Pick a race, press Generate and you get ten new names. Tap any name to copy it. Leave "Add family name" on for a full name, or switch it off for a single given name.
Elf names
Elven names here lean on soft consonants, open vowels and the odd apostrophe, so you get names like Aelnor, Liariel or Ithriel. In most D&D settings elves go by a child name until they come of age, around 100, and then choose an adult name. Family names often translate to something from nature, which is why the elf generator pairs a given name with surnames like Moonbrook or Silverleaf.
Half-orc names
Half-orc names are short and hard-edged, built from sounds like gr, k, th and z: Grakash, Murzug, Ugra. Half-orcs raised among humans often go by a human name instead, so feel free to mix the two. The family name option adds a clan-style surname such as Ironfist or Skullsplitter.
Half-elf names
Half-elves grow up between two cultures, and their names show it. The half-elf generator blends elven sounds with familiar human ones for names like Serian, Kelwyn or Marielle, with surnames such as Ravenford or Wildmere.
How to use it
- Choose Elf, Half-Orc or Half-Elf from the tabs.
- Set gender to Any, Male or Female. This changes the name endings the generator draws from.
- Press Generate until something fits, then tap the name to copy it.
Tips for picking a name
Say it out loud. A name your group can pronounce gets used at the table; one they stumble over turns into a nickname by the second session. Short names work best for characters who will be called often in combat. If you like a name but not its spelling, change a letter or two: Ithriel can become Ithrael or Ythriel without losing its feel.
Every name is put together from syllable lists written for this site, so you'll rarely see the same one twice. Once you have a name, set up the rest of your character with the point buy calculator.
Questions
Can I use these names in my campaign or story?
Yes. The names are random combinations and free to use however you like.
Why do some elf names have an apostrophe?
About one elf name in fifteen gets one. It's a stylistic touch, so drop it if you prefer.
Does the generator run out of names?
No. Names are built from parts each time, so every race has thousands of possible combinations, and one batch never repeats a name.