About the Dragonborn Name Generator
Create authentic Dragonborn names for your D&D 5e campaigns or Baldur's Gate 3 characters! Our generator uses official naming conventions from the Player's Handbook and Forgotten Realms lore.
🐉 D&D 5e Dragonborn Names
In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Dragonborn have a personal name given at birth and a clan name that is placed before their personal name as a mark of honor. Their names often feature hard consonants and sibilant sounds, reflecting their draconic heritage.
🎮 BG3 Dragonborn Names
Creating a Baldur's Gate 3 Dragonborn? Our generator includes names that fit perfectly within the Forgotten Realms setting. Whether you're playing a noble Gold Dragonborn paladin or a cunning Green Dragonborn rogue, you'll find the perfect name.
⚔️ Dragon Ancestry
Each Dragonborn traces their lineage to one of the ten chromatic or metallic dragon types:
- Chromatic Dragons: Black (acid), Blue (lightning), Green (poison), Red (fire), White (cold)
- Metallic Dragons: Brass (fire), Bronze (lightning), Copper (acid), Gold (fire), Silver (cold)
Your dragon ancestry determines your breath weapon damage type and resistance!
📜 Dragonborn Clan Names
Dragonborn clan names are long and complex, reflecting ancient draconic traditions. Famous clans include Daardendrian, Norixius, Kepeshkmolik, and Yarjerit. The clan name is spoken first as a mark of respect.
👤 Male vs Female Dragonborn Names
While Dragonborn names share similar phonetic qualities, there are subtle differences:
- Male names often end in harder sounds: Arjhan, Balasar, Ghesh, Torinn
- Female names tend toward softer endings: Akra, Biri, Mishann, Surina