LOTR Name Generator

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Generate Lord of the Rings names across all the peoples of Middle-earth: Sindarin and Quenya Elves, Dúnedain of Gondor, Old English-flavored Rohirrim, Norse-rooted Dwarves, homely Hobbits, and harsh Orcs. Includes canon characters plus new names built on Tolkien's own linguistic rules.

About LOTR names

J.R.R. Tolkien was a philologist first and a novelist second, so every people of Middle-earth names its children by a different set of rules. Elves use his invented languages: Sindarin for most Third Age Elves (Legolas means 'green leaf,' Galadriel 'maiden crowned with a radiant garland') and Quenya for the ancient High Elves and for the royal names of Númenor and Gondor (Elendil, Isildur, Anárion, Aragorn's Elessar). The Dúnedain of Gondor use Sindarin too, which is why Boromir, Faramir, and Denethor sound elvish rather than English.

The Rohirrim are different on purpose. Tolkien rendered their language as Old English, so Théoden, Éowyn, Éomer, Gríma, and Erkenbrand are genuine Anglo-Saxon words and names (Éowyn roughly means 'horse-joy'). Dwarves take Old Norse names from the Dvergatal (Thorin, Balin, Gimli). Hobbits get cozy English country names with botanical girls (Rosie, Elanor, Belladonna, Primula) and mock-Latin or Frankish boys (Frodo, Meriadoc, Peregrin, Bilbo, Drogo), plus surnames like Baggins, Took, and Brandybuck. Orcs are harsh, guttural, and clipped: Uglúk, Grishnákh, Shagrat, Azog.

To make a fitting name, pick the people first, then borrow the right sound: soft l, r, and th with -iel, -wen, -dir, -mir endings for Elves and Gondorians; Old English elements like Éo-, -helm, -bold, -wine for Rohan; two-syllable Norse names for Dwarves; and short homely English for the Shire.

How to choose LOTR names

Choose the people before the name: an Elf or Gondorian should sound Sindarin (Ithilwen, Belegorn), a Rider of Rohan Old English (Dúnhere, Léofa), a Dwarf Norse (Náli), and a Hobbit English (Milo Burrows).
Elvish names are usually meaningful compounds; combine roots like ith (moon), gil (star), mir (jewel), wen (maiden), and dir (man) rather than inventing random syllables.
For Rohan, use real Old English words with Éo- (horse) for royalty and endings like -helm, -bold, -red, and -wine for warriors.
Hobbit surnames matter as much as first names: pair a plant or gem first name with a family like Took, Brandybuck, Bolger, or Gamgee for a Shire feel.
Keep accents where Tolkien would (Éowyn, Dáin, Grishnákh); they mark long vowels and are part of the look, though most games accept the plain spelling.

Frequently asked questions

What languages are Lord of the Rings names based on?

Elvish and Gondorian names come from Tolkien's invented Sindarin and Quenya; Rohan's names are real Old English; Dwarf names are Old Norse from the Poetic Edda; Hobbit names are homely English with a few Frankish and Latin touches; Orc names use the harsh Black Speech and Orkish.

How do I make an Elvish name that sounds like Tolkien's?

Combine Sindarin roots with clear meanings, such as gil (star) + galad (radiance) or ith (moon) + wen (maiden), keeping soft consonants and endings like -iel, -wen, -ion, -dir, and -mir. Avoid harsh k and z sounds, which belong to Orcs and Dwarves.

Are these names free to use for characters and games?

Tolkien's specific characters belong to his works, but names built from Old English, Old Norse, or general Sindarin patterns are free for original characters in D&D, LOTRO, The One Ring, or fan fiction. Just don't reuse a canon character's full name as your own creation.

Why do Rohan names look like Old English?

Tolkien 'translated' the language of Rohan into Anglo-Saxon to show it was an older cousin of the Common Speech (which he rendered as modern English), so Théoden literally means 'lord of the people' and Éowyn 'horse-joy.'

