How do I edit/add kerbal names?

[dudester28]

The title is basically my question. I would like to know how to add or edit kerbal names. Are names randomly generated or is there a predetermined list somewhere? If so, would it be possible to edit the list?

Thanks in advance.

[Rarity]

I can't 100% guarantee this is how, but this is how I'd do it:

Go to the astronaut complex and hire every Kerbal there, then exit the game. Open your persistence file, and use CTRL+F to search for "Kerman". Then you can scroll through the list of Kerbonauts at your disposal, and you can freely change the names of them. You can also change their courage, stupidity, and BadS stats if you want your Kerbal to have certain traits. I just made one named Nubby Kerman. He's a Badass genius that isn't afraid of anything! I'm going to use him for my upcoming mission to Duna. I need to get refueling infrastructure in place first, though...

[Sirine]

Warning: backup your persistence file before doing 'Anything' in it.

Change name, Yes, I did that...at the end. I switch it back to old persistence file. I not going to tell you why. You go find out yourself.

[thescientist]

You can edit the "persistence" file or you can use the "Crew manifest" mod that allow also to transfer the crew via docking ports.

Link: http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/18-1-kerbal-crew-manifest/

[Hannu]

It seems that ToD is hiring time of kerbal but what idx means? Can I change the suit color?

[Jacob01]

It seems that ToD is hiring time of kerbal but what idx means? Can I change the suit color?

You might be able to edit them in the texture folder. I think the easiest way to change the suit would be to download the Universe Replacer mod, and download some of the custom suits for that.

[blizzy78]

If I remember correctly "idx" is the seat index number of the part a Kerbal is assigned to.