Awoken Name Generator
Reef-born names with short Awoken family names
Generate Awoken names for Destiny and Destiny 2 in the Reef pattern of a soft given name and a very short family name, such as Amra Vohl, Ilan Kesh and Arden Ilm, plus single-name Techeuns, Paladins and Corsairs.
About Awoken names
Awoken names follow one of the clearest patterns in Destiny: a soft given name of about two syllables, then a family name that is over almost as soon as it starts. Mara Sov, Uldren Sov, Petra Venj and Sjur Eido set the tone, and the Reef's Paladins keep it: Abra Zire, Kamala Rior, Hallam Fen, Pavel Nolg. The given names come from many Earth languages or sound as if they could. The family names are clipped, usually one syllable, and rarely look like a surname you already know.
Most of this list is original names in that pattern: feminine (Amra Vohl, Ysolde Oss), masculine (Ilan Kesh, Sjoren Orro) and names that suit any Guardian (Arden Ilm, Noor Meer). Figures of the Queen's court often go by one name, as Illyn, Kalli and Sedia do, so another group is single names such as Illara, Kessyl and Sethyn. Rank words appear as titles: Paladin for the Reef's commanders, Techeun for the Queen's witches, Corsair for her scouts.
A few entries say where an Awoken comes from: Reefborn or Earthborn, the Dreaming City or the Tangled Shore. Sixteen characters from the games are included as reference points and are listed in the FAQ below. Everything else is fan-made.
How to choose Awoken names
- Keep the family name to three or four letters and one syllable, like Vohl, Kesh or Myr. A long surname is the quickest way to make an Awoken sound like a Human from the Last City.
- Share a family name to link relatives, the way Mara and Uldren share Sov. Amra Vohl and Mysa Vohl read as sisters without another word of backstory.
- Use a single name for a Techeun or another figure of the Queen's court, and put the rank in front when it matters: Techeun Amarys, Paladin Oriane Vass, Corsair Jaro Kesh.
- Destiny 2 shows your account name over your Guardian, not a character name, so these names are for fan fiction, clan lore, roleplay and tabletop games.
- Add an origin only when the story needs it. Reefborn and Earthborn Awoken are named the same way, so the tag after the name is what tells a reader which one they are meeting.
Frequently asked questions
How are Awoken names put together?
A short, soft given name comes first and a very short family name second, as in Mara Sov and Petra Venj. The originals here keep that shape: Tirza Holm, Kaveh Nox, Lark Jun. Some Awoken, above all Techeuns, are known by a single name.
Which names on this list come from the games?
Sixteen: Queen Mara Sov, Prince Uldren Sov, Queen Alis Li, Petra Venj and Sjur Eido (both listed with the title Queen's Wrath), the Paladins Abra Zire, Kamala Rior, Hallam Fen and Pavel Nolg, the Techeuns Illyn, Shuro Chi, Nascia, Kalli and Sedia, Jolyon Till the Rachis, and Osana. Every other entry is an original name in the same pattern. This page is a fan resource and is not affiliated with Bungie.
What do Paladin, Techeun and Corsair mean?
They are ranks of the Reef. Paladins command the Queen's military forces, Techeuns are her coven of witches, and Corsairs are the scouts and patrols who range beyond the Reef. On this list the rank sits in front of the name, as in Paladin Tereza Holm or Corsair Nika Dray.
Can I use these names for an Awoken Guardian?
Yes. The pattern is the same for a Hunter, Titan or Warlock, and for Reefborn and Earthborn Awoken alike. Pick a two-part name such as Dalia Lune or Corin Wyrn, or take a single name like Faelyn if your Guardian remembers nothing more.