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A: 92 names

Adaldrida Bolger
Adalgrim Took
Adamanta Chubb
Adelard Took
Adrahil
Aduialon
Aeardis
Aeglosdir
Aegnion
Aegnor
Aerandir
Aerin
Aerlinn
Aglahad
Aiwendil
Alatar
Alcarinwë
Aldamir
Aldarion
Alder Butterbur
Alderfoot
Aldhelm
Aldor
Aldwulf
Almárëa
Althjóf Gemcutter
Amalaberga
Amandil
Amaranth Brandybuck
Amarië
Ambarto
Amber Twofoot
Amdír
Amdiriel
Amras
Amrod
Amroth
Amrothos
Anairë
Anardil
Anárion
Anborn
Ancalagon
Andreth
Andvari Ringwright
Andwise Roper

A, continued

Angamaitë
Angbor
Angelica Baggins
Angrod
Angruin the Smith
Annael
Annatar
Anneth
Anorlas
Ansel Hawkweed
Ar-Pharazôn
Arador
Araglas
Aragorn
Aragost
Arahad
Aranarth
Arassuil
Arathorn
Aravir
Arcalimo
Aredhel
Argeleb
Argonui
Arien
Arlo Brockhouse
Arminas
Arnbeorn
Arod
Arphenion
Arroch
Arthonir
Arvedui
Arveleg
Arwen
Asfaloth
Ashroot
Asphodel Burrows
Atanatar
Athanaric
Aulë
Aurvang of the Iron Hills
Austri Gatewarden
Azaghâl
Azalea Smallburrow
Azog

B: 85 names

Bain
Bainloth
Balbo Baggins
Balcmeg
Baldhild
Baldor
Baldred
Balin
Bando Baggins
Bandobras Took
Baragund
Barahir
Bard the Bowman
Barliman Butterbur
Barnaby Longholes
Beechbone
Belba Baggins
Beldis
Belecthor
Beleg
Belegdir
Belegorn
Belegund
Belemir
Bell Goodchild
Belladonna Took
Bellasor
Belthron of Pelargir
Bëor
Beorhtwine
Beorn
Beornmund
Beornwulf the Honey-baker
Bera of the Carrock
Beregond
Berelach
Beren
Berenhad
Bereth
Berethor
Bergil
Bergthor of Dale

B, continued

Berilac Brandybuck
Bero Chubb
Bertram Bracegirdle
Berúthiel
Beryl Underhill
Betony Longholes
Bifur
Bilbo Baggins
Bill Ferny
Bill the Pony
Bingo Baggins
Bladorthin
Blanco
Bluebell Smallburrow
Bodo Proudfoot
Bofur
Boldog
Bolg
Bombur
Bór
Borin
Boromir
Borondir
Bosco Boffin
Bosso Bracegirdle
Bowman Cotton
Bracken the Roan
Brand
Brandir
Brannon
Bregalad
Brego
Bregolas
Brethilwen
Bruno Bracegirdle
Brynjolf the Fletcher
Bryony Goodbody
Brytta
Bucca of the Marish
Budoc Brandybuck
Bumpkin
Bungo Baggins
Burzgash the Whip

C: 46 names

Cadoc Brandybuck
Calardir
Calenloth
Calenmir
Calimehtar
Calimiel
Calimon
Calmacil
Campanula Grubb
Caranthir
Carcharoth
Carl Cotton
Carloman North-took
Carnistir
Castamir the Usurper
Celairen
Celandine Brandybuck
Celebdúr
Celebeth
Celeborn
Celebrían
Celebrimbor
Celebwing
Celegon
Celegorm
Ceolmund
Ceolred Swiftspear
Ceorl
Chica Chubb
Childeric Took
Círdan
Cirion
Ciryandil
Clover Noakes
Clovis Took
Columbine Puddifoot
Coral Banks
Cosimo Hornblower
Cowslip Maggot
Cress Brooklime
Curufin
Curumo
Curunír
Cúthalion
Cyneburh
Cynehelm

D: 46 names

Daeron
Dagobert Took
Dahlia Whitfoot
Dáin Ironfoot
Daisy Gamgee
Damrod
Dawnfax
Déagol
Denethor
Déor
Déorhelm
Déorwine
Dernwine
Derufin
Derumir of Lamedon
Dervorin
Diggory Underhill
Dill Pennywort
Dinodas Brandybuck
Dior
Dírhael
Dís
Dob Appledore
Dolgthrasir
Donnamira Took
Dora Baggins
Dori
Dorlas
Draugluin
Draupnir
Drogo Baggins
Dudo Baggins
Dúf Lampwright
Dugrak
Duilas
Duilin
Duinhir
Duinor
Dúlinn
Dúnhere
Dúnstan of Aldburg
Durbhak
Durin the Deathless
Durin's Bane
Dushgol
Dwalin

