Alien Name Generator
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Are you ready for an intergalactic adventure? Whether you’re creating an alien name for Halloween, cosplay, gaming, or creative writing, we’re here to help! You can generate random names or select the species, gender, and more, plus you have the ability to refine your results to create a truly custom alien name for the ages.





Types of Aliens
While the existence of extraterrestrial beings is hotly debated, some people absolutely believe that aliens exist—and that there are different species. These are the most commonly reported types of aliens:
- Grays: tall, gray-skinned humanoids with large heads and large, almond-shaped black eyes
- Greens: small, green-skinned humanoids with large heads and large, almond-shaped black eyes
- Reptilians: tall, scaly, reptile-like humanoids with tails
- Insectoids: tall, insect-like creatures with exoskeletons and six legs
- Andromedans: tall, humanoid creatures from the Andromeda constellation that are said to be friendly
- Nordics: humanoid creatures with blonde hair and blue eyes