Free author tool
Web Novel Pen Name Checker
Use the Web Novel Pen Name Checker to check one proposed pen name against 19,070 web novel author names in the catalog.
Check one pen name
Your name stays in your browser.
Check a pen name before you publish
Authors often shorten a long legal name, use initials, or keep a separate public identity. A quick catalog check can show whether the result is already tied to another web novel author.
The checker also counts shared final words and initials. These counts show how crowded the proposed name looks inside this catalog.
What the result can tell you
An exact match is a reason to research the other author before you publish. A high initials count can make a short name harder to distinguish.
A clear catalog result does not reserve the name. Search the stores, websites, and accounts where readers will find your work.
Web Novel Pen Name Checker FAQ
How does the Web Novel Pen Name Checker work?
It checks your proposed name for an exact catalog match. It also counts author names that share its final word or initials.
Does no catalog match mean a pen name is available?
No. The result covers this web novel catalog only. Check publishing stores, search engines, trademarks, and social accounts before you use the name.
Should a web novel author use initials?
Initials can shorten a long name, but they can also look similar to other names. Use the initials count as one comparison, then choose the name that readers can remember and spell.