Are these the real, official Android codenames?

The "Official Codename" mode pulls from the actual public list Google used: Cupcake (1.5) through Pie (9). Google dropped dessert names starting with Android 10, switching to plain version numbers.

Are the "New Codename" batch results official Google names?

No. Those are original dessert-style names generated for your own use, following the same alphabetical, dessert-themed pattern. They are not affiliated with Google or the Android project.

Why did Google stop using dessert names?

After Pie (Android 9), Google switched to numeric version names, citing clearer, more universally understood naming across a global audience where dessert names did not always translate well.

Can I use the generated names for my own project releases?

Yes. The batch generator is built for that: naming internal builds, sprints, or milestones with a light, memorable dessert theme.

Why does one letter show no results?

A few letters (like X) have no widely recognized dessert name in English. Pick a nearby letter or leave it on Random.

Will a batch repeat the same codename twice?

No. Each batch moves forward through the alphabet, so every name in a single batch starts with a different letter.

Android Name Generator

Name: Android Name Generator
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Get a random real Android OS dessert codename, or generate a themed batch of new ones for naming your own project builds.

Options

Pulls one real Android OS release name, from Cupcake (1.5) through Pie (9), with its version and year.

Pick a mode on the left to get a codename

Official Android Dessert Codenames (2009–2018)

Codename	Version	Year

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Summary

Get a random real Android OS dessert codename, or generate a themed batch of new ones for naming your own project builds.

How it works

Choose "Official Codename" to pull a random real Android release name with its version number and year.
Switch to "New Codename" to generate your own, in the same style.
Pick a starting letter, or leave it on Random.
Set how many names you want (1–12) and click Generate Batch.
Click any result to copy it, or use "Copy All" for the full batch.

Use cases

Name internal build or release branches in the Google-style dessert tradition.
Look up which Android version a given codename (like "Nougat") refers to.
Brainstorm a themed set of codenames for a series of milestones or sprints.
Add a fun label to changelogs or release notes.
Quiz yourself or teach others the Android version history.
Pick a project mascot or internal nickname with a dessert theme.

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Last updated: 2026-07-21 · Reviewed by Nham Vu