When I was writing The Silence In The Song I never used a fantasy name generator, simply because I never knew they existed. I have since discovered the joys of making random fantasy names for fantasy characters, fantasy worlds, towns, cities, magical spells etc. These generators work well as they base their creations on real names as well as other cultures and languages.
In this Best Fantasy Name Generators article I will look at the best generators out there, if like me you have dreams to be the next J.R.R. Tolkien or George R. R. Martin then you will need a lot of marvellous names for your books, for your worlds. Alternatively, if you are just a fantasy fan or for fun fantasy writer then these generators are also for you. The fantasy generators listed vary in complexity, some offering first names others offering first and second names others still having categories for humans, elves, barbarians, dwarves, fairies, dragons, fantasy book titles, and more.
You may even find the next Harry Potter or Bilbao Baggins, you may not. Random fantasy name generator are fun, so have fun and enjoy generating some cool and unusual fantasy names. So read and click to find your perfect fantasy names. If your looking for some fantasy writing tips afterwards check here.
1:Richie Billing:
Fantasy Name Generator Human Characters
https://richiebilling.com/welcome/the-writers-toolshed/fantasy-writing/fantasy-name-generator
A dedicated fantasy name generator for human fantasy names and human characters from fantasy author Richie Billing. If you’re looking for help and guidance on fantasy human names, search no more.
Features: Random, Male, Female as well as a choice of human, high elf, high fairy, ogre, orc and more.
Name Generated: (Female, Human): Soltar, Acram, Feresilmar, Corm.
2: Fantasy name generators. Names for all your fantasy characters.
https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/
Countless fantasy names generator for countless names. They claim it is the best fantasy name generator site around, which is a bold claim, we definitely think it is one of the best..
Features: Generates names from some of the biggest fantasy and game franchises. Game of Thrones, Final Fantasy, Marvel, DC etc. Limitless options.
Name generated (Female, Human): Using the GOT generator. Elma, Munlin, Muntrud, Velgin, Myrlina, Gjarine, Svalda, Srerna, Vrelga, Grerit
3: Reedsy: Name Generator Fantasy • The ULTIMATE Bank of 100,000+ Names
https://blog.reedsy.com/character-name-generator/fantasy/
Self Publishing power house Reedsy offers up over 100,000 fantasy names right at your fingertips. it will help you to discover the right name for your characters with this ultimate name generator. They add new names every week!
Features: Human, Dragon, Elf (each of these has Random, Male, Female.)
Name generated (Female, Human): Gessora, Tasoa, Keia, Clotine, Krisia.
3A: Loregenerator: Character Name Generator
https://loregenerator.com/character-name-generator/
It is free name generators for races, classes, settlements, taverns, kingdoms and creatures — no account, no email capture, no paid tier, and it stays that way.
Most name generators generate one name at a time. Loregenerator publishes the curated pools as readable lists on the page, so a GM or an author can scan forty options for a category and take three, rather than rerolling until something lands. Very Cool.
Features: Character, Fantasy, Elf, NCP and many more(each of these has, Male, Female, First, Last.) as well as a suggestion box to tailor the output. NICE.
Name generated (Warriors from the ice lands): Thalgrim Frostforge, Eira Snowstrider, Bjorn Iceclaw, Sigrid Winterheart, Kaldur Glacius, Ingrid Frostshield, Ragnar Coldbane, Helga Shardbreaker, Viggo Stormrider, Astrid Icewhisper, Ulfric Frosthammer, Freydis Northwind
4: Dungeons & Dragons name generators
https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/dungeons-and-dragons.php
Dungeons & Dragons name generator, names for the various races in the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
Features: Subcategory of no 2.
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5: Imagine Forest:
Fantasy Name Generator: 100,000+ Fantasy Names
https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/fantasy-character-names/
Another one with over 100,000 potential fantasy character names to use in your stories, novels, comics and games. Use their fantasy name generator to get a quick fantasy name fix.
Features: Human, Elf, Unicorn, Dragon and Dwarf names. Then generates a list.
Name generated (Female, Human): Aleera, Alva, Amara, Anya
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6: Fantasy Name Generator
https://www.name-generator.org.uk/fantasy/
This automatic fantasy name generator tool allows you to choose some keywords and then it will automatically create a number fantasy names for you in seconds.
Features: Lots of categories, aliens, elves, unicorns Merfolks, Werewolves and more, 23 in total.
Name generated (Female, Human): Weyanka Smiflame, Kenia, Jarders, Coostenchia
7: Donjon:
Fantasy Name Generator
https://donjon.bin.sh/fantasy/name/
Simple, fast and fantastic names are generated instantly.
Features: Human, Dwarf, Elf, Halfling. As well as common names, fantasy, historical, medieval and more. Also generates towns, and fantasy settings like:
- The Hammers of Wyham
- The Crusaders of Bilgatharbh
- Ellell’s Council
- Maly’s Fellowship
Name generated (Female, Human): Balthuia, Sybel, Alchfrith, Kathon, Mery Gelnne
8:The Story Shack:
Fantasy Name Generators | Explore fantasy names
https://thestoryshack.com/tools/fantasy-name-generators/
Find countless fantasy names with a great selection of Fantasy Name Generators all in one place. They have an ever expanding collection of tools, to generate thousands of possibilities including fantasy world name generators, and magical name generators, including a rare full name engine with fantasy last name generator, worth a look.
