About the Pirate Name Generator
A proper pirate name has three parts: a fearsome title, a first name and a legendary nickname earned at sea. This generator combines titles like Captain and One-Eyed with epithets like Saltbeard, Goldtooth and the Seasick.
Pair it with our pirate translator to write your messages in full pirate speak, especially on Talk Like a Pirate Day every September 19.
Example pirate names
- Silas Goldtooth
- Mad Barnaby Goldtooth
- First Mate Silas
- Dread Molly Kraken
- One-Eyed the Terrible
- First Mate Bonnie
- Dread Ned Deepwater
- Captain Pearl
- Ned Deepwater
- Scurvy Mary the Terrible
- Peg Leg Rosie
- One-Eyed Anne Stormbringer
Pirate Name Generator FAQ
- What is my pirate name?
- Type your first name and press Generate for personalized pirate names, or leave it blank for completely random ones.
- Where did famous pirate nicknames come from?
- Many real pirates were known by nicknames based on their looks or reputation, like Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach.
