random username generator
i am trying to create a random username generator.
i have looked at several random string generators,开发者_运维知识库 but none of them look like actual usernames.
i am wondering how i would go about creating a script like the one featured on this page: http://generator.my-addr.com/generate_usernames-free_username_generator_online_tool.php
basically takes a word from the dictionary, adds a certain number of random characters, and then adds a certain number of numbers.
my biggest problem is having it create realistic usernames.
Even though I don't see why you'd want to generate username, if your only concern is that they be pronounceable I would look into Markov chains, which will allow you to randomly generate pronounceable words. You could look at the following projects for examples:
- http://passkool.sourceforge.net/
- http://shorl.com/koremutake
If you're looking for quick PHP solution to drop in, then I'd recommend:
Mudnames
It generates fantasy style names from a set of dictionaries that you can find in the install readme. (I'd also throw a short salt in after the name, just to be sure it's unique.)
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