Kerbal Name Generator
Goofy Kerman crew names and deadpan craft names
Generate Kerbal names in the style of Kerbal Space Program: crew names such as Dunbin Kerman, Stelbie Kerman and Hanley "More Boosters" Kerman, plus deadpan craft, mission and space program names like Probably Fine I and Operation Mostly Upward.
About kerbal names
Every kerbal in Kerbal Space Program shares one surname, Kerman, so the whole name rests on the first name. The game's four famous crew members, Jebediah, Bill, Bob and Valentina Kerman, set the tone: ordinary, slightly old-fashioned names for small green astronauts who stay cheerful whatever happens to the rocket. The crew the game offers for hire usually have first names glued together from two short pieces, which is why rosters fill with names that sound almost familiar and never quite are.
This list follows that pattern. Most entries are a first name plus Kerman, ready to drop into a crew roster: glued-together names such as Dunbin Kerman and Stelbie Kerman, plain ones such as Herb Kerman and Mabel Kerman, and double names such as Jim-Bob Kerman. Some carry a job (Pilot, Engineer, Scientist, Tourist) or a quoted nickname, like Hanley "More Boosters" Kerman.
A smaller share names the things kerbals fly and the reasons they fly them: craft such as Probably Fine I, missions such as Operation Mostly Upward and space programs such as Duct Tape Dynamics. The glued first names follow the game's own two-piece recipe, so many can turn up on an in-game roster too. The craft, mission and program names were made up here, and nothing is official or exported from the game.
How to choose kerbal names
- Keep the surname. Every kerbal is a Kerman, so a roster only needs different first names. If two of your crew sound too alike, such as Hanlock and Hanfel, swap one so you can tell them apart in the crew list.
- Match the name to the job, or do the opposite on purpose. A timid-sounding pilot or a grand-sounding intern is very much in the spirit of the game.
- Use a quoted nickname for a veteran. A kerbal who walked away from a hard landing has earned something like "Lithobrake" or "No Chute" between the first name and Kerman.
- Name craft after what you expect to happen. Deadpan names such as Struts Optional or Parachute Later read well in a list of flights, and a Mk2 or a II on the end tells you which rebuild you are flying.
- For a new save or a video series, pick the program name first, such as Second Try Space Program or Low Bidder Aerospace, and let the craft and mission names follow its tone.
Frequently asked questions
Why is every kerbal called Kerman?
In Kerbal Space Program every kerbal carries the surname Kerman, including the well-known four: Jebediah, Bill, Bob and Valentina. That is why this list varies only the first name, as in Dunbin Kerman, Agasel Kerman or Herb Kerman. It also means a kerbal character should not be given any other surname.
Are these names taken from the game?
Not as a list, but they are close to it. The glued first names are built the way the game builds its crew names, by joining a short opening to a short ending, so many of them can also turn up in your crew. The plain and double names are everyday first names, and the nicknames and all the craft, mission and program names were made up for this page. Nothing here is official.
What are the craft and mission names for?
About one entry in six names a rocket, a mission or a whole space program instead of a kerbal. Craft names such as More Boosters Mk2 and Wobbly Explorer III, missions such as Mun or Bust and programs such as Bureau of Unplanned Landings give a save file, a challenge run or a story the same deadpan humor as its crew.
How do I make my own Kerbal-style name?
Join a short, familiar opening such as Bart, Lod, Sig or Dun to an ending such as don, fry, bro or bin, say the result aloud, and add Kerman. If it sounds like a name a great-uncle might have had, with one letter out of place, it fits.
