# Best Names Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 names plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Name Directory, BuddyPress Real Names, Nordic Name Days.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Name Directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/name-directory/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (81) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [BuddyPress Real Names](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-real-names/) | 30+ | 3/5 (1) | Feb 13, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Nordic Name Days](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nordic-name-days/) | 10+ | — | Apr 17, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Slodds Baby Name Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slodds-baby-name-generator/) | <10 | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Estasoft Name Catalog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/estasoft-name-catalog/) | <10 | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular names plugin for WordPress?
Name Directory is the most popular names plugin with 2K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many names plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “names” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which names plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Name Directory has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 81 reviews.

### Are these names plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 5 names plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/names/ · Generated 2026-10-14 00:49 UTC by PageForge