Mythical Creatures Name Generator
Legendary beasts from world mythology
Generate names of mythical creatures drawn from Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese, Hindu, Mesopotamian, Slavic, Celtic, African and American folklore, plus the famous individual beasts of legend like Fenrir, Ladon and Bakunawa. Use them for bestiaries, monster encounters, or naming a creature of your own.
About mythical creatures names
Mythical creature names fall into two families. The first is the species or type: griffin, kelpie, tengu, rakshasa, wendigo. These words are usually the surviving fragment of an older language, and their sound carries their culture with them: the hard k and t of Japanese yokai (Kappa, Tengu, Nekomata), the liquid vowels of Sanskrit (Garuda, Airavata, Sharabha), the guttural clusters of Norse (Hraesvelgr, Nidhogg). The second family is the individual beast with a proper name, such as Fenrir, Ladon, Scylla, Bakunawa or the Nemean Lion, creatures that appear once in a story and become as famous as any hero.
Good creature naming borrows the phonetics of the culture the creature comes from. Slavic monsters tend to end in -a or -y (Rusalka, Kikimora, Vodyanoy); Celtic beasts pile up soft consonants and Gaelic spellings (Each Uisge, Cu Sith, Nuckelavee); Mesoamerican names favor tz, tl and x (Ahuizotl, Camazotz). Descriptive epithets are also traditional: the Colchian Dragon, the Cretan Bull, Ammit the Devourer.
When you need an original creature for a bestiary or campaign, take a real name from the list as a template and change one or two sounds, or pair a real type with a new epithet. The result feels rooted in folklore rather than invented in a vacuum, which is exactly what makes players and readers believe in it.
How to choose mythical creatures names
- Match the creature's origin to the setting: use yokai names for a Japan-inspired region, Slavic spirits for a cold forest, and Mesopotamian beasts for an ancient desert.
- For a unique named monster, combine a species with an epithet or place (the Karkadann of the Salt Flats) or give it a proper name in the same language family.
- Check pronunciation before using a name at the table; some Gaelic and Nahuatl names look intimidating but are easy once you know them (Each Uisge is roughly 'ach ish-ka').
- Lesser-known creatures such as Bonnacon, Peuchen or Kludde surprise experienced players far more than another griffin or hydra.
- Keep a consistent transliteration style in your notes: Jormungandr or Jörmungandr, but not both.
Frequently asked questions
Are these real mythical creatures or invented names?
Almost all are genuine creatures from world folklore and mythology, spanning Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Hindu, Persian, Filipino, Slavic, Celtic, African and Indigenous American traditions, with smaller groups from Basque, Italian, Caribbean, Turkic and Jewish folklore. Some are famous individual beasts (Fenrir, Ladon, Bakunawa) rather than species. Spellings follow common romanisations and were not checked against a reference work, so confirm one before you publish it.
Can I use mythical creature names in my book or game?
Yes. Names from traditional mythology and folklore are in the public domain, so griffins, tengu and kelpies are free to use commercially. Only creatures invented by modern authors or game companies are protected.
How do I name my own original mythical creature?
Choose the culture whose feel you want, study how its creature names sound (endings, consonant clusters, length), then build a new word with the same rules. Adding an epithet like 'of the Black Fen' instantly makes it feel like a specific legend.
What is the difference between a mythical creature and a cryptid?
Mythical creatures come from religion, folklore and epic (Hydra, Garuda, Fenrir), while cryptids like Mothman, the Chupacabra or Mokele-mbembe are modern reported sightings. Both are included here because both work well in fantasy and horror settings.
