Changelog

What's New

New features, improvements, and fixes across GenName.io — newest first.

  1. Name Tools launch

    • Added

      New Tools section with instant name utilities — Random Name Generator, spinning Name Wheel, Name Combiner, Name Matcher, Name Scrambler, plus pronunciation and meaning lookups. No sign-up needed.

    • Improved

      Refreshed the look of generator and category cards.

    • Fixed

      Cleaner page previews when you share a link.

  2. Mythology section

    • Added

      New Mythology section with naming traditions, character profiles, and family trees.

    • Improved

      Faster page loads across the site.

    • Added

      Articles now show author bylines.

    • Fixed

      Smoother scrolling on long pages.

    • Improved

      Better, more relevant name suggestions.

    • Improved

      Clearer status while your names are being generated.

    • Changed

      Refreshed the homepage.

  3. Blog launch

    • Added

      Launched the Blog with naming guides and articles, plus search and categories.

    • Improved

      Articles are more visual and easier to scan, with name grids, comparisons, and quick-fact callouts.

  4. Specialized generators

    • Added

      Dedicated generators across Fantasy & Gaming, People, Creative, and Business — each tuned for its own kind of name.

    • Added

      Save your favorite names to Collections with a free account.

    • Added

      Sign in with Google.

    • Added

      Results now show domain availability and social media handle checks for each name.

  5. GenName.io is born

    • Added

      The very first release — generate creative names from a quick description, free and with no sign-up.