Using it in class
Korean is written in Hangul, an alphabet whose letters are grouped into square syllable blocks. Names are written by sound, not translated, so most English names become two to four blocks. Writing their own name is a favorite first Hangul activity for Korean culture lessons, K-pop clubs, world-language days and international schools.
Spellings come from the same engine as our name converter: 214 common names are hand-checked against the National Institute of Korean Language loanword rules; other names are converted by rule and flagged so you can check them. See how the rules work.
Questions
Are my students' names uploaded anywhere?
No. The spelling engine and name list are downloaded with the page and run inside your browser tab. Names are not sent to a server, saved, put in the web address, or tracked, and the page blocks itself from making network requests. Close the tab or press Clear and they are gone.
Which spelling should I pick?
The first option follows the official Korean loanword rules (외래어 표기법) used by textbooks and newspapers. Where a second option appears, it is a spelling also common in Korea. Names marked “rule-based, please check” are not in our hand-checked list — if you can, ask a Korean speaker, or type your own spelling.
Can students choose their own spelling?
Yes. Turn on “print both spellings” and each tracing sheet shows both options with a tick box, so students can choose the one they like.
How do I get a PDF?
Press Print, then choose “Save as PDF” as the printer in your browser's print dialog. Letter and A4 are both supported.
What ages is it for?
The page is for teachers, after-school instructors and parents. The printed sheets are fine for any age; children should not use this page by themselves.
Privacy
This page collects no personal information. Names you type are processed only by JavaScript running in your browser; the page's security policy blocks it from sending data anywhere. Nothing is stored in cookies or browser storage, and closing the tab deletes everything. Our host (Cloudflare) keeps standard technical request logs (such as IP address and time) for security, which never contain the names. Printed sheets show a QR code linking to our free name converter; scanning it just opens that page. Questions: email djkim@dojito.com.