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All 1,000 mythical creatures names
A: 75 names
- A'yahos
- Abbey Lubber
- Abhartach
- Abumi-guchi
- Achiyalabopa
- Aderyn y Corph
- Adze
- Aegipan
- Aello
- Aethon
- Aetos Dios
- Afanc
- Aganis
- Aghoy
- Aglebemu
- Ahuizotl
- Aido-Hwedo
- Aigamuxa
- Airavata
- Ajattara
- Akashita
- Akbuzat
- Aker
- Akvan Div
- Al-mi'raj
- Alan
- Albasty
- Alicanto
- Alkonost
- Allocamelus
- Almasti
- Alp
- Alphyn
- Alraune
- Alseid
- Alsviðr
- Am Fear Liath Mòr
A, continued
- Amabie
- Amarok
- Amikiri
- Amikuk
- Amilamia
- Ammit
- Amphiptere
- Amphisbaena
- Angongolood
- Anhangá
- Antaeus
- Anzu
- Ao
- Aonbarr
- Aonyobo
- Aosaginohi
- Apep
- Apis
- Apsara
- Aptrgangr
- Archura
- Arzhang Div
- Asag
- Ashvamukha
- Aspidochelone
- Asterion
- Astomi
- Aswang
- Auðumbla
- Aufhocker
- Augerino
- Auloniad
- Aumakua
- Ayalga
- Aydahar
- Azeban
- Azukiarai
- Azukibabaa
B: 84 names
- Baba Cloanța
- Bacá
- Bagat
- Bagwyn
- Bahamut
- Bake-kujira
- Bakeneko
- Bakoo
- Baku
- Bakunawa
- Bakwas
- Balius
- Balor
- Bannik
- Banshee
- Barghest
- Basandere
- Bashmu
- Basilisk
- Bauchan
- Baxia
- Bayard
- Beast of Dean
- Bedanec
- Behemoth
- Beigorri
- Beithir
- Bella 'Mbriana
- Bennu
- Bereginya
- Bergrisi
- Bes
- Bête Faramine
- Bhoota
- Bichura
- Bicorn
- Bida
- Biddrina
- Biosbardos
- Birds of Ares
- Birds of Rhiannon
- Bisterne Dragon
B, continued
- Bixie
- Black Dog of Bungay
- Black Shuck
- Blackbird of Cilgwri
- Blemmyae
- Blóðughófi
- Błudnik
- Blue Men of the Minch
- Bo
- Bogeyman
- Boginka
- Bogle
- Bohpoli
- Boi Vaquim
- Boitata
- Boiúna
- Bolster
- Boneless
- Bonghwang
- Bonnacon
- Boobrie
- Boroka
- Böxenwolf
- Brontes
- Brosno Dragon
- Broxa
- Bubák
- Buchis
- Bugaboo
- Bugul Noz
- Bulalakaw
- Bultungin
- Bunagaya
- Bunyip
- Buraq
- Buringcantada
- Buschgroßmutter
- Buso
- Buttery Spirit
- Bwgan
- Byakko
- Bysen
C: 59 names
- Caballucos del Diablo
- Cabeça de Cuia
- Cabrakan
- Cadejo
- Čáhcerávga
- Caicai-Vilu
- Cailleach
- Caladrius
- Calydonian Boar
- Calygreyhound
- Camazotz
- Canwyll Corph
- Caorthannach
- Cat Sith
- Cath Palug
- Catoblepas
- Cavall
- Ccoa
- Celaeno
- Centaur
- Cerberus
- Ceryneian Hind
- Cetus
- Chaofeng
- Charybdis
- Chenoo
- Cheonma
- Cherufe
- Cheval Gauvin
- Chim Lạc
- Chimera
- Chipekwe
- Chiwen
- Chrysomallos
- Chudo-Yudo
- Chupacabra
- Church Grim
- Cipactli
- Coblynau
- Cockatrice
- Coinchenn
- Colapesce
- Colchian Dragon
- Colo Colo
- Colt Pixie
- Corpo-seco
- Cressie
- Cretan Bull
- Criosphinx
- Crommyonian Sow
- Croque-mitaine
- Cu Sith
- Cuélebre
- Cuero
- Čuma
- Curupira
- Cutty Soams
- Cwn Annwn
- Cyclops
D: 33 names
- Dadhikra
- Daitengu
- Daitya
- Dakwa
- Dalgyal Gwishin
- Dama Pé de Cabra