E: 68 names

Éadwine
Eärendil
Eärissë
Eärlindo
Eärnil
Eärnur
Eärwen
Ecthelion
Edhelwen
Edrahil
Egalmoth
Egil of the Long Lake
Eglandir
Eglantine Took
Eikinskjaldi
Eilianor
Eilinel
Eirien
Elanor Gamgee
Elbereth
Eldacar
Eledhwen
Elenárë
Elendil
Elenhir
Elenwë
Elerossë
Elessar Telcontar
Elfhelm
Elfhild
Elfwine
Elfwyn
Elladan
Elmshadow

E, continued

Elphir
Elrohir
Elrond
Elros
Eluréd
Elurín
Elwing
Emeldir
Enerdhil
Éofor
Éofrith
Éoheard
Éohild
Eöl
Éomer
Éomód
Éomund
Eönwë
Eorl the Young
Éothain
Éowine
Éowyn
Eradan
Erchirion
Erendis
Erestor
Erkenbrand
Erkengar the Old
Erling Greenhand
Erudan the Scribe
Esmeralda Took
Estë
Estella Bolger
Everard Took

F: 62 names

Faelivrin
Faelon
Falasdir
Falco Chubb-Baggins
Falmandil
Fang
Faniel
Faramir
Farin
Farmer Maggot
Fastolph Bolger
Fastred
Fastwine
Fatty Lumpkin
Fëanor
Felaróf
Fengel
Ferdibrand Took
Ferdinand Took
Feredir
Fern Madderwort
Ferumbras Took
Fíli
Fimbrethil
Finarfin
Finduilas
Finglas
Fingolfin
Finrod Felagund
Finwë
Firefoot

F, continued

Fjalar Emberbeard
Fladrif
Flambard Took
Flói
Folca
Folcbrand
Folcmund
Folco Boffin
Folcwine
Forlong the Fat
Fortinbras Took
Forweg
Fosco Baggins
Fram
Frár
Fréa
Fréabold
Fréaláf
Fréawine
Freca
Fredegar Bolger
Frerin
Frithuswith
Frodo Baggins
Frodo Gardner
Frór
Frosti Silverbeard
Frostmane
Frumgar
Fuchsia Brockhouse
Fundin

G: 81 names

Gaerwen
Galadhor
Galadriel
Galathil
Galdor
Galion
Gálmód
Gamling
Gandalf
Gárbold
Gárheard the Tall
Gármund
Garnet Goodbody
Gárulf
Gazmog
Gelmir
Gentian Brownlock
Gerontius Took
Gethron
Ghân-buri-Ghân
Ghâsh
Gil-galad
Gilbarad
Gildor Inglorion
Giles Tunnelly
Gilmiril
Gilraen
Gilthonor
Gimli
Ginnar Goldvein
Girion
Glanhir
Glanwen
Glaurung
Glawariel
Glírel
Glóin
Glóredhel
Glorfindel
Glórind

G, continued

Godric
Golasgil
Goldberry
Goldhelm
Goldilocks Gardner
Goldwine
Golfimbul
Gorbadoc Brandybuck
Gorbag
Gorlas Brandybuck
Gormadoc Brandybuck
Gorthaur
Gorzúk
Gothmog
Gram
Grathúk
Gratnak of Gundabad
Great Goblin
Greyfell
Griffo Boffin
Gríma Wormtongue
Grimbeorn
Grimbold
Grishnákh
Grithnir
Gróin
Grór
Grubnak
Gruffo Boffin
Guilin
Gúlbrak
Gundo Grubb
Gundor
Gunnvor of Dale
Guntram Took
Guthláf
Gúthred
Gúthwyn
Gwaedir
Gwaihir
Gwindor

H: 74 names

Hador
Hal Goodbody
Halbarad
Haldad
Haldir
Haleth
Halfast Gamgee
Halfred Gamgee
Hallas
Hallbeorn
Hallor the Fletcher
Háma
Hamfast Gamgee
Hamson Gamgee
Hamwise Greenhand
Hánar Redaxe
Handir
Hár the Grey
Harding Fairbairn
Hareth
Harry Goatleaf
Hasufel
Hathol
Haugspori
Hauk the Fowler
Hazel Hayward
Hazelwand
Héahmund
Heather Oldbuck
Helm Hammerhand
Hendil
Hending Goodchild
Hepti Stonehand
Herefara
Heregyth
Herewulf
Herion

