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Little Nightmares Name Generator

Small children, tall monsters and places that want to eat you

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Generate Little Nightmares names in the style of the games: tiny protagonists like Six, Mono, Low and Alone, looming adult monsters named for their jobs, groups of Guests and Viewers, and the Maw, the Pale City and other dreadful places. Includes the canon cast plus hundreds of original names for OCs, fan fiction, fan games and usernames.

About little nightmares names

Little Nightmares names work by contrast. The children are tiny and so are their names: a number (Six), a single quiet word (Mono, Low, Alone) or no name at all, just a raincoat or a paper bag. The adults who hunt them never get a name, only a role with a definite article in front: The Janitor, The Twin Chefs, The Teacher, The Thin Man. Groups are named as a flat plural (The Guests, The Viewers, The Bullies, The Nomes), and places are named for what they are in the plainest possible words: The Maw, The Depths, The Hideaway, The Pale City, The Signal Tower.

That plainness is the horror. A name like The Lady or The Hunter tells you nothing about who they were, only what they do to you now, and a child called Six sounds like an inventory number. The Very Little Nightmares prequel and the third game keep the grammar exactly (The Pretender, The Craftsman, Monster Baby, The Necropolis), so the pattern is the brand.

This generator starts with the canon characters, groups and locations from all the games and DLC, then gives you original names in every register: small worn-down names for a protagonist, job-titled and nicknamed monsters, collective nouns for the things that watch, grim industrial locations, the creatures that live in the walls, and Little Nightmares themed usernames for fans.

Tips for choosing a name

  • Name a child like a thing that was overlooked: a number, a scrap (Thimble, Smudge, Wick), a weather (Dusk, Murk) or a tiny old-world name (Otto, Nell, Pim). One or two syllables, never a surname, never anything that sounds chosen with love.
  • Name an adult for the job and nothing else. The Seamstress, The Bellringer or The Night Nurse is scarier than any invented proper name, because the title is all that is left of them. If you want a personal name, make it a nursery nickname gone wrong: Mother Gristle, Uncle Tallow.
  • Pick a location name by asking what the building does: The Cannery, The Bottling Plant, The Deep Ward, The Sugar Works. Add a colour only if it is grey, pale or black.
  • Groups should be bland plurals that sound like a guest list or a school register: The Diners, The Boarders, The Choir. The blandness implies there are many and they all behave the same way.
  • For usernames, combine a canon noun with a small action or object (NomeHugger, LighterInTheDark, PaperBagMono) rather than reusing a bare character name, which is almost always taken.

Frequently asked questions

Does this include the real Little Nightmares characters?

Yes. The list opens with Six, Mono, Low, Alone, the Runaway Kid and every major adult and group from Little Nightmares I and II, the Secrets of the Maw DLC, Very Little Nightmares and Little Nightmares III, plus the named locations such as the Maw, the Pale City and the Necropolis. Those names belong to Bandai Namco and Tarsier/Supermassive and are listed for reference; everything after them is original.

How do I name a Little Nightmares OC?

Decide whether your character is a child or one of the adults. Children get a single small word: another number if you want to hint at Six's world, or a worn-down object name like Stub, Tack or Spool. Adults get a role with 'The' in front, chosen to fit the location they haunt, so a hospital OC might be The Orderly and a factory OC might be The Foreman. Avoid giving either side a full realistic name; it breaks the tone of the series.

What makes a good name for a monster in this style?

Long, thin, quiet and specific. The best ones describe a body or a habit in two or three plain words (The Long Lady, The Ceiling Walker, Crooked Neck) or borrow a job that involves hands, food or children (The Wet Nurse, The Sugar Boiler, The Taxidermist). Avoid words like demon, beast or slayer; nothing in Little Nightmares announces itself.

Can I use these names for a fan game, story or username?

