Ship Name Generator
Ever wondered what your name would be if you combined it with your partner's, best friend's, or favorite fictional character's? You've come to the right place! Create the ultimate portmanteau with our fun and easy-to-use generator.
What is a 'Ship Name'?
A "ship name" is a portmanteau, which is a word created by blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others. In popular culture, especially within fandoms, "shipping" refers to the desire to see two people, real or fictional, in a romantic relationship. The ship name is the cute nickname given to that pairing. For example, combining Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie gives you "Brangelina". This practice has become a staple of online fan communities, creating a fun way to identify and discuss favorite pairings.
This generator helps you create your own ship names instantly. Whether it's for you and your significant other, your two best friends, characters from a book, or even celebrities, just enter the two names and see the magic happen!
How It Works
Our generator uses a few common methods to combine names:
The Classic Splice
We take the first half of the first name and the last half of the second name. For example, Harry + Hermione = Harmione.
The Simple Blend
Sometimes we just take the first few letters of each name and combine them. For example, Kim + Kanye = Kimye.
Creative Variations
Our algorithm also tries other creative combinations to give you a variety of fun and unique options to choose from.
Famous Ship Names
| Name 1 | Name 2 | Ship Name |
|---|---|---|
| Beyoncé | Jay-Z | Bey-Z |
| Kim | Kanye | Kimye |
| Harry | Hermione | Harmione |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a portmanteau?
A portmanteau is a word that combines two other words, like 'smog' (smoke + fog) or 'brunch' (breakfast + lunch). Ship names are a modern, fun example of this!
Can I use this for things other than couples?
Absolutely! People use ship names for friendships ("platonic ships"), fictional characters, and even inanimate objects. Get creative!
Why are there multiple results?
There's no single "correct" way to make a ship name. Our tool provides several popular variations to give you more options to choose from. Pick the one that sounds best to you!