Legend of Zelda Name Generator
Hylian, Zora, Goron, Gerudo, Rito and Sheikah names
Generate character names that sound like they belong in Hyrule, drawn from the naming patterns of Hylians, Zora, Gorons, Gerudo, Rito, Sheikah, Koroks and Twili. Ideal for Zelda fan fiction, OCs, D&D campaigns set in Hyrule, and tabletop homebrew.
About Legend of Zelda names
Names in The Legend of Zelda are short, melodic and almost always easy to say aloud, which is part of why they stick: Mipha, Revali, Impa, Midna. Nintendo's localizers keep most names to two or three syllables, favor open vowels, and rarely use hard consonant clusters. Beyond that baseline, each race of Hyrule has its own flavor. Zora names lean aquatic and soft (Ruto, Sidon, Muzu, Bazz), Gorons sound rocky and blunt (Darunia, Daruk, Bludo, Yunobo), Gerudo names carry a warm desert cadence and often end in -a or -u (Urbosa, Nabooru, Riju, Buliara), Rito names are clipped and bird-like (Teba, Tulin, Kass, Harth), and Sheikah names borrow a Japanese-inflected sound (Impa, Paya, Purah, Dorian).
Many Zelda names are also quiet references. The three goddesses Din, Nayru and Farore share their names with the Oracle games' title characters; Bolson's construction crew all have names ending in -son; and Skyward Sword's Skyloft residents are named after birds. Villains tend to be harsher and longer: Ganondorf, Ghirahim, Zant, Vaati, Bellum, Yuga. The list also holds hometown names, titled elders, lesser-seen peoples such as Mogma, and fairies.
When picking a name for an original character, decide their race first and match the sound. Then check it against the roster here so you don't accidentally reuse a canon character unless you mean to.
How to choose Legend of Zelda names
- Match the race: pick soft, flowing sounds for Zora and Rito characters, heavier syllables for Gorons, and -a/-u endings for Gerudo women.
- Keep it to two or three syllables so it sounds like it belongs next to Link, Zelda and Impa.
- For a family or clan, reuse a suffix the way Bolson's crew uses -son, or the way Twinrova's Koume and Kotake share a first syllable.
- Villains and ancient beings can be longer and harsher (Ghirahim, Demise, Ganondorf); heroes and townsfolk should be simple.
- Avoid names that are already major canon characters if you're writing an OC for a fan community; grab a minor NPC-style name or an original one instead.
Frequently asked questions
How are Legend of Zelda characters usually named?
Most names are short (two or three syllables), vowel-heavy and easy to pronounce, with each race carrying its own sound: aquatic Zora names, blunt Goron names, desert-flavored Gerudo names and Japanese-inflected Sheikah names. Many are also hidden references, such as Skyloft's residents being named after birds.
Can I use these names for a Zelda OC or fan fiction?
Yes. The list mixes canon NPC-style names with original names built on the same patterns, so you can pick something that fits Hyrule without cloning a main character. Names themselves are not protected, though The Legend of Zelda is a Nintendo trademark, so avoid using it in commercial titles.
What are good Hylian names for a knight or villager?
Hylian names in Twilight Princess, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom tend to sound faintly European and grounded: Rusl, Ashei, Auru, Colin, Bolson, Hudson, Reede, Aster. Pair a plain first name with a role or hometown (Aldric of Hateno) for a knightly feel.
Which names work for a Zelda-themed D&D campaign?
Use race-flavored names for NPCs (Bazz for a Zora guard, Bludo for a Goron elder, Buliara for a Gerudo captain) and reserve goddess names like Din, Nayru and Farore for temples, relics or divine references rather than player characters.