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All 500 kerbal names
A: 16 names
- Adfrey Kerman
- Adwise Kerman
- Agalyn Kerman
- Agasel Kerman
- Agnes Kerman
- Alcott Kerman
- Aldbin Kerman
- Aldster Kerman
- Anbert Kerman
- Annie-Beth Kerman
- Anselle Kerman
- Anzon Kerman
- Arbie Kerman
- Archie Kerman
- Aslan Kerman
- Asparagus Stalk Mk4
B: 31 names
- Barcee Kerman
- Barney Kerman
- Barsy Kerman
- Bartgee Kerman
- Bartlan Kerman
- Barwin Kerman
- Bealyn Kerman
- Beatris Kerman
- Berbie Kerman
- Bernice Kerman
- Beryl Kerman
- Betty-Jo Kerman
- Bilbobert Kerman
- Bilfrod Kerman
- Billbo Kerman
- Billdun Kerman
- Billy-Ray Kerman
- Bilmund Kerman
- Blanche Kerman
- Bobbart Kerman
- Bobby-Joe Kerman
- Bobsel Kerman
- Bobzer Kerman
- Boom & Sons Launch Supply
- Booster Inspector Dilbin Kerman
- Bubba-Joe Kerman
- Budget Orbit Initiative
- Bunny Kerman
- Burdorf Kerman
- Bureau of Unplanned Landings
- Burnand Kerman
C: 21 names
- Calrick Kerman
- Calzor Kerman
- Camdorf Kerman
- Camwig Kerman
- Carfel Kerman
- Carrey Kerman
- Catgel Kerman
- Cecil Kerman
- Cerdra Kerman
- Chadfurt Kerman
- Chadvin Kerman
- Check Your Staging
- Chester Kerman
- Chief Engineer Macgard Kerman
- Claugee Kerman
- Clem Kerman
- Cletus-Earl Kerman
- Clyde Kerman
- Commander Lanzon Kerman
- Cordin Kerman
- Cordous Kerman
D: 37 names
- Dafel Kerman
- Daisy-Mae Kerman
- Danbro Kerman
- Dandred Kerman
- Danica Kerman
- Danlorf Kerman
- Debtris Kerman
- Department of More Struts
- Dermore Kerman
- Derwig Kerman
- Desbro Kerman
- Desrick Kerman
- Dibeth Kerman
- Dilford Kerman
- Dilsted Kerman
- Dobald Kerman
- Dolly-Rae Kerman
- Dolores Kerman
- Donbobfred Kerman
- Donfurt Kerman
- Donming Kerman
- Doodfrey Kerman
- Doodley Kerman
- Doris Kerman
- Dotgel "Quicksave" Kerman
- Dotlan Kerman
- Dottie Kerman
- Doug Kerman
- Dovey Kerman
- Duct Tape Dynamics
- Dudmon Kerman
- Dudsby Kerman
- Duna Dust Collector
- Duna or Thereabouts
- Dunbin Kerman
- Dunmore Kerman
- Dwight Kerman
E: 21 names
- Earl Kerman
- Edbles Kerman
- Edlorf Kerman
- Edna Kerman
- Elgard Kerman
- Elinie Kerman
- Eliselle Kerman
- Ellie-Mae Kerman
- Elmer Kerman
- Elzer Kerman
- Enfen Kerman
- Engineer Barnie Kerman
- Engineer Gilbo Kerman
- Enid Kerman
- Entop Kerman
- Erileen Kerman
- Erimone Kerman
- Ermund Kerman
- Erwise Kerman
- Ethel Kerman
- Eve One-Way Special
F: 13 names
- Fairing Enough
- Far Side of the Mun
- Ferbin Kerman
- Fern Kerman
- Fersted Kerman
- Ferzon Kerman
- Flight Director Hensey Kerman
- Flo Kerman
- Floyd Kerman
- Francee Kerman
- Frannie Kerman
- Fredhat Kerman
- Fredsby Kerman
G: 24 names
- Gary Kerman
- Gemlyn Kerman
- Gemty Kerman
- Geofbo "Full Throttle" Kerman
- Geofley Kerman
- Geofnard Kerman
- Gerdred Kerman
- Gerlyn Kerman
- Gerski Kerman
- Gilberry Kerman
- Gilfal Kerman
- Gilleen Kerman
- Gistha Kerman
- Gladys Kerman
- Glolan Kerman
- Gomer Kerman
- Graella Kerman
- Gravity Turnip
- Green Thumb Rocket Society
- Gregdan Kerman
- Gregnie Kerman
- Gusley Kerman
- Gwenfel Kerman
- Gwenmone Kerman
H: 30 names
- Hadbur Kerman
- Hadwell Kerman
- Haibie Kerman
- Haitha Kerman
- Haldous Kerman
