An illuminated naming codex, dragon sketch, quill, maps, and brass instruments

CHARACTERS, CREATURES & IDENTITIES

Find a name that already feels lived in.

Choose a naming tradition, shape its sound, and keep the results that make you want to know the character behind them.

CHOOSE A TOOL

13 ways to begin

Move through the index to preview each naming tradition.

01Fantasy NameEXAMPLE NAMESAelrion · Dreadvex · HelioeonTONE & FEELHigh Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Mythic02D&D Name03Dragon Name04Elf Name05Orc Name06Viking Name07Dwarf Name
08Vampire Name09Wizard Name10Pirate Name11Gamertag12Band Name13Character Name

FROM RESULT TO CHARACTER

A name is only
the first thread.

  1. 01
    Choose the role

    Start with the creature, culture, or setting — not an adjective like cool.

  2. 02
    Shape the sound

    Use style, sound, and length to keep the result readable and consistent.

  3. 03
    Build the thread

    Save a name, add its role and origin, then carry it into your world.