Dragon Ball Name Generator

Pun-based names for Saiyans, Namekians, Frieza's race and more

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Generate Dragon Ball character names that follow Akira Toriyama's real naming rules: vegetable puns for Saiyans, cold puns for Frieza's race, snail puns for Namekians, dairy for the Ginyu Force, drinks for gods and angels, and underwear for the Brief family.

About Dragon Ball names

Almost every name in Dragon Ball is a pun, and each race or faction has its own theme. Saiyans are vegetables: Kakarot is carrot, Vegeta is vegetable, Broly is broccoli and Kale is kale. Frieza's family are cold things (Frieza from freezer, Cooler, King Cold, Frost), the Ginyu Force are dairy products (Ginyu is milk, Jeice is cheese, Burter is butter, Recoome is cream, Guldo is yogurt), and Frieza's other henchmen are fruit: Zarbon is pomelo, Dodoria is durian, Cui is kiwi.

Namekians are named after snails and slugs or, for King Piccolo's brood, musical instruments: Piccolo, Tambourine, Cymbal, Drum, Piano. Bulma's family are underwear: Bulma is bloomers, then come Trunks, Dr. Brief and Tights. Gods of Destruction and Angels are alcoholic drinks: Beerus and Champa (beer, champagne), Whis (whisky). Majin Buu's line comes from the Cinderella spell Bibidi Babidi Boo, the Pilaf Gang and Chi-Chi's family are food, and the Heeters are fuel and machinery: Gas, Oil, Elec. Even the Red Ribbon Army follows a rule, with officers named after colors and metals.

The list mixes canon names from every era with original names built on the same puns, including kitchenware for Pride Troopers, grains for Cerealians and spices, nuts and condiments for movie henchmen, so an OC sounds like it walked out of Toriyama's notebook.

How to choose Dragon Ball names

Pick the race first, then the pun theme: vegetables for Saiyans, cold words for Frieza's race, snails or instruments for Namekians, dairy for elite squads, fruit for Frieza's henchmen, drinks for gods and angels.
Mangle the pun the way Toriyama does: drop a syllable, swap a vowel or reverse the word (Kakarot from carrot, Vegeta from vegetable, Gine from negi) so it reads as a name, not a grocery item.
Keep OC names two or three syllables; nearly every major Dragon Ball character (Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Piccolo, Cell, Buu) is short enough to shout across a battlefield.
Universe 6 Saiyans use leafy-vegetable names (Cabba, Caulifla, Kale) while Universe 7 uses root vegetables and staples, so a Universe 6 OC could be Chard or Sorrel and a Universe 7 OC Beets or Turnipa.
For gods, angels or Kais, reach for lesser-known drinks (Sangria, Grappa, Awamo) rather than obvious ones already used like Beerus, Whis and Champa.

Frequently asked questions

Why are Dragon Ball characters named after food?

Akira Toriyama liked easy-to-remember gag names and gave each group a shared theme: Saiyans are vegetables, Frieza's family are cold things, Namekians are snails and instruments, the Ginyu Force are dairy, Bulma's family are underwear, and gods and angels are alcoholic drinks. It makes new characters instantly recognizable as part of a faction.

What vegetable is Goku's name based on?

Goku's Saiyan birth name Kakarot (Kakarotto) is a play on carrot. Goku itself comes from Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of Journey to the West, on which the original Dragon Ball was loosely based.

How should I name a Saiyan OC?

Take a vegetable that has not been used yet (parsnip, daikon, endive, okra, kohlrabi), then shorten or twist it into a two- or three-syllable name like Parsnak, Endiva or Kohl. Universe 6 Saiyans tend toward leafy greens, Universe 7 toward roots and staples.

Can I use these names for a fan character or game?

Yes. Original pun names are free to use for OCs, fan fiction, roleplay and custom characters in games like Xenoverse. Canon character names and the Dragon Ball brand belong to Akira Toriyama, Shueisha and Toei Animation.

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All 1,000 Dragon Ball names

This is the complete list the generator above draws its random batches from, sorted A to Z and grouped by first letter.

