Breton Last Name Generator
Family names for the Bretons of High Rock
Generate surnames for Elder Scrolls Bretons, from French-flavored family names like Dufont and Valmorency to Daggerfall-style compounds like Thornmere and Reach border names like Carrach. Every entry is a last name only, ready to pair with any first name.
About Breton last names
Bretons are the people of High Rock in The Elder Scrolls, humans with a trace of elven blood and a talent for magic. Their family names lean French: soft endings, a silent letter here and there, and the sound of an old house with a crest over the door. Players will know the pattern from names such as Dufont, Motierre, Lylvieve, Beaufort and Jenseric. The Daggerfall era added a second strand of plain English compounds, which is why Hawkford and Yeomcroft sit beside Rochemont in this list.
The list holds surnames only, in several styles: French-flavored family names, grand noble houses, names with de or du tied to places such as Camlorn and Wayrest, trade names for mages and merchants, flowing names that hint at the old elven overlords, and rougher forms from the border with the Reach. Most are new names written in the style of the setting, mixed with a few the games made familiar.
One thing to keep apart: real Breton surnames come from Brittany in northwestern France, where Breton is a Celtic language. Le Goff means the smith, Le Gall is another common one, and Kerouac starts with ker, a word for a homestead. Those names belong to real families, so this page does not try to copy them.
How to choose Breton last names
- Match the surname to where the character grew up. Court names like Valmorency or Hautecourt suit Wayrest and Daggerfall nobles, while Thornsong or Carrach fits a family near the Reach.
- Say the full name out loud. A short first name reads well with a long surname (Alain Durancourt), and a long first name wants a short one (Mirabelle Arnel).
- Use a de or du name for a knight or a landed family, and drop the particle when other characters speak casually: de Camlorn becomes just Camlorn at the tavern.
- For a mage, try the trade names. Spellwright, Grimoirel and Scrollkeep tell a little story before the character says a word.
- Playing a Breton in Skyrim or ESO? Character name fields take a full name as one line, so check the length of first name plus surname before you settle.
Frequently asked questions
What do Breton last names sound like in The Elder Scrolls?
Most sound French, with endings like -ont, -ierre, -elle and -ane. Older lore from the Daggerfall era also uses English compounds such as Hawkford or Copperton. This list includes both, along with noble house names and a few rougher forms from the edge of the Reach.
Are these the same as real Breton surnames from Brittany?
No. Real Breton surnames come from the Celtic language of Brittany, and names like Le Goff, Le Gall and Kerouac follow their own history. The names here are fantasy surnames for the Bretons of High Rock, a fictional people with a French-flavored naming style.
Are all of these names from the games?
No. A small number, such as Dufont, Motierre and Lylvieve, will be familiar to players and are here to set the style. The large majority are new names written to match it, so treat the list as inspiration for your own character and not as a lore reference.
Can I use these surnames with any first name?
Yes, every entry is a family name on its own. Pair one with a first name from the Breton name generator or with a name you already have. French first names such as Alain, Colette or Sybille tend to fit best.
