Dragon Ball Human Name Generator

Toriyama-style pun names for Dragon Ball humans

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Generate Dragon Ball human names that follow the series' real naming rules: canon characters like Krillin, Yamcha, Videl and Mr. Satan, plus hundreds of original food, underwear, color and school-supply puns for Earthling OCs in Xenoverse, FighterZ, Sparking Zero and fan fiction.

About dragon ball human names

Dragon Ball's humans are named by the same rules as its aliens, just with a wider menu. Akira Toriyama gives each group of Earthlings a theme and then bends the word until it reads as a name: Krillin is kuri (chestnut) plus Shaolin, Yamcha is yum cha, Tien Shinhan is a crab-and-rice dish, Launch is lunch, and Chi-Chi means milk. The Son family are rice and bread (Gohan, Pan), the Briefs are underwear (Bulma from bloomers, Trunks, Tights, Bulla), the Red Ribbon Army are colors and metals, Gohan's classmates Erasa and Sharpner are school supplies, and Mr. Satan and Videl are devils.

That is what separates a good Dragon Ball human name from a generic anime one. Pick the character's job or family first, then choose a word from that theme and mangle it the way the series does: drop a syllable, swap a vowel, or write it the way it sounds in Japanese. Tournament fighters and martial artists usually carry a single name with no surname (Nam, Pamput, Spopovich), scientists get Dr. plus a short word, and Penguin Village residents get full pun names like Senbei Norimaki.

This list collects the notable humans from Dragon Ball, Z, GT, Super, the films and the games, then adds originals built on meals, dairy, breads, teas, condiments, desserts, stationery and Red Ribbon ranks.

Tips for choosing a name

  • Decide the faction before the pun. A Capsule Corp relative should be underwear (Slippa, Longjon, Kamisol), a Red Ribbon officer a rank plus a color (Colonel Saffron, Major Lilac), an Orange Star student a stationery item (Chalko, Folda, Kalkula), a Satan family member a devil name.
  • Mangle the word until it stops looking like a menu item: Brekfa, Pumpernik, Chizkek and Makiato read as names; Breakfast, Pumpernickel and Cheesecake do not.
  • Keep vegetables, fruit, snails and cold puns off the list. Those belong to Saiyans, the Frieza Force, Namekians and Frieza's family, and using them makes a human OC read as an alien.
  • For a tournament fighter or martial artist use one short name with no surname, ideally something blunt or meaty (Brisko, Porkchopp, Rumpo); save full names like Dango Kushiyaki for comedy characters and Penguin Village-style cameos.
  • Check the name is not already canon in another group. Kale, Cabba, Broly and Caulifla are Saiyans; Lime and Angela are already humans. A quick search saves an awkward overlap in Xenoverse or a fic.

Frequently asked questions

How are humans named in Dragon Ball?

By theme, with a different theme for each group. Yamcha's crowd are tea-house words (Yamcha, Puar, Oolong), Tien and Chiaotzu are Chinese dishes, Krillin is chestnut plus Shaolin, Launch is lunch, the Son family are rice and bread, the Briefs are underwear, the Red Ribbon Army are colors and metals, Gohan's classmates are school supplies and Mr. Satan's family are devils. Toriyama then respells the word so it looks like a name.

What is a good human name for a Dragon Ball Xenoverse or Sparking Zero character?

Choose a food, drink or household word that is not already in canon and shorten or respell it: Brunsh, Kornbre, Makiato, Siracha, Chizkek or Lanjeri all fit the register. If your character is a Time Patroller with a martial-arts background, use a single blunt name like Brisko or Rumpo; if they are a scientist, use Dr. plus a mechanical word such as Dr. Piston.

Is every Dragon Ball human named after food?

Most are, but not all. The Briefs are underwear, the Red Ribbon Army officers are colors (Red, Blue, Silver, Violet, Magenta, Carmine), Videl is an anagram of devil, Erasa and Sharpner are school supplies, and Androids 17 and 18 were born Lapis and Lazuli. Food is the default, but any everyday category works if a whole family or faction shares it.

What is the difference between this and the Dragon Ball Earthling name generator?

They cover the same characters from two angles. This page leans toward names that read as people, including ranked Red Ribbon officers, doctors, masters and full Penguin Village-style pun names like Dango Kushiyaki, alongside canon humans and single-word originals. The Earthling generator focuses more heavily on single-word dish and tea respellings. Use both if you are building a large cast.