- Dames Vertes
- Dandan
- Demirkıynak
- Dhegdheer
- Diaño Burlón
- Dingonek
- Dísir
- Divji Mož
- Djinn
- Dobhar-chu
- Dokkaebi
- Domovyk
- Dones d'Aigua
- Doppelgänger
- Dormarch
- Dorotabo
- Dover Demon
- Drakos
- Draugr
- Dremo
- Drudwyn
- Dryad
- Du y Moroedd
- Duende
- Duraþrór
- Dvorovoi
- Dwaallicht
E: 22 names
- E Bukura e Dheut
- Each Uisge
- Eagle of Gwernabwy
- Echidna
- Eikþyrnir
- El Cuco
- Ellén Trechend
- Eloko
- Elwetritsch
- Emela-ntouka
- Empusa
- Encantado
- Enfield
- Engkanto
- Erbsenbär
- Erinyes
- Erymanthian Boar
- Etasha
- Etiäinen
- Etsai
- Euryale
- Eurytion
F: 20 names
- Fad Felen
- Fafnir
- Fata Pădurii
- Fear Dearg
- Fées des Houles
- Fei
- Feilian
- Feilong
- Fene
- Fenghuang
- Fenrir
- Feuermann
- Finfolk
- Finist the Falcon
- Firebird
- Flathead Lake Monster
- Fradinho da Mão Furada
- Freki
- Fuath
- Furaribi
G: 49 names
- Gaasyendietha
- Gaborchend
- Gajasura
- Gallu
- Galura
- Gamayun
- Gancanagh
- Gandaberunda
- Gandharva
- Ganes
- Gangi-kozo
- Ganipote
- Gårdstomte
- Gargoyle
- Garmr
- Garuda
- Gashadokuro
- Gbahali
- Genbu
- Geri
- Geryon
- Gheonoaia
- Ghillie Dhu
- Ghoul
- Gigiàt
- Girtablilu
- Gizo
- Glaistig
- Golem
- Gonger
- Gongfu
- Gopatshah
- Gorgon
- Grábakr
- Grani
- Grant
- Grey Wolf
- Griffin
- Grindylow
- Grootslang
- Guajona
- Gullfaxi
- Gulltoppr
- Gulon
- Gumiho
- Gurt Dog
- Gwrach y Rhibyn
- Gyascutus
- Gyllir
H: 56 names
- Habergeiß
- Habrok
- Haetae
- Hafgufa
- Hahakigami
- Hairy Hands
- Hakutaku
- Hala
- Hannya
- Harimau Jadian
- Harpy
- Hati
- Hatuibwari
- Hecatoncheires
- Heiðrún
- Heikegani
- Heloha
- Hengong Fish
- Hengroen
- Henham Dragon
- Hidebehind
- Hildisvíni
- Himinhrjóðr
- Hintha
- Hippalectryon
- Hippocampus
- Hippogriff
- Hippopodes
- Hob
- Hobthrush
- Hokioi
- Holzweibel
- Homa
- Hombre Caimán
- Home dels Nassos
- Hone-onna
- Honey Island Swamp Monster
- Hoop Snake
- Hooper
- Hou
- Hraesvelgr
- Hrímfaxi
- Hrímthurs
- Huan
- Huashe
- Huginn
- Huldra
- Huldrefolk
- Humbaba
- Hundun
- Huxwhukw
- Hyakume
- Hyampom Hog Bear
- Hydra
- Hylonome
- Hyter Sprite
I: 26 names
- Iara
- Ibaraki-doji
- Ibong Adarna
- Ichchhadhari Naag
- Ichneumon
- Idolishche
- Ifrit
- Iku-Turso
- Ikugan
- Ilomba
- Imoogi
- Impundulu
- Indrik
- Ineo
- Inkanyamba
- Inlablabbuot
- Inugami
- Invunche
- Iratxo
- Irizima
- Irrwisch
- Isogashi
- Isonade
- Issie
- Ittan-momen
- Iwana-bozu
J: 17 names
- Jack-o'-lantern
- Jalmauz Kempir
- Jann
- Jasy Jatere
- Jatayu
- Jenny Greenteeth
- Jentil
- Jersey Devil
- Jezinky
- Jian
- Jiaotu
- Jingwei
- Jinmenju
- Jivamjivaka
- Jormungandr
- Jorogumo
- Jötunn
K: 58 names
- Kaches
- Kage-onna
- Kalanoro
- Kalavinka
- Kaliya
- Kamadhenu
- Kamaitachi
- Kamikiri
- Kaperosa
