Every great fantasy story needs great names. Whether you're creating a D&D character, writing a novel, or building a game world, the right name can bring your character to life.
I've collected 200+ fantasy character names organized by race and archetype. Each one is click-to-copy, so you can grab what you need and get back to adventuring.
📜 Table of Contents
Human Fantasy Names
25 namesAldric
Branwen
Cedric
Darian
Elena
Fenris
Gareth
Helena
Isolde
Jareth
Kira
Leander
Mirabel
Nolan
Ophelia
Percival
Quinn
Roland
Seraphina
Tristan
Ursula
Valeria
Wilhelm
Xander
Yara
Elf Names
25 namesAelindra
Caelum
Elowen
Faelar
Galathil
Ilyana
Laeroth
Mirindel
Naelora
Orindel
Quelenna
Raelar
Sylvara
Thalion
Vaelora
Aerith
Celeborn
Elandril
Finwë
Galadhrim
Lothiriel
Maedhros
Níniel
Orophin
Telperion
Dwarf Names
25 namesThorin
Balin
Dwalin
Gimli
Gloin
Oin
Ori
Nori
Dori
Bifur
Bofur
Bombur
Fili
Kili
Durin
Thrain
Thror
Dain
Fundin
Gror
Borin
Farin
Groin
Frerin
Floi
Orc & Goblin Names
25 namesGroknak
Urgluk
Morgash
Thraka
Gorbag
Shagrat
Uglúk
Grishnákh
Mauhúr
Lurtz
Azog
Bolg
Gothmog
Golfimbul
Muzgash
Radbug
Lagduf
Snaga
Burzum
Krimpatul
Gashnak
Brukthur
Gorthaur
Muzgash
Uglak
Hero & Champion Names
25 namesValorian
Brightblade
Goldheart
Stormhawk
Ironwill
Trueheart
Lightbringer
Dawnstar
Sunshield
Silverhand
Swiftarrow
Strongarm
Bravehart
Lionheart
Eagleeye
Steelwing
Dragonslayer
Shadowbane
Demonhunter
Voidbreaker
Starforged
Phoenixborn
Thunderstrike
Flameguard
Frostbane
Villain & Dark Lord Names
25 namesMalachar
Vexoria
Drakonis
Shadowmere
Morthos
Ravenna
Netheron
Grimshade
Bloodthorn
Darkhollow
Voidheart
Nightbane
Deathwhisper
Soulreaver
Doombringer
Plaguebringer
Rotfang
Venomstrike
Blightking
Ashbringer
Hellfire
Dreadlord
Terrorforge
Shadowlord
Darkfire
Wizard & Mage Names
25 namesMerlyn
Gandros
Elminster
Mordenkainen
Tasha
Vecna
Raistlin
Fistandantilus
Khelben
Halaster
Azuth
Mystra
Simbul
Alustriel
Laeral
Sylune
Manshoon
Szass
Iggwilv
Bigby
Otiluke
Drawmij
Nystul
Otto
Tenser
Royal & Noble Names
25 namesAurelian
Lysandra
Maximilian
Cordelia
Theodric
Vivienne
Constantine
Eleanora
Reginald
Genevieve
Bartholomew
Arabella
Leopold
Isadora
Alaric
Rosalind
Edmund
Gwendolyn
Frederick
Marianne
Sebastian
Anastasia
Benedict
Josephine
Aldric
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- Match the race - Elves get flowing names, Dwarves get harsh consonants, Orcs get guttural sounds
- Consider pronunciation - If you can't say it at the D&D table, simplify it
- Add meaning - Names with meanings (like "Brightblade") add depth to characters
- Check existing lore - Make sure your name doesn't belong to a famous character
- Use titles sparingly - "The Great" and "Shadowbane" work better as earned titles
🎲 Fantasy Names by Genre
- High Fantasy: Elegant, flowing names - Aelindra, Thalion, Celeborn
- Dark Fantasy: Harsh, foreboding names - Malachar, Grimshade, Bloodthorn
- Heroic Fantasy: Bold, inspiring names - Valorian, Lionheart, Stormhawk
- Low Fantasy: Grounded, realistic names - Aldric, Branwen, Gareth
- Grimdark: Brutal, unforgiving names - Rotfang, Dreadlord, Plaguebringer