What is a fantasy name generator?

A tool that makes up names that sound like they belong in a fantasy world. This one builds every name from syllables written for each people: flowing sounds for elves, hard stony sounds for dwarves, harsh sounds for orcs. Every click gives a fresh batch.

Is this fantasy name generator free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no account and no limit. Star the names you like to keep them in a saved list in this browser.

Can I use these names in my book or game?

Yes. The names are made from syllable lists we wrote ourselves and we claim no rights to them. Use them in novels, games, tabletop campaigns or worldbuilding. For a commercial product, do a quick search to check a name is not already someone’s trademark.

Does it work for D&D, Pathfinder and Baldur’s Gate 3?

Yes. The races match the common fantasy peoples in D&D 5e, Pathfinder and Baldur’s Gate 3. For lists and naming tips for one race, open its page from the list below, or use the D&D name generator.

How do I generate a fantasy town or kingdom name?

Use the place name generator further down the page. Pick Towns, Kingdoms or Taverns and press the button for twelve new names. Click any name to copy it.

How do I make a fantasy name sound original?

Generate a batch, pick the one that is closest, then change one thing: swap a vowel, cut a syllable or try a new ending. Small edits turn a generated name into one that feels like yours.

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Fantasy Name Generator

Random fantasy names for characters in your story, game or campaign. Pick elves, humans, dwarves, orcs or 12 other peoples, get first names with family or clan names, then name the towns and kingdoms they come from.

People or class

Gender

How many

Add family name

Elf names

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

Every name is built from our own syllable lists.

Fantasy place names

Towns, kingdoms and taverns for your map or the next village your party wanders into.

Place type

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Fantasy names by race

Each people has its own page with a long name list, how their names work and a generator set to that race:

Elf Names

Flowing, musical names with nature family names

Human Names

Familiar fantasy names with place-based family names

Dwarven Names

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

Halfling Names

Cosy names and homely family names

Orc Names

Harsh, short names with fearsome tribe names

Gnome Names

Playful names with tinker family names

Dragonborn Names

Proud draconic names with long clan names

Tiefling Names

Infernal names and virtue names like Ember or Vigil

Half-Elf Names

A blend of human and elven names

Half-Orc Names

Blunt orcish names that a human town can still say

Drow Names

Sharp, sinister dark elf names with noble house names

Aasimar Names

Bright, celestial names with a human family name

Goliath Names

Mountain names with earned clan names

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

Example fantasy names

People	Example names
Elf	Varenandir Willowrunner, Baenthiel Mistshadow, Ithrin Leafbloom
Human	Selith Brandby, Ela Blackley, Isine Thornridge
Dwarf	Gorim Anvilaxe, Rurak Deepborn, Norgar Deepforge
Halfling	Verdry Hillleaf, Belsy Undertop, Any Honeybarrel
Orc	Yurkruk Ironeye, Ghaga Ashfist, Dakash Bonescar
Gnome	Gimzle Fizzwhistle, Nisbree Tinkerwick, Fizzick Puzzlebottom
Dragonborn	Korideh Uththuun, Bharoax Morganthuun, Araar Qorixis
Tiefling	Zarvor Thornwood, Riera Rookridge, Amnos Rookdale
Half-Elf	Cormir Goldbreeze, Saes Frostpetal, Wenilia Hartshadow
Half-Orc	Zugruk Ashscar, Mokruk Ragetusk, Zeka Brokeneye
Drow	Velyix Szinrae, Jhuliira Szinrae, Zesyssra Ghath
Aasimar	Miel Fairwood, Eliamar Blackton, Malion Hartton
Goliath	Skeova Stormwatcher, Thumeo Highstrider, Tornar Boulderclimber
Wizard	Neremar Glyphkeeper, Vyrenne the Learned, Xylara the Lantern-Bearer
Sorcerer	Zephix the Storm-Called, Irae the Gifted, Sylaelle Thunderblood
Druid	Morys of the Standing Stones, Fenell of the Deep Wood, Branoch the Quiet Bough

Fantasy kingdom and tavern names

Kingdoms: Norost, Realm of Belaris, Thaloth, Isles of Loria, Thalumia, Torenn, Isles of Thalmere, Selaluin.

Taverns: The Tipsy Wyvern, The Drunken Tankard, The Cauldron’s Hearth, The Silver Goblet, The Laughing Griffin, The Toad’s Inn, The Wandering Goat, The Horseshoe’s Inn.

How to make a good fantasy name

Give each people its own sound. Readers notice patterns. If your elves use soft l, r and th sounds and your dwarves use hard k, g and r, a reader knows who is speaking from the name alone.
Keep main characters easy to say. Two or three syllables is plenty. Save the long, formal names for kings, ancient beings and titles.
Vary the first letters. If your hero is Kael, do not name the villain Kail. Different first letters and lengths keep a cast easy to follow.
Let places explain themselves. Town names like Ravenford or Saltmere hint at what is there. Kingdoms can be stranger, because they are older.

Running a tabletop game? The D&D name generator has the same races with tips for players and game masters. For real-world names, try the Japanese name generator.

Frequently asked questions

: A tool that makes up names that sound like they belong in a fantasy world. This one builds every name from syllables written for each people: flowing sounds for elves, hard stony sounds for dwarves, harsh sounds for orcs. Every click gives a fresh batch.
: Yes. It runs in your browser with no account and no limit. Star the names you like to keep them in a saved list in this browser.
: Yes. The names are made from syllable lists we wrote ourselves and we claim no rights to them. Use them in novels, games, tabletop campaigns or worldbuilding. For a commercial product, do a quick search to check a name is not already someone’s trademark.
: Yes. The races match the common fantasy peoples in D&D 5e, Pathfinder and Baldur’s Gate 3. For lists and naming tips for one race, open its page from the list below, or use the D&D name generator.
: Use the place name generator further down the page. Pick Towns, Kingdoms or Taverns and press the button for twelve new names. Click any name to copy it.
: Generate a batch, pick the one that is closest, then change one thing: swap a vowel, cut a syllable or try a new ending. Small edits turn a generated name into one that feels like yours.