Simpsons Name Generator

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Get 500 Simpsons names: the show's Springfield cast, from Homer Simpson to Hans Moleman, plus original residents in the same style like Hal Bumbleton, Coupon Lady and Dr. Hy Deductible.

About Simpsons names

The Simpsons has been on the air as a series since 1989, and Springfield may be the most crowded town in animation. Its names run on a few simple engines. The family has plain first names, which Matt Groening took from his own parents and sisters, while Bart is an anagram of brat. The town around them gets joke surnames (Krabappel, Moleman, Jailbird), echo names like Lenny Leonard and Carl Carlson, and epithets that stand in for a name altogether: Comic Book Guy, Bumblebee Man, Squeaky-Voiced Teen.

About 150 of the 500 names here are the show's own characters, given simply as names: the family, the school, the power plant, the TV personalities, the mobsters and a few one-off favorites. It is a selection, not the full cast, and not an episode guide. Everything else is new and written in the same patterns, such as Hal Bumbleton, Gladys Fitzwaffle, Overly Tan Realtor, Sideshow Gus and Dr. Hy Deductible. With a cast this large a new name could match a minor character by accident, so treat the originals as fan-style inventions.

Use the show's names for trivia nights, quizzes and costume ideas, and the originals for fan fiction, tabletop one-shots, usernames and the background characters of your own cartoon town.

How to choose Simpsons names

  • For a main character, keep the first name plain. Homer, Marge, Ned and Moe are funny because the names are ordinary and the people are not.
  • Give authority figures a title and a surname. Superintendent Holloway or Judge Gavelton reads as Springfield before the character says a word.
  • An epithet can be the whole name. Comic Book Guy and Bumblebee Man set the pattern, and Sarcastic Clerk or Angry Crossing Guard follow it.
  • Save the pun names, such as Ray D. Ation and Mel T. Down, for prank calls and one-scene gags. They wear out fast on a recurring character.
  • Say the name aloud in a newsreader's voice. If it would sound natural in a Kent Brockman report, it fits.

Frequently asked questions

Which names on this list are real Simpsons characters?

About 150 of the 500, including Homer Simpson, Ned Flanders, Moe Szyslak, Milhouse Van Houten and Professor Frink. They are given as names only, and the block is a selection, not the whole cast. The other names, such as Hal Bumbleton, Coupon Lady and Sideshow Gus, are new and written in the show's style.

Where do the Simpson family names come from?

Matt Groening named Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie after his own father, mother and sisters, and Bart is an anagram of brat. Several Springfield surnames, including Flanders, Lovejoy, Quimby and Terwilliger, match street names in Portland, Oregon, where Groening grew up.

How do I make a name sound like it belongs in Springfield?

Pick one of the show's engines. Give an ordinary first name a slightly silly surname (Norm Pickleman), echo the first name in the surname the way Lenny Leonard does (Kenny Kennison), or skip the name and use a description (Leaf Blower Guy). A title such as Reverend, Judge or Superintendent also makes a character sound like a Springfield authority figure at once. Pets follow Santa's Little Helper and Snowball II: a racing-dog phrase such as Tuesday's Meatloaf, or a numbered successor such as Mittens III.

Can I use these names in fan fiction or a game?

The original names were made up for this list, so they suit fan fiction, tabletop one-shots, usernames and background characters. The show's own characters are best kept to fan work, quizzes and trivia. If you plan to publish or sell something, check any name yourself first.

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This is the complete list the generator above draws its random batches from, sorted A to Z and grouped by first letter.

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A: 19 names

  • Abe Simpson
  • Accordion Neighbor
  • Ace Winningham
  • Adam Splitter
  • Admiral Dinghy
  • Aerobics Annie
  • Agatha Hardcandy
  • Agent Roundhouse
  • Agnes Skinner
  • Allison Taylor
  • Almost Won Once
  • Angry Crossing Guard
  • Apu Nahasapeemapetilon
  • Archibald Longstory
  • Arlo Shoelace
  • Arnie Pye
  • Artie Arthurs
  • Artie Ziff
  • Assistant Superintendent Munce

B: 35 names

  • Babs Turnbuckle
  • Barnaby Suspenders
  • Barney Gumble
  • Baron von Snowblower
  • Bart Ender
  • Bart Simpson
  • Bartman
  • Beanbag Brenda
  • Becky Fernwood
  • Benny Borrowed-Car
  • Best Boy Bernie
  • Bev Snodgrove
  • Big Sal Quietly
  • Bill Billings
  • Bingo Myrtle
  • Bitter Mime
  • Blanche Rigatoni
  • Bleeding Gums Murphy
  • Blinko the Clown
  • Blinky
  • Blue-Haired Lawyer
  • Bobbi Jo Tatertot
  • Bobby Backroom
  • Bobo
  • Bowling Shirt Guy
  • Brandine Spuckler
  • Brantley Corncob
  • Breakdance Barry
  • Brick Marquee
  • Britney-Sue Possumtrot
  • Brock Lightning
  • Bubba-Lou Crawdad
  • Buck Newsworthy
  • Bumblebee Man
  • Burt Lumley