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All 500 Awoken names
A: 17 names
- Adra Ruun
- Aila Myr
- Alba Meer
- Alden Lath
- Aleksa of Pallas
- Amaris Iyo
- Amra Vohl
- Anika Doss
- Anton Asht
- Arash Myr
- Arden Ilm
- Arvid Holm
- Asa Gann
- Asta Sael
- Aurel Lorn
- Aurenne
- Aven Baye
B: 11 names
- Bahram Doss
- Bela Kirr
- Belen Jass
- Belisse
- Benno Ysk
- Birk Tirr
- Blaise Vand
- Bohdan Lune
- Brannis of Amethyst
- Briar Vass
- Brisa Yarr
C: 35 names
- Calen Qir
- Calla of Amethyst
- Callis
- Carys Ilm
- Cass Tav
- Cassa Sael
- Ciel Ruun
- Corin Wyrn
- Corra Tesh
- Corsair Alenka Oss
- Corsair Bastien Ilm
- Corsair Bojan Prin
- Corsair Ceridwen Sael
- Corsair Dragan Tirr
- Corsair Irina Asht
- Corsair Jaro Kesh
- Corsair Kasimir Ruun
- Corsair Lotte Vohl
- Corsair Mirek Lune
- Corsair Nika Dray
- Corsair Noemi Ulm
- Corsair Otis Vand
- Corsair Pilar Yarr
- Corsair Rurik Zeph
- Corsair Sanja Cael
- Corsair Tamsyn Veyr
- Corsair Timo Enn
- Corsair Unna Faal
- Corsair Velko Gyr
- Corsair Wanda Irr
- Corsair Xavi Jun
- Corsair Yosef Mav
- Corsair Zinna Nurr
- Cyan Orro
- Cyrenne
D: 19 names
- Dael Kirr
- Dalia Lune
- Dara Tav
- Darius Oss
- Darya Uhl
- Davin Kolm
- Delphis
- Deren Lio
- Dessa Ashk
- Dessen Thal, Earthborn
- Deva Ashk
- Devin Sarn
- Dmitar Cael
- Domen Holm
- Dorenne
- Dorian Isse
- Dova Gyr
- Dravin
- Dunya Cael
E: 20 names
- Echo Lune
- Eden Naio
- Eirwen Arn, Earthborn
- Elan Holm
- Elin Iyo
- Elke Wyl
- Elysse
- Emeren of the Dreaming City
- Emika Iyo
- Emrik Vass
- Erith Ehr
- Ersa Jun
- Eshan Kesh
- Eskar
- Eskil Gann
- Esme Fyr
- Esyl
- Evander Jass
- Ever Zahl
- Evra Nurr
F: 16 names
- Fabian Naio
- Fael Wend
- Faela Peth
- Faelyn
- Falk Rask
- Fara Isse
- Faren Pell
- Farhad Bren
- Fedor Nurr
- Feliks Holm, Earthborn
- Fenna Wend
- Fennic
- Fiora Rhun
- Fiorin
- Florian Yarr
- Frey Nox
G: 13 names
- Gael Ehr
- Gala Wyrn
- Galen Enn
- Galenne
- Galia Eshe
- Gavril Ashk
- Gerrin Quen
- Ghyl Kolm
- Gideon Kirr
- Gorran
- Gray Veyr
- Greer Pell, Earthborn
- Gwyll
H: 16 names
- Hadric
- Hakon Sidd
- Hale Dray
- Halren
- Halse Wend, Earthborn
- Halvar Ysk
- Hana Ilm
- Hari Zenn
- Havel Meer
- Haven Enn
- Hedda Faal
- Helia Zahl
- Hesen Prin
- Hesper Lath
- Hessia
- Hylla
I: 18 names
- Ilan Kesh
- Ilka Pell
- Illara
- Ilse Lune
- Ilseth Vohl of the Reef
- Ilvar Ilm
- Ilvren
- Imra Hesk
- Indy Eshe
- Ingvar Dray
- Inna Tav
- Inyssa
