Suggestions for Name Generator

[Knight7770]

I'm creating a random name generator in C++, and I've run out of ideas about what else I can add to it. Therefore, I'm going to ask you, the public, what I can put into it. Obviously, to do this, I need to tell you what there already is.
The random name generator starts, displaying the name of the program and the version number. Then, it asks you how many names you want generated. Then, it asks you how many parts you would like in the names. Then, it generates one name every time you press a key, until you reach the number of names that you have entered. Then, it displays the credits and shuts down. To better explain this, here are some screenshots of the actual program:

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Now that you know what the program does, you can make suggestions for what I can add to it. Any and all reasonable suggestions will be accepted, and you will be included in the credits for the idea, if your idea is included.

Thanks :thup:

 

[enouwee]

This?
http://www.rinkworks.com/namegen/

 

[Knight7770]

This?
http://www.rinkworks.com/namegen/

You seem to misunderstand. I already have my own generator, I just need ideas to make it better.

 

[enouwee]

You've got plenty of ideas in there.

Do you really think "Akrbyaipen" is a pronouncable name? You may want to rethink your approach.

 

[Knight7770]

You've got plenty of ideas in there.

Do you really think "Akrbyaipen" is a pronouncable name? You may want to rethink your approach.

I suppose I do have plenty of ideas there (more suggestions are still needed). Thanks.

Most of the names generated are pronounceable.

 

[holy_spirit]

You can add an option for (male, female, both) names generation
this for now, I might add sth later !
btw: is there any link for your program ? so I can DL it ?

 

[Knight7770]

You can add an option for (male, female, both) names generation

You mean real-world names? It's kind of hard to distinguish between genders just by name in fantasy worlds.

btw: is there any link for your program ? so I can DL it ?

You would need a C++ compiler to run it right now.

 

[n[u]ll]

Hmm, could you send it to me, I'll see if I can make it compatible on Mac. Probably won't be too hard, I just don't know a lot of C++, mainly I just have to replace the libraries..

 

[Knight7770]

Hmm, could you send it to me, I'll see if I can make it compatible on Mac. Probably won't be too hard, I just don't know a lot of C++, mainly I just have to replace the libraries..

Don't you think I should send it to you after it's finished?

 

[n[u]ll]

Well.. Sure, doesn't matter . In the meantime I'll get a book on C++. Pretty tricky language.. (Kudos for learning it!)

 

[Knight7770]

Well.. Sure, doesn't matter . In the meantime I'll get a book on C++. Pretty tricky language.. (Kudos for learning it!)

Yes, it's very complex. Thanks for the kudos (I haven't finished learning it yet, I'm still a little confused about structures ) :thup:

P.S. I just added colors to the name generator.

 

[Sintoras]

You could make it generate different kinds of names like asian, fantasy ork like, elf like, dwarf like, european, whatever....

GUI...Though its a bit harder with C++

Maybe also a password generator.

 

[Knight7770]

You could make it generate different kinds of names like asian, fantasy ork like, elf like, dwarf like, european, whatever....

GUI...Though its a bit harder with C++

Maybe also a password generator.

It does generate some Asian-esque names. I could add an option to generate specific types of names, thanks for the idea :thup:

GUI? I'm not at that stage yet in my C++ knowledge

A password generator? Doesn't that seem kind of...I can't think of the word...

 

[The Helper]

Its been done. Your name generator could be the basis of a bunch of things though. A password generator, an image or number verification system, all kinds of stuff :thup:

 

[Knight7770]

Its been done. Your name generator could be the basis of a bunch of things though. A password generator, an image or number verification system, all kinds of stuff :thup:

I know it's been done. I just thought I should have my own.
Thanks(?) :thup:

 

[n[u]ll]

GUI? I'm not at that stage yet in my C++ knowledge

You don't need programming knowledge at all for an interface. Just an IDE.

The best one, IMO, is Turbo Explorer's Turbo C++. It's got everything you need, and things you don't.

But my favorite part of it is the design tab. You can create all the graphical interface you need from that, and then switch back to the code tab and start coding away.. Makes things very simple, and they've got a great syntax highlighter..

 

[Knight7770]

You don't need programming knowledge at all for an interface. Just an IDE.

The best one, IMO, is Turbo Explorer's Turbo C++. It's got everything you need, and things you don't.

But my favorite part of it is the design tab. You can create all the graphical interface you need from that, and then switch back to the code tab and start coding away.. Makes things very simple, and they've got a great syntax highlighter..

Thanks for the suggestion :thup:

 

[duyen]

I believe C++ and Visual Basic are very similar correct?

Because I know VB

 

[Knight7770]

I believe C++ and Visual Basic are very similar correct?

Because I know VB

I guess so.

 

[n[u]ll]

I believe C++ and Visual Basic are very similar correct?

Because I know VB

I guess if you mean similar in the fact they are both programming languages...

Here's the classic 'Hello World' program in C++:

#include <iostream>

int main()
{
   std::cout << "Hello, world!";
}

And here it is in VB:

Private Sub Form_Load()
    MsgBox "Hello World"
End Sub

VB is a more high level programming language, and the syntax is a lot different.. Not to mention the requirement of the .Net Framework. C++ is a more difficult language, and does not support garbage collection. Meaning you have to deal with memory, where VB does support it. So, really, they are very different, it's like comparing Latin and Arabic..