About the D&D Name Generator
Creating the perfect character for your Dungeons & Dragons campaign starts with the perfect name. Our D&D name generator creates authentic, lore-friendly names for all major races in 5th Edition. Whether you're a player building a new character or a DM populating your world with NPCs, our generator provides instant inspiration.
With over 50,000+ unique name combinations across 9 playable races, you'll find the perfect name for any character concept.
D&D Name Generator 5e
Our D&D name generator 5e is fully compatible with Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. All names follow the naming conventions established in the Player's Handbook, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, and other official sourcebooks.
The 5e name generator includes authentic naming patterns for:
- Player character races from the PHB
- Expanded races from supplementary books
- NPC naming for Dungeon Masters
- Homebrew campaign characters
D&D Name Generator Human
Humans are the most versatile race in D&D, and our D&D name generator human reflects that diversity. Human names draw from various cultural influences, giving you options ranging from medieval European to exotic fantasy.
Elf D&D Name Generator
Elves have elegant, flowing names that reflect their long lives and connection to nature. Our elf D&D name generator (or D&D name generator elf) creates authentic elvish names with proper surname conventions.
Elf Naming Conventions
- Given names — Musical, with soft consonants and flowing vowels
- Family names — Often descriptive, translated from Elvish
- Child names — Elves receive adult names around age 100
D&D Name Generator Half Elf
Half-elves blend human and elvish heritage. Our D&D name generator half elf creates names that can lean either direction—use elf names to emphasize elvish heritage, or human names for those raised among humans.
D&D Name Generator Drow
Drow (dark elves) have names that reflect their Underdark culture. Our D&D name generator drow creates sinister, elegant names along with their infamous House names.
D&D Name Generator Dwarf / Dwarf D&D Name Generator
Dwarven names are strong, sturdy, and often connected to their craft or clan. Our D&D name generator dwarf (or dwarf D&D name generator) creates authentic names with proper clan surnames.
Dwarf Naming Traditions
- Given names — Short, strong, often with hard consonants
- Clan names — Describe ancestral deeds or professions
- Titles — Earned through great deeds
D&D Name Generator Tiefling
Tieflings often choose names from three categories: infernal names reflecting their fiendish heritage, "virtue" names representing ideals they aspire to, or human names from their mortal lineage. Our D&D name generator tiefling covers all three styles.
Dragonborn D&D Name Generator
Dragonborn names carry great significance, honoring their draconic heritage. Our dragonborn D&D name generator (or D&D name generator dragonborn) creates powerful names with clan affiliations.
Dragonborn Naming Structure
- Childhood name — A nickname used in youth
- Adult name — Given by the clan elder
- Clan name — Placed first as a mark of honor
Goliath D&D Name Generator
Goliaths have three names: a birth name, a nickname given by the tribe, and the tribe name itself. Our goliath D&D name generator creates names following this unique tradition.
Gnome D&D Name Generator
Gnomes love names and often accumulate many over their lives. Our gnome D&D name generator creates whimsical, playful names befitting these curious inventors.
Female D&D Name Generator
Need names specifically for female characters? Our female D&D name generator lets you generate feminine names for any race. Simply select "Female" from the gender dropdown.
Each race has distinct feminine naming patterns:
- Elf — Flowing names like Caelynn, Adrie, Lia
- Dwarf — Strong names like Kathra, Vistra, Amber
- Tiefling — Names like Nemeia, Rieta, or virtues like Hope
- Dragonborn — Powerful names like Akra, Biri, Korinn
Fantasy D&D Name Generator
Our fantasy D&D name generator goes beyond standard races to create names perfect for any fantasy setting. Use these names for D&D, Pathfinder, homebrew systems, or fantasy fiction.
AI D&D Name Generator
Looking for an AI D&D name generator? Our tool uses intelligent algorithms that combine authentic name elements from official D&D sources. While not AI in the traditional sense, our generator produces results comparable to AI-powered tools—combining first names and surnames in culturally appropriate ways for each race.
Frequently Asked Questions
What races does the D&D name generator support?
Our D&D name generator supports Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Drow, Dwarf, Tiefling, Dragonborn, Goliath, and Gnome. Each race has authentic naming conventions from official D&D lore.
Is this compatible with D&D 5th Edition?
Yes! Our D&D name generator 5e is fully compatible with 5th Edition and follows naming conventions from the Player's Handbook and supplementary materials.
Can I generate female-only names?
Yes! Our female D&D name generator lets you select female-only names for any race using the gender dropdown.
Are the names lore-accurate?
Yes, all names are based on official D&D naming conventions. Elf names use proper Elvish sounds, dwarf names follow clan traditions, and so on.