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All 1,000 Legend of Zelda names
A: 36 names
- Aginah
- Agitha
- Aji
- Akoot
- Aldric of Hateno
- Alfonzo
- Ambi
- Amiro
- Amzara
- Ancient Robot Bolter
- Ancient Robot Sprocket
- Anjean
- Anju
- Anouki Dobo
- Anouki Fofo
- Anouki Honka
- Anouki Kumu
- Anton
- Anwen of Labrynna
- Aquil
- Aroma
- Aryll
- Asagi
- Ashai
- Ashei
- Ashgo
- Ashira
- Ashmael the Ember Tyrant
- Aster
- Astor
- Astrid
- Auberon of Hytopia
- Auru
- Avocetta
- Avoset
- Ayano
B: 40 names
- Baito
- Bargoth
- Barlo of Dragon Roost
- Barnes
- Barta
- Basaldo
- Basaltar
- Basht
- Batreaux
- Bazz
- Bedoli
- Beedle
- Belari
- Bellicar
- Bellum
- Belqisa
- Bertie
- Bipin
- Bisht
- Bludo
- Bo
- Boldor
- Bolson
- Bongo Bongo
- Borville
- Bosh
- BowWow
- Brackwen
- Bram
- Brenna
- Bricson
- Brigid of Rito Village
- Brii
- Brinelle
- Brocco
- Bruldo
- Bryn
- Bucha
- Buliara
- Byrne
C: 42 names
- Cadence
- Cado
- Calamir
- Calla of Lon Lon Ranch
- Captain Halvard
- Captain Rokh
- Carben
- Cawlin
- Cece
- Champion Lisha
- Champion Tovar
- Chancellor Vexley
- Charlo
- Chief Rujara
- Chiselson
- Chroma
- Chudley
- Chumin
- Cia
- Ciela
- Cima
- Claree
- Cleff
- Cobblo
- Colin
- Corail
- Corbo
- Cormac
- Coro
- Corvu
- Corwen of Hebra
- Cotera
- Cragdo
- Cranna
- Cranwick
- Cree
- Cremia
- Cresta
- Croo
- Curlewin
- Currenta
- Cursed King Odran
D: 44 names
- Dain of Lanayru
- Daliyu
- Dalsha
- Dalto
- Dampé
- Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule
- Darbus
- Dark Interloper Vosk
- Daruk
- Darunia
- Deku Elder Knotroot
- Deku Guard Burr
- Deku King
- Deku Merchant Hazel
- Deku Princess
- Deku Scrub Nutley
- Deku Scrub Pipp
- Deku Scrub Thistle
- Deku Sprout
- Deltan
- Demise
- Dento
- Denz
- Dervin of Holodrum
- Deshka
- Dimitri
- Din
- Dodoh
- Dorephan
- Dorian
- Dotour
- Dovan
- Dovelyn
- Dowelson
- Draumor
- Dreadmaw Ulgar
- Driftan
- Drumlo
- Druvak the Bone Lord
- Dunbo
- Dunira
- Dunma
- Durok
- Dusk Sorcerer Zhal
E: 22 names
- Eagus
- Ector of the Sacred Grove
- Edda
- Edrin of Mabe Village
- Egra
- Egretta
- Elder Brunn
- Elder Mosswick
- Elder Tamao
- Elowen
- Elric
- Elsin of the Lost Woods
- Eluri
- Embrose
- Ena
- Ephyra
- Epona
- Erla
- Estan
- Estuara
- Evan
- Ezlo
F: 31 names
- Fado
- Fairy Dabble
- Fairy Glimmer
- Fairy Queen Lysandre
- Falbi
- Falcolm
- Fanadi
- Farmer Barley
- Faron
- Farore
- Farrin
- Farzu
- Feldspur
- Fenn
- Fenru
- Ferrus
- Festari
- Fi
- Finchley
- Finley
- Finno
- Fisherman Skiff
- Fledge
- Flinto
- Forest Spirit Verdane
- Frelly
- Fugo
- Fulmara
- Furosa
- Fyer
- Fyson
G: 75 names
- Gaddison
- Gaepora
- Gaile
- Ganon
- Ganondorf
- Garran of Akkala
- Garrick
- Gatekeeper Brom
- Gengle
- Genik
- Genli
- Gentari
- Genzo
- Gerudo Chief Isandra
- Gerudo Faizah
- Gerudo Guard Rashu
- Gerudo Malsu
- Gerudo Namira
- Gerudo Oruba
- Gerudo Ruvani