- Kappa
- Kar Fish
- Karasu-tengu
- Karkadann
- Karkanxholl
- Karkotaka
- Karshiptar
- Kasa-obake
- Kashehotapolo
- Kataw
- Kawa-akago
- Keelut
- Kelet
- Kelpie
- Keshi
- Ketos
- Khara
- Khodumodumo
- Khovanets
- Kihawahine
- Kikimora
- Killmoulis
- Kinie Ger
- Kinnara
- Kinnaree
- Kirin
- Kitsune
- Kiwig
- Kiyohime
- Klaas Vaak
- Kludde
- Kongamato
- Konrul
- Kornmuhme
- Korred
- Korrigan
- Kosode-no-te
- Kot Bayun
- Kraken
- Krampus
- Kravyad
- Krivapete
- Kujata
- Kurita
- Kurrea
- Kusarikku
- Kussie
- Kuvalayapida
- Kyöpeli
L: 47 names
- Ladon
- Laelaps
- Lagarfljót Worm
- Lahamu
- Laidly Worm
- Lamashtu
- Lamassu
- Lambton Worm
- Lamia
- Landvættir
- Lange Wapper
- Lariosauro
- Lau
- Laumė
- Lavandeira
- Lavandières de Nuit
- Lazy Lawrence
- Leanan Sídhe
- Leimakid
- Leshy
- Leucosia
- Leucrotta
- Leviathan
- Lí Ban
- Lig-na-Paiste
- Ligeia
- Lightning Bird
- Likho
- Lilitu
- Lindworm
- Lindwurm of Klagenfurt
- Lingyu
- Ljubi
- Llamrei
- Loðsilungur
- Longgui
- Longma
- Longwitton Dragon
- Lorelei
- Lotan
- Luduan
- Luison
- Lukwata
- Lutin
- Lydian Drakon
- Lyktgubbe
- Lyngbakr
M: 69 names
- Maera
- Maero
- Magindara
- Mahaha
- Mahamba
- Mahapadma
- Majimun
- Makara
- Mallt-y-Nos
- Mama D'Leau
- Mameleu
- Mamlambo
- Mamur
- Manananggal
- Manipogo
- Manticore
- Mapinguari
- Mara
- Mares of Diomedes
- Margot la Fée
- Margýgur
- Maricha
- Marid
- Marmennill
- Marozi
- Marroca
- Marrukurli
- Marsyas
- Marukos
- Maskinganna
- Mateo Txistu
- Mazaròl
- Mboi Tu'i
- Mechho Bhoot
M, continued
- Melampus
- Meliae
- Melusine
- Menk
- Menninkäinen
- Mermaid of Zennor
- Mikelats
- Millalobo
- Mimi
- Mingshe
- Minotaur
- Mishipeshu
- Misiginebig
- Mnevis
- Mo'o
- Mogol Bird
- Móinn
- Mokele-mbembe
- Monyohe
- Moosleute
- Morag
- Mordiford Dragon
- Mörkö
- Mormo
- Moroi
- Morvarc'h
- Mothman
- Muirdris
- Mul Gwishin
- Muladona
- Muldjewangk
- Muma Pădurii
- Mumus
- Muninn
- Mushussu
N: 38 names
- Nachtalb
- Naga
- Naga Padoha
- Nahual
- Nahuelito
- Näkki
- Nalusa Chito
- Nalusa Falaya
- Nandini
- Ñanduá
- Napaea
- Nasnas
- Nav
- Navagunjara
- Ndzoodzoo
- Nehebkau
- Nekomata
- Nemean Lion
- Ngoubou
- Nguma-monene
- Nguruvilu
- Nicor
- Nidhogg
- Nightingale the Robber
- Nightmarchers
- Nikker
- Ninki Nanka
- Niß Puk
- Nokken
- Norggen
- Nuckelavee
- Nue
- Nurarihyon
- Nurikabe
- Nuton
- Nyagwahe
- Nyaminyami
- Nyulesmurt
O: 19 names
- Oceanid
- Ocypete
- Öfuguggi
- Ohaguro-bettari
- Ojáncanu
- Okubi
- Oneiroi
- Oni
- Oniate
- Onryo
- Ophiotaurus
- Opinicus
- Ora
- Ördög
- Orthrus
- Ovda
- Owl of Cwm Cowlyd
- Owlman
- Ox-Head and Horse-Face
P: 46 names
- Padfoot
- Pajura
- Pandafeche
- Panlong
- Panotii
- Pantheon
- Pazuzu
- Pech
- Peeira
- Pegasus
- Peisinoe
- Peix