How to find a fantasy name
- Pick a race: elf, dwarf, human, orc or dragon. Each has its own sound, from flowing elvish names to short, hard dwarf names.
- Choose male or female names, or any, and whether to add a family name or a title.
- Press Generate names or Space for twelve more, and copy the ones you like.
What each race’s names sound like
| Race | Sound | Examples of the style |
|---|---|---|
| Elf | Flowing, soft vowels, long endings | names ending in -riel, -wen, -thas, -ion |
| Dwarf | Short, hard, two syllables | names ending in -in, -grim, -dor, -hild |
| Human | Old European | names ending in -ric, -win, -wyn, -beth |
| Orc | Guttural, harsh consonants | names ending in -gul, -ruk, -bash, -sha |
| Dragon | Grand and sibilant | names ending in -thrax, -vax, -nyx, -yss |
For everyday modern names, use the random name generator.