D&D name generator
Tap a name to copy it. Tap ☆ to keep it.
Dorna keeps a pet frog named after a famous king.
Hondun lost a bet and must help the next stranger they meet.
Bromgrim dreams of a tower they have never seen.
Daghild wants to be the first of their family to see the sea.
Brama is the last student of a retired, very grumpy wizard.
Grunun carries a map that changes when nobody looks.
Eldum has never lost a game of cards and is a little smug about it.
Hildun was a ship's cook before a storm changed everything.
Hondik owes a favor to a talking crow.
Bromur carries a map that changes when nobody looks.
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How do I name my D&D character?
Pick a race and a gender: you get 10 names at once, each with a one-line story hook. Tap a name to copy it, star the ones you like, and send the link to your party. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Names for each race
| Race | How the names sound | Some roots |
|---|---|---|
| Human | Short, old-world names, like a medieval village. Family names are places: a ford, a hill, a field. | Al (bright), Bren (hill), Cor (heart), Dar (oak) |
| Elf | Long and flowing, with soft letters (l, r, th) and endings like -iel and -ion. Family names come from nature and light. | Ael (star), Ela (dawn), Fae (light), Ith (silver) |
| Dwarf | Short and hard, with strong consonants. Family names come from stone, metal and the forge. | Brom (hammer), Thar (deep), Grun (gold), Kor (rock) |
| Halfling | Friendly first names of one or two syllables. Family names are about food, home and gardens. | – |
| Orc | Heavy, guttural sounds (gr, k, z). Family names are battle names, like a nickname earned. | Gor (tusk), Ruk (iron), Thrak (thunder), Ug (wolf) |
| Gnome | Playful and bouncy. Family names come from gadgets and tinkering. | – |
| Tiefling | Names with an old, dark sound, and a chosen word name such as Vigil or Promise as the second name. | Azr (ember), Bel (night), Cyr (oath), Dra (ash) |
| Dragonborn | Strong, rolling syllables. The second name is a clan name with its own meaning, such as storm keepers. | Ar (bronze), Bal (scale), Dor (roar), Gha (fire) |
Using the names at the table
Players: pick a race and a gender, press for more until a name sticks, then read the hook under it. A hook is one line of backstory, such as a debt or a lost sister, that gives your character a reason to adventure. Change it as you like.
Game masters: star 10 names before the session. When the party asks the innkeeper's name, you have one ready. Copy all puts the list in your notes. Send the link to your players, and they see the same names.
For a full backstory, try the random backstory generator. For elves only, the elf name generator has four kinds of elf.
Not affiliated
This is a free fan tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast, and it uses no text from their books. D&D is named only to say what the tool is for. Race words like elf, dwarf and orc are common fantasy words; every name here comes from our own syllables.
Questions
Which races does it have?
Human, elf, dwarf, halfling, orc, gnome, tiefling and dragonborn. Each has its own sounds, and you can pick female, male or neutral names.
What is the line under each name?
A story hook: one line of backstory, such as a debt to a dragon or a lost sister, that gives the character a reason to go adventuring. Keep it, change it or ignore it.
Can a game master use it for NPCs?
Yes. Star 10 names before the session and press Copy all to put them in your notes. When the party meets someone new, the name is ready.
Is this an official D&D tool?
No. It is a free fan tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Every name comes from our own syllables, and no text is taken from the rule books.
Can my party see the same names?
Yes. Press Copy link or Share. The link opens the same 10 names and your favourites.