- Gerudo Selko
- Gerudo Tavia
- Gerudo Vashti
- Gethrin the Last Interloper
- Ghazrim the Shadow King
- Ghazu
- Ghirahim
- Ghorrath
- Gillian
- Golo
- Gondo
- Gonguron
- Gonzo
- Gor Amoto
- Gor Brassik
- Gor Coron
- Gor Ebizo
G, continued
- Gor Liggs
- Gor Tundro
- Gorbin
- Gorko
- Gorman
- Goron Bragun
- Goron Bruvo
- Goron Dargus
- Goron Dorak
- Goron Elder Flintrok
- Goron Grombo
- Goron Quarrin
- Goron Rugo
- Goron Smeltar
- Goron Tumbok
- Gorvath
- Granitus
- Granny Plumtree
- Granté
- Gravlo
- Great Deku Tree
- Great Fairy Amaryl
- Great Fairy Opaline
- Great Fairy Solena
- Great Fairy Venna
- Greba
- Grebb
- Greyson
- Grondar
- Groose
- Gulley
- Gulliver
- Gully
- Gurdan
- Guru-Guru
- Gustaf
- Gwenna of Outset
- Gwyn
H: 34 names
- Hadleigh
- Hadley of Tabantha
- Hagen
- Halgrim the Fallen Knight
- Halio
- Hamlin
- Hanch
- Hanna
- Harth
- Haruko
- Haruna
- Havel of Kokiri Forest
- Hazelnub
- Hena
- Henya
- Hernshaw
- Hestu
- Hilda
- Hino
- Hisame
- Horwell
- Hoskit
- Hozuki
- Hudson
- Hylia
- Hylian Aldric
- Hylian Berrin
- Hylian Brandt
- Hylian Corvin
- Hylian Fenwick
- Hylian Marlow
- Hylian Odwin
- Hylian Ostin
- Hylian Tessaly
I: 16 names
- Ibuki
- Ichiro
- Igos du Ikana
- Ilari
- Ilia
- Imaru
- Impa
- Ingo
- Innkeeper Mavis
- Irene
- Isamu
- Isha
- Isolde of Termina
- Ixara the Blood Moon Seer
- Iza
- Izmira
J: 17 names
- Jabun
- Jaggle
- Jakamar
- Japas
- Jasru
- Jellyf
- Jem of Horon Village
- Jerrin
- Jessa
- Jiahto
- Jiro
- Joanne
- Joel
- Jolene
- Jorun of Death Mountain
- Josha
- Junia
K: 88 names
- Kabetta
- Kachoo
- Kaepora Gaebora
- Kafei
- Kagoron
- Kaldros the Sealed One
- Kalira
- Kamaro
- Kaneli
- Kapson
- Karane
- Karbo
- Karsh
- Karson
- Kass
- Kayo
- Kaysa
- Kazan
- Kazimor
- Keet
- Kellan
- Kerrin
- Kessa
- Kessel of Gerudo Desert
- Kestrie
- Ketch
- Keye
- Khira
- Kiapa
- Kikwi Basla
- Kikwi Chervo
- Kikwi Dillop
- Kikwi Elder Borage
- Kikwi Fenla
- Kikwi Mintle
- Kikwi Sagelo
- Kikwi Thymbo
- Kili
- Kilton
- Kima
- Kina
- King Zora
- Kirra
- Kitewin
K, continued
- Kitto
- Kiyo
- Knight Commander Aldous
- Koboli
- Kodah
- Kodongo
- Kogoli
- Kohga
- Kohlu
- Kokiri Brambo
- Kokiri Fenna
- Kokiri Fernley
- Kokiri Juna
- Kokiri Lira
- Kokiri Poko
- Kokiri Thimble
- Kokiri Tobo
- Kokiri Willa
- Koko
- Kolgar
- Komali
- Korba
- Korok Acornet
- Korok Chippi
- Korok Maka
- Korok Mossi
- Korok Nubbin
- Korok Oaki
- Korok Peeks
- Korok Rustle
- Korok Sprigg
- Korok Tumbleaf
- Korok Twiggo
- Kortz
- Kotake
- Kotta
- Kotts
- Koume
- Kreeb
- Krundo
- Kukiel
- Kula
- Kureha
- Kyra
L: 50 names
- Lady Elspeth
- Lady Maribel
- Lady Rosalind
- Lady Sorrenne
- Laflat
- Lagu
- Laissa
- Lana
- Lanayru
- Larkin
- Laroba
- Laruto
- Lashka
- Lasli
- Leaf
- Ledo
- Lenzo
- Levias
- Liana
- Librari
- Liesel of Necluda
- Light Spirit Hebran
- Light Spirit Ordona
- Linda
- Linebeck
- Link
- Linkan
- Linkara