H, continued

Herubrand
Herumund
Hild
Hildeborg
Hildibrand Took
Hildifons Took
Hildigrim Took
Hildred of the Eastfold
Hildwyn
Hiril
Hirluin
Hithador
Hithaeron
Hithlas
Hithriel
Hob Hayward
Hobson Clayhanger
Hodge Sandheaver
Holbert Roper
Holdred
Holfast Gardner
Hollyheart
Holman Greenhand
Honeysuckle Gammidge
Horn
Hornbeam the Slow
Hrolf of Dale
Huan
Hugo Bracegirdle
Hunimund
Hunthor
Huor
Húrin
Húrin of the Keys
Hurzag
Hyacinth Chubb
Hyarmendacil

I: 24 names

Idhrenel
Idril
Ilmarë
Imlach
Imrahil
Incánus
Indis
Indor
Ingold
Ingrith of the Lake
Ingwë
Ioreg of the Wardens
Ioreth
Iorlas
Irmo
Isengar Took
Isengrim Took
Isildur
Isilindë
Istarion
Isumbras Took
Ithildor
Ithilwen
Ivorwen

J: 8 names

Jacinth Longholes
Jago Boffin
Jari Longbeard
Jem Twofoot
Jessamine Diggle
Jocco Boffin
Jolly Cotton
Jon Heathertoes

K: 4 names

Ketil Raftman
Khamûl
Kíli
Kit Butcher

L: 47 names

Lachon
Laegel
Laegon
Laerion
Lagduf
Lalaith
Landroval
Larchlimb
Largo Baggins
Lasgalad
Lassemir
Lassiel
Laurefin
Laurelassë
Lavender Grubb
Leaflock
Legolas
Legolas Greenleaf
Léod
Léofa
Léofhelm
Léofrún
Lily Cotton
Lindalwë
Linden-lock
Lindir
Linnet Sandyman
Linnor
Lit Quickhammer
Lob Sandyman
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
Lómion
Longo Baggins
Lóni
Lorgan
Lossëa
Lossendis
Lossenel
Lothíriel
Lotho Sackville-Baggins
Lothuial
Lótiel
Lugdush
Lugrot the Tracker
Lupin Fairbairn
Lurtz
Lúthien

M: 62 names

Mablung
Macalaurë
Maedhros
Maedis the Healer
Maeglin
Maewen
Maglor
Magoldir
Malbeth the Seer
Mallow Brown
Malthorn
Malva Headstrong
Manwë
Marach
Marcho
Mardil
Marhwini
Marigold Gamgee
Marjoram Bracegirdle
Marmadoc Brandybuck
Mat Heathertoes
Mauhúr
Mazgat One-eye
Meg Woodruff
Megildur
Meldiron
Melethron
Melian
Melilot Brandybuck
Melimë
Melkor

M, continued

Meluieth
Menegilda Goold
Meneldil
Menelmir
Mentha Brandybuck
Meriadoc Brandybuck
Merimac Brandybuck
Milo Burrows
Mîm
Minalcar
Minardil
Minto Burrows
Mirabella Took
Míreth
Míriel Serindë
Mírwen
Mithrandir
Mithrellas
Mjödvitnir
Mogrash
Moll Reedmace
Morgoth
Morilindo
Morwen
Mosco Burrows
Mossbeard
Mouth of Sauron
Mungo Baggins
Muzgash
Muzlag
Myrtle Burrows

N: 35 names

Nahar
Náin
Náli
Námo
Nan Sweetbriar
Nár
Nárendur
Narmacil
Narthon
Narvi
Naurdir
Nazrat
Ned Puddifoot
Ned Rushlight
Nellas
Nenniel
Nerdanel
Nessa
Nessimë
Nibs Cotton
Nick Diggle
Nidi of the Blue Mountains
Nienna
Nienor
Nightfola
Nimdolen
Nimloth
Nimphiel
Nimrien
Nimrodel
Nínim
Nob
Nordri Coldanvil
Nori
Nýi

O: 29 names

Oakenarm
Odd the Netmender
Odo Proudfoot
Odovacar Bolger
Ogthrak
Óin
Oiolindo
Old Man Willow
Olórin
Olwë
Ondoher
Opal Noakes
Orcobal
Ori
Orm of Esgaroth
Orneth
Ornil
Orodmir
Orodreth
Oromë
Oronar
Oropher
Orophin
Osbeorn
Ossë
Ostoher
Otho Sackville-Baggins
Othrod
Otto Brockhouse

