Project Codename Generator

Craft developer-friendly project codenames with curated vibes, deliberate structures, and live word lists sourced from the open corpora project.

Realtime codename lab

Select a vibe

Stealth

Explorer

Cosmic

Mythic

Minimal

Word intensity

Soft & pronounceable

Prefers shorter, vowel-heavy words.

Balanced

Keeps a mix of short and long components.

Bold & technical

Pulls longer, more angular words.

Word structure

Adjective + signature

Balanced, product-ready names that pair a tonal adjective with a concept noun.

Color + animal

Playful yet sharp combos inspired by mission names like “Crimson Lynx”.

Mythic forge

Mythological figures fused with metals or sigils for stealth launches.

Elemental cores

Materials, alloys, and synthesis terms for hardware or infra projects.

Rivers

River systems blended with symbols for grounded, terrain-aware launches.

Custom blend

Pick any two word lists to remix your own structure.

Batch size

Generate between 3 and 24 codenames per batch.

10 codenames10

Your batch

Adjust the knobs on the left and generate to see your shortlist.

Word lists stream live from the CC0-licensed corpora project maintained by Darius Kazemi. GitHub · corpora

Why codenames?

Codenames keep projects focused and on schedule

Teams use codenames to talk about sensitive launches without leaking features, pricing, or partners. A short, memorable label keeps everyone aligned in chat, docs, and meetings while the real brand is still in progress.

Protect confidential work: use a codename while legal, security, or marketing approvals are still pending.
Reduce confusion: one codename across Jira, Slack, and slides prevents miscommunication between teams.
Plan messaging early: picking a vibe (stealth, explorer, cosmic, etc.) hints at the story you’ll later tell customers.

Our generator exists to remove the busywork from this step. Pick a vibe, choose a pattern, and export a shortlist you can circulate in minutes.