- Linkle
- Linnet of Romani Ranch
- Lodro
- Lokomo Cabus
- Lokomo Pistona
- Lokomo Railo
- Lokomo Whistla
- Lopsa
- Loriket
- Lorin
- Lorulean Captain Orrin
- Lorulean Hesper
- Lorulean Ravel
- Lorulean Vesna
- Luda
- Ludo of Lynna City
- Lulu
- Lumaro
- Lumi
- Lurien the Drowned Prince
- Luv
- Lyri
M: 81 names
- Machi
- Madam MeowMeow
- Maggie
- Magmo
- Magpen
- Makar
- Mako
- Maktu
- Mallara
- Malo
- Malon
- Malvora
- Mamu
- Manbo
- Maple
- Marda of Lookout Landing
- Maren of Lurelin
- Marin
- Marot
- Marta
- Master Kogen
- Master Smith Durgo
- Mattison
- Maud of Faron
- Maz Koshia
- Mazli
- Medli
- Mei
- Mellie
- Mereeta
- Merl
- Mesa
- Midna
- Mido
- Mija
- Mikau
- Mils
- Mimos
- Mina
- Mineko
M, continued
- Mineru
- Minish Elder Crumm
- Minish Fessa
- Minish Nibbel
- Minish Pico
- Minish Rowl
- Minish Seedra
- Minish Tippa
- Minstrel Lark
- Mipha
- Mirelle
- Mirren of the Great Plateau
- Miru
- Misa
- Misha
- Mitsu
- Mizu
- Mogma Argen
- Mogma Cinnab
- Mogma Coppa
- Mogma Elder Galen
- Mogma Ferro
- Mogma Irid
- Mogma Pyrit
- Mogma Tinnel
- Molli
- Molo
- Momiji
- Monari
- Mondug
- Monk Ko Shaha
- Moosh
- Mordrake the Gloom Bringer
- Morghast
- Mortarson
- Morvesh
- Morwenna the Pale Sorceress
- Mountain Spirit Korrum
- Muava
- Mutoh
- Muzu
N: 21 names
- Nabooru
- Nack
- Nadhira
- Nagi
- Nali
- Namali
- Nanna
- Nautil
- Navi
- Nayru
- Nayru of Labrynna
- Nazuna
- Nell of Skyloft
- Neri
- Niko
- Nilo
- Nimi
- Notts
- Nudge
- Nuhara
- Nyxa the Dream Eater
O: 33 names
- Obli
- Oblivar
- Oboro
- Obsidio
- Ocean King Maruun
- Octavo
- Odo of Snowpeak
- Offrak
- Old Man Hobart
- Oleeta
- Olkin
- Olmyra the Storm Caller
- Olu
- Onox
- Oocca Ooli
- Ooccoo
- Oolo
- Opalo
- Oracle Selene
- Oracle Thessa
- Orca
- Oren
- Oriol
- Orlo
- Ormund the Betrayer
- Osfala
- Osgood
- Oshara
- Oshus
- Osk of Zora's Domain
- Osprella
- Owlan
- Ozek
P: 45 names
- Pamela
- Papahl
- Parella Anemo
- Parella Coralie
- Parella Frilla
- Parrow
- Pashli
- Paya
- Pearlo
- Peater
- Peatrice
- Pelicus
- Pelison
- Pello
- Percy
- Perda
- Peregrin
- Pergie
- Petra of Lake Hylia
- Petrello
- Phantom Ganon
- Phantom Knight Eldros
- Pikango
- Piku
- Pim of Koholint
- Pina
- Piper
- Pipit
- Plankson
- Ploverly
- Plumm
- Pondo
- Ponthos
- Postman Fleet
- Prima
- Prince Rilo
- Princess Elyse
- Princess Mirabeth
- Professor Quillon
- Proxi
- Pumm
- Purah
- Purlo
- Pyper
- Pyrok
Q: 4 names
- Qamaru
- Quailen
- Queen Seluna
- Quill
R: 59 names
- Rael
- Ralis
- Ralph
- Ranch Hand Dobbin
- Rauru
- Raveno
- Ravio
- Ravok the Desert Scourge
- Reede
- Reeza
- Renado
- Renka
- Revali
- Rhoam
- Rhondson
- Ricky
- Rijana
- Riju
- Rillow
- Rima
- Ripp
- Rito Aerin
- Rito Bard Tannager
- Rito Cawdel
- Rito Fenno
- Rito Kiwan
- Rito Nimbel
- Rito Pheln
- Rito Sailfin
- Rito Skell
- Rito Starlo
- Rito Tavi
- Rito Wenli
- Rivan
- River Spirit Nayela
- Rivetson
