Dinosaur Name Generator

10 tips for coming up with dinosaur names

1. Research the time period that your dinosaur lived in.
2. Look at Paleo-mistakes and famous species that have been discovered.
3. Choose language that emphasizes the uniqueness of its physical attributes.
4. Be clever when deciding on its official name.
5. Consider its size, shape, and behavior.
6. Combine Greek or Latin words for a scientific-sounding name.
7. Check for any awkward mis-spellings or pronunciation issues.
8. Look at popular books and films for inspiration.
9. Let friends and family help out with the brainstorming process.
10. Use descriptive adjectives to add interesting context to its name.

Dinosaur Names

When it comes to dinosaur names, the list can be endless. There are the well-known ones, like Tyrannosaurus Rex, but there are also obscure ones, like Dracorex and Wendiceratops. Some of these names can be confusing to newbies, so here are a few pointers to get you started.

Why should you use a Dinosaur Name Generator?

Using a Dinosaur Name Generator can be an incredibly fun and creative activity to explore our love of prehistoric creatures. As someone who loves learning about dinosaurs and enjoys coming up with unique and interesting monikers, a dinosaur name generator can be an invaluable tool. It can help to broaden your imagination, enabling you to come up with intriguing and off-the-wall titles that otherwise may not have crossed your mind. It's also a great way to give your pet the most perfect and fitting name - one that captures the spirit and personality of a dinosaur!

So many ideas, but can I use the dinosaur names for free?

All random dinosaur names created with this tool are 100% free to use without any need to provide credit (although we do appreciate the occasional shoutout). Be a little careful though, as there is always a small chance that an idea already belongs to someone else.

Is there a limit to how much I can generate with this random Dinosaur Name Generator?

There's thousands of dinosaur names in this Dinosaur Name Generator, so you won't need to be worried that we'll run out anytime soon. Just have fun with it.

For even more ideas and some additional options, be sure to also check out the Dinosaur Name Generator over on The Story Shack.

Explore some dinosaur names

• Rhabdromeus
• Leptotitan
• Lasiovenator
• Saltopelix
• Barovenator
• Alectrodon
• Lophodraco
• Dromaeopteryx
• Antarctoceras
• Echinosuchus