Names API
NameDrop’s pronunciation database is open for read access. Look up a name, get the canonical pronunciation audio, and (where available) an AI-suggested phonetic guide and cultural context.
Base URL
Section titled “Base URL”https://names-api.namedropiome.workers.dev
What’s available
Section titled “What’s available”- Name search — fuzzy lookup with optional cultural / regional filters
- Audio retrieval — direct audio file URLs for matched pronunciations
- AI recommendations — when no human recording exists, the API may return an AI-generated suggestion with phonetic guide
The full endpoint surface is documented in the Pronunciation API reference, with an interactive explorer in the Developer Portal.
Authentication
Section titled “Authentication”This is the same service as the Pronunciation API — the names database that powers pronounce.namedrop.io. NameDrop’s own first-party apps read it directly from registered origins; third-party developers authenticate with an API key. Start a free trial and generate a key — self-serve from your NameDrop dashboard (Quickstart). Already have a key? See Using your API key.
Programmatic clients
Section titled “Programmatic clients”| Language | Source |
|---|---|
| TypeScript | nd-mcp/src/services/names-api.ts — copy-paste the client into any TS project |
| MCP | The MCP server wraps this API for AI-agent consumption |
Related
Section titled “Related”- Pronunciation database (product overview)
- Community contributions
- AI recommendations