Name Dice - random names for writers
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Free | Thinkamingo Inc | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Featured in MakeUseOf’s “4 iPhone/iPad Apps For Brainstorming Writing Ideas, Plots, & Characters”
Name Dice has received numerous 5-star reviews from writers of all ages and levels!
“I have NEVER been able to come up with names out of the blue when I'm in full writing mode! Sometimes I even put symbols in the text for names so I don't have to interrupt the flow of the story. With Name Dice, problem solved, quickly and easily. There's no complicated thing you need to do to open or close the app. Just a couple of taps and you have a random name for your character before you can say 'Holy Shakespeare!'” - E D Stewart
“This app is definitely one of my favorites. I've never really been that good with creating names for anything but the app more than makes up for my weak point. Most if not all names fit together perfectly and sound natural. There are no forced or absurd names each name is so strong that I feel as if the character practically comes to life as soon as I read it.” - Keystat
Stuck on a name? Tap the screen for a new suggestion. If you don’t like that one, tap it again! It’s that easy!
Suggested exercises:
Draw Me: Roll a name, sketch a picture of that person.
Who Am I?: Roll a name, write down 5 likes and 5 dislikes.
Family Tree: Roll a name, then make a family tree. Who are the parents? Grandparents?
Friends: Roll 5 names and figure out how they all know each other. Chess club? School? Retirement home?
Archenemies: Roll 2 names. What’s their conflict?
Secret Crush: Roll a name. What makes this person your secret crush?
Summer Vacation: Roll a name. Write a paragraph about what this person did on their summer vacation.
Most Wanted: Roll a name. Make a “Most Wanted” poster with a mugshot, why they are wanted, and reward amount.
It’s a Girl/Boy!: Roll a name and make a baby announcement for them.
Nobel Prize Winner: Roll a name. Write a paragraph about them and why they won a Nobel Prize.
World Traveler: Roll a name. Write a short description of this adventurer and their adventures.
Reviews
BEST NAME GENERATOR FOR WRITERS!
Mr. Poetall
BEST NAME GENERATOR!! For a writer, finding names can be tough; NOT ANYMORE! With Name Dice, generate thousands of combinations of names with a single (AND FUN) touch!!!
Four stars
Lamerthanapecan
I love the app - it always comes up with loads of names. My only problem is that it usually comes up with western names and needs a bit of diversity. I still love it for its varied surnames and first names but it could be better
Excellent App
Jftjodjrjvuhd
Best thing to happen to me since I started writing...., I hope you guys keep making more. Would love a customizable one..., the ability to add first and last names to the list ✌?️
Name that character!
Yeroc72
This is a great tool for writers and has been a mainstay on my journey to creating new characters!
Useful And Amazing
RustyRallm
I love this app, it gives great names, but I’d like to suggest adding a feature where you can add and remove/deactivate names, so you can deactivate names you don’t like, or add names you do like.
Selective dice
Kristin1986!
Id really love to see the option where if you like one name but not the other, you can tap just one out of the two die, and choose to throw just the one.
Amazing App!!!
RubyRose1357
This is an amazing app! When I write, I always have trouble coming up with names, and this app will help me. I think one of the best parts is that it doesn't pressure you to get the full version, because it is the full version. Yes, you heard me, the full version is free. Also, the names are realistic. This app can really help you.
Good App!
Fuzzy wussy
This app is very helpful for coming up with characters, I can't come up with names on my own. :). I really like this but there are lots of names that keep repeating... It's fine though, I still find names.
