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D&D Name Generator: Authentic Fantasy & NPC Names

Generate lore-friendly fantasy names by race, class, and gender. Perfect for D&D characters, NPCs, and tabletop RPG campaigns.

Browse All Races

Over 61 races across classic background settings

Vaelaiel Monsathread
Elf, Female
Sylveshaloiel Starwynwhisper
Elf, Female
Aenorwyn Lunethread
Elf, Female
Orisola Misthread
Elf, Female
Oria Hamerdelve
Dwarf, Male
Halurik Graniteocant
Dwarf, Male
Kragrik Depgrimdurpeak
Dwarf, Male
Halun Stoneocant
Dwarf, Male
Vexa Holowlash
Tiefling, Female
Ixrayra Ashward
Tiefling, Female
Azahaloa Velvetlithveil
Tiefling, Female
Cyntheth Nighthenybrand
Tiefling, Female

Fresh names from the ledger

New faces arrive at the tavern every second.

Torekion Stormekfang
Dragonborn, Male
Khaekazeth
Dragonborn, Male
Zorsolax
Dragonborn, Male
Khax Runeufang
Dragonborn, Male
Elelen Ashaward
Human, Non-Binary
Daris Westicrown
Human, Non-Binary
Belsolen Faircant
Human, Non-Binary
Darioran Holowelbrok
Human, Non-Binary
Naedraeth Silverlithglade
Half-Elf, Female
Ela Silvervale
Half-Elf, Female
Naesaeth Lunecrown
Half-Elf, Female
Xyvesa Dawnliththread
Half-Elf, Female
Dorirao Tumblewicknycant
Halfling, Male
Tansyley Copercrown
Halfling, Male
Dorio Underbleward
Halfling, Male
Doribowick Underawick
Halfling, Male

Popular Races

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Core Races
Elf
Generate authentic Elf names for your campaign, and customize further by class.
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Core Races
Tiefling
Generate authentic Tiefling names for your campaign, and customize further by class.
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Core Races
Dragonborn
Generate authentic Dragonborn names for your campaign, and customize further by class.
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Core Races
Human
Generate authentic Human names for your campaign, and customize further by class.
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Core Races
Dwarf
Generate authentic Dwarf names for your campaign, and customize further by class.
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Core Races
Half-Elf
Generate authentic Half-Elf names for your campaign, and customize further by class.
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Core Races
Halfling
Generate authentic Halfling names for your campaign, and customize further by class.
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Velastra Emberveil
Velastra Emberveil
By Lanternforge Atelier

Character Showcases

Browse our gallery of original characters to spark your inspiration.

Velastra Emberveil
Velastra Emberveil
By Lanternforge Atelier

A tiefling herald carrying half-burned vows through market fires.

Thornhollow Mirestep
Thornhollow Mirestep
By Lanternforge Atelier

A firbolg ranger who knows every wetland path by the sound of reeds.

Caelyra Moonscript
Caelyra Moonscript
By Lanternforge Atelier

An elven wizard mapping lunar conjunctions from a ruined observatory.

Ironwake Halden
Ironwake Halden
By Lanternforge Atelier

A warforged paladin whose oath is etched onto replaceable steel plates.

Selket Vash
Selket Vash
By Lanternforge Atelier

A yuan-ti rogue moving through velvet courts and mirrored shrines.

Brumrek Stonecant
Brumrek Stonecant
By Lanternforge Atelier

A dwarf cleric who records miracles on slate tablets and shield rims.