- Halvis Kerman
- Hanfel Kerman
- Hank Kerman
- Hank-Fred Kerman
- Hanley "More Boosters" Kerman
- Hanlock Kerman
- Harfield Kerman
- Harsted Kerman
- Harvey Kerman
- Haylan Kerman
- Hazel Kerman
- Heidra Kerman
- Helbie Kerman
- Heltris Kerman
- Hendos Kerman
- Henlock Kerman
- Herb Kerman
- Herbo Kerman
- Herfrid Kerman
- Hertop Kerman
- Hold My Snacks Flight School
- Homer Kerman
- Hubert Kerman
- Hudski Kerman
- Hudtop Kerman
I: 5 names
- Institute of Applied Trial and Error
- Intern Newfrey Kerman
- Ion Patience
- Irma Kerman
- Irtris Kerman
J: 30 names
- Jadred Kerman
- Jancee Kerman
- Janselle Kerman
- Jebfrey Kerman
- Jebsy Kerman
- Jebwin Kerman
- Jedgard Kerman
- Jedrim Kerman
- Jenbur Kerman
- Jenlyn "Delta-V" Kerman
- Jenrey Kerman
- Jenzer Kerman
- Jerfen Kerman
- Jerlong Kerman
- Jesgel Kerman
- Jim-Bob Kerman
- Jimmy-Don Kerman
- Joe-Bob Kerman
- Joeberry Kerman
- Joedan Kerman
- Johnny-Ray Kerman
- Johnwell Kerman
- Jonsel Kerman
- Jonwin Kerman
- Jool Tourist Bus
- Jorgas Kerman
- Jorvis Kerman
- Jotha Kerman
- Juisa Kerman
- Julan Kerman
K: 21 names
- Kaboom Deferred
- Karina Kerman
- Karmone Kerman
- Katdred Kerman
- Katlie "No Chute" Kerman
- Kelbeth Kerman
- Kelcas Kerman
- Kelster Kerman
- Kendun Kerman
- Kenmin Kerman
- Kerbin Aeronautics and Snacks Agency
- Kerbin Explodium Works
- Kerbin Orbital Hobbyists
- Kerbin Polar Flag Club
- Kerbin Skimmer
- Kergee Kerman
- Kimlyn Kerman
- Kimrey Kerman
- Kirdred Kerman
- Kirzor Kerman
- Krisie Kerman
L: 34 names
- Lagel Kerman
- Lander Leg Lottery
- Lanfry Kerman
- Lanrod Kerman
- Laufel Kerman
- Lauing Kerman
- Launch Director Calbert Kerman
- Leabie Kerman
- Leftover Parts II
- Lemfield Kerman
- Lemgee Kerman
- Lengel Kerman
- Lenhat Kerman
- Leroy Kerman
- Lester Kerman
- Lintha Kerman
- Linty Kerman
- Lisgee Kerman
- Lithobraker One
- Lizfel Kerman
- Lloyd Kerman
- Lobin Kerman
- Lodbo Kerman
- Lodvin Kerman
- Lodwin "Lithobrake" Kerman
- Lomone Kerman
- Lorna Kerman
- Low Bidder Aerospace
- Low Kerbin Loiterer
- Lozette Kerman
- Ludbree Kerman
- Ludrick Kerman
- Luford Kerman
- Lulu-Belle Kerman
M: 46 names
- Mabel Kerman
- Macemy Kerman
- Macnie Kerman
- Madra Kerman
- Magtris Kerman
- Malford Kerman
- Malsey Kerman
- Marcee Kerman
- Marge Kerman
- Marlan Kerman
- Mary-Lou Kerman
- Matcott Kerman
- Matlong Kerman
- Maude Kerman
- Mavis Kerman
- Maxie Kerman
- Melgun Kerman
- Melkin Kerman
- Melvin Kerman
- Merdun Kerman
- Merfrey "Whoops" Kerman
- Mernard Kerman
- Milbree Kerman
M, continued
- Milleen Kerman
- Milsel Kerman
- Milton Kerman
- Minmus Mint Run
- Minmus Mint Scooper
- Mission Controller Debra Kerman
- Mission: Bring Snacks
- Mission: Don't Forget the Ladder
- Mission: Home in One Piece
- Mitgas Kerman
- Mitris Kerman
- Mitwin Kerman
- Monie Kerman
- More Boosters Mk2
- Mostly Fuel
- Mun Geologist Stelfel Kerman
- Mun Hopper Mk3
- Mun or Bust
- Mun Shot Amateur League
- Munble Kerman
- Munfrod Kerman
- Murray Kerman
- Myrtle Kerman
N: 13 names
- Nabeth Kerman
- Nadine Kerman
- Natalan Kerman
- Ned-Bob Kerman
- Nedcas Kerman
- Nedsy "Struts" Kerman
- Nedtrey Kerman
- Nelbald Kerman
