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Figma plugin#13 in Mock Data & Content

Familiar Names

Replace any Text with Names from 80's & 90's TV Shows

by Danny

users
12K
likes
5
saves
1.3K
comments
4
Open in Figma
FreeWorks inFigma Design
Price
Free
Latest version
v4 · Jul 18, 2025
First published
Feb 9, 2022
Publisher
Danny
Features

What Familiar Names does

Summarised from Danny's description on the Figma Community.

  • Select one or more Text layers

  • Hit one of the replace buttons:

On this page
Overview

About Familiar Names

Familiar Names is a free Figma plugin published by Danny in 2022. It works in Figma Design and has 12,248 users and 5 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #13 in Mock Data & Content on our lists.

In the developer's words

Replace selected text (also multiple selected textnodes possible) not only with some random people names but with names from familiar 80's & 90's TV shows 😎

Usage

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  1. Select one or more Text layers
  2. Hit one of the replace buttons:

-> Replace Full name

-> Replace only first name

-> Replace only last names

That's it. Have fun!

Changelog

What's new

Version 4 · released Jul 18, 2025

  • Now multiple selected Text Nodes will be populated with different names
Trust

Permissions and privacy

Network access

Familiar Names declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.

Extra permissions

None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.

Read from the plugin's published manifest.

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FAQ

Familiar Names FAQ

What does Familiar Names do?

Replace any Text with Names from 80's & 90's TV Shows. It's a Figma plugin by Danny that runs in Figma Design.

Is Familiar Names free?

Yes. Familiar Names is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.

Is Familiar Names safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Familiar Names declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.

How do I install Familiar Names?

Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.

What are the best alternatives to Familiar Names?

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