Initials Extractor
Pull the initials from each name in your list.
Initials from a list of names
Avatars, monograms, and compact tables often show initials instead of full names. This tool takes each line you paste and extracts the first letter of each word, so "Ada Lovelace" becomes "AL" — a quick way to generate placeholders for a whole team or contact list at once.
It processes every line independently, so a pasted column of names comes back as a matching column of initials in the same order, ready to drop into a spreadsheet or design mockup.
Edge cases and privacy
It treats each space-separated word as a name part, so middle names add a letter and hyphenated surnames may need a quick cleanup. Names are processed locally and never uploaded, which matters for customer or employee lists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are initials chosen?
It takes the first letter of each space-separated word in the name, so first and last (and any middle) names each contribute a letter.
Can I paste a whole list?
Yes. Each line is handled separately and returned in the same order, so a column of names becomes a column of initials.
Are the names kept private?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser and the names are never sent to a server.
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