The original children, adults, groups and places are free to use in fan fiction, fan games, tabletop horror or your own project. The canon names are trademarks of their owners, so use them for fan work only. The username section near the end is written to be distinctive enough to still be available on most platforms.

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  • Six
  • Mono
  • Low
  • Alone
  • The Runaway Kid
  • The Lady
  • The Janitor
  • Roger the Janitor
  • The Twin Chefs
  • The Guests
  • The Granny
  • The Ferryman
  • The Nomes
  • The Hunter
  • The Teacher
  • The Doctor
  • The Thin Man
  • The Viewers
  • The Bullies
  • The Patients
  • The Hands
  • The Mannequins
  • The Pretender
  • The Butler
  • The Craftsman
  • The Dolls
  • Monster Baby
  • The Supervisor
  • The Eyes
  • The Leeches
  • The Shadow Children
  • Shadow Six
  • Monster Six
  • The Glitching Remains
  • The Girl in the Yellow Raincoat
  • The Boy in the Paper Bag
  • The Flashlight Girl
  • The Maw
  • The Depths
  • The Hideaway
  • The Residence
  • The Prison
  • The Lair
  • The Kitchen
  • The Guest Area
  • The Lady's Quarters
  • The Pale City
  • The Wilderness
  • The School
  • The Hospital
  • The Signal Tower
  • The Nest
  • The Nowhere
  • The Transmission
  • The Necropolis
  • The Candy Factory
  • Carnevale
  • The Institute
  • The Spiral
  • The Hunter's Cabin
  • The Tower
  • The Paper Bag Kid
  • The Hatless Boy
  • Seven
  • Nine
  • Half
  • Hush
  • Quiet
  • Lesser
  • Nobody
  • Stray
  • Lone
  • Wick
  • Mote
  • Thimble
  • Smudge
  • Soot
  • Cinder
  • Pip
  • Tack
  • Nib
  • Stub
  • Crumb
  • Splinter
  • Patch
  • Button
  • Tatter
  • Rag
  • Knot
  • Spool
  • Scrap
  • Flint
  • Moth
  • Sable
  • Ash
  • Ember
  • Coal
  • Rust
  • Pewter
  • Tallow
  • Twig
  • Lint
  • Husk
  • Chalk
  • Pebble
  • Spindle
  • Needle
  • Thread
  • Latch
  • Peg
  • Grit
  • Dusk
  • Ink
  • Umber
  • Slate
  • Ochre
  • Wren
  • Bramble
  • Otto
  • Oona
  • Ivo
  • Ines
  • Tobi
  • Lotte
  • Mim
  • Nell
  • Edda
  • Pim
  • Rudi
  • Gil
  • Ada
  • Wim
  • Lou
  • Fen
  • Teo
  • Ilse
  • Kit
  • Dot
  • Bea
  • Ned
  • Mab
  • Roo
  • Sol
  • Una
  • Vik
  • Ziv
  • Mira
  • Wisp
  • Mote-in-the-Dark
  • Candle
  • Matchstick
  • Tinder
  • Kindling
  • Murk
  • Gloam
  • Hollow
  • Little Bag
  • Little Hood
  • Little Key
  • Little Lantern
  • Little Lighter
  • Little Fork
  • Little Spoon
  • Little Crow
  • Little Rat
  • Little Eel
  • The Seamstress
  • The Organist
  • The Lamplighter
  • The Gravedigger
  • The Bellringer
  • The Matron
  • The Taxidermist
  • The Ticket Taker
  • The Conductor
  • The Warden
  • The Pharmacist
  • The Headmistress
  • The Tailor
  • The Ironmonger
  • The Wet Nurse
  • The Butcher
  • The Fishmonger
  • The Cannery Foreman
  • The Laundress
  • The Clockmaker
  • The Dentist
  • The Barber
  • The Surgeon
  • The Night Nurse
  • The Orderly
  • The Undertaker
  • The Mortician