Features: maybe 40 plus name generators.
Name generated (Female, Human): Lili Zenkrethrild, Nanni Seasteam, Berneen Flinthide, Allyssa Licruld
9:Realm of Plastic
Space Marine Chapter Name Generator —
https://www.realmofplastic.com/warhammer-40k-name-generators
Fantasy miniature painting tutorials, kit reviews and blog discussion to enhance your tabletop fantasy war games and hobby. Special focus on Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
Features: Built for Warhammer fans.
Name generated (Female, Human): Dorothith Drake, Celestes Agnenta, Sabrais Cowl
10: Fantasy Name Gen
https://www.fantasynamegen.com/
This is a fantastic name generator for RPGs, video games and novels. Perfect for authors of multiple genres. It can generate names for elves, dwarves, barbarians, “Lovecraftian” names, modern English names, and others.
Features: 20 plus categories.
Name generated (Female, Human): Canmac, Wilric, Conphia, Anhew, Bethrol, Aldwen
11: Codex Nomina
Fantasy Name Generator •
Your legend is about to begin. But first, you need a glorious name. Our team gathered hundreds of name ideas. Discover our fantasy name generators.
Features: 20 plus categories. D&D, WOW, Race, Gender and more
Name generated (Female, Human): Selda, Aka, Tellea, Philippine, Genia Thunderbearer, Kulumugoni, Beril Zervorvi, Endinalda, Spellkaender, Celoniril Highore, Waden, Zalyhir, Olsasah
12: NameMateAI
AI Name Generator For Fantasy.
Generate AI names with this powerful tool.
Features: 10 plus categories. Fantasy, business, Baby , Character and more
Name generated (Female, Human): Requires Log in!
Name Lists
These are not fantasy name generator with keywords, these are just large lists of generated names.
1: 255+ Fantasy Names & Elf Names For Your Next Baby (Or Character!)
https://www.scarymommy.com/pregnancy/fantasy-names
In search of fantasy names? Some of the best names come from fiction, particularly in the fantasy genre. So, we compiled a ton of ’em.
2: Fantasy Names for Girls That Are Simply Spellbinding – Mama Natural
https://www.mamanatural.com/baby-names/girls/lists/fantasy-names-for-girls/
Fantasy names for girls may be from the past, present, future, or a mix of all three! Made to pop, they’re the coolest out there. Check out our collection.
3: 100 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Baby Names (For Boys & Girls) – MomLovesBest
https://momlovesbest.com/fantasy-and-scifi-baby-names
Want to give your child an incentive to love fantasy and sci-fi like you do? By giving them one of these fantasy and sci-fi names you might.
Name Meanings.
1: Behind the Name: The Meaning and History of First Names
https://www.behindthename.com/
The etymology and history of first names.
2: Name Meanings | Nameberry
https://nameberry.com/lists/category/meanings-of-names
We’ve gathered lists of names with meanings, including girl names, boy names, and unisex names. The most popular name meanings include names
Hopefully, between all the generators and lists you will have found names for your heroes, both first names and surnames, names for boys, names for girls. Found yourself popular names or stayed away from the popular names altogether. If so I hope you found the bizarre, the niche and the out their names for your character’s titles. I tried to create a list that covered everything from fantasy to mythology, wizards to dragons, babies to barbarians, popular names to nicknames.
All the best in your writing journey, stay awesome.
Robb
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FAQ Fantasy Name Generators
What is my fantasy name?
Just on a side note, I was asked by by niece “What is my fantasy name?”, I said easy, jumped on here, grabbed a few and impressed her with some very original sounding fairy names. So, if you have ever wondered what your fantasy name is, get playing with these name generators and have fun.
What is a good fantasy name?
That is totally subjective and completely in your hands!
What should I name my fantasy character?
Again, be bold and make the decision, they are your characters.
What are some cool fantasy city names?
https://mobile-cuisine.com/branding/village-names/ has a good list for inspiration.
How do you come up with a fantasy world name?
You can either use your own imagination or use a fantasy generator to help you.
What are unique names?
Names that are not common and not found readily in the culture of your readers.
What is a good fantasy name for a girl?
There are thousands of great girls’ names, use a generator from the list above to assist.
How do random name generators work?
Depending on the complexity of the generator it is as simple as selecting your variables, male, female, human, elf, etc and then clicking generate.
How do I name my world Worldbuilding?
You can either use your own imagination or use a fantasy generator to help you.
How do you create a unique fantasy world?
Read lots of fantasy novels, lots of books on history, culture, and science and you will have ideas flowing in no time. Use AI art to help.
How do you write an amazing fantasy novel?
Check out my blog on Writing better fantasy.
And if you love fantasy, check out my own Epic Fantasy Novel.
What is the best character name generator?
There are some really good ones, check out my list for the best character name generators online.
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