Acronym generator
Type a phrase, one per line, and get its acronym. Small words such as "of", "and" and "the" can be skipped, dots can be added, and a breakdown shows which word gives each letter.
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How to use it
- Type or paste one phrase per line.
- Choose whether small words are skipped and whether letters get dots.
- Pick “Letter by word” to see which word produced each letter.
- Copy the result.
How it works
The phrase is split into words, the first letter of each word is capitalized, and the letters are joined. Skipped words are dropped first, except the very first word.
Worked example
“National Aeronautics and Space Administration” gives N, A, S, A (the word “and” is skipped): NASA. “United States of America” with dots gives U.S.A. With small words kept, “Bring and Share” gives BAS instead of BS.
Tips
This tool only forms letters from words you give it. To invent a name, write the phrase around the letters you want and check that it is not already in use as a brand or acronym.
Frequently asked questions
Which words are skipped?
With the option on, these English words are left out (a, an, and, the, of, in, on, at, to, for, or, nor, by, with, from, as). The first word is never skipped. Real acronyms differ in what they leave out, so turn the option off if yours keeps them.
What is the difference between an acronym and an initialism?
Many dictionaries call an acronym a set of initials read as a word, such as NASA, and an initialism a set read letter by letter, such as FBI. Usage varies, and this tool makes both from the first letters.
Can I use it for non-English phrases?
Yes, it takes the first letter of every word in any alphabet and capitalizes it. The skip list is English only, so turn it off for other languages.
How are hyphenated words and numbers handled?
A hyphenated word such as "well-known" counts as one word and gives one letter. A word that starts with a digit gives that digit.