  • The Chaplain
  • The Librarian
  • The Projectionist
  • The Usher
  • The Puppeteer
  • The Ringmaster
  • The Caretaker
  • The Groundskeeper
  • The Lighthouse Keeper
  • The Harbourmaster
  • The Netmender
  • The Stoker
  • The Signalman
  • The Stationmaster
  • The Chambermaid
  • The Scullion
  • The Landlady
  • The Nightwatchman
  • The Dogcatcher
  • The Ratcatcher
  • The Chimney Sweep
  • The Glassblower
  • The Candlemaker
  • The Apothecary
  • The Portraitist
  • The Mask Maker
  • The Doll Maker
  • The Toymaker
  • The Wig Maker
  • The Confectioner
  • The Sugar Boiler
  • The Nanny
  • The Governess
  • The Lunch Lady
  • The Crossing Guard
  • The Elevator Operator
  • The Switchboard Operator
  • The Radio Host
  • The Announcer
  • The Lift Boy
  • The Organ Grinder
  • The Knife Grinder
  • The Bone Boiler
  • The Gut Stringer
  • The Sausage Maker
  • The Pie Man
  • The Oyster Woman
  • The Eel Wife
  • The Coal Heaver
  • The Lamp Trimmer
  • The Bath Attendant
  • The Matron of Ward Nine
  • The Headmaster's Wife
  • The Schoolmarm
  • The Dinner Monitor
  • The Hall Monitor
  • The Truant Officer
  • The Nurse with the Bell
  • The Man with the Hook
  • The Woman in the Veil
  • The Long Lady
  • The Tall Nurse
  • The Hollow Chef
  • The Wax Groom
  • The Paper Bride
  • The Glass Matron
  • The Smiling Host
  • The Faceless Chef
  • The Sleeping Surgeon
  • The Crooked Butler
  • The Humming Nanny
  • The Whistling Porter
  • The Weeping Cook
  • The Laughing Guard
  • The Leaning Man
  • The Bent Woman
  • The Stilted Doctor
  • The Stitched Teacher
  • Mother Gristle
  • Old Bellows
  • Mister Lantern
  • Auntie Glass
  • Father Pewter
  • Nanny Sallow
  • Uncle Tallow
  • Madam Gullet
  • Sister Suture
  • Brother Lye
  • Granddad Rasp
  • Mama Flense
  • Papa Hollow
  • Dame Marrow
  • Goody Cinder
  • Master Crookback
  • Mistress Tinderbox
  • Old Man Eel
  • Widow Flint
  • Aunt Lamprey
  • Mister Gaunt
  • Missus Gorge
  • Old Sallow
  • Doctor Fathom
  • Nurse Tallow
  • Matron Bleak
  • Cook Gristle
  • Porter Gloam
  • Warden Smother
  • The Mourners
  • The Choir
  • The Diners
  • The Bathers
  • The Sleepers
  • The Crawlers
  • The Listeners
  • The Congregation
  • The Orphans
  • The Wards
  • The Inmates
  • The Gluttons
  • The Gourmands
  • The Mannequin Brides
  • The Paper Children
  • The Porcelain Boys
  • The Stitched
  • The Wax Men
  • The Tin Boys
  • The Soot Children
  • The Bottle Kids
  • The Drowned
  • The Lanternheads
  • The Bagheads
  • The Stilts
  • The Tall Ones
  • The Quiet Ones
  • The Hungry
  • The Famished
  • The Many Hands
  • The Mouths
  • The Eyeless
  • The Gasmask Kids
  • The Hooded
  • The Raincoats
  • The Keyholders
  • The Attic Kids
  • The Cellar Kids
  • The Lost Ones
  • The Sewer Choir
  • The Coat Rack Men
  • The Cupboard Children
  • The Cannery
  • The Orphanage
  • The Deep Ward
  • The Soot Mill
  • The Tideway
  • The Lantern Bridge
  • The Sugar Works
