Book title generator
Ten title ideas at a time, matched to your genre. Tap any title to save it, or describe your story and let AI suggest titles that fit it.
Titles for your story, with AI
Paste a one- or two-sentence summary. You'll get ten titles in different styles, each with a reason.
AI output is generated by openai/gpt-6-luna via Vercel AI Gateway. It can be wrong or odd; the prompt lists on this page work without it.
Five checks before you choose a title
- Genre signal: could a reader guess the shelf from the title alone?
- Say it aloud: could someone recommend it in conversation without spelling it out?
- Search it: look it up on major bookstores; a bestseller with the same title will bury yours.
- Promise or question: the best titles make readers want to know what, who or why.
- Fit the cover: shorter titles read better on a thumbnail.
Still need the story? Try the plot generator or browse story ideas.
Questions writers ask
How does the book title generator work?
It fills common title patterns ("The ___ of ___", "The Last ___", "What the ___ Knew") with words chosen for each genre, so a romance title sounds like romance and a horror title sounds like horror. It runs instantly in your browser.
Can book titles be copyrighted?
In the US, titles generally cannot be protected by copyright (the U.S. Copyright Office lists titles and short phrases among things copyright does not cover), although a famous series name can be protected as a trademark. It is still wise to search before choosing a title, so readers can find your book.
What makes a good book title?
A good title signals the genre, is easy to say and remember, and raises a question or promise. Check that it is not already used by a well-known book in your genre.
Can AI suggest titles for my actual story?
Yes. Describe your story in a sentence or two and the AI suggests ten titles with a short reason for each.