Is this D&D name generator free?

Yes. It runs in your browser, needs no account and has no limit. Generate as many names as you like, copy them, and star the ones you want to keep.

Can I use these names in Baldur’s Gate 3 or other games?

Yes. The names follow the general sound of each race, so they fit D&D 5e, Baldur’s Gate 3, Pathfinder and most other fantasy games, as well as books and homebrew worlds.

Can I use these names for my character, book or game?

Yes. The names are made up from syllables we wrote ourselves, and we do not claim any rights to them. Use them for characters, NPCs, stories or your own game. For a commercial product, do a quick search to check that a name is not already someone’s trademark.

Are these official D&D names?

No. This is an unofficial fan tool and is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. The names follow the general sound of each race as most tables play them, so they fit any edition or homebrew setting.

How do I keep the names I like?

Click the star next to a name. Saved names stay in a list under the results in this browser, and you can copy them all at once.

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D&D Name Generator

Random names for your next D&D character or NPC. Pick one of 13 races or a class, choose male or female, and get first names with family or clan names that sound right for that race.

Race or class

Gender

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Add family name

Elf names

Click a name to copy it. Star the ones you like.

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Name lists and generators for every race

Each race has its own page with a name list, naming tips and its own generator:

Elf Names

Flowing, musical names with nature family names

Dwarven Names

Short, hard names with forge-and-stone clan names

Tiefling Names

Infernal names and virtue names like Ember or Vigil

Half-Orc Names

Blunt orcish names that a human town can still say

Human Names

Familiar fantasy names with place-based family names

Halfling Names

Cosy names and homely family names

Gnome Names

Playful names with tinker family names

Half-Elf Names

A blend of human and elven names

Dragonborn Names

Proud draconic names with long clan names

Orc Names

Harsh, short names with fearsome tribe names

Aasimar Names

Bright, celestial names with a human family name

Goliath Names

Mountain names with earned clan names

Drow Names

Sharp, sinister dark elf names with noble house names

Name generators by class

Wizards, sorcerers and druids get names and titles that fit their kind of magic:

Wizard Names

Scholarly, old-world names with a title to match

Sorcerer Names

Bold names with an epithet from their bloodline

Druid Names

Old, earthy names with a circle name from the wild

D&D name ideas

Need a name right now? Here are a few from different races, ready to copy onto your character sheet.

Female D&D name ideas

Shaelndra Windrunner
Ylilyn Dawnsong
Ciawyn Willowbloom
Orith Graymere
Crita Rookshaw
Oriaria Blackholt
Jenith Thornshaw
Miria Brookford
Tamanne Woodshaw
Torhild Coalaxe
Mardis Rockmantle
Belga Anvilbeard
Sylilwyn Sunglade
Lisra Willowlight
Alith Goldwick
Elies Blackby
Milia Wyndwick
Eliel Wyndby

Male D&D name ideas

Ithith Leafglade
Laesael Moonwhisper
Maelnor Moonpetal
Zaros Rookmere
Damvor Fairwick
Belrex Brandwick
Joren Wyndwood
Garvin Brandridge
Darard Brookford
Rurad Ironmantle
Hargrim Fireshield
Torim Bronzeborn
Galandir Marshmere
Faen Willowford
Fenvin Dawnridge
Talus Grayley
Elius Hartford
Caelamar Woodwell

How to pick a good D&D character name

Say it out loud. Your party will use this name for months. If it takes two tries to pronounce, shorten it or keep the long version for formal moments.
Match the race, then break one rule. A dwarf with a hard, short name sounds right; a dwarf with a soft elven name is a story waiting to be told.
Let the family name hint at the past. Clan and family names say where a character comes from: a trade, a place, a famous deed.
Avoid clashes at the table. Pick a name that starts with a different letter from the rest of the party, so nobody mixes up Kael and Kail mid-combat.

Naming NPCs on the fly

Players always ask the innkeeper’s name. Before a session, generate 20 names for the races in your setting and star them, so you have a ready list of NPC names when the party wanders somewhere unplanned. Shopkeepers and guards rarely need a family name; switch it off for quick one-word names. For the town, kingdom or tavern itself, use the fantasy name generator.

Example names by race

Race or class	Example names
Elf	Vaewyn Frostrunner, Galarith Dawnbreeze, Aeraedor Leafbough
Dwarf	Durim Granitemantle, Orndek Battleforge, Daguna Firemantle
Tiefling	Belmon Brandley, Rieta Brookwell, Kalaesh Wyndwick
Half-Orc	Drakth Stormcrusher, Mokgar Bloodsplitter, Kargnar Bloodhowl
Human	Branemond Milldale, Tomard Woodwick, Ediora Marshshaw
Halfling	Lilella Highhill, Mersy Underbottle, Peric Thornbrook
Gnome	Roble Sparkgadget, Nyxsy Whistlepocket, Waela Whistlenose
Half-Elf	Alias Leafford, Anileth Blackshadow, Garmond Dawnbloom
Dragonborn	Uraria Qorisixis, Donvir Ythrashan, Thavra Ghalixis
Orc	Ghatha Ragehowl, Brokok Grimsplitter, Zogak Grimclaw
Aasimar	Solius Grayby, Galamar Rookton, Aelina Stonewell
Goliath	Torova Thunderclimber, Tornar Boulderborn, Kakan Cloudcaller
Drow	Vordyl Vyithune, Jhulryn Ulyn, Jhalak Rylaryn
Wizard	Savandor the Starseer, Tesandra Glyphkeeper, Halidor of the Last Page
Sorcerer	Kaes Shadowkissed, Rynira Stormborn, Ravos of the Burning Line
Druid	Talwyn Mossheart, Ashell Ravenfriend, Renorn of the Old Oak

Frequently asked questions

: Yes. It runs in your browser, needs no account and has no limit. Generate as many names as you like, copy them, and star the ones you want to keep.
: Yes. The names follow the general sound of each race, so they fit D&D 5e, Baldur’s Gate 3, Pathfinder and most other fantasy games, as well as books and homebrew worlds.
: Yes. The names are made up from syllables we wrote ourselves, and we do not claim any rights to them. Use them for characters, NPCs, stories or your own game. For a commercial product, do a quick search to check that a name is not already someone’s trademark.
: No. This is an unofficial fan tool and is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. The names follow the general sound of each race as most tables play them, so they fit any edition or homebrew setting.
: Click the star next to a name. Saved names stay in a list under the results in this browser, and you can copy them all at once.