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(Based on nubs/random-name-generator) v2.2.3(4y ago)229.6k↑20.7%1MITPHPPHP ~5.6 || ~7.0 || ~8.0 Since May 22Pushed 4y ago2 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/ProbablyRational/random-name-generator)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/probablyrational/random-name-generator)[ RSS](/packages/probablyrational-random-name-generator/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced 1mo ago READMEChangelog (4)Dependencies (4)Versions (10)Used By (0) Random Name Generator ===================== [](#random-name-generator) A PHP library to create interesting, sometimes entertaining, random names. Based on [nubs/random-name-generator](https://github.com/nubs/random-name-generator)! This fork will be maintained with adinitial generators intended for duct.me [![Latest Stable Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ed010da1f4f2fc105aa7458627dc0e25b645eee3f9d9ba5365ba1308158582da/687474703a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f7061636b61676973742f762f6e7562732f72616e646f6d2d6e616d652d67656e657261746f722e7376673f7374796c653d666c6174)](https://packagist.org/packages/nubs/random-name-generator)[![Total Downloads](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/548a86197b2d82ea604d13c8e8c0d24c33a21e5ff636a838ea7cd31a511de014/687474703a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f7061636b61676973742f64742f6e7562732f72616e646f6d2d6e616d652d67656e657261746f722e7376673f7374796c653d666c6174)](https://packagist.org/packages/nubs/random-name-generator)[![License](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/fe7640de5d617f0d472269fd336c52d87f49ec18177451b992fef3318674698c/687474703a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f7061636b61676973742f6c2f6e7562732f72616e646f6d2d6e616d652d67656e657261746f722e7376673f7374796c653d666c6174)](https://packagist.org/packages/nubs/random-name-generator) Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) This library requires PHP 5.6, or newer. Installation ------------ [](#installation) This package uses [composer](https://getcomposer.org) so you can just add `nubs/random-name-generator` as a dependency to your `composer.json` file or execute the following command: ``` composer require probablyrational/random-name-generator ``` Generators ---------- [](#generators) ### All [](#all) The "all" generator will utilize all other configured generators to generate random names. It will select from the list of generators randomly and then use them to generate a random name using their functionality. #### Usage [](#usage) ``` $generator = \ProbablyRational\RandomNameGenerator\All::create(); echo $generator->getName(); ``` Alternatively, if you want to configure/build the generators to use instead of using all of the available generators, you can construct them yourself: ``` $generator = new \ProbablyRational\RandomNameGenerator\All( [ new \ProbablyRational\RandomNameGenerator\Alliteration(1), new \ProbablyRational\RandomNameGenerator\Vgng(1), new \ProbablyRational\RandomNameGenerator\Sketch(1) ] ); ``` ### Video Game Names [](#video-game-names) The video game name generator is based off of [prior](http://videogamena.me/)[art](https://github.com/nullpuppy/vgng). It will generate unique names based off of "typical" video games. #### Examples [](#examples) - *Kamikaze Bubblegum Warrior* - *Rockin' Valkyrie Gaiden* - *Neurotic Jackhammer Detective* - *My Little Mountain Climber Conflict* - *Small-Time Princess vs. The Space Mutants* You can also use [this web example](http://sam.sbat.com/) to see more example video game names generated by this library. #### Usage [](#usage-1) ``` $generator = new \ProbablyRational\RandomNameGenerator\Vgng(1); echo $generator->getName(); ``` Alliterative Names ------------------ [](#alliterative-names) The sketchy name generator is based off of a server called [verylegit](https://github.com/defaultnamehere/verylegit.link). #### Examples [](#examples-1) - *Agreeable Anaconda* - *Disturbed Duck* - *Misty Meerkat* - *Prickly Pig* #### Usage [](#usage-2) ``` $generator = new \ProbablyRational\RandomNameGenerator\Alliteration(1); echo $generator->getName(); ``` Sketchy Names ------------- [](#sketchy-names) The alliteration name generator is based off of a list of [adjectives](http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-speech/adjectives/list-of-adjective-words.html)and a list of [animals](https://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/). #### Examples [](#examples-2) - *Verification-safe.com2Fcryptolocker.js3Fauthorize=action* - *Facebook.com2Ftrojan.gp3Fjava0day=x64* - *Google.com2Fpccleaner.rar3Fpassword=pccleaner* - *Appleeid-apple.com2Fwebcam.gp3Flogin=ip-camera* #### Usage [](#usage-3) ``` $generator = new \ProbablyRational\RandomNameGenerator\Sketch(1); echo $generator->getName(); ``` License ------- [](#license) random-name-generator is licensed under the MIT license. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for the full license text. ### Health Score 39 — LowBetter than 86% of packages Maintenance20 Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained Popularity31 Limited adoption so far Community14 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity74 Established project with proven stability Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 70.8% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. 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