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A: 48 names

Abalon
Abo
Absintha
Admiral Azure
Admiral Chrome
Ag
Agent Mercury
Agent Sepia
Agretti
Aisberg
Akebi
Akordo
Akvavit
Algid
Amaran
Amaret
Amaro
Amazake
Amond
Anato
Android 13
Android 14
Android 15
Android 16
Android 17
Android 18
Android 19
Android 20
Android 8
Angila
Anise
Anizet
Anko
Antarka
Appule
Apriko
Arak
Arare
Arkti
Armagna
Artichoke
Aspar
Avokad
Awamo
Axlo
Ayoli
Ayran
Azyago

B: 68 names

Babidi
Babosa
Bacterian
Baijo
Bambu
Banan
Bando
Bandura
Banjo
Baozi
Bardock
Barlei
Barolo
Basila
Bassoon
Bean
Beerus
Beetroot
Beets
Bellini
Belmod
Bento
Benzin
Berga
Bergamot
Berryblue
Bibidi
Bikina
Bilber
Biskit
Biwa
Blenda
Blizzar
Bock

B, continued

Bodhran
Bodis
Bokchoy
Bongo
Bonyu
Bora
Borealo
Borgos
Botamo
Bourbo
Boxa
Brandi
Bree
Brigadier Brass
Brigadier Burgundy
Brinicle
Briska
Brocco
Broly
Brumal
Brunch
Brussel
Budo
Bugle
Bukwit
Bulgura
Bulla
Bulma
Bulot
Burrat
Burter
Butamilk
Butan
Butta

C: 83 names

Cabasa
Cabba
Cabbige
Cacao
Cachasa
Cadet Olive
Cadet Peach
Caipiri
Callalu
Camparri
Captain Cerulean
Captain Dark
Caracol
Cargo
Cassava
Caulifla
Cava
Celeri
Celeriac
Celesta
Cell
Cello
Chablis
Champa
Chard
Chartrus
Chasu
Chawan
Chayo
Cheddar
Cheelai
Cheril
Cherrio
Chesna
Chevra
Chi-Chi
Chianti
Chiaotzu
Chickpea
Chicori
Chilbane

C, continued

Chili
Chilled
Chillon
Chime
Chive
Chowmen
Chronoa
Chutni
Clarion
Cocotte
Cognac
Colby
Coldar
Collard
Colonel Maroon
Colonel Platinum
Colonel Silver
Colonel Violet
Commander Red
Commander Scarlet
Commander Titanium
Conchi
Conga
Coolant
Cooler
Corna
Cornet
Corporal Khaki
Corporal Rust
Corporal Tin
Cosmo
Cottaj
Cranby
Cress
Crosne
Cryon
Cucumbo
Cui
Cukatail
Cumber
Cus
Cymbal

D: 33 names

Dabura
Dahi
Daiginjo
Daikiri
Daikon
Daiz
Dandel
Dango
Darjee
Dashi
Deepfreez
Defrosta
Degesu
Demigra
Dende
Denden
Didjeri
Dilla
Dinna
Dizel
Djembe
Dodoria
Donabe
Donburi
Dore
Dr. Brief
Dr. Gero
Drum
Dulche
Dulcim
Dulsa
Dunkel
Dyspo

E: 19 names

Ea
Edamam
Edamu
Eggplan
Eiskalt
Elderbe
Elec
Emmental
Endiva
Engineer Graphite
Ensign Mauve
Ensign Zinc
Erhu
Esca
Escargon
Escaro
Escarol
Ethano
Evil Buu

F: 37 names

Farro
Fasha
Favabe
Feijo
Fennelo
Feta
Fiddlo
Fidelhed
Fife
Figgo
Firn
Fizzo
Flaika
Flugel
Fluto
Fondu
Frappo
Freekeh
Freezor
Freon
Frieza
Frigor
Frijid
Frimas
Frisee
Frizzan
Froid
Fromaj
Frore
Frost
Frostbane
Frostbyte
Frostine
Frypa
Fu
Fundoshi
Fuwa

G: 55 names

Gamay
Garlik
Garta
Gas
Gastropo
Gelido
General Blue
General Copper
General Gold
Genever
Genmai
Ghee
Ghiaccio
Giblet
Giin
Gimlet
Gine
Ginyu
Giran
Girdl
Glacia
Glaciel
Glasso
Glocken
Glorio
Gobo
Gohan
Goku
Goku Jr.
Gomah
Gong
Goozber
Gorgonzo
Goten
Gouda
Gourdo
Gowasu
Grand Kai
Grand Priest
Granita
Granolah
Grapon
Grappa
Graterr
Grenadin
Grenash
Griddl
Gruyer
Guavo
Guiro
Guldo
Gunner Umber
Gure
Guru
Gyoshu

H: 24 names

Habaner
Hailo
Hailston
Hakusai
Halloom
Hargow
Harissa
Harmoni
Harpo
Harumaki
Havarti
Heles
Helixo
Hielo
Hijiki
Hit
Hoarfro
Hofan
Hojicha
Hokus
Hominy
Horenso
Hucklebe
Hyoga