- Rivo
- Robbie
- Rohan
- Rokko
- Rokuro
- Rolf of Eldin
- Romani
- Ronja
- Rosa
- Rosso
- Roswyn of Lorule
- Rotana
- Royal Guard Tessen
- Ruben of Clock Town
- Ruddock
- Rulio
- Rupin
- Rusl
- Rusta
- Rutela
- Ruto
- Ruvessa
- Ryoba
S: 93 names
- Sabooro
- Sage Aurelin
- Sage Ombra
- Sage Teyu
- Sahasrahla
- Sahreena
- Saki
- Salvatore
- Samira
- Sandpipe
- Sarai
- Saria
- Scorio
- Scrapper
- Sculla
- Sea Dragon Thalassar
- Sedrin
- Sefaro
- Seggin
- Sella of Tarrey Town
- Selu
- Senza
- Sera
- Seres
- Sesa
- Sesami
- Shad
- Shadow Link
- Shadow Sage Nerith
- Shalegar
- Sheik
- Sheikah Azumi
- Sheikah Elder Kohana
- Sheikah Kaeda
- Sheikah Kirae
- Sheikah Mokuren
- Sheikah Nagoro
- Sheikah Renji
- Sheikah Sumi
- Sheikah Tetsu
- Sheikah Tobari
- Sheikah Yumo
- Shigen
- Shiro
- Shizuna
- Shrine Maiden Yuina
S, continued
- Sidon
- Sidra
- Sir Brannoch
- Sir Cadoc
- Sir Leofric
- Sir Wendell
- Sirocca
- Sirun
- Skarnoth
- Skett
- Skree
- Skull Kid
- Sky Dragon Aethon
- Slateson
- Slergo
- Soal
- Sonia
- Sooga
- Sorin
- Sorrel
- Sparrot
- Spirit Dragon Akkalo
- Spirit Dragon Neclura
- Spirit Fox Kitsu
- Stable Master Embry
- Starlen
- Steem
- Steen
- Stolbo
- Stonnson
- Strich
- Sturgeon
- Subrosian Ashby
- Subrosian Cindro
- Subrosian Embel
- Subrosian Kilno
- Subrosian Smolda
- Sue-Belle
- Suhaila
- Suiro
- Susuki
- Swalloway
- Swanne
- Swiff
- Swiftin
- Symin
- Sythra the Twilight Witch
T: 74 names
- Tael
- Takeo
- Talha
- Talo
- Talon
- Tamsel of Windfall
- Tanura
- Tarin
- Tarsi
- Tasho
- Tatl
- Tauro
- Teake
- Tealo
- Teba
- Tebuna
- Telma
- Tenno
- Tera
- Ternan
- Terrako
- Tessel
- Tetra
- Thackery
- Thane
- Tharg
- Thom of Hyrule Field
- Thraxis
- Thrushel
- Tibb
- Tidan
- Tidemar
- Tilda of Mercay
- Tili
- Tilson
- Timberson
- Tingle
T, continued
- Tobias of Ordon
- Tobimaru
- Tobin
- Tokay Baskar
- Tokay Geklo
- Tokay Skitta
- Tokay Tailo
- Tona
- Tordun
- Torfeau
- Torin
- Torvo
- Toto
- Tott
- Tottika
- Toucani
- Tracy
- Traysi
- Trello
- Trill
- Trissa
- Trott
- Tubert
- Tuffo
- Tulin
- Tumbo
- Turnstone
- Twili Ashra
- Twili Duskar
- Twili Elun
- Twili Isra
- Twili Morvane
- Twili Nihra
- Twili Vorlin
- Twili Zaneth
- Twinkel
- Twinrova
U: 6 names
- Ulla
- Ulrira
- Umbrael
- Ume
- Urbosa
- Urzana
V: 18 names
- Vaati
- Vaelthorn
- Vaenna
- Valoo
- Varkos the Wind Stealer
- Varn of Ikana
- Vashan
- Vasu
- Vekka
- Velzuun the Ashen Warden
- Veran
- Verla
- Vexirim
- Vilia
- Viscen
- Volga
- Voltan
- Volvagia
W: 12 names
- Wakaba
- Wavra
- Wenda
- Wilda
- Willi
- Wind Tribe Gustel
- Wind Tribe Siroc
- Wind Tribe Zephel
- Windel
- Wrenn
- Wryna
- Wynne of Kakariko
Y: 20 names
- Yammo
- Yara of Gerudo Town
- Yasmu
- Yenna
- Yeta
- Yeto
- Yiga Footsoldier Bansho
- Yiga Kaito
- Yiga Nozomi
- Yiga Shinzo
- Yolero
- Yona
- Yook Brumbo
- Yook Frostag
- Yook Hoarl
- Yorrick
- Yuga
- Yukine
- Yunobo
- Yves