D&D Weapon Name Generator

Named weapons in Dungeons & Dragons follow a handful of recognizable traditions. Some are pure single-word titles that hit like a verdict: Blackrazor, Whelm, Wave, and Frostbrand are all official items,. Others name what the weapon was made to kill (Wyrmsbane, Giantslayer, Lichbane), which is how the classic "bane" weapons in the Dungeon Master's Guide are flavored. A third group borrows from emotion and consequence, so a paladin's sword becomes Absolution or Reckoning and a rogue's dagger becomes Whisper or Regret.

The best names tell a Dungeon Master something they can use at the table. A greataxe called Orcsplitter implies a dwarven history and a grudge; a rapier called Last Word implies a duelist with a reputation. Material and element words (Rimefang, Emberbrand, Mithral Grace) signal damage type or crafting origin without needing a stat block. Names tied to Forgotten Realms deities such as Selûne's Tear or Moradin's Answer instantly place the item in a faith or a temple hoard.

This list mixes those styles: heroic legendary weapons, sinister cursed blades, elven bows, dwarven hammers, and a few tongue-in-cheek names that suit a low-level party's first magic find. Pick one, then decide who forged it, who last held it, and why it ended up in the treasure pile your players just found.