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  • Krillin
  • Yamcha
  • Tien Shinhan
  • Chiaotzu
  • Launch
  • Bulma
  • Chi-Chi
  • Ox-King
  • Master Roshi
  • Yajirobe
  • Videl
  • Mr. Satan
  • Pan
  • Marron
  • Dr. Gero
  • Dr. Brief
  • Panchy
  • Tights
  • Bulla
  • Uub
  • Erasa
  • Sharpner
  • Angela
  • Grandpa Gohan
  • Maron
  • Emperor Pilaf
  • Shu
  • Mai
  • Upa
  • Bora
  • Suno
  • Nam
  • Ranfan
  • Bacterian
  • Pamput
  • King Chappa
  • Mercenary Tao
  • Master Shen
  • Master Mutaito
  • Fortuneteller Baba
  • Hasky
  • Ninja Murasaki
  • Commander Red
  • Staff Officer Black
  • General Blue
  • General White
  • Colonel Silver
  • Colonel Violet
  • Captain Yellow
  • Captain Dark
  • Sergeant Metallitron
  • Eighter
  • Dr. Flappe
  • Chin Taiken
  • Chinto
  • Spopovich
  • Yamu
  • Jewel
  • Killa
  • Mighty Mask
  • Pintar
  • Idasa
  • Ikose
  • Otokosuki
  • Captain Chicken
  • Caroni
  • Pirozhki
  • Miss Piiza
  • Lime
  • Yurin
  • Dr. Kochin
  • Dr. Wheelo
  • Dr. Hedo
  • Magenta
  • Carmine
  • Lord Jaguar
  • Men-Men
  • Tokunoshin Omori
  • Katayude
  • Arale Norimaki
  • Senbei Norimaki
  • Midori Norimaki
  • Taro Soramame
  • Peasuke Soramame
  • Akane Kimidori
  • Obotchaman
  • Tsukutsun Tsun
  • Beat
  • Note
  • Erito
  • Viola
  • Forte
  • Tekka
  • Miguel
  • Pigero
  • Sherman Priest
  • Brunsh
  • Dinnah
  • Suppa
  • Brekfa
  • Snakku
  • Pikunik
  • Buffay
  • Bankwet
  • Feesto
  • Tiffin
  • Midnite Snak
  • Chalko
  • Folda
  • Kalkula
  • Borupen
  • Waito
  • Sukecchi
  • Paletto
  • Stensil
  • Tekisto
  • Rokka
  • Fudebako
  • Bakupa
  • Slippa
  • Brazi
  • Gurdel
  • Petti
  • Longjon
  • Anda
  • Naiti
  • Pajam
  • Hoze
  • Lanjeri
  • Bodis
  • Kamisol
  • Unitardo
  • General Vermilion
  • Colonel Saffron
  • Captain Sepia
  • Major Lilac
  • Lieutenant Beige
  • Sergeant Khaki
  • Commander Rust
  • Colonel Olive
  • Captain Navy
  • General Azure
  • Major Fuchsia
  • Lieutenant Lavender
  • Sergeant Mustard
  • Colonel Plum
  • Captain Taupe
  • General Burgundy
  • Major Brass
  • Lieutenant Nickel
  • Sergeant Zinc
  • Colonel Steel
  • Captain Ivory
  • Major Ebony
  • Commander Slate
  • Officer Tangerine
  • Corporal Periwinkle
  • Private Chartreuse
  • Belzeb
  • Azraal
  • Diabla
  • Hadessa
  • Dantat
  • Lobak
  • Lomaigai
  • Jindui
  • Naiwong
  • Fungjao
  • Pidan
  • Potsticka
  • Hosao
  • Tsogo
  • Chaufan
  • Dampurin
  • Malah
  • Huajiao
  • Chaye
  • Dofu
  • Mantoh
  • Baozee
  • Congyo
  • Roujia
  • Danbin
  • Gwotee
  • Puer
  • Kiku
  • Yerba
  • Mahtay
  • Pepamin
  • Kimun
  • Dahong
  • Masara
  • Chayen
  • Tizan
  • Tulsi
  • Rai
  • Sawado
  • Pumpernik
  • Hallah
  • Kornbre
  • Chapa
  • Rotee
  • Parata
  • Lavash
  • Kruton
  • Grissino
  • Paneen
  • Bunn
  • Rolle
  • Lofe
  • Krusto
  • Wayfa
  • Jollof
  • Kheer
  • Arroz
  • Basma
  • Arbo
  • Okowa
  • Sekihan
  • Koshi
  • Kome
  • Meshi
  • Raisu
  • Yoguru
  • Cheezu
  • Bata
  • Kureem
  • Kurdo
  • Miruku
  • Gowda
  • Bree
  • Chedda
  • Feta
  • Rikota
  • Panir
  • Motsa
  • Parmie
  • Kamanbe
  • Halumi
  • Maskapo
  • Porkchopp
  • Brisko
  • Rumpo
  • Sirlo
