names

library0.3.0pypypi✓ verified 20d ago

The 'names' library is a simple Python utility designed to generate random first, last, and full names. It currently stands at version 0.3.0, with its last PyPI release in 2013 and last GitHub activity in 2018, indicating a low-to-no active development cadence. It primarily serves for quick generation of placeholder names.

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pip install names

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · NAMES

names

testingpythonv0.3.0

Install

2.5s avg

Import

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Disk

20MB

Pass rate

10/ 10

Env Coverage10 / 10

glibc

3.9–3.13

musl

3.9–3.13

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v0.3.0 · pip install

no network on importno background threads

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

py 3.10–3.95 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 0.0s · import 0.000s · 22.3MB

glibc

py 3.10–3.95 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 2.5s · import 0.000s · 23MB

20MB installed

● package 20MB

Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

get_first_name

✓ import names names.get_first_name()

get_last_name

✓ import names names.get_last_name()

get_full_name

✓ import names names.get_full_name()

Demonstrates how to import the `names` library and use its primary functions to generate a random first name, last name, and full name.

import names first_name = names.get_first_name() last_name = names.get_last_name() full_name = names.get_full_name() print(f"Random First Name: {first_name}") print(f"Random Last Name: {last_name}") print(f"Random Full Name: {full_name}")

names --version

Debug

Known issues

gotchaThe random names are generated from 1990 U.S. Census data. This means the generated names will reflect demographic trends from that era and may not represent contemporary or diverse naming conventions.

fix

Be aware of the data source limitations. For more diverse or current name generation, consider alternative libraries or custom datasets.

affects: <=0.3.0

gotchaThis library has not seen active development since 2018 (last commit) and its last PyPI release was in 2013. It may lack modern features, performance improvements, or bug fixes present in more actively maintained libraries.

fix

For projects requiring active support, modern features, or broader name generation capabilities (e.g., specific cultures, fantasy names), evaluate alternatives like `pynames` or `names-dataset`.

affects: All versions

gotchaThe package name 'names' is quite generic. There is a potential for import conflicts if other packages or user-defined modules also use 'names' as an import identifier, especially if not careful with virtual environments or project structure.

fix

Always install and run this library within a dedicated virtual environment to minimize potential conflicts. If a conflict occurs, consider renaming your local module or importing specific functions to avoid clashes.

affects: All versions

Errors

Common errors & fixes

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'names'

The 'names' library is not installed in the Python environment being used, or there is a typo in the import statement.

fix

Install the library using pip: `pip install names`

AttributeError: module 'names' has no attribute 'get_full_name'

This error typically occurs if there is a typo in the function name (e.g., 'get_full_name' instead of 'get_full_name'), if an attempt is made to access an attribute that does not exist in the 'names' module, or if a different module named 'names' is being imported instead of the intended random name generator library.

fix

Verify the correct function names from the library's documentation (e.g., `names.get_full_name()`, `names.get_first_name()`, `names.get_last_name()`). Ensure no local file or directory is named `names.py` or `names` to prevent module shadowing.

NameError: name 'names' is not defined

The 'names' module has not been imported before its functions or attributes are called, or there is a typo in the module name when importing or using it.

fix

Add `import names` at the beginning of your Python script or interactive session before attempting to use any functions from the library.

AttributeError: module 'names' has no attribute 'random_name'

The 'names' library does not expose a generic `random_name` function; users must call specific functions like `get_full_name()`.

fix

names.get_full_name()

AttributeError: module 'names' has no attribute 'first_name'

The name generation functions in the 'names' library must be called as methods (e.g., `names.get_first_name()`), not accessed as direct attributes.

fix

names.get_first_name()

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Version history

0.3.0latest on PyPI · released May 14, 2013

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/treyhunner/names ↗

packagehttps://pypi.org/project/names/ ↗