D&D name generator

Naming your D&D character

The first hard decision in any campaign isn't your class. It's your name. The D&D name generator gives you names that sound right for your character's race, so your dwarf fighter doesn't end up called something that belongs to an elf bard. It's just as useful for Dungeon Masters who need an innkeeper, a guard captain or a villain's sidekick in a hurry.

How to use it at the table

1. Pick your race and a name style.
2. Generate a batch and read them out loud.
3. Keep a list of spares for NPCs; players always ask the shopkeeper's name.
4. Mix and match: a first name from one result and a surname from another works well.

Tips for Dungeon Masters

• Pre-generate 20 names before each session and tick them off as you use them.
• Give each region a sound: hard names in the mountains, soft names by the coast.
• Use surnames as hooks: an Ironjaw family might have a famous ancestor.
• Use the town name generator for the places your party visits.

Races included

Human, elf, dwarf, halfling, gnome, orc (great for half-orcs too), dragonborn and tiefling. Each race uses its own syllables and surname list, written for this site.

Frequently asked questions