Create unique and memorable names for your Dungeons & Dragons world!
D&D Name Generator
The D&D Name Generator is a tool that assists you in creating unique, believable, and distinctive names for your Dungeons and Dragons characters, non-player characters (NPCs), locations, and even deities. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a new player, this generator helps unlock your creative potential.
Generate names from a wide assortment of origins, fantasy styles and races. Use the results as inspiration even if they're not perfect.
Create any D&D name with few settings and clicks! No effort needed.
With this easy to use D&D name generator even the smallest detail and NPC will stand out and make your world unique!
Struggling to come up with the perfect name? This generator provides a jumpstart for your imagination.
Simple steps to conjure a perfect name.
Select D&Drace/species style that fits your character or setting.
Hit Generate and watch the generator weave a new name.
Tweak the result for extra customization, experiment using parts of different results is encouraged
Our AI-powered D&D name generator is designed specifically to alleviate one of the most common hurdles in creating a compelling Dungeons & Dragons character: finding the perfect name! Whether you’re struggling with elven elegance, dwarven gruffness, or tiefling sinisterty, our generator provides a diverse range of names tailored to various races, classes, and even thematic origins.
Here’s what our generator does:
Name | Race/Class (Example) | Source/Background | Significance | Why it’s memorable |
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Eldrin Moonwhisper | Elf (Wizard) | Evokes the classic elven connection to nature, particularly moonlight | Suggests magical power and a connection to ancient elven traditions. | Flows smoothly and speaks to a character comfortable in the wilderness. |
Borin Stonebeard | Dwarf (Fighter) | Reflects dwarven resilience, earthiness, and heritage. | Captures the strength and endurance typically associated with dwarves. | Alliterative and visually descriptive and sounds both powerful and stalwart. |
Faelar Shadowblade | Tiefling (Rogue) | Blends “Faelar” (possibly elven influence) with dark connotations | Highlights duality: a potentially good nature conflicted with dark origin | Evokes a cunningness that makes anyone wary and dangerous |
Aurélie Sunsong | Aasimar (Cleric) | Combines a potentially celestial origin with an expression of celestial energy | Suggests healing abilities and devotion to a higher power. | Is flowing and hopeful |
Grok the Shatterer | Orc/Half-Orc (Barbarian) | A name representing destructive strength, often associated with orcish tribes | Conveys unrestrained rage and brut force. | Is short, punchy, aggressive so it can cut through the sounds of battle! |
Fizzwick Tinkerbell | Gnome (Artificer) | Mixes a typical gnome style naming scheme with an indication towards Tinkering and Artificering! | Conveys ingenuity and a keen imagination, with light connotations | Is light and breezy |
This table displays potential names, their probable race or class based on common naming and archetype rules, and the common or implied story linked to them and is only a small sampling of inspiration our generator provides! Use your Name generator today for a head start one crafting your D&D characters |
Examples of names created by the generator.
Vael'ryn Shadowwhisper - A perfect name for a mysterious and powerful warlock.
Pipkin Quickfoot - A mischievous and lighthearted name, ideal for a sneaky rogue.
Kael'thas Brightscale - A noble and strong name, fitting for a Dragonborn Paladin.
Sir Reginald Stoneguard - A classical name for fighters or other noble knights characters who value honor
.A very original character that values a quiet character.
Bog Sniffer, An Uncharacteristic name suited goblins that contrasts the personality
Common questions related to name generation.