- Iola Syl
- Irenka Sarn, Reefborn
- Iria Oum
- Isar Wyl
- Isen Asht
- Issyl
J: 18 names
- Jadran Tesh, Reefborn
- Jael Orv
- Jana Wyl
- Jaron Jun
- Jessa Asht
- Jevan Cyl
- Jolren
- Jolyon Till the Rachis
- Jora Deln
- Joren Kolm
- Jorenne
- Jori Cael
- Joss
- Jules Ulm
- Julian Xan
- Junia Mav
- Juno Sael
- Jyssa
K: 20 names
- Kaelli
- Kaisa Myr of the Reef
- Kalla Vass
- Kalli
- Katya Urd
- Kavan
- Kaveh Nox
- Kellan Wend
- Kelren
- Kelvan Veyr
- Keshen Syl
- Kesia Naio
- Kessia
- Kessyl
- Keth Pell
- Kira Faal
- Kit Prin
- Kjell Sarn
- Kolan Orv
- Kolya Ulm, Reefborn
L: 21 names
- Laleh Ysk
- Lark Jun
- Leda Sidd
- Leif Faal
- Lena Mav
- Lida Quen
- Linden Hesk
- Lioba Peth
- Lior Gyr
- Lissa Vand, Reefborn
- Livia Xan
- Lorcan Iyo
- Loren Deln
- Lorial
- Lothen of the Dreaming City
- Lovro Tirr
- Lucan Jair
- Lucen
- Ludek Wend
- Lysa Ehr
- Lyssen
M: 27 names
- Maela Cyl
- Maelli
- Magne Rhun
- Malen Asht
- Mardek
- Maren Wyrn
- Marisel the Wayfinder
- Marius Uhl
- Marla Dray
- Marlo Uhl
- Maros Zeph
- Matej Tav
- Maurin Kesh of the Reef
- Mehrdad Baye
- Merin Ysk
- Merrik
- Mica Fyr
- Milos Iyo
- Mina Urd
- Mirel Isse
- Mirko Wyl, Reefborn
- Mirren Sarn
- Mirria
- Mitra Gann
- Morren Oum
- Myrenne
- Mysa Vohl
N: 16 names
- Nadja of the Dreaming City
- Naren Lune
- Nasrin Oum
- Navid Vohl
- Nerenne
- Nerio the Lantern
- Nessa Arn
- Neva Zeph
- Nevan Aido
- Nevin Urd
- Nima Kolm
- Njal Eshe
- Nolan Ruyo
- Nolren
- Noor Meer
- Nura Hask
O: 20 names
- Odessa the Quiet
- Odile Rask
- Oksa Cyl
- Oksen Dray of the Tangled Shore
- Olenne
- Ollyn
- Olya Vand
- Omid Hask
- Oona Thal
- Oren Pell
- Oril Jair
- Orla Irr
- Orlis
- Orrin Gyr
- Orsyn
- Orvyn
- Osana
- Oskan Naio
- Ostyn
- Ozren Cael
P: 42 names
- Paladin Abra Zire
- Paladin Anselm Rhun
- Paladin Bruna Jass
- Paladin Cosima Thal
- Paladin Dario Quen
- Paladin Davor Hask
- Paladin Edda Wyl
- Paladin Emeric Tesh
- Paladin Feodor Lorn
- Paladin Gisela Urd
- Paladin Halina Orl
- Paladin Hallam Fen
- Paladin Henrik Zahl
- Paladin Ilona Kirr
- Paladin Kamala Rior
- Paladin Luka Gann
- Paladin Marek Doss
- Paladin Oriane Vass
- Paladin Pavel Nolg
- Paladin Roshan Pell
- Paladin Sunniva Arn
- Paladin Tereza Holm
- Paladin Yvaine Sarn
- Paladin Zdena Myr
- Pallen Nurr
- Parisa Asht
- Parviz Arn
- Pavla the Far-Sighted
- Pavol Orl
- Pavrin
- Pax Deln
- Pela Prin
- Pellam
- Pellia
- Peran Lorn
- Perin Wyrn
- Petra Venj, Queen's Wrath
- Phae Isse
- Phaedra
- Pietra Hask of the Tangled Shore
- Pira Enn
- Prince Uldren Sov
Q: 6 names
- Queen Alis Li
- Queen Mara Sov
- Quessa
- Quill Thal
- Quilla Baye
- Quin Kesh
R: 15 names
- Radek Tav
- Rana Quen
- Rasmin
- Rennic the Twice-Returned
- Ressa
- Reva Pell
- Rhosyn of the Distributary
- Risa Ysk
- Rissyl
- Rowan Vand
- Roza Kolm
- Rue Syl
- Runa Ruyo
- Rurin Ulm
- Rylan Quen
S: 28 names
- Sabra Lorn
- Sage Tesh
- Sanna Kesh
- Saphine
- Saskia Gann
- Savin Enn
- Sedia
- Sela Thal
- Selka Orl of the Tangled Shore
- Selwin Ashk
- Sethyn
- Severin Wyl
- Sevrin
- Shirin Sarn
- Sidonie the Dreamer
- Sirra Zeph
- Sjoran
- Sjoren Orro
- Sjur Eido, Queen's Wrath
- Sky Rask
- Soleil Hask
- Soraya Nox
- Sorin Fyr
- Sorra Rask
- Sten Peth
- Stepan Aido
- Syrah of the Dreaming City
- Syrenne
T: 47 names
- Tahmi Arn
- Tallis
- Tamsa Nox
- Tanith Baye
- Taren Meer
- Tarn Ruyo
- Tarquin Irr
- Tavin Jass of the Tangled Shore
- Tavish Vass
- Teal Vohl
- Techeun Amarys
- Techeun Beliss
- Techeun Calyx
- Techeun Dorial
- Techeun Esmyr
- Techeun Fenella
- Techeun Hyssa
- Techeun Illyn
- Techeun Imaris
- Techeun Jessamy
- Techeun Kyrie
- Techeun Lethe
- Techeun Melisse
- Techeun Nascia
- Techeun Nyrie
- Techeun Ophira
- Techeun Pyria
- Techeun Quenna
- Techeun Rhiane
- Techeun Shuro Chi
- Techeun Sybel
- Techeun Thalia
- Techeun Ulyssa
- Techeun Vionne
- Teodric the Starless
- Tessa Tirr
- Thalen Tesh
- Thaniel
- Thera Lune of the Reef
- Thessyn
- Tiran Mav
- Tirren
- Tirza Holm
- Tobin Prin
- Tomas Jun
- Torje Ehr
- Tova Holm
U: 14 names
- Uldar Hesk
- Uldric Zenn
- Ulenne
- Ulla Veyr
- Ullia
- Ulrike of Vesta
- Ulrin Cyl
- Ulva Ruyo
- Uma Bren
- Umber Irr
- Undine the Tidewatcher
- Uri Myr
- Urian Zenn
- Ursa Oss
V: 20 names
- Vaden Sael
- Vahid Zahl
- Valen Doss of the Reef
- Vanya Ulm
- Varen Orv
- Varic
- Varro Urd
- Vasha Jair
- Vasil Orl
- Vela Uhl
- Velen Orro
- Venna of Pallas
- Verryn
- Vesh Jass
- Vesna Kesh
- Vessyn
- Vidar Ruun
- Vika Xan
- Vitali the Unbound
- Vyssa
W: 9 names
- Wenlis
- Wenna the Envoy
- Wilde Arn
- Wilhem of the Distributary
- Willa Qir
- Winter Doss
- Wynn Xan
- Wynna Lio
- Wyssa
X: 2 names
- Xenia Doss
- Xyla
Y: 15 names
- Yael Lath
- Yaromir the Cartographer
- Yarrow Rhun
- Yasna Irr
- Yelena Veyr
- Yllis
- Yoren Veyr
- Ysa Zenn
- Ysande of the Distributary
- Ysen Faal
- Ysmae
- Ysolde Oss
- Yuri Deln
- Yvenne
- Yveta Orro