Dragonborn Name Generator

Authentic Draconic Names for D&D Dragonborn

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Generate dragonborn names that sound like they came straight from the D&D Player's Handbook: short, hard-edged Draconic given names such as Kriv, Surina, and Balasar paired with sprawling clan names like Kepeshkmolik and Norixius.

About dragonborn names

Dragonborn are the draconic humanoids of Dungeons & Dragons, and their names follow the Draconic language: sharp, guttural, and full of k, r, sh, th, and x. The Player's Handbook lists example male names (Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn) and female names (Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit). Every dragonborn also belongs to a clan whose name, such as Clethtinthiallor, Kepeshkmolik, or Norixius, is spoken before the personal name in formal settings.

A convincing dragonborn name keeps the given name to one or two syllables and lets the clan name sprawl. Given names never contain recognizable English words, so 'Fireheart' or 'Stormscale' style surnames read as generic fantasy rather than D&D. Childhood nicknames such as Climber, Earbender, or Shieldbiter are the third piece and are used mainly among close friends.

The names here start with the complete canonical list, then add new given names built on the same phonetics and full given-plus-clan combinations, so you can name a paladin of Bahamut, a draconic sorcerer, or a whole clan of NPCs and have them all sound like they came from the same book.

Tips for choosing a name

  • Start with a canonical name if you want zero risk of sounding off, then swap in a new clan name to make it your own.
  • Formal introductions go clan first (Norixius Kriv), casual ones given name only; using both at the table signals your character's pride in the clan.
  • Choose given names with a hard first consonant (K, Gh, Th, Dr) for warriors and softer openings (S, V, A) for scholars and diplomats.
  • Give your character a childhood nickname and decide who is still allowed to use it; that alone can define a relationship with another PC.
  • The same names work unchanged in Baldur's Gate 3, Pathfinder, and most homebrew settings that use dragon-blooded humanoids.

Frequently asked questions

How do dragonborn names work in D&D 5e?

A dragonborn has a Draconic personal name, a clan name inherited from their bloodline that comes first in formal use, and often a childhood nickname from clutchmates. Clan loyalty outranks family and even deities.

What are some official dragonborn names?

Male: Arjhan, Balasar, Ghesh, Kriv, Medrash, Rhogar, Torinn. Female: Akra, Farideh, Havilar, Nala, Surina, Uadjit. Clans: Clethtinthiallor, Kepeshkmolik, Norixius, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit.

Do dragonborn have last names?

Their clan name functions as a surname, though it is far longer than a human one and is placed before the given name in formal speech. Exiled dragonborn may have no clan name at all.

Can I use these dragonborn names commercially?

The original names here are free to use anywhere. Canonical example names appear in the D&D System Reference Document under an open license, but check current terms before selling material that uses them.

