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Trinidad and Tobago name generator

This name generator will generate 10 random names and surnames common in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is the southern most island country of the Caribbean and was first founded roughly 7000 years ago by Amerindians. Other peoples joined in the centuries after before Europeans colonized the islands starting at the end of the 15th Century. This in turn led to enslaved Africans being brought to the islands, as well as Chinese, Indian and Portuguese laborers after slavery was abolished and the newly freed Africans had to be replaced as they obviously wished to have nothing else to do with their previously enforced labor. It wasn't until 1962 independence was achieved, though British monarchs continue to be official heads of state.
Today Trinidad and Tobago remains a melting pot as a result of its history, with about 38% of its people being of Indian heritage, 36% of African heritage and 24% of mixed heritage. While this has led to problems, it has also led to a rich and incredibly diverse cultural landscape.

As far as names go, the cultural melting-pot is reflected here as well. Names are largely of European, Arabic and Indian heritage, but other cultures can obviously be found as well. Having a surname of one heritage and a first name of another isn't uncommon either.

To start, simply click on the button to generate 10 random names. Don't like the names? Simply click again to get 10 new random names.

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