A small, curated collection
We start with 100 established given names and 8 Korean family names. We recommend whole given names instead of assembling random syllables. This first edition favors names that are recognizable and straightforward to introduce.
Your preferences come first
Your selected style is required in every match. Masculine and feminine preferences also allow names used across genders; the gender-neutral option uses that shared group only. Style and gender labels describe tendencies, not rules about who can use a name.
We compare your name’s whole sound sequence with Korean names, including vowel and consonant patterns, endings and syllable rhythm. Sound similarity has more influence than seeded variation inside your style and gender preferences. We still balance the three results for variety and give unseen names priority when you generate again. When the collection is exhausted, older matches can return.
For recognized first names, we use a locally bundled subset of the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, an English pronunciation reference. Its readings may differ from yours. For example, Sean and Shawn share a reference pronunciation even though their spellings differ. Hangul input is compared using Korean sound units. Our comparison simplifies some language-specific sound differences; it is an approximation, not an exact transcription or translation.
If a Latin-letter name is missing from the reference, we label its reading as an estimate. You can enter a pronunciation such as mee-nah or hah-nah to replace that reading. Other writing systems without a supplied pronunciation receive style-based suggestions with an explicit note that sound comparison is unavailable. Country never selects or guesses a pronunciation. Neither your name nor your pronunciation is stored or sent to a server.
Country is optional, stays in the form, and does not change ranking. It is not used to infer your ethnicity, personality, gender or pronunciation. All pronunciation guides in this edition use English approximations.
Meaning is a possibility, not a promise
For a Hanja-based name, we show possible characters for its syllables. The same Hangul name can use other characters, or no assigned Hanja at all. We do not assign an official Hanja name. Native Korean words such as 하늘 (sky) and 슬기 (wisdom) have a direct vocabulary meaning.
Our “Contemporary,” “Classic,” and “Across generations” labels are editorial impressions. So are “Widely familiar” and “Recognizable.” They are not live popularity rankings, an age prediction, or a claim of statistical frequency. We do not infer your age.
Sources and further checks
The National Institute of Korean Language’s romanization guidance explains family-name-first order, optional hyphenation and established personal spellings. We use familiar surname spellings such as Kim, Lee and Park, and readable hyphenated given names.
Individual name records link to the Baby-name Korean name statistics directory as a way to inspect usage; this independent directory is not a government certification of our recommendations. The Standard Korean Language Dictionary is a reference for native Korean vocabulary. A Korean speaker who knows your context can help you judge a name more personally.
Private by design
The generator runs in your browser. Your entered name is never sent to our server or stored in a database. Sharing sends only the recommended Korean name and style. GA4 receives only page visits and named product actions, never the name or pronunciation you entered. Read the privacy note.