River Name Generator

Welcome to the River Name Generator! Use this idea generator to generate thousands of possibilities for river names. Have fun!

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10 tips for coming up with river names

Look up the origin and cultural meaning of words and incorporate them into your rivers' names.
Use geographical features such as cities and mountains as your river's namesake.
Combine the names of nearby rivers to come up with a unique hybrid.
Look up local myths and fables and try to incorporate them into your rivers' names.
Use nature-inspired words that evoke the qualities of a river.
Choose exotic-sounding words or phrases for a unique name.
Use historical maps and records to look for inspiration.
Combine two or more words to create a descriptive name.
Research the language of the local population for naming ideas.
Brainstorm with others to come up with a unique name.

The World's River Names

River names are the names of the rivers that run across the world. This list contains the names of rivers in Australia, China, India, Indonesia and the United States.

Why should you use a River Name Generator?

Using a river name generator is a great way to find unique, interesting names for rivers and other bodies of water. It helps to provide you with a seemingly endless list of ideas to choose from, meaning there's sure to be something that matches the aesthetic and style of your project. Plus, the generator is able to recommend names based on the theme and location of your river, which saves time and effort in finding the ideal name.

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

All random river 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 River Name Generator?

There's thousands of river names in this River 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 River Name Generator over on The Story Shack.

Explore some river names

Sherrey Rill
Robtara Creek
Hinberg River
Robhurst Creek
Ellingware Canal
Englegonie Run
Pinwin Tributary
Dalpon Canal
Ituly Tributary
Wingue Rill