P: 19 names

Paladin Took
Pallando
Pansy Baggins
Pearl Took
Pelendur
Pengolodh
Penlod
Peony Baggins
Peregrin Took
Perkin Bunce
Pervinca Took
Pimpernel Took
Poll Coltsfoot
Ponto Baggins
Porto Baggins
Posco Baggins
Primrose Goldworthy
Primula Brandybuck
Prisca Baggins

Q: 1 name

Quickbeam

R: 36 names

Radagast
Radbug
Rádsvid the Counsellor
Raenor
Ragna Bellwright
Randirion
Regin Ironbraid
Reginard Took
Rhíwen
Rhovanel
Rían
Roäc
Rob Smallburrow
Robin Smallburrow
Rocandil
Rochador
Rochallor
Rochirion
Rodwen
Roheryn
Rollo Boffin
Rómendacil
Rorimac Brandybuck
Rosamunda Took
Rosie Cotton
Rossendir
Rowan Sloethorn
Rowanbough
Rowlie Appledore
Ruby Bolger
Rudibert Bolger
Rue Goodchild
Rufus Burrows
Rukdug
Rúmil
Rush Goatleaf

S: 47 names

Sador
Saelind
Saeros
Saffron Sandheaver
Sage Bunce
Samwise Gamgee
Sancho Proudfoot
Sapphira Brockhouse
Saradoc Brandybuck
Saruman
Sauron
Scatha
Sedge Burdock
Serniel
Shadowfax
Shagrat
Sharkû
Shazgob
Shelob
Sigebeorn
Sigebert Took
Sigewyn
Sigismond Took
Silmariën
Silmendil
Siriondil
Skáfid
Skinbark
Skirfir Deepshaft
Skrag
Skûtog
Smaug
Sméagol
Snaga
Snowdrop Whitfoot
Snowmane
Soronto
Sorrel Bunce
Speedwell Tunnelly
Stein the Boatwright
Stybba
Sudri Coalbrow
Sunilda
Súriel
Svein the Tollman
Svíur Flintbrow
Swiftmane

T: 71 names

Tam Thistlewool
Tansy Twofoot
Tar-Ancalimë
Tar-Meneldur
Tar-Míriel
Tar-Palantir
Tar-Telperiën
Tar-Vanimeldë
Tarannon Falastur
Targil of Lossarnach
Targon
Tarondor
Tasso Boffin
Tathariel
Taurendil
Taurlas
Tawaron
Teasel Hedgebine
Ted Sandyman
Telchar
Telemnar
Telpendil
Telumehtar
Thalanor
Thalion
Tharkûn
Thekk Broadbelt
Thengel
Théodburh
Théoden
Théodhere
Théodred
Théodwyn
Thingol
Thora of Esgaroth

T, continued

Thord Longoar
Thorin Oakenshield
Thorin Stonehelm
Thorismund
Thornbark
Thorondir
Thorondor
Thráin
Thrakûl
Thranduil
Throkbag
Thrór
Thrugnash
Thurbeorn Greatpaw
Thuringwethil
Tilion
Tim Banks
Tinneth
Tinnúril
Tirgalad
Tíriel
Tirithon
Tobias Hornblower
Tobold Hornblower
Togo Chubb
Tolandir
Tolly Lightfoot
Tolman Cotton
Tom Bombadil
Treebeard
Tuilindo
Tulkas
Tuor
Turamir
Turgon
Túrin Turambar

U: 15 names

Udo Grubb
Uffo Boffin
Ufthak
Uglúk
Uialwen
Uilossiel
Uinen
Ulf Raven-friend
Ulfang
Ulmo
Ulrad
Ungoliant
Úrion
Urthel
Urzog

V: 20 names

Vairë
Valacar
Valamir
Vána
Vanessë
Varda
Vardamir
Veig Hammersong
Verbena Underhill
Vestri of the Grey Mountains
Vidimer
Vidugavia
Vidumavi
Vigo Boffin
Vindalf
Vinyarion
Viola Clayhanger
Virfir Braidbeard
Vorondil
Voronwë

W: 22 names

Walda
Wandlimb
Wat Noakes
Wídfara
Wídhelm of the Wold
Wídmund
Wigláf
Wilburh
Wilcome Cotton
Wilfast Goldworthy
Wilibald Bolger
Will Whitfoot
Willowfall
Windfola
Witch-king of Angmar
Wulf
Wulfgar
Wulfhelm
Wulfnoth
Wulfrún
Wynfrith
Wynhild

Y: 5 names

Yagûl
Yarrow Hornblower
Yavanna
Yewbeard
Yngvi

Z: 1 name

Zimraphel