randomname
Generate random adj-noun names like docker and github.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need a simple, dependency-free random name generator and can accept that the project is no longer maintained. The code is stable and has no known vulnerabilities, but you should not expect bug fixes or updates for newer Python versions. Suitable for one-off scripts, testing, and development tools where the lack of active maintenance is not a blocker.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- High install friction due to source distribution only (no wheels).
- Last release was January 2023 and the project is marked abandoned, meaning no active maintenance or bug fixes.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT License (permissive) — MIT License permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it safe to adopt from a licensing perspective.
last release 2023-01-29 (1293 days) · last repo commit 2023-04-24 · 73 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 851,427 downloads/mo, #4,903 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install randomname
import randomname
name = randomname.get_name()
print(name) # e.g., 'sleek-voxel'
# or with custom categories
name = randomname.get_name(adj=('music_theory',), noun=('cats',))
print(name)- Whether the word lists are actively curated for offensive content given the project's abandoned status
- Performance characteristics when generating names with many custom categories or large word lists
What it is and what it does
randomname is a lightweight utility for generating random human-readable identifiers by combining words from predefined categories. It works both as a command-line tool and a Python library, letting you pick from adjectives, nouns, verbs, names, and miscellaneous words to build memorable strings like 'sleek-voxel' or 'blaring-crocodile'. The package includes dozens of word subcategories spanning domains like music theory, astronomy, sports, and programming, and you can mix in your own custom words.
The primary use case is replacing numeric IDs with pronounceable, easy-to-remember alternatives for files, containers, or any system that needs human-friendly identifiers. It has no runtime dependencies, making it simple to integrate. However, the project has not been updated since January 2023 and is marked abandoned, so there is no active maintenance, bug fixes, or support for new Python versions beyond 3.9.
Use it for
- Generate memorable temporary file or folder names instead of numeric IDs for easier manual file hunting
- Create human-readable identifiers for test runs, build artifacts, or experiment logs in CI/CD pipelines
- Build custom naming schemes for generated resources by combining domain-specific word categories
- Seed random names for mock data generation or placeholder content in development and testing
- Generate unique session or request identifiers that are easier to communicate verbally or in logs
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need a simple, dependency-free random name generator and can accept that the project is no longer maintained.
The code is stable and has no known vulnerabilities, but you should not expect bug fixes or updates for newer Python versions. Suitable for one-off scripts, testing, and development tools where the lack of active maintenance is not a blocker.
Install
randomname on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction due to source distribution only (no wheels). Last release was January 2023 and the project is marked abandoned, meaning no active maintenance or bug fixes.
License in practice
MIT License permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it safe to adopt from a licensing perspective.
Quickstart
pip install randomname
import randomname
name = randomname.get_name()
print(name) # e.g., 'sleek-voxel'
# or with custom categories
name = randomname.get_name(adj=('music_theory',), noun=('cats',))
print(name)Verify before relying
- Whether the word lists are actively curated for offensive content given the project's abandoned status
- Performance characteristics when generating names with many custom categories or large word lists
Package facts
| License | MIT License permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 1,293 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 851,427 / month, #4,903 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | License :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
Evidence: randomname-0.2.1.tar.gz
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