🦸 Superhero Name Generator

Hero names in the shapes comics have used for ninety years.

By Rich · Updated

Generate Superhero Names

Superhero names in the classic comic-book shapes: an adjective and a noun, a something-Man or -Woman, a title like Captain or Doctor, or a single bold word.

Click "Generate Names" to see results

Free to use, no credit needed. If you're naming a business, brand, band or product, check the name isn't already taken or trademarked first.

Need more options?

Try the Ultimate Random Name Generator →

Example Superhero Names

A few names this generator came up with. Press "Generate Names" above for more.

Any

  • Radiance
  • The Kestrel
  • Doctor Flux
  • Horizon
  • Captain Paradox

Two words

  • Blazing Specter
  • Neon Phoenix
  • Emerald Prism
  • Silver Lynx
  • Shadow Spark

Something-Man or -Woman

  • Wind-Girl
  • Ember-Man
  • Sky-Woman
  • Rocket-Boy
  • Steel-Kid

With a title

  • Lady Parallax
  • Commander Infinity
  • Agent Apex
  • Sir Meteor
  • Ms. Torque

One word

  • The Corona
  • Kinetic
  • Voltage
  • The Bolt
  • The Paladin

How the Superhero Name Generator Works

It works from 105 names and name parts, which combine into over 1,200 possible results.

The choices:

  • Name format:
    • Any, e.g. Frost Kestrel
    • Two words, e.g. Mighty Halo
    • Something-Man or -Woman, e.g. Volt-Woman
    • With a title, e.g. Commander Flux
    • One word, e.g. The Ranger

Each press gives you 8, 16 or 32 names (choose under "How many"), and you won't see the same one twice until you've been through everything for the choices you've made.

Superhero names follow a handful of shapes that comics have used since the 1930s: an adjective and a noun (Green Lantern), something-Man or -Woman (Spider-Man, Wonder Woman), a title (Captain America, Doctor Strange) or one bold word (Storm). This superhero name generator builds names in all of them, avoiding the famous ones.

The classic shapes

  • Something-Man or -Woman: Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman. The power or theme, then who they are.
  • Adjective and noun: Green Lantern, Black Panther, Scarlet Witch.
  • A title: Captain America, Doctor Strange, Mister Fantastic, Ms. Marvel. A title adds authority or a hint of the person's job.
  • One word: Storm, Cyclops, Rogue. Short and easy to shout.
  • The and a noun: The Flash, The Atom.

Making your hero's name work

  • Say what they do, or what they stand for. A name that hints at the power saves an explanation.
  • Check it isn't taken. The big comic publishers have used thousands of names; search before you fall in love with one, especially if you're publishing.
  • Think about the real name too. Comics love alliteration: Peter Parker, Bruce Banner, Wally West.

Every hero needs someone to fight: try the Villain Name Generator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I come up with a superhero name?

Start from the power or the theme, then pick a shape: something-Man or -Woman, an adjective and a noun, a title like Captain, or one bold word.

Can I use these names in my comic or game?

Yes, free and with no credit needed. Check the name isn't already used by a published character first, especially for anything you sell.

Related Name Generators

All Characters Name Generators