Fantasy Name Generator

Hundreds of original names for heroes, villains, elves, dwarves, towns and whole kingdoms. Free, instant and made for storytellers.

Name types

  • Characters: heroes, villains, mages, knights, rogues and royalty
  • Fantasy races: elves, dwarves, orcs, fairies, demons, dragons and more
  • Places: towns, cities, villages, kingdoms, realms and entire worlds
  • Superheroes: codenames and real-world alter egos
  • Gods and legends: deities, titans and mythic beasts

How to use the fantasy name generator

  1. Choose what you're naming: a character, a race or a place.
  2. Pick a style: elegant, harsh, ancient, whimsical or dark. For characters, choose a gender or leave it neutral.
  3. Generate. Get ten names at a time. Keep generating until one clicks.
  4. Save your favorites to a list you can copy or download.
  5. Bring the name to life. Click "Create this character" to design the character in the Character Creator.

Tips for choosing a fantasy name

  • Give each culture its own sound. Soft, flowing names for elves; short, hard names for dwarves. Readers will feel the difference.
  • Say it out loud. If you stumble, your readers will too.
  • Avoid famous names. Search your favorite before using it in a published story.
  • Add a title. "Mara the Unbroken" tells a story in three words.

Want ready-made lists? See our 250 fantasy character names and 300+ OC names.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the fantasy name generator free?

Yes, it's completely free with no sign-up. Generate as many names as you like.

Can I use these names in my book or game?

Yes. Names can't be owned, so you're free to use any generated name in stories, tabletop campaigns and games.

How does the generator create names?

It combines syllables and sound patterns that suit each type and style, so elf names sound different from dwarf names and town names sound like real places.

Can it give a name a meaning?

Yes. Turn on "AI names with meanings" to get names with a short explanation of their meaning and origin. This option uses 1 credit.

Do you have names for places too?

Yes. Choose Town, City, Village, Kingdom or World to name every part of your setting.

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