  • Mitolo
  • Jaaki
  • Salamee
  • Pastram
  • Baloni
  • Chorizzo
  • Pepperon
  • Proshoo
  • Panchet
  • Mortadel
  • Hagis
  • Spammo
  • Kornbi
  • Tabasko
  • Siracha
  • Horsera
  • Vinega
  • Peppa
  • Salto
  • Kumin
  • Tumeriko
  • Shinamon
  • Clovi
  • Kardamo
  • Bajil
  • Oregan
  • Taimu
  • Rozmari
  • Saje
  • Dillo
  • Fenneru
  • Taragon
  • Chaibu
  • Parsli
  • Koriand
  • Tiramis
  • Kanoli
  • Strudo
  • Chizkek
  • Taruto
  • Sufure
  • Meringu
  • Lolipo
  • Likoris
  • Tafi
  • Gumi
  • Mashumaro
  • Shaabet
  • Pannakota
  • Burule
  • Profitta
  • Madelen
  • Finanshe
  • Shortkek
  • Sodah
  • Kola
  • Jinja
  • Saida
  • Ponchi
  • Nekta
  • Smuthi
  • Sheiku
  • Makiato
  • Amerikan
  • Kortado
  • Risto
  • Afogato
  • Rutobia
  • Sarsa
  • Toniko
  • Seltza
  • Orchata
  • Dr. Gasket
  • Dr. Piston
  • Dr. Dynamo
  • Dr. Flywheel
  • Dr. Solder
  • Dr. Rivet
  • Dr. Spigot
  • Dr. Bobbin
  • Dr. Valve
  • Dr. Crankshaft
  • Dr. Ratchet
  • Dr. Bolte
  • Master Goma
  • Master Rooibo
  • Master Chai
  • Hermit Hojicha
  • Hermit Gyokuro
  • Dango Kushiyaki
  • Yokan Mizuyo
  • Kuzu Kiriya
  • Tamago Yakimura
  • Maki Temakino
  • Kinako Mochida
  • Matcha Usucha
  • Dashi Konbuya
  • Umeko Shisomaki
  • Anzu Hoshigaki
  • Momo Kanten
  • Yuzuki Ponzuya
  • Zaru Sobakawa
  • Inari Agezushi
  • Tsuyu Mentsuyu
  • Hana Sakuramochi
  • Natsu Kakigori
  • Karin Karinto
  • Ren Rakugan
  • Kuri Montblanc
  • Azuki Anmitsu
  • Mitsu Kuromitsu
  • Shiro Amazake
  • Kohaku Amanatto
  • Nori Tsukudani
  • Satsuma Imogawa
  • Tofu Aburaage
  • Yuba Kinugoshi
  • Konbu Dashimaki
  • Pudin
  • Kuki
  • Brauni
  • Donatsu
  • Kurepu
  • Wafflo
  • Churo
  • Flanne
  • Bakurava
  • Jelato
  • Sorbe
  • Mochiko
  • Dorayak
  • Kasutera
  • Monaka
  • Yatsuha
  • Popkon
  • Pretzo
  • Krakka
  • Toruti
  • Lunchon
  • Supperu
  • Tiitaim
  • Eloven
  • Apero
  • Tapasu
  • Mezza
  • Antipa
  • Ontray
  • Dezaato
  • Potluk
  • Smorgas
  • Bento
  • Ekiben
  • Onigi
  • Teishok
  • Donbu
  • Okazu
  • Tsukemo
  • Ochaz
  • Zosui
  • Okayu
  • Kokoa
  • Latteh
  • Mokka
  • Kapuchi
  • Espres
  • Furape
  • Lemonad
  • Raimeido
  • Sangri
  • Mohito
  • Ramune
  • Mugicha
  • Genmai
  • Sencha
  • Bancha
  • Kukicha
  • Yogu
  • Skyro
  • Rabri
  • Kulfi
  • Rassi
  • Batamiru
  • Kottage
  • Kwark
  • Burata
  • Gorgon
  • Stilto
  • Gruyer
  • Emental
  • Raclet
  • Fondu
  • Provolo
  • Pecori
  • Manchi
  • Ciabata
  • Fokacha
  • Pitah
  • Naanu
  • Beigu
  • Brioshu
  • Sourdo
  • Skohn
  • Mafin
  • Krumpet
  • Bisket
  • Bagetto
  • Ketchap
  • Mayonne
  • Relishe
  • Wasabo
  • Soyu
  • Teriyak
  • Hoisun
  • Chutni
  • Pestoh
  • Aiori
  • Tzatzik
  • Harisa
  • Gochuja
  • Sambaru
  • Tahina
  • Penshiru
  • Krayon
  • Marka
  • Hairaita
  • Staplo
  • Kuripu
  • Ruura
  • Kompasu
  • Gurue
  • Binda
  • Notobuk
  • Inku
  • Shapuna
  • Boxa
  • Garta
  • Korset
  • Chemize
  • Soxx
  • Stokkin
  • Teddi
  • Bandoh
  • Bikina
  • Tanki
  • Shinguret
  • Onesi
  • Jamiz
  • Basurobu
  • Undi
  • Luzifa
  • Mefisto
  • Berial
  • Asmodi
  • Demona
  • Devlin
  • Fiendo

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