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D&D Name Generator

This DnD name generator builds character names for the races you meet in Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop fantasy games. Leave Race on Any for general fantasy names, or choose human, elf, dwarf, halfling, tiefling, dragonborn, gnome or half-orc to get names that sound like they belong to that people.

  1. Joran
  2. Norena
  3. Eriric
  4. Zephlyn
  5. Darlas
  6. Roland Hollowell
  7. Nessa Cinderfall
  8. Wren Oakheart
  9. Yaran
  10. Yarric
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    A good character name is one your table can say without stopping, and one you will still like after fifty sessions. Generate a few lists, say the names aloud, save the ones that fit your character and share the list with your game master.

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    Featured names and what they mean

    Aldric Ashford
    A dependable human fighter or cleric; the name sounds like a village that has trusted him for years.
    Caelith Moonwhisper
    An elf scout or wizard: moonlit path, and a family name that suggests quiet travel.
    Thorin Anvilfist
    A dwarf smith or warrior whose clan name tells everyone what the family does.
    Pip Thistledown
    A cheerful halfling rogue or bard, light on their feet and hard to catch.
    Reverie
    A tiefling virtue name: a dreamer who carries the weight of an old pact lightly.
    Kor Drazzak
    A dragonborn with the clan name first, as is common in tabletop tradition.
    Fizzwick Cogspindle
    A gnome inventor or artificer, with a name that rattles like a clockwork toy.
    Gorash Skullsplitter
    A half-orc barbarian who earned the epithet in a fight nobody likes to discuss.
    Isolde Larkspur
    A human bard or noble: a soft first name and a flower surname.
    Brunhild Stonefist
    A dwarf cleric or champion with a strong, traditional name.
    Zarathis
    A tiefling name with a sharp, infernal sound; works for a warlock.
    Wibble Sparkwright
    A playful gnome tinkerer who fixes things that are not broken.

    How to choose a D&D character name

    Start with the character, not the list. A name carries information before you say a word of backstory: where the character is from, how they were raised and whether their family expects things from them. Decide on one or two traits first, such as proud, humble, secretive or cheerful, and let the sound of the name lean that way. Soft sounds feel gentle; hard consonants feel blunt.

    Then test the name at the table. You will say it hundreds of times, and other players will shout it in the middle of a fight. Short first names work best, long surnames can add flavour, and a name that is easy to misspell is easy to forget. If your group already has an Aldric and a Bram, pick something that starts with a different letter so nobody confuses them.

    Naming conventions by race

    Fantasy settings repeat a few ideas. Elves often have flowing, vowel-rich names and sometimes more than one name over a long life. Dwarves are tied to their clan, so a clan name made of metal, stone or craft words is common. Halflings favour homely first names and cosy family names. Tieflings often wear either an infernal-sounding name or a virtue name such as Hope or Reverie. Dragonborn put the clan first. Gnomes love long, bubbly names and nicknames. Half-orcs tend to have short, hard names, sometimes with an epithet.

    These are conventions, not rules. Your game master and your setting decide what is true at your table, so treat the generator as a source of ideas and edit freely.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is a DnD name generator?

    It is a tool that creates names for tabletop fantasy characters. This one builds names from word lists written for each race, so a dwarf sounds like a dwarf and a halfling sounds like a halfling.

    Are these names official Dungeons & Dragons names?

    No. scrollnames is independent and not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. The names are original and fit the style of fantasy tabletop games.

    Can I use a generated name for my character?

    Yes. Use it in your campaign, your stories or your streams. If you want to register a name as a trademark or username, search for it first, since generated names can match existing ones.

    What is the Any race option for?

    Any gives general fantasy names that suit no particular race, plus some human-style names. Pick a race when you want a name that matches a specific people's sound.

    How do I keep a name I like?

    Press Save next to it. Saved names are kept in your browser on this device. The Share button creates a link that reproduces the exact list for your game master or group.

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