I: 10 names

Icebox
Icemelt
Icepak
Ichigo
Icicle
Icyra
Iglu
Ignit
Ill
Iwan

J: 9 names

Jalapen
Jasmin
Jeice
Jikama
Jimizu
Jinbei
Jiren
Juissa
Julep

K: 105 names

Kabernet
Kabocha
Kabura
Kado
Kagyu
Kahseral
Kailan
Kakarot
Kaki
Kakigor
Kakuja
Kakunsa
Kalabaz
Kalaman
Kale
Kalero
Kambert
Kami
Kamisol
Kanba
Kangkon
Kapasit
Kaper
Karaf
Karambo
Karashi
Karashina
Kardamo
Kardoon
Kashu
Kasis
Kastanet
Katas
Katatsu
Katsudon
Kaymak
Kazein
Kazoo
Keemun
Kefir
Kefla
Kelvin
Kerosa
Kesso
Ketchu
Kettol
Khai
Khoya
Kibi
Kibito
Kid Buu
Kikono

K, continued

Kinako
King Cold
King Kai
King Piccolo
King Sadala
King Vegeta
Kir
Kirsch
Kiwano
Klarino
Klavier
Klementi
Klove
Kochlea
Kogomi
Kohl
Kokona
Kolada
Koland
Kolsch
Komatsuna
Kombu
Kompressa
Koncha
Kondenza
Kongee
Konsertina
Koolbox
Kori
Koriand
Korin
Korn
Korset
Kowrie
Krank
Kreem
Krevass
Krillin
Kruet
Krumpet
Kryo
Kumin
Kumis
Kungpao
Kurasao
Kurdo
Kuriza
Kurrant
Kuru
Kuskus
Kustard
Kvass
Kyuri

L: 35 names

Labneh
Ladel
Lager
Lakasei
Lakto
Lambik
Lambrus
Langsat
Lapsang
Lassi
Latte
Launch
Leek
Lemo
Lentila
Leotar
Lettas
Lieutenant Bronze
Lieutenant Indigo
Lieutenant Teal
Lignite
Limasse
Limoncel
Limpe
Lingon
Liquiir
Lomein
Longjing
Longjon
Lovaj
Luffa
Lumaca
Lute
Lychen
Lyra

M: 75 names

Mache
Macki
Magetta
Mai
Maimai
Maitai
Majin Buu
Major Cobalt
Major Vermilion
Makada
Makgeol
Malai
Malbec
Mancheg
Mandola
Manesco
Mangetu
Mangon
Manju
Mapo
Maracas
Maraskin
Marcarita
Marimba
Marjora
Marron
Marrow
Marshal Ivory
Marshal Onyx
Martinu
Marula
Mascarpo
Mashua
Master Roshi
Mayz
Meado
Mechikabura

M, continued

Medamatcha
Medic Lavender
Melone
Mercenary Tao
Merlo
Methan
Mezcalo
Mikan
Milko
Milleto
Mimosa
Mira
Mirin
Misoh
Mitsuba
Mixar
Mizore
Mizuna
Mochigome
Mojito
Mollusko
Monaito
Moori
Morain
Moro
Morozo
Moscato
Mosco
Moyashi
Mozza
Mr. Satan
Mucila
Mugi
Mulber
Murex
Muscadet
Mustar
Myoga

N: 25 names

Nabe
Naftha
Nail
Nam
Nanohana
Nappa
Nashi
Nasu
Nautil
Nectar
Negi
Negroni
Neiz
Nerita
Nettla
Nevasca
Nighti
Nigori
Nikuman
Ninjin
Nira
Nitroja
Nivalis
Nopal
Nunatak

O: 21 names

Oboe
Ocarina
Oden
Officer Tungsten
Officer Turquoise
Ogma
Ohmu
Oil
Okra
Oktan
Old Kai
Omurice
Onigiri
Onio
Oolong
Operkul
Oregan
Orlen
Ouzo
Ox-King
Ozotto

P: 67 names

Palinka
Pan
Panbukin
Panchy
Panir
Panzy
Papaiya
Paprik
Paragus
Parmesa
Parsla
Parsnak
Pashun
Pastinak
Pastis
Pattipan
Peaz
Peechi
Peelor
Peka
Pell
Peppa
Peppacorn
Periwin
Permafro
Persimon
Petrol
Petticoat
Piano
Piccolo
Pikknik
Pilaf
Pilot Cyan

