Crate names

This crate provides a generate that constructs random name strings suitable for use in container instances, project names, application instances, etc.

The name Generator implements the Iterator trait so it can be used with adapters, consumers, and in loops.

Usage

This crate is on crates.io and can be used by adding names to your dependencies in your project’s Cargo.toml file:

[dependencies]
names = { version = "0.14.0", default-features = false }

Examples

Example: painless defaults

The easiest way to get started is to use the default Generator to return a name:

use names::Generator;

let mut generator = Generator::default();
println!("Your project is: {}", generator.next().unwrap());
// #=> "Your project is: rusty-nail"

If more randomness is required, you can generate a name with a trailing 4-digit number:

use names::{Generator, Name};

let mut generator = Generator::with_naming(Name::Numbered);
println!("Your project is: {}", generator.next().unwrap());
// #=> "Your project is: pushy-pencil-5602"

Example: with custom dictionaries

If you would rather supply your own custom adjective and noun word lists, you can provide your own by supplying 2 string slices. For example, this returns only one result:

use names::{Generator, Name};

let adjectives = &["imaginary"];
let nouns = &["roll"];
let mut generator = Generator::new(adjectives, nouns, Name::default());

assert_eq!("imaginary-roll", generator.next().unwrap());

Structs

Generator

A random name generator which combines an adjective, a noun, and an optional number

Enums

Name

A naming strategy for the Generator

Constants

ADJECTIVES

List of English adjective words

NOUNS

List of English noun words