Faerun Name Generator
Forgotten Realms Names for Every Race and Region
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Generate Faerûn names for Forgotten Realms campaigns: Chondathan, Calishite, Damaran, Illuskan, Mulan, Rashemi, Shou, and Turami humans, plus lore-consistent elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes, tieflings, dragonborn, drow, and half-orcs. Includes famous canon names for inspiration.
About faerun names
Faerûn is the main continent of the Forgotten Realms, and one reason it feels lived-in is that its names follow regional rules. Humans are not one culture but many: Chondathans and Tethyrians of the Sword Coast carry English-sounding names like Darvin Ilvastarr and Tessele Dundragon; Calishites use Arabic-flavored forms such as Aseir el Kahir and Ceidil yn Tazi, where el and yn mark family lines; Damarans and Rashemi of the north and east sound Slavic (Grigor Kulenov, Fyevarra Iltazyara); Mulan of Thay and Mulhorand echo ancient Egypt (Aoth Ankhalab, So-Kehur Uuthrakt); Shou immigrants from Kara-Tur use Chinese-style names; and Turami of the Inner Sea sound Italian or Spanish.
The nonhuman peoples have their own conventions. Elves of Evermeet and Evereska favor flowing names and house names like Moonflower, Craulnober, and Miritar. Dwarves pair a short given name with a clan such as Battlehammer or Brawnanvil. Drow carry a given name and a noble House (Baenre, Xorlarrin, Do'Urden), while dragonborn put the clan first in formal speech and tieflings may adopt a virtue name like Temerity or Reverence.
This generator mixes original names built on those patterns with a selection of canon figures from Waterdeep, the Dales, Menzoberranzan, and Baldur's Gate, so you can name a whole tavern of NPCs or drop a familiar face into your campaign.
Tips for choosing a name
- Pick the region first, then the name: a Calishite merchant in Athkatla (Haseid yn Memnon) and an Illuskan sailor out of Luskan (Frath Hornraven) should sound nothing alike even though both are human.
- Use the canon names as landmarks, not as player characters; Drizzt, Elminster, and Laeral are better as cameos or inspiration for your own variants.
- Give drow a House (Baenre, Mizzrym, Hunzrin) and dragonborn a clan (Kepeshkmolik, Norixius); in those cultures the family name carries more weight than the personal one.
- Tiefling virtue names (Hope, Temerity, Sorrow) and Rashemi witch-style names (Shevarra, Fyevarra) are instant tells about where a character comes from and how they were raised.
- Say the full name aloud with a title or place attached: 'Lady Ilmara Tathos of Suzail' should sound like something a herald would actually announce.
Frequently asked questions
What are the human ethnic groups of Faerûn and how do their names differ?
The Player's Handbook lists Calishite, Chondathan, Damaran, Illuskan, Mulan, Rashemi, Shou, Tethyrian, and Turami. Chondathan and Tethyrian names sound English or Western European, Calishite names are Arabic-flavored, Damaran and Rashemi are Slavic, Mulan are Egyptian, Shou are Chinese, and Turami are Italian or Spanish in feel.
Can I use these names for a Baldur's Gate 3 or Icewind Dale character?
Yes. Both games are set in Faerûn, so Sword Coast human names, drow House names, tiefling names from Elturel, and dwarven clan names all fit. The list includes a few canon BG3 and Icewind Dale figures for reference alongside hundreds of original options.
Are the canon Forgotten Realms names safe to use in my own campaign?
For home games, absolutely; Elminster and Volo are meant to show up at your table. For published or commercial work, stick to the original names here, since specific named characters are Wizards of the Coast intellectual property while naming patterns are not.
How do drow and elven names work in Faerûn?
Drow use a personal name plus a noble House, such as Quenthel Baenre or Pharaun Mizzrym, and Houses rank in a strict hierarchy. Surface elves (Tel'Quessir) use melodic personal names with family names like Moonflower, Miritar, or Craulnober, and often add a place of origin such as Evereska or Evermeet.