  • The Bottling Plant
  • The Dye House
  • The Drowned Quarter
  • The Fog Market
  • The Gallows Yard
  • The Music Hall
  • The Waxworks
  • The Glass Conservatory
  • The Black Pier
  • The Salt Cellars
  • The Undercroft
  • The Boiler Halls
  • The Paper Mill
  • The Iron Nursery
  • The Ash Gardens
  • Slaughter Row
  • The Tallow Works
  • The Sewer Church
  • The Clock Ward
  • The Bell Foundry
  • Rain Town
  • The Grey Harbour
  • The Cold Store
  • The Meat Locker
  • The Quarantine Wing
  • The Incinerator
  • The Furnace Deck
  • The Lower Galley
  • The Dumbwaiter Shaft
  • The Crawlspace
  • The Cellar Stair
  • The Long Corridor
  • The Hall of Mirrors
  • The Radio Room
  • The Broadcast Floor
  • The Signal Yard
  • The Rail Cut
  • The Tunnel Mouth
  • The Cistern
  • The Pumping Station
  • The Taxidermy Hall
  • The Toy Room
  • The Sick Bay
  • The Smokehouse
  • The Kiln Yard
  • The Tannery
  • Lantern Hill
  • The Dollhouse
  • The Carousel
  • The Pier Arcade
  • The Freak Tent
  • The Hall of Wax
  • The Pale Marsh
  • The Flooded Library
  • The Sunken Cinema
  • The Drowned School
  • The Hanging Gardens
  • The Puppet Theatre
  • The Bone Orchard
  • The Shoe Factory
  • The Button Works
  • The Matchstick Mill
  • The Gaslight Terrace
  • The Hollow Hotel
  • The Last Station
  • The Low Road
  • The Long Stair
  • The Crooked House
  • The Leaning Tenements
  • The Smokestack Quarter
  • The Ash Line
  • The Night Ferry
  • The Fishbone Docks
  • The Salt Road
  • Long Arms
  • Crooked Neck
  • Wetmouth
  • Stiltfoot
  • Gluttonjaw
  • Manyfinger
  • Gaunt
  • The Cabinet Thing
  • The Shadow on the Stair
  • The Thing in the Cupboard
  • The Bath Crawler
  • The Pipe Eel
  • The Rafter Spider
  • The Stairwell Mouth
  • The Hanging Coats
  • The Wardrobe Clatter
  • The Pillow Smotherer
  • The Sink Grabber
  • The Under-Bed
  • The Vent Breather
  • The Wall Knocker
  • The Floorboard Creeper
  • The Keyhole Eye
  • The Chimney Reacher
  • The Drainpipe Licker
  • The Curtain Shape
  • The Mirror Twin
  • The Attic Hum
  • The Ceiling Walker
  • The Lamp Moth
  • The Bread Rat
  • The Sugar Flies
  • The Gutter Eels
  • The Cellar Mould
  • The Fog Dog
  • The Salt Crab
  • The Lantern Fish
  • The Bell Worm
  • The Stitch Spider
  • The Tar Child
  • The Smoke Baby
  • The Hunger
  • The Rumbling
  • The Gnawing
  • The Hush
  • RaincoatSix
  • PaleCityMono
  • NomeHugger
  • MawRunner
  • SixIsHungry
  • LighterInTheDark
  • ThinManWatches
  • PaperBagMono
  • DeepWardKid
  • SignalTowerStatic
  • LadysMirror
  • NomeInAHat
  • MawGuest
  • TwinChefTaster
  • HungerOfSix
  • LowAndAlone
  • CandyFactoryKid
  • NecropolisLow
  • HideawayNome
  • RunawayKidd
  • GrannyUnderwater
  • FerrymanFare
  • SootyNome
  • TheMawCalls
  • MonoNoHat
  • SixWithAKey
  • HandsInTheWalls
  • EyeOfTheMaw
  • QuietCorridor
  • Hushling
  • LongArmsAgain
  • ElevatorNome

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