C: 40 names

  • Cal Rutabaga
  • Capital City Goofball
  • Captain Carwash
  • Captain Horatio McCallister
  • Captain Nap
  • Captain Pratfall
  • Cargo Shorts Dad
  • Carl Carlson
  • Carmine Alibi
  • CB Radio Ron
  • Cecil Terwilliger
  • Chad Dynamo
  • Chester Wimbly
  • Chet Dunkleman
  • Chief Clancy Wiggum
  • Chili Cook-Off Champ
  • Choir Director Offkey
  • Chopper Chuck
  • Chucky Change-Purse
  • Clarence Earlybird
  • Cletus Spuckler
  • Cliff Hangerman
  • Clint Infomercial
  • Clobber Girl
  • Coach Brickley
  • Cole Ingtower
  • Colonel Bluster
  • Colonel Homer
  • Comic Book Guy
  • Commander Payback
  • Commissioner Gridlock
  • Connie Casserole
  • Cookie Kwan
  • Cornelius Figgleby
  • Couch Cushion Change
  • Couch Man
  • Coupon Lady
  • Cousin Dwayne-Bob
  • Crazy Cat Lady
  • Custodian Hamish

D: 37 names

  • Dad Said Maybe
  • Daddy's Lucky Tie
  • Dancin' Homer
  • Dash Matinee
  • Dash Valor
  • Database
  • Dean Tweedmore
  • Dee Tention
  • Denny Dennison
  • Deputy Mayor Gladwell
  • Detective Snoozeman
  • Dewey Largo
  • Dirk McBlast
  • Disco Stu
  • Discount Santa
  • Dodgeball Dirk
  • Dogcatcher Dwayne Leashman
  • Dolph Starbeam
  • Dominic the Notary
  • Donnie Dial-Tone
  • Donny Donaldson
  • Doreen Mudgett
  • Dottie Krumholz
  • Doug Nutt
  • Dougie Vanderbleek
  • Dr. Bill Overdue
  • Dr. Hy Deductible
  • Dr. Julius Hibbert
  • Dr. Marvin Monroe
  • Dr. Nick Riviera
  • Dr. Velma Quackenbush
  • Drederick Tatum
  • Driving Instructor Swerve
  • Duffman
  • Duke of Driveways
  • Duke Triumph
  • Dwight Mothball

E: 14 names

  • Earl Gumpert
  • Earl-Ray Catfish
  • Eddie Edmunds
  • Edna Krabappel
  • El Barto
  • El Skato
  • Eleanor Abernathy
  • Elizabeth Hoover
  • Ernie Fiddlesticks
  • Ethel Rockingchair
  • Eugene Krumpacker
  • Eustace Ribbon-Candy
  • Extra Credit Ernie
  • Ezekiel Onionbelt

F: 13 names

  • Fallout Boy
  • Fat Tony
  • Fern Cobbler
  • Fire Chief Smolder
  • Flo Gravyboat
  • Fondue Phil
  • Four-O'Clock Dinner Frank
  • Frank Grimes
  • Frankie Fine-Print
  • Free Sample Lady
  • Freida Livery
  • Frumpy the Clown
  • Funzo

G: 18 names

  • Gabbo
  • Gabby Gossipton
  • Gerry Gerard
  • Gig A. Watt
  • Gil Gunderson
  • Gladys Fitzwaffle
  • Gramps McGillicutty
  • Grandma's Second Casserole
  • Grandpappy Whittle
  • Granny Banjo
  • Great-Aunt Prudence
  • Groundskeeper Willie
  • Gulpy the Goldfish
  • Gus Gustafson
  • Gus Hornswoggle
  • Gutter King
  • Guy in the Chicken Suit
  • Guy Incognito

H: 24 names

  • Hal Bumbleton
  • Hal Pass
  • Hall Monitor Howie
  • Handsome Pete
  • Hank Hankerson
  • Hank Scorpio
  • Hans Moleman
  • Hazel Noodleman
  • Health Inspector Ladle
  • Helen Lovejoy
  • Herb Lugnut
  • Herb Powell
  • Herman Hermann
  • Hiccup the Parrot
  • Holly Day-Weekend
  • Homer Simpson
  • Homer Unn
  • Honko
  • Horace Backinmyday
  • Hortense Butterscotch
  • Hot Tub Salesman
  • Hugh Jalopy
  • Hugo Simpson
  • Human Billboard