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- Darvin Ilvastarr
- Geth Dundragon
- Morn Evenwood
- Randal Stormwind
- Stedd Greycastle
- Tamar Brightwood
- Ulric Helder
- Helm Hornraven
- Bran Windrivver
- Lander Lackman
- Meridan Amblecrown
- Jhessail Buckman
- Tessele Dundragon
- Rowan Thistlebrook
- Esvele Daggerhand
- Silifrey Morningstar
- Arveene Tallwood
- Kerri Marsk
- Lureene Ashfall
- Jhessa Coldbrook
- Aseir el Kahir
- Haseid yn Memnon
- Bardeid al Basha
- Mehmen yn Dumein
- Sudeiman el Jassan
- Zasheir yn Khalid
- Atala el Rehan
- Ceidil yn Tazi
- Hama el Mussaq
- Jasmal yn Sabbar
- Meilil el Qadir
- Seipora yn Nadeem
- Yasheira el Aziz
- Zasheida yn Farouk
- Bor Bersk
- Fodel Chernin
- Glar Dotsk
- Grigor Kulenov
- Igan Marsk
- Ivor Nemetsk
- Kosef Shemov
- Mival Starag
- Orel Volkhov
- Pavel Dragomir
- Sergor Petrosk
- Alethra Kulenov
- Kara Nemetsk
- Katernin Shemov
- Mara Starag
- Natali Yelenin
- Olma Kazimirov
- Tana Morodin
- Zora Stavrok
- Ander Brightwood
- Blath Helder
- Frath Hornraven
- Luth Lackman
- Malcer Stormwind
- Stor Windrivver
- Taman Frostmantle
- Urth Gaunt
- Amafrey Stoneshield
- Betha Rilsmar
- Cefrey Thaur
- Kethra Halfmoon
- Mara Stormbreaker
- Olga Ironhand
- Westra Greylock
- Aoth Ankhalab
- Bareris Anskuld
- Ehput-Ki Fezim
- Kethoth Hahpet
- Mumed Nathandem
- Ramas Sepret
- So-Kehur Uuthrakt
- Thazar-De Kephret
- Urhur Meskhenet
- Arizima Fezim
- Chathi Hahpet
- Nephis Nathandem
- Nulara Sepret
- Murithi Uuthrakt
- Sefris Hotep
- Thola Ramut
- Umara Sethrek
- Zolis Neferi
- Borivik Chergoba
- Faurgar Dyernina
- Jandar Iltazyara
- Kanithar Murnyethara
- Madislak Stayanoga
- Ralmevik Ulmokina
- Shaumar Vyshlok
- Vladislak Orlanska
- Fyevarra Iltazyara
- Hulmarra Murnyethara
- Immith Stayanoga
- Imzel Ulmokina
- Navarra Sheshenka
- Shevarra Tolmyra
- Tammith Borovyk
- Yuldra Ozhenka
- An Chien
- Chen Huang
- Chi Kao
- Fai Kung
- Jiang Lao
- Jun Ling
- Lian Mei
- Long Pin
- Meng Shin
- On Sum
- Shan Tan
- Shui Wan
- Wen Zhao
- Bai Feng
- Chao Liu
- Jia Xun
- Lei Shen
- Mei Tsu
- Qiao Ren
- Shui Guan
- Tai Yong
- Anton Agosto
- Diero Astorio
- Marcon Calabra
- Pieron Domine
- Rimardo Falone
- Romero Marivaldi
- Salazar Pisacar
- Umbero Ramondo
- Balama Agosto
- Dona Astorio
- Faila Calabra
- Jalana Domine
- Luisa Vinteri
- Marta Orlenzo
- Quara Tessano
- Selise Barracone
- Vonda Caravello
- Durnan Shieldsworn
- Mirt the Moneylender
- Volothamp Geddarm
- Khelben Blackstaff
- Laeral Silverhand
- Alustriel Silverhand
- Storm Silverhand
- Dove Falconhand
- Elminster Aumar
- Manshoon of Zhentil Keep
- Artus Cimber
- Danilo Thann
- Arilyn Moonblade
- Bruenor Battlehammer
- Drizzt Do'Urden
- Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
- Catti-brie Battlehammer
- Regis Rumblebelly
- Jarlaxle Baenre
- Zaknafein Do'Urden
- Artemis Entreri
- Cadderly Bonaduce
- Harkle Harpell
- Malchor Harpell
- Piergeiron Paladinson
- Renaer Neverember
- Dagult Neverember
- Vajra Safahr
- Halaster Blackcloak
- Szass Tam
- Fzoul Chembryl
- Minsc of Rashemen
- Szordrin Xorlarrin
- Gromph Baenre
- Quenthel Baenre
- Liriel Baenre
- Triel Baenre
- Yvonnel Baenre