P, continued

Pilot Iridium
Pilsner
Pinenu
Pingo
Pinot
Pirina
Pisco
Pistach
Pistona
Plumm
Poblano
Pokuss
Polar
Polento
Polynya
Pomegran
Ponzu
Porrij
Porto
Porunga
Prestoh
Private Beige
Private Lime
Private Pewter
Propan
Prosecc
Provolo
Puar
Puffo
Pui Pui
Pulke
Pumpkinn
Puntarel
Purslan

Q: 3 names

Quark
Quino
Quitela

R: 41 names

Rabanra
Radiat
Radiccio
Radish
Raditz
Radula
Raki
Rakkyo
Rambuta
Ramekin
Rampa
Ranfan
Rapini
Rasin
Rebec
Recoome
Refrija
Reito
Relisha
Renkon
Rennet
Renso
Retsina
Ribrianne
Riesling
Rikotta
Rimefrost
Rimeza
Rioja
Rockett
Roh
Rokfor
Rolpin
Romain
Rooibo
Rosemari
Rozie
Rubalt
Ruccola
Rumsshi
Rutaba

S: 112 names

Saffro
Saganbo
Saison
Sakei
Salabim
Salsify
Salza
Sambal
Sambuca
Samphire
Sangria
Santur
Saonel
Sapota
Sarod
Sarong
Satoimo
Saxo
Sazae
Sazera
Scallion
Schnapp
Schnek
Scout Amber
Selypar
Semolin
Sergeant Crimson
Sergeant Metallic
Sergeant Nickel
Serrano
Sesamo
Shakuha
Shallot
Shamisen
Shamoji
Shantili
Shenron
Sherbo
Sherri
Shilla
Shin
Shiraz
Shisami
Shiso
Shivar
Shochu
Shoyu
Shu
Shugesh
Shungiku
Sidecar
Sidero
Sidra
Sifta
Sinamo
Singlet

S, continued

Siomai
Sitar
Skewa
Skillo
Skirret
Skone
Skotch
Skyr
Sleetz
Slimo
Slivova
Sloejin
Slug
Slugga
Slushi
Snayl
Snoflake
Snowa
Soju
Solenoi
Sorbet
Sorgum
Sorrel
Sosspan
Sour
Soursop
Sovinyon
Spatul
Spelta
Spinach
Spinet
Spiralo
Spopovich
Spritz
Sproket
Sprouta
Spudd
Squasha
Steema
Stilto
Stokkin
Stout
Subuta
Subzer
Sudachi
Sui
Suika
Sumak
Sumomo
Sunchoke
Sundai
Super Buu
Super Shenron
Suppa
Suribachi
Swizzle

T: 62 names

Tabi
Tabla
Tadah
Tagoma
Tahin
Taiyaki
Takenoko
Takoyaki
Tamanegi
Tambourine
Tamtam
Tangeri
Tanishi
Tantan
Tarble
Taro
Tarrago
Tatero
Tatsoi
Teffa
Tempran
Tepache
Tequilo
Tetsubin
Theremi
Throtl
Tieguan
Tien Shinhan
Tiffin
Tights
Tilsit

T, continued

Timpani
Toasta
Toddy
Togan
Togarash
Tokay
Tomata
Tomatil
Tongz
Tonik
Topinam
Toppo
Tora
Toteppo
Towa
Triangel
Tritika
Tritona
Trokus
Trombo
Trumpa
Trunks
Tsipuro
Tsubu
Tsuno
Tuba
Tundro
Turbin
Turles
Turmer
Turnipa

U: 5 names

Ukulel
Ume
Umeshu
Upa
Uub

V: 14 names

Vados
Vegeta
Vegeta Jr.
Verdelo
Verglas
Vermo
Vibrafo
Videl
Vinegra
Viola
Vodkos
Voltz
Volut
Vuon

W: 14 names

Wakame
Walnu
Warabi
Warden Charcoal
Wasabina
Wasabo
Watercress
Weizen
Whelko
Whey
Whis
Wings
Wintar
Wokka

X: 1 name

Xylo

Y: 16 names

Yajirobe
Yakisoba
Yakon
Yamcha
Yamma
Yamoshi
Yamu
Yamz
Yautia
Yerba
Yogurt
Yokan
Yuca
Yukata
Yurine
Yuzu

Z: 18 names

Zaatar
Zahha
Zalama
Zamasu
Zarbon
Zeeun
Zenmai
Zeno
Zerokel
Zimara
Zinfan
Zirloin
Zither
Zoiray
Zorn
Zucca
Zukini
Zuno