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Name Database & API Access

Explore our comprehensive name database with 40,000+ names. Get free access or contact us for API integration.

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Comprehensive Name Database

Access detailed information for thousands of names from around the world with complete data fields including pronunciation, cultural origins, meanings, and more.

Data Fields

15+

Names

40K+

Countries

100+

What's Included:

Pronunciation Data IPA phonetic notation and simple pronunciation guides
Cultural Origins Country origins, cultural background, and etymology
Name Meanings Detailed meanings and linguistic origins
Gender Information Gender classification and variant names
Popularity Data Ranking, year, and country-specific popularity metrics
Structured JSON Format Clean, organized data perfect for API integration

API Access

Get programmatic access to our comprehensive name database. Perfect for developers, researchers, and businesses building name-related applications.

Database Structure

Our API provides access to a comprehensive name database with detailed information in structured JSON format. Each name entry includes:

Basic Information

  • name - Full name
  • name_romanized - Romanized version
  • gender - Gender classification

Pronunciation

  • phonetic_ipa - IPA notation
  • phonetic_simple - Simple pronunciation
  • syllables - Syllable breakdown

Origin & Culture

  • country_origin - Array of countries
  • cultural_origin - Cultural background
  • etymology - Word origin
  • origin_notes - Additional notes

Additional Data

  • meaning - Name meaning
  • popularity_rank - Ranking
  • variants - Name variants
  • famous_bearers - Notable people
{
  "name": "Liam",
  "gender": "Male",
  "country_origin": ["United States", "Ireland"],
  "cultural_origin": "Celtic",
  "phonetic_ipa": "/ˈliːəm/",
  "phonetic_simple": "LEE-um",
  "meaning": "Strong-willed warrior",
  "etymology": "Irish/Germanic",
  ...
}
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Interested in API Access?

Our API provides RESTful access to 40,000+ names with complete data fields. Perfect for building applications that need name pronunciation, cultural information, and etymology data.

API Endpoints

40K+

Uptime

99.9%

Response

<50ms

What's Included:

RESTful API with comprehensive name data
Custom rate limits based on your needs
Complete documentation and SDKs
Developer support and custom SLA options

To get started, please contact us:

or support@namedrop.io

Our team will respond within 24 hours to discuss your API needs and pricing.

Create Your Free Account

Start using NameDrop today. It's completely free forever.

Create Your Account

Sign up for free in seconds. No credit card required.

Record Your Name

Record your name in your own voice, not text-to-speech.

Share Everywhere

Get a shareable link to use in email signatures, LinkedIn, Zoom, and other social media apps.

Email Signature

Add your name pronunciation link to your email signature.

Get Started on NameDrop

Free forever • No credit card required • Takes less than 30 seconds

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We've got answers.

1

Is creating an account really free?

Yes! Creating a NameDrop account is completely free forever. You can record your name, get a shareable link, integrate it with social media apps, and add it to your email signature. All at no cost. No credit card required.

2

How do I get API access?

To get API access, please contact us through the API Access section above or email us at support@namedrop.io. We'll discuss your needs, use case, and determine the best pricing and rate limits for your project.

3

What data is included in the API?

Our API provides comprehensive name data including name, gender, country origins, cultural origins, pronunciation (IPA and simple format), meanings, etymology, popularity rankings, variants, famous bearers, and more. All data is provided in structured JSON format for easy integration.

4

Can I integrate my name recording with social media?

Yes! Once you create your free account and record your name, you'll get a shareable link that you can use on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Zoom, and other social media platforms. You can also add it to your email signature.