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  • Arjhan
  • Balasar
  • Bharash
  • Donaar
  • Ghesh
  • Heskan
  • Kriv
  • Medrash
  • Mehen
  • Nadarr
  • Pandjed
  • Patrin
  • Rhogar
  • Shamash
  • Shedinn
  • Tarhun
  • Torinn
  • Akra
  • Biri
  • Daar
  • Farideh
  • Harann
  • Havilar
  • Jheri
  • Kava
  • Korinn
  • Mishann
  • Nala
  • Perra
  • Raiann
  • Sora
  • Surina
  • Thava
  • Uadjit
  • Ashkar
  • Baelthar
  • Cathrax
  • Dorvan
  • Ghaldrin
  • Hesk
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  • Ukhessa
  • Vharenna
  • Xhora
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  • Balasar Kepeshkmolik
  • Kriv Norixius
  • Torinn Verthisathurgiesh
  • Ghesh Delmirev
  • Medrash Daardendrian
  • Rhogar Turnuroth
  • Arjhan Fenkenkabradon
  • Shedinn Drachedandion
  • Pandjed Ophinshtalajiir
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  • Mehen Linxakasendalor
  • Nadarr Myastan
  • Patrin Nemmonis
  • Shamash Prexijandilin
  • Tarhun Clethtinthiallor
  • Akra Yarjerit
  • Farideh Kepeshkmolik
  • Surina Norixius
  • Nala Verthisathurgiesh
  • Havilar Delmirev
  • Perra Daardendrian
  • Uadjit Turnuroth
  • Thava Fenkenkabradon
  • Korinn Drachedandion
  • Biri Ophinshtalajiir
  • Daar Shestendeliath
  • Harann Kimbatuul
  • Jheri Kerrhylon
  • Kava Linxakasendalor
  • Mishann Myastan
  • Raiann Nemmonis
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  • Dakhrin Daardendrian
  • Drazhek Turnuroth
  • Ekthar Fenkenkabradon
  • Farrukh Drachedandion
  • Ghorran Ophinshtalajiir
  • Grezhak Shestendeliath
  • Harkash Kimbatuul
  • Hraskan Kerrhylon
  • Ithvar Linxakasendalor
  • Jhaskar Myastan
  • Kaldresh Nemmonis
  • Karvhan Prexijandilin
  • Khazrun Clethtinthiallor
  • Korresh Yarjerit
  • Kraszek Vraxxendrian
  • Marrukh Kothanmoril
  • Mezhrak Ishkatharrin
  • Morvhal Balthrenkyr
  • Naskarr Nethkormauth
  • Nezhran Zerekhaldrus
  • Ordrash Myrrindolar
  • Ozhrek Sherakhoval
  • Prashkan Tarkinsholad
  • Rakhesh Ghaunadraxis
  • Rhavan Vorlathkerrin
  • Ruzhek Ashkendrathis
  • Sarrukh Umbrekathal
  • Skarhun Dryskolvanoth
  • Tavresh Ferrakhandrin
  • Thorzhak Sathkalinar
  • Torvhal Kelvorishtan
  • Ukhrash Ozraxxenmir
  • Urthek Thurindaskal
  • Vazhran Baelnorreth
  • Vorresh Hesskandril
  • Wrezhak Ilrathkovas
  • Yaszrik Jhorexxindal
  • Zarrukh Morvakhesh
  • Zhaskan Nyrrakendul
  • Zorvhal Pashkorrinth
  • Bhaskur Quorrivalesh
  • Dhorrek Rhaskendrian
  • Ghurvash Skavrothiel
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  • Ithkorr Wyrrmakithal
  • Jozhran Xorvashendar
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  • Lorrash Zsaskarrin
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  • Norzhak Norixius
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  • Thurgash Daardendrian
  • Vharrek Turnuroth
  • Zurrash Fenkenkabradon
  • Akhessa Drachedandion
  • Berza Ophinshtalajiir
  • Chazrenn Shestendeliath
  • Dhorra Kimbatuul
  • Eshira Kerrhylon
  • Ferrah Linxakasendalor
  • Ghirza Myastan
  • Hazrenn Nemmonis
  • Ikhessa Prexijandilin
  • Jarvenna Clethtinthiallor
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  • Lhaziri Vraxxendrian
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  • Thavira Sherakhoval
  • Uzhessa Tarkinsholad
  • Vokra Ghaunadraxis
  • Xarrenna Vorlathkerrin
  • Yozhira Ashkendrathis
  • Zekessa Umbrekathal
  • Bhurra Dryskolvanoth
  • Drekvenna Ferrakhandrin
  • Ghazira Sathkalinar
  • Kirrenn Kelvorishtan
  • Morzhessa Ozraxxenmir
  • Rhaskira Thurindaskal
  • Torrenna Baelnorreth
  • Vurzha Hesskandril
  • Baelthar Kepeshkmolik
  • Dorvan Norixius
  • Hesk Verthisathurgiesh
  • Ithkan Delmirev
  • Kethrash Daardendrian
  • Mordan Turnuroth
  • Orthan Fenkenkabradon
  • Sethrik Drachedandion
  • Uvrek Ophinshtalajiir
  • Worrak Shestendeliath
  • Yorvath Kimbatuul
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  • Ghenna
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  • Nashti
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  • Zhavi
  • Bethka
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  • Ghaskia
  • Ilkhri
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  • Kesta
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  • Tarhi Nemmonis
  • Kelith Balthrenkyr
  • Miraz Kelvorishtan
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  • Anzha Kimbatuul
  • Draska Ozraxxenmir
  • Ghenna Verthisathurgiesh
  • Kirava Delmirev
  • Nashti Myrrindolar
  • Pheska Kerrhylon
  • Rezha Xorvashendar
  • Tovrin Zsaskarrin
  • Xerika Yarjerit
  • Zhavi Ishkatharrin
  • Bethka Wyrrmakithal
  • Jorvi Prexijandilin
  • Kesta Linxakasendalor

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