Twin Name Generator

An AI-powered tool for generating perfect name pairs for twins using OpenAI's GPT model.

Features

  • Gender Preferences: Choose from boy/boy, girl/girl, or boy/girl twins
  • Multiple Styles:
    • Rhyming names (e.g., Emma & Anna)
    • Similar sounding names (e.g., Sophia & Sofia)
    • Alliterative names (e.g., Jack & Jill)
    • Complementary themes (e.g., Luna & Stella)
  • Name Length Options: Short, medium, long, or any length
  • Cultural Diversity: Names from various cultures and backgrounds
  • Explanations: Each name pair comes with reasoning for why they work well together

How It Works

  1. Select your gender preference for the twins
  2. Choose a naming style that appeals to you
  3. Pick your preferred name length
  4. Click "Generate Twin Names" to get 10 unique name pairs
  5. Each pair includes an explanation of why the names complement each other

Technology

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS (TailwindCSS), Vanilla JavaScript
  • Backend: Hono framework on Val Town
  • AI: OpenAI GPT-4o-mini for intelligent name generation
  • Styling: Gradient backgrounds, smooth animations, responsive design

API Endpoint

POST /api/generate-names

Request body:

{ "genderPreference": "boy/boy" | "girl/girl" | "boy/girl", "style": "rhyming" | "similar" | "alliterative" | "complementary", "nameLength": "short" | "medium" | "long" | "any" }

Response:

{ "pairs": [ { "name1": "FirstName", "name2": "SecondName", "explanation": "Why these names work together" } ] }

Usage

Simply visit the web interface and use the form to generate personalized twin name suggestions. The AI considers cultural diversity, pronunciation, meaning, and aesthetic appeal when creating name pairs.