use myself.

Name Generator FAQ

No one yet. Guess the code must be  self-explanatory. ;)   Well seriously… if you need help just ask your questions below. I’ll try my best to help you.

How to get visitors on your new name generator

If you make a cool name generator, I might wanna make a review of it. Just write a comment and I’ll look into it.

Blog name generator

April 10th, 2010 Niels 1 comment

A friend of mine suggested that I made a blog name generator. Why? I already have a great blog name generator.  ;)

Code Name – Blog Name Generator?

No reason to start all over. The  Code and Blog Name Generator makes cool  ideas for blog names.  By design it of course is originally a code name creator, but  the results is useful in a wide variety of areas. And many of the generated code names would also work great as blog names. What would you say to blog names like:

  • Rough Heart
  • Scarlet Moving Pens
  • Autumn Confidential
  • Subtle Knife

I think they could be pretty cool blog names. So from today instead of  reinventing the wheel, I simply claim the code generator to also be a Blog Name Generator.

Making names

The names are made by 2 and 3 word combinations from word list specially chosen for making code names. Words with lots of  meaning a strong ability of creating  images. The results is powerful, inspiring and creative code and cool blog names.

An algorithmic program gives variation and up to 5 million different code or blog names.

Whats in a good blog name

Well it really depends on the he subject of the blog and the personalty of the blogger. But a good blog name could be

  • describing for the content of articles and subjects
  • content important keywords
  • memorable
  • catchy and cool

A blog name generator can’t do much for you if you’re looking for specific and descriptive title like the title of my blog. But if you’re looking for catchy, cool, funny, subtle or humorous names a blog name generator can help you in the process.

Idea generator

Don’t expect too much. A name generator is basically an idea generator. It does not necessarily make the perfect names. A simple artificial intelligence of a rather simple script don’t get the subtle meanings in certain word combinations. And it’s often  the subtle nuances and meanings that separates the good blog name from the bad one.

The strength of a generator is that it can come up with endless combinations, cool ideas and a lot of suggestions.

You just have to take the good ideas and form them into you personal blog name.

Go to the Code and Blog Name Generator.

Make your own blog name generator

If you are not happy to use the code name generator as a solution, it has never been easier to make you own blog name generator. You just have to download the full functional name generator script, and add you own word lists.

In a  few minutes you can have a simple blog name generator up and running. And if you put a little more work into it, you can very easily make a full blown blog name generator.

Japanese name generators

February 17th, 2010 Niels No comments

Friday I went out to dine with my colleagues on a Japanese restaurant. On the menu was sushi and Iki beers. Superb! Just need a Japanese name now.

Name generators

The Japanese name generator from the rumandmonkey.com was my first choice. The interface of name generator is simple and easy to overview, but it is a huge pain though, that the generator only generates one name at the time. And you need to use the browsers back button to come back to the name generator. Also you need to type in different names and to select boy name/girl name each time you want make a new name

The female Japanese name generator and the male Japanese name generator is much more user friendly. The user interface is extremely simple and easy to overview. Here you can generate as many names you want. Just a click the  button each time you need a new name, and the select box will remember how many names you want to generate.

Japanese names

Japanese names in modern times usually consist of a family name (surname), followed by a given name.  Japanese names are usually written in kanji, which are characters of usually Chinese origin in Japanese pronunciation.

Read more about how Japanese names are constructed at the Wikipediea

There are more Japanese generators out there, but most of them are covered with commercials and are a real pain to use. But if you know any good ones just throw a comment. :)