- Nelming Kerman
- Newbles Kerman
- Newgun Kerman
- Norm Kerman
- Not a Missile
O: 18 names
- Obrim Kerman
- Obsey Kerman
- Opal Kerman
- Operation Dres Awareness
- Operation Flag Planting
- Operation Gilly Tiptoe
- Operation Mostly Upward
- Operation Periapsis Raise
- Operation Rescue the Rescuers
- Operation Science Hoard
- Operation Suborbital Hop
- Operation Tourist Shuttle
- Orange Tank Express
- Orlas Kerman
- Orville Kerman
- Orwig Kerman
- Otis Kerman
- Overbuilt Mk7
P: 22 names
- Parachute Later
- Parachute Packer Glotha Kerman
- Patmin Kerman
- Patrod Kerman
- Patty-Jean Kerman
- Pearl Kerman
- Peggy-Sue Kerman
- Phildos Kerman
- Philemy Kerman
- Phoebie Kerman
- Phyllis Kerman
- Pilot Hallan Kerman
- Pilot Tamsie Kerman
- Pointy End Up
- Probably Fine I
- Project Apoapsis
- Project Eve Regret
- Project Gentle Splashdown
- Project Moho Sunscreen
- Project Orbit, Eventually
- Project Second Attempt
- Project Soft Landing
R: 24 names
- Ralph Kerman
- Raybus Kerman
- Raysy Kerman
- Recovery Chief Rosalan Kerman
- Rescue Pilot Jorley Kerman
- Revert to Launch
- Rhonda Kerman
- Ribcal Kerman
- Ribtrey Kerman
- Richfrid Kerman
- Richgel Kerman
- Ricky-Bob Kerman
- Roadside Finds Propulsion
- Rodburry Kerman
- Rodemone Kerman
- Rolyn Kerman
- Ronbald "Wobbles" Kerman
- Ronsby Kerman
- Ronvey Kerman
- Rosegel Kerman
- Rover Driver Ludwin Kerman
- Rover With Opinions
- Ruby-Lou Kerman
- Rufus Kerman
S: 45 names
- Sally-Ann Kerman
- Samble Kerman
- Samfry Kerman
- Samtha Kerman
- Sanrey Kerman
- Scientist Edmin Kerman
- Scientist Phoelyn Kerman
- Seanbus Kerman
- Seanzon Kerman
- Second Try Space Program
- Seefurt Kerman
- Seeley Kerman
- Seymour Kerman
- Shelbert Kerman
- Shelzon Kerman
- Shepbin Kerman
- Shepdin Kerman
- Sherfel Kerman
- Sherwise Kerman
- Sideways Is Also Up
- Sidfred Kerman
- Sidlorf Kerman
S, continued
- Sidwin "Kaboom" Kerman
- Siefel Kerman
- Sigley Kerman
- Sigmore Kerman
- Slightly Singed
- Snack Carrier Heavy
- Snack Officer Munfry Kerman
- Solid Fuel Surprise
- Sonburry Kerman
- Sonley Kerman
- Spaceplane, Technically
- Spirit of Mild Concern
- Splashdown Recovery Union
- SSTO Attempt 14
- Stan Kerman
- Station Chief Maggel Kerman
- Station Core, Probably
- Stelbie Kerman
- Stenie Kerman
- Stranded Tourist Kenwise Kerman
- Struts Optional
- Sucee Kerman
- Sucella Kerman
T: 26 names
- Tamgel Kerman
- Tamlie Kerman
- Tanlyn Kerman
- Tedra Kerman
- Teleen Kerman
- Test Pilot Chadzor Kerman
- The Laythe Beach Trip
- The Long Way to Jool
- The Reusable (Once)
- The Unplanned Disassembly
- Thelma Kerman
- Thomdin Kerman
- Thompmore Kerman
- Thomwig Kerman
- Three, Two, One Rocketry
- Tilly-Mae Kerman
- Tomdorf Kerman
- Tomlas Kerman
- Tommy-Dale Kerman
- Totally Legitimate Rocketry Co.
- Tourist Richdorf Kerman
- Trafel Kerman
- Trigee Kerman
- Trisha "Staging" Kerman
- Trisie Kerman
- Trudy Kerman
U: 4 names
- Underfunded I
- Untitled Space Craft
- Upward Trend Aerospace
- Urbie Kerman
V: 8 names
- Valbeth Kerman
- Valgee Kerman
- Velma Kerman
- Verfel Kerman
- Verlan Kerman
- Vern Kerman
- Veteran Pilot Sigbart Kerman
- Virdred Kerman