- Vierna Do'Urden
- Dinin Do'Urden
- Malice Do'Urden
- Pharaun Mizzrym
- Ryld Argith
- Valas Hune
- Halisstra Melarn
- Danifae Yauntyrr
- Quarra Duskryn
- Zeerith Q'Xorlarrin
- Nym Teken'duis
- Ilvara Mizzrym
- Ryvhyn Hunzrin
- Saszul Hunzrin
- Chalithra Xorlarrin
- Belwar Dissengulp
- Tannen Ironfist
- Gundar Brightaxe
- Harbromm Ironfist
- Korin Ironshield
- Thibbledorf Pwent
- Dagnabbet Waybeard
- Emerus Warcrown
- Connerad Brawnanvil
- Banak Brawnanvil
- Ragged Dain Axehand
- Torgar Hammerstriker
- Shoudra Stargleam
- Nanfoodle Buswilligan
- Ivan Bouldershoulder
- Pikel Bouldershoulder
- Morndin Greybeard
- Durgan Stonefell
- Helga Runehammer
- Brottor Deepdelve
- Thoradin Mithralhelm
- Kathra Gemcutter
- Eldeth Frostbeard
- Adrik Fireforge
- Vistra Coalbrand
- Ulfgar Battlehammer
- Dagnar Hammerhome of Mithral Hall
- Tharnek Warcrown
- Varda Oreshaper
- Galinndan Moonflower
- Laucian Nailo
- Erevan Siannodel
- Ivellios Galanodel
- Soveliss Liadon
- Quarion Holimion
- Theren Amakiir
- Adran Meliamne
- Aelar Xiloscient
- Heian Amastacia
- Lucan Ilphelkiir
- Mindartis Moonflower
- Paelias Silverfrond
- Riardon Evenwood
- Thamior Starbrow
- Tharivol Ashgrove
- Varis Nightbreeze
- Adrie Siannodel
- Althaea Liadon
- Anastrianna Nailo
- Andraste Galanodel
- Antinua Moonflower
- Bethrynna Amakiir
- Birel Meliamne
- Caelynn Xiloscient
- Drusilia Amastacia
- Enna Ilphelkiir
- Felosial Silverfrond
- Ielenia Starbrow
- Jelenneth Nightbreeze
- Keyleth Ashgrove
- Leshanna Holimion
- Lia Evenwood
- Meriele Moonflower
- Mialee Siannodel
- Naivara Nailo
- Quelenna Galanodel
- Sariel Liadon
- Shanairra Amakiir
- Shava Meliamne
- Silaqui Xiloscient
- Theirastra Amastacia
- Thia Silverfrond
- Vadania Starbrow
- Valanthe Nightbreeze
- Xanaphia Ashgrove
- Elaith Craulnober
- Kymil Nimesin
- Fenmarel of Evereska
- Ilsevele Miritar
- Seiveril Miritar
- Fflar Starbrow
- Araevin Teshurr
- Maresa of Evermeet
- Zaltarish the Loremaster
- Kesefehon Moonflower
- Duirsar Ambryl
- Erlan Duirsar
- Shalendra Floshin
- Elorfindar Floshin
- Melandrach of the Misty Forest
- Orjalun of Silverymoon
- Taegan Nightwind
- Amlaruil Moonflower
- Zaor Moonflower
- Lamruil Moonflower
- Alturiak Snowmantle
- Cale Brushgather
- Merric Tealeaf
- Osborn Hilltopple
- Garret Tosscobble
- Wellby Leagallow
- Finnan Brushgather
- Andry Tealeaf
- Errich Hilltopple
- Reed Tosscobble
- Euphemia High-hill
- Kithri Goodbarrel
- Lidda Underbough
- Nedda Greenbottle
- Portia Thorngage
- Shaena High-hill
- Vani Goodbarrel
- Olive Ruskettle
- Aerie of the Winged Folk
- Alton Beren
- Brocc Folkor
- Eldon Nackle
- Fonkin Ningel
- Glim Timbers
- Kellen Beren
- Orryn Folkor
- Seebo Nackle
- Warryn Ningel
- Zook Scheppen
- Caramip Beren
- Donella Folkor
- Ella Nackle
- Ellywick Ningel
- Loopmottin Scheppen
- Mardnab Turen
- Oda Folkor
- Roywyn Nackle
- Tana Ningel
- Zanna Scheppen
- Akmenos Calderis
- Barakas Thornhollow
- Damakos Ashvane
- Iados Kreel
- Kairon Velmaris
- Melech Dravenmoor
- Mordai Bellthorn
- Pelaios Fenmark
- Skamos Halloway
- Akta Calderis
- Anakis Varrick
- Criella Ashvane
- Damaia Greycastle
- Kallista Velmaris
- Lerissa Ostrava