I: 3 names

  • Inspector Crumbcake
  • Irma Spatula
  • Itchy

J: 14 names

  • Janey Powell
  • Jebediah Springfield
  • Jeff Albertson
  • Jessica Lovejoy
  • Jimbo Jones
  • Jimmy the Receipt
  • Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
  • Joey Two-Coats
  • Johnny Tightlips
  • Judge Constance Harm
  • Judge Gavelton
  • Judge Myrtle Sternwood
  • Judge Roy Snyder
  • Juniper Gluestick

K: 10 names

  • Kang
  • Kaylee-Jo Tumbleweed
  • Kearney Zzyzwicz
  • Kenny Kennison
  • Kent Brockman
  • Kirk Van Houten
  • Kitty Hawke
  • Kodos
  • Krusty the Clown
  • Kumiko Albertson

L: 29 names

  • Lady Hedgetrimmer
  • Lance Murdock
  • Lance Sequel
  • Laserdisc Lyle
  • Laugh Track Louise
  • Laura Powers
  • Leaf Blower Guy
  • Leaf Czar
  • Lee Vitalone
  • Lefty Both-Hands
  • Lenny Leonard
  • Leon Kazoo
  • Les Homework
  • Lincoln Douglas
  • Lindsey Naegle
  • Lionel Hutz
  • Lisa Carr
  • Lisa Simpson
  • Lizard Lonnie
  • Lloyd Fudderman
  • Lorna Shortbread
  • Luann Van Houten
  • Luigi Risotto
  • Lukewarm Larry
  • Lunch Money Moose
  • Lunchlady Bernadette
  • Lunchlady Doris
  • Lurleen Lumpkin
  • Lyle Lanley

M: 56 names

  • Ma Bucket
  • Mabel Doily
  • Macarena Mitch
  • Maggie Simpson
  • Magnus Fortune
  • Malibu Stacy
  • Mall Walker Mavis
  • Man Yelling at Pigeons
  • Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon
  • Marge Innoverror
  • Marge Simpson
  • Marmaduke Monologue
  • Marshall Plann
  • Martin Prince
  • Marty Martinson
  • Marv Pennywhistle
  • Mason Dixon
  • Maude Flanders
  • Max Power
  • Maxine Parmesan
  • Mayor Gladhand
  • Mayor Joe Quimby
  • Mayor's Favorite Nephew
  • McBain
  • McSlab
  • Mel T. Down
  • Melvin Stubbins
  • Merle Hogwaller
  • Midge Humdinger
  • Mikey No-Comment
  • Milhouse Van Houten
  • Miss Shushington
  • Mister Fix-It-Later
  • Mittens III
  • Moe Lasses
  • Moe Szyslak
  • Mojo
  • Mona Simpson
  • Monotone Museum Guide
  • Montgomery Burns
  • Monty Gameshow
  • Morty Fumbleton
  • Mr. Bananas
  • Mr. Bergstrom
  • Mr. Chalkdust
  • Mr. Filmstrip
  • Mr. Mulch
  • Mr. Plow
  • Mr. Snrub
  • Mr. Sparkle
  • Mr. Teeny
  • Mrs. Yardstick
  • Ms. Cantwell
  • Mumbling Carny
  • Murray Sneezewell
  • Myrna Glickstein

N: 9 names

  • Nadine Snickerdoodle
  • Ned Flanders
  • Ned Zerest
  • Nelson Muntz
  • Nicky Double-Park
  • Noogie Norm
  • Norbert Fingle
  • Norm Pickleman
  • Notary Public Doris Stamper

O: 13 names

  • Off-Duty Mascot
  • Officer Eddie
  • Officer Lou
  • Officer Napsworth
  • Old Lady Pennyroll
  • Old Man Grubbs
  • One-Man Band Hank
  • Opal Thermos
  • Oscar Pudwell
  • Otis Gazebo
  • Otto Mann
  • Overly Tan Realtor
  • Overqualified Busboy

P: 26 names

  • Paisley Rae Haystack
  • Pamphlet Guy
  • Pastor Dale Hymnwell
  • Patty Bouvier
  • Paulie Coupons
  • Pearl Doohickey
  • Peg Wafflestein
  • Perfect Attendance Pam
  • Permission Slip Percy
  • Petey the Planner
  • Phil R. Upp
  • Pie Man
  • Pinchy
  • Plow King
  • Poindexter Quigg
  • Poochie
  • Postmaster Bill Parcel
  • Pretzel the Class Gerbil
  • Princess Kashmir
  • Principal Skinner
  • Principal's Pet Iguana
  • Priscilla Flashcard
  • Professor Frink
  • Professor Glavinsky
  • Professor Peanuts
  • Professor Von Flask

