I Built an AI Name Generator Because Naming Is Harder Than It Looks

zhe li — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:09:49 +0000

Naming things is one of those problems that looks simple until you actually have to do it.

A startup founder needs a product name.

A developer needs a project name.

A writer needs character names.

A new pet owner needs a name.

Parents spend hours looking for the perfect baby name.

The problem is always the same: there are millions of names, but finding the right one is surprisingly difficult.

Why I Built This

While building different projects, I noticed that naming was always one of the first things that slowed me down.

I would search through lists of names, check meanings, look for available ideas, and still feel like something was missing.

Most traditional name generators simply combine words or show static lists.

I wanted to build something more creative:

An AI assistant that understands the context behind a name.

So I created AIAIWWW, an AI-powered name generator.

Website:
https://aiaiwww.com/

How It Works

The idea is simple:

Tell the AI what you need a name for
Choose a category or style
Generate creative name ideas

For example:

Instead of asking:

"Give me random company names"

You can describe:

"I am building a modern AI fitness app for busy professionals"

The AI can generate names that match the product's personality and audience.

What Makes a Good Name?

A good name is not just a random word.

A useful name should consider:

Meaning
Pronunciation
Memorability
Brand feeling
Target audience
Cultural differences

This is where AI can help.

Large language models are good at exploring possibilities and connecting ideas that humans may not immediately think of.

What I Learned Building It

Building this project taught me that AI is not only useful for automation.

It is also useful for creativity.

Many creative tasks are difficult because people get stuck at the beginning:

What should I call my product?
What should my character be named?
What should my brand represent?

AI can act like a brainstorming partner.

Future Ideas

Some features I want to explore:

Domain name availability checking
Brand name scoring
Name meaning analysis
More cultural naming styles
Better recommendations based on user preferences
I Would Love Feedback

I would love to hear from developers and creators:

How do you usually come up with names?
What makes a name memorable for you?
Would AI naming assistants be useful in your workflow?

If you are interested, you can try it here:

https://aiaiwww.com/

Thanks for reading!

DEV Community: zhe li

I Built an AI Name Generator Because Naming Is Harder Than It Looks