- Nemeia Bellthorn
- Orianna Ilvastarr
- Rieta Halloway
- Carrion of Elturel
- Fear Ashvane
- Hope Calderis
- Poetry Velmaris
- Quest Ostrava
- Sorrow Blackmarsh
- Torment Varrick
- Arjhan Clethtinthiallor
- Bharash Delmirev
- Ghesh Fenkenkabradon
- Kriv Kerrhylon
- Mehen Linxakasendalor
- Pandjed Nemmonis
- Rhogar Ophinshtalajiir
- Shedinn Shestendeliath
- Torinn Verthisathurgiesh
- Akra Clethtinthiallor
- Daar Delmirev
- Harann Fenkenkabradon
- Jheri Kerrhylon
- Korinn Linxakasendalor
- Nala Nemmonis
- Raiann Ophinshtalajiir
- Surina Shestendeliath
- Uadjit Verthisathurgiesh
- Dench Stonefist
- Gell Bonecrusher
- Holg Bloodaxe
- Keth Rockjaw
- Krusk Ironhide
- Ront Stonefist
- Thokk Skullsplitter
- Emen Gorehand
- Kansif Darkfang
- Neega Stonefist
- Ovak Bonecrusher
- Shautha Bloodaxe
- Vola Rockjaw
- Yevelda Ironhide
- Obould Many-Arrows
- Lorgru Many-Arrows
- Hartusk of Dark Arrow Keep
- Meraxes Tallstag of Loudwater
- Thalen Oakhart
- Aerin Wynter
- Naneatha Suaril
- Brother Ambrose Wellward
- Ontharr Frume
- Sir Isteval of Daggerford
- Lisle Fairweather
- Brother Edsel Tallow
- Grom Ironthews
- Tessaril Winter
- Ardela Ravencourt
- Doomguide Yovir Glandon
- Aurelia Sunblade
- Dalia Goldcoin
- Irae T'sarran
- Malagar Stormhand
- Vorn Ghastclaw
- Gethrak Bloodmaw
- Coryn Saltmere
- Hadrak Thunderfell
- Ilyana Thornmaiden
- Osric Dunmorrow
- Belwin Cogspinner
- Delphine Rosewater
- Kessa Lightfoot
- Hethyra Coldwell
- Bryn Helmfast
- Pellam Inkwell
- Tuin'Tarl of Skullport
- Zesstra Vandree
- Alok Dunlassan
- Talkash Shadowmantle
- Drenwyn Ashweave
- Kaeryn Tallhaven
- Bruin Highcastle
- Orlath Fenquist
- Evrain Ravenscar
- Wyldon Stormhelm
- Halvar Greymantle
- Ilmra Duskwood
- Vesper Hallowmere
- Corlin Ashgate
- Thessaly Vane
- Maerl Pennywhistle
- Brannor Thistlewood
- Oswin Keel
- Derval Ironbrow
- Hessa Yarrowfield
- Tavis Quarrel
- Rhune Blackmantle
- Ysolde Varrick
- Feodor Stavrok
- Bryvek Olmaren
- Ashara Thundersong
- Zelphar Duskmoor
- Ravella Sunstone
- Wyll Ravengard
- Karlach Cliffgate
- Astarion Ancunín
- Gale Dekarios
- Shadowheart of Shar
- Lae'zel of Creche K'liir
- Halsin Silverbough
- Minthara Baenre
- Jaheira Cormorant
- Raphael of Avernus
- Enver Gortash
- Ketheric Thorm
- Orin the Red
- Isobel Thorm
- Aylin the Nightsong
- Volo Geddarm
- Rolan of Elturel
- Zevlor of the Hellriders
- Dammon the Tiefling Smith
- Alfira the Bard
- Mol the Pickpocket
- Withers the Undying
- Ulder Ravengard
- Florrick of the Flaming Fist
- Figaro Pennygood
- Tara the Tressym
- Elvin Greyspire
- Phaedra Ashcastle
- Toralin Stormcrest
- Belvyn Dunmoor
- Selessa Winterhall
- Kormac Greenmantle
- Ysidro Calmaras
- Wythe Hardcastle
- Nadrel Verrin
- Brielle Thundermoor
- Valdis Ravenmere
- Orlan Sheercliff
- Mirabella Thann
- Cassyt Belabranta
- Fenwick Ammakyl
- Lorimer Ulbrinter
- Amalia Gralhund
- Osric Roaringhorn
- Vesna Zoar
- Bastian Margaster
- Helisande Wands
- Tobren Stormweather
- Jhasso Cassalanter
- Nimbus Stormweather
- Davil Starsong
- Kelda Ironfoot
- Mattrim Mereg
- Obaya Uday
- Yaelith of Rashemen
- Dmitra Volkhov
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