Shadowrun Name Generator

Unleash the Shadows: A Shadowrun Name Generator

Need a name for your hardened runner but drawing a blank? Stepping into the Sixth World requires a persona, a digital ghost humming beneath the neon glow of megacorp towers and forgotten alleyways. This Shadowrun Name Generator isn’t just a random mishmash of letters; it’s designed to spark your imagination and provide names steeped in the lore and themes of the acclaimed cyberpunk world.

This generator draws from the rich tapestries of Shadowrun’s cultures, technological advancements, and magical undercurrents. Whether you need a slick corporate alias, a grizzled veteran’s callsign, or a mystic’s evocative moniker, this tool can help. It blends linguistic influences from around the world (a nod to Shadowrun’s diverse melting pot settings), technical terms relevant to decking and cyberware, and magically suggestive phrases to give characters names with authentic “grit” to them.

What We Aim To Do:

Provide authentic Shadowrun names: Names that feel natural and fit within the setting.
Inspiration for character creation: Kickstart your brainstorming with a solid name, often revealing personality points in the process.
Contextual depth: Certain names may provide a direct link to certain sources, with information provided in the table below.

Iconic Names & Their Shadows: A Glimpse into the Sixth World

The Shadowrun universe is populated with memorable characters and groups, but some iconic names have become synonymous with the franchise itself, and provide much back-story. Here are some example names in a table format along with details.

Name	Meaning/Source	Background Story/Association
Mr. Johnson	A Shadowrun Universal Designation	Shadowrun’s employer and general designation for shadowrunners. A person hiring you for something outside of of legal means through shadows on the streets. Usually a high-level connection from some corp. Is rarely a person’s actual name.
Lone Star	Security MegaCorp	Mega Corporation contract security and local policy in Seattle. Seen as corrupt, brutish and also one possible contact within the shadows. Not every runner has a choice, when they are born or forced within this security presence
Aztechnology Priest/Mage	A magic organization	Aztechnology are best known as Mesoan America. High end security with trained security magical personal. Can be either the hero or worse villians since they follow a much darker path overall
Hammerhand	Street Name, Likely associated with brute strength	The “Hammerhand” title hints at physical strength but can sometimes relate to special powers or cybernetic enhancements that relate directly back to their hands/arms Such a hand related attribute makes them iconic.
DataWitch	Decking, magical hacker	Combining technology and magic, the Datawitch are highly sought to gather electronic details about their opposition. Often, they can blend information of multiple subjects in many forms
Sam Verner	Investigator, private eye	Verner and partner (Dirk Montgomery). He’s a street savvy but also knowledgeable of both magical and digital connections. He’s an investigator, and a good ally!

This table highlights how source books, real names, nicknames , corporation ties, magic influences, and street reputation intertwine to create memorable and thematic names within the Shadowrun world. Using this as a jumping point, the provided Shadowrun Name Generator delivers even more customized creations rooted in the same level of thematic depth.

What is the Shadowrun Name Generator?

Authentic Shadowrun Names

Varied Name Options

Customizable Results

Saves Time and Sparks Creativity

Steps to Generate Shadowrun Names

Provide Context (Optional)

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Unleash the Shadows: A Shadowrun Name Generator