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Regency Name Generator
Ladies and Gentlemen of the 1800s with Titles, Estates and Scandals
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How the Regency Name Generator works
A regency name generator for ladies and gentlemen of early nineteenth-century England. Pick a detail and generate a lady, a gentleman with a title, a gentleman with an estate and fortune, or a lady with a scandal. Every character is original, for Regency romance, period drama, games and roleplay.
How the regency name generator works
Regency names came from a small set of fashionable given names, like Georgiana and Frederick, with English surnames tied to land. Titles and estates showed rank, and a fortune stated in so much a year told everyone what a person was worth on the marriage market. Scandals, however small, could ruin a reputation. For a wider range of English names, try the English name generator.
Ten thousand a year
In Regency novels a gentleman's income is stated as a yearly sum. Ten thousand a year meant great wealth. These numbers mattered because marriage decided a family's future, and everyone knew the figures.
FAQ
What were popular Regency names?
Popular names for women included Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, Charlotte, Harriet and Georgiana. For men, George, William, Charles, Frederick and Edward were common. Many families reused the same names across generations, especially among the gentry.
How were Regency titles used?
A duke, earl or viscount was addressed by his title, not his surname. Their younger sons could be the Honourable. A knight was Sir followed by his first name. Getting a title wrong was a real social mistake.
Are these names from famous Regency novels?
No. The names, estates and scandals are original and not taken from any novel or television series. Some share common surnames or first names with period fiction, since the period naming habits were similar.
Can I use these for a Regency romance?
Yes. The characters, estates, fortunes and scandals are free to use in novels, fan-inspired original fiction, games and roleplay. The scandal option is a quick way to start a plot in any ballroom scene.
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