R: 23 names

  • Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky
  • Radioactive Man
  • Rainier Wolfcastle
  • Ralph Wiggum
  • Ralphie Two-Naps
  • Ray D. Ation
  • Recorder Solo Rhonda
  • Returned Twice
  • Reverend Pewter
  • Reverend Timothy Lovejoy
  • Rex Banner
  • Rex Direct-to-Video
  • Rex Thunder
  • Rhea Cess
  • Rocco the Understudy
  • Rod Flanders
  • Roger Meyers Jr.
  • Roller Skate Randy
  • Ronnie Backhoe
  • Rudy Plimpton
  • Rufus T. Washtub
  • Rusty Bilgewater
  • Ruth Powers

S: 53 names

  • Sal the Accountant
  • Sam Samuels
  • Sanjay Nahasapeemapetilon
  • Santa's Little Helper
  • Santos L. Halper
  • Sarah Wiggum
  • Sarcastic Clerk
  • Saxophone Girl
  • Science Fair Simone
  • Scoutmaster Kindling
  • Scratchy
  • Selma Bouvier
  • Seltzer Sam
  • Senator Filibuster
  • Sergeant Glaze
  • Shary Bobbins
  • Sheila Dumpling
  • Sherri Mackleberry
  • Show-and-Tell Shelby
  • Sid Flimflam
  • Sideshow Bob
  • Sideshow Doreen
  • Sideshow Ferdinand
  • Sideshow Gus
  • Sideshow Intern
  • Sideshow Mel
  • Sir Fizz-a-Lot
  • Sir Shovels-a-Lot
  • Skateboard Avenger
  • Skatey the Extreme Otter
  • Skip Headline
  • Skipper Yarrbuckle
  • Sleepy Security Guard
  • Snake Jailbird
  • Sneezy the Llama
  • Snowball II
  • Sonny Side-Up
  • Spider-Pig
  • Spitball Sid
  • Squeaky Shoes Kid
  • Squeaky-Voiced Teen
  • Squinty the Four-Eyed Frog
  • Stampy
  • Step Class Jan
  • Stevie Stevenson
  • Stretch Dude
  • Stunt Double Doug
  • Sunny Doppler
  • Superintendent Chalmers
  • Superintendent Holloway
  • Surly Lifeguard
  • Suspicious Ice Cream Man
  • Sweaty Magician

T: 29 names

  • Tammy Potluck
  • Tammy-Lynn Hogwaller
  • Tara Dee
  • Terri Mackleberry
  • Tetherball Tina
  • Thaddeus Ormsby
  • The Be Sharps
  • The Garage Sale Bandit
  • The Lawnfather
  • The Masked Babysitter
  • The Ogdenville Oddball
  • The Rich Texan
  • The Yes Guy
  • Third-Shift Doug
  • Thrillho
  • Thwacky the Squirrel
  • Tiffany Glimmerman
  • Tim Timmons
  • Todd Flanders
  • Tommy Tailgate
  • Tony Two-Desserts
  • Trish Primetime
  • Trivia Night Tyrant
  • Trixie Hopscotch
  • Troy McClure
  • Trudy Malarkey
  • Tuesday's Meatloaf
  • Two-for-One Terry
  • Twyla Hubcap

U: 5 names

  • Uncle Possum
  • Uncle's Lucky Socks
  • Understudy Ursula
  • Unlicensed Chiropractor
  • Üter Zörker

V: 7 names

  • Val Id-Parking
  • Vance Voiceover
  • Vern Spackle
  • Vice Principal Grumley
  • Victor Turbo
  • Vinnie Parking Spot
  • Vito Voicemail

W: 19 names

  • Wacky Walt
  • Waddles the Third
  • Wally Milkcarton
  • Walt Dinkley
  • Walt Walters
  • Wanda Crumpet
  • Warden Lockhorn
  • Waterbed Wally
  • Waylon Smithers
  • Weasel Dobbs
  • Well-Actually Guy
  • Wendell Borton
  • Whiskers Junior Junior
  • Whispers Malone
  • Whistling Mailman
  • Wilbur Shuffleboard
  • Windy Gale
  • Winifred Thimble
  • Wiseguy

Y: 1 name

  • Yo-Yo Champ Gary

Z: 3 names

  • Zappo the Attitude Dog
  • Zeb Turnipseed
  • Zookeeper Wombley