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All 500 Breton last names
A: 24 names
- Abbatelle
- Aenwyth
- Aiglemont
- Aigremont
- Alcairon
- Alchimard
- Aldarenne
- Aldemarne
- Aldemont
- Alderdale
- Alderley
- Alestienne
- Amberieux
- Anticlaire
- Aranvelle
- Arbalestre
- Armentel
- Armoricel
- Arnel
- Ashroot
- Ashsmith
- Auberoche
- Aubrienne
- Aumel
B: 34 names
- Balfieran
- Balgrach
- Balmorric
- Bannerel
- Bastin
- Beaufort
- Beaumarchand
- Beaurival
- Belisorne
- Bellefort
- Bellridge
- Bellringer
- Bellstead
- Beltrane
- Berane
- Bergerin
- Bertravane
- Bhoriaux
- Blackthistle
- Blancastel
- Bogwillow
- Bonehollow
- Bouclerie
- Bourdelot
- Brackenshaw
- Brackworth
- Braedoc
- Braigach
- Bressard
- Brevanne
- Brisenne
- Brisque
- Buckington
- Buckwyn
C: 29 names
- Caddoch
- Caerellion
- Camberlac
- Candlewright
- Carrach
- Casmir
- Castelaine
- Castelroux
- Charascel
- Charbonnel
- Chastelric
- Chevalric
- Clairmonde
- Clavel
- Clercelin
- Conjurel
- Copperton
- Copperwing
- Corbel
- Cordwain
- Corvach
- Corvault
- Couronnel
- Coutelain
- Cragborn
- Cressigny
- Crowfeather
- Cumberland
- Cylmarine
D: 53 names
- d'Alcaire
- d'Anticlere
- d'Evermore
- d'Ykalon
- Daenelle
- Daguerron
- Davaux
- de Betony
- de Camlorn
- de Daenia
- de Dwynnen
- de Farrun
- de Jehanna
- de Kambria
- de Koegria
- de l'Iliac
- de la Haute Rive
- de la Roche Noire
- de la Tour Blanche
- de Northpoint
- de Shornhelm
- de Tulune
- de Wayrest
- Degarne
- Delatreux
- Delmane
- des Hautes Pierres
- des Landes
- Desmarelle
- Devane
- Diranelle
- Dorane
- Dorell
- Dorvanne
- Doulcette
- Dragonnet
- Drouville
- Druadane
- Drusgal
- du Bjoulsae
- du Halcyon
- du Marais Gris
- du Pont Vieux
- du Val Dore
- Dufont
- Dufort
- Dumaresque
- Dunbury
- Dunmarach
- Dunwick
- Durancourt
- Duskhollow
- Dwynnoir
E: 20 names
- Eaglemoss
- Ecuyard
- Eglantier
- Eithnach
- Elanduine
- Elkheart
- Elmworth
- Elsinthe
- Emberholt
- Emberlaine
- Engerrand
- Ervine
- Esclin
- Esmeraux
- Espervier
- Estane
- Estrevain
- Evermont
- Evrardin
- Evrel
F: 24 names
- Fabrel
- Faelorne
- Faucherel
- Fauconmont
- Fauvrenne
- Fenbury
- Fenreeve
- Fenwell
- Fernstalker
- Ferrandel
- Fervacque
- Finlough
- Firsoriel
- Fleurmont
- Flintvale
- Florimont
- Fontaigne
- Forel
- Fournelle
- Foxcombe
- Frasel
- Frasoric
- Frernis
- Frontenelle
G: 29 names
- Gaerham
- Gaersley
- Gaerwing
- Gantelier
- Gardner
- Garlandre
- Gascelle
- Gaspel
- Gaudemar
- Gautier
- Gervasine
- Gilbertin
- Gisane
- Glariande
- Glasswain
- Glenfield
- Glenholt
- Glenpointe
- Goatpath
- Grandvalle
- Greenham
- Greensley
- Greystag
- Griffonval
- Grimault
- Grimoirel
- Guevenne
- Guiscarde
- Gwynnoch
H: 32 names
- Haerelinde
- Haldemar
- Haldreth
- Harpwright
- Harrowstead
- Haulmont
- Hauteclaire
- Hautecourt
- Hautmarais
- Hautrive
- Hawkford
- Hawksmith
- Hearthford
- Hearthsley
- Hearthton
- Heathdale
- Heatherfell
- Heathshaw
- Heaumerie
- Heaumier
- Hedgewarden
- Helsurine
- Helvin
- Hennequel
- Herautin
- Hervelin
- Hillborn
- Holtmere
- Holtwick
- Houdric
- Hubrel
- Huvane
I: 12 names
- Ilessard
- Ilthmarine
- Imbel
- Ingelric
- Inkwell
- Inveroch
- Ironbrook
- Irongate
- Isambert
- Ismarelle
- Ivoirel
- Ivrelle
J: 13 names
- Jacquemain
- Jauberte
- Jehannois
- Jemane
- Jenseric
- Jocerand
- Jolimaire
- Joliveau
- Jorane
- Jourdaine
- Jovrin
- Joyeuselle
- Juniperroot
K: 8 names
- Kaelistre
- Kaireth
- Kambrienne
- Karthwater
- Kelvach
- Kingcroft
- Kingwyn
- Koegrienne
L: 16 names
- Laboureau
- Lacheval
- Lancelorn
- Lanceret
- Lanternier
- Larkwell
- Lessarde
- Lestre
- Lionval
- Lisiarde
- Lisque
- Lorcanne
- Lorimiel
- Lormetrie
- Lucane
- Lylvieve
M: 38 names
- Maedrig
- Maelorin
- Magistrel
- Malbraque
- Malencourt
- Manette
- Marchandel
- Marcheval
- Marel
- Marence
- Marshcombe
- Marshwell
- Maurevert
- Mavrel
- Menevault
- Mercanton
- Merenthil
- Merian
- Meslier
- Meurisse
- Millgate
- Millwarden
- Millworth
- Mirebeau
- Mistwalker
- Montargent
- Montbrisse
- Montclair
- Moonantler
- Moorhart
- Moorwing
- Mornard
- Morvaine
- Morvel
- Mosshide
- Motierre
- Moulinard
- Muirach
N: 12 names
- Nairnoch
- Nantreuil
- Nervaux
- Nestane
- Nevane
- Nirielle
- Nivernel
- Noblecour
- Nobleterre
- Noirval
- Norbertin
- Nuvarelle
O: 18 names
- Oakbrook
- Oakridge
- Oathwright
- Odrel
- Olquarine
- Ombrelin
- Omlaine
- Orfevrain
- Orfrois
- Oriflamme
- Orlach
- Orlandeau
- Oromaine
- Orvel
- Orvilliers
- Oudrienne
- Owlsight
- Ozanneau
P: 13 names
- Paladour
- Parcheminel
- Pascel
- Pecheron
- Pellorane
- Percevaux
- Perrane
- Peverel
- Pierrane
- Plessarde
- Pontarlier
- Pontdor
- Prevostin
Q: 5 names
- Quatrevaux
- Quelin
- Querelle
- Quillon
- Quintrell
R: 21 names
- Rainfroy
- Rambertin
- Ravelisse
- Ravencombe
- Ravenmoss
- Redmoss
- Renique
- Renoit
- Rhosgar
- Rilisande
- Rivane
- Rochemont
- Rochevaux
- Roncelieu
- Roncevel
- Rookshaw
- Rosemond
- Rostorard
- Rougemarche
- Rousel
- Runescribe
S: 29 names
- Sablonne
- Saintonge
- Saltgate
- Sangrelac
- Sarethiel
- Saulnier
- Sauvelin
- Savarique
- Sceptrel
- Scrollkeep
- Senlach
- Sennecourt
- Sevrin
- Sixfords
- Sorbiere
- Soriel
- Sortilane
- Spellwright
- Staffwright
- Stagbone
- Stentor
- Stonefield
- Stonewick
- Stormcrag
- Stormholt
- Stormstead
- Surilie
- Swanbrook
- Sylvaranne
T: 24 names
- Tallemand
- Talmirenne
- Tamrith
- Tancrelle
- Tavel
- Tavisk
- Tessane
- Thaeloise
- Theobaude
- Thierric
- Thistlefield
- Thornbury
- Thornmere
- Thornsong
- Tiercelin
- Tisserel
- Tollkeep
- Tolmach
- Tonnelard
- Tourdargent
- Tourmelle
- Tourvelle
- Trevaline
- Tulunois
U: 3 names
- Uracwen
- Urvoise
- Uvaniel
V: 20 names
- Vachelle
- Vaillancour
- Valastre
- Valdrienne
- Valmorency
- Valmoret
- Valroyal
- Varenneau
- Vasque
- Vauquelin
- Vautrine
- Veilleur
- Verdelance
- Vermandel
- Verrerin
- Vestrel
- Vintrelle
- Virane
- Virelinde
- Vivonne
W: 16 names
- Wardcaster
- Wayfarer
- Weylund
- Whitdale
- Wicksley
- Wickton
- Windridge
- Wistremond
- Wolfbriar
- Woodsmith
- Woodwyn
- Wrenley
- Wrenmere
- Wynelorn
- Wyrdsong
- Wyvrel