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Free Korean name generator

Generate culturally accurate Korean names for your stories, characters, or projects.

Understanding Korean naming conventions

Korean names are typically based on Hanja characters, which give them their meaning, though people have branched out to non-Hanja names in recent years.

Modern Korean names include a family/surname (usually one syllable long), followed by a given name (usually two syllables long). Traditionally, one of the syllables in the given name is used to show which generation of the family someone belongs to, but not everyone follows this practice. Middle names aren’t used.

Historical accuracy

Korean naming practices have evolved over time. If you’re planning to write a historically inspired story, it would be sensible to do further research so you can be sure your names are consistent with the period you’re writing about.

Examples of Korean names

Let’s look at some typical examples from literary and cultural sources:

  1. Kim Ji-hoon

  2. Park Min-seo

  3. Lee Hye-jin

  4. Choi Jung-ho

  5. Seo Yeon-woo

  6. Han Soo-jin

  7. Yoon Ji-yoon

  8. Bae Dong-hyun

What are the benefits of using a Korean name generator?

Using a Korean name generator offers several advantages, especially when youre looking for names that are authentic, meaningful, and culturally rooted.

Save time: Instantly access a wide range of culturally appropriate names without having to dig through forums or name databases.

🎯 Cultural accuracy: Our name generator is designed to reflect genuine naming conventions, pronunciation patterns, and meanings from Korean culture.

💡 Creative inspiration: Whether youre writing a novel, developing a game, or naming a new character, fresh, authentic names can kick-start your imagination.

⚙️ Customizable results: Filter names by gender, style, or theme—get results tailored to your needs.

🛑 Avoid clichés: Too often, fictional works fall back on stereotypical or random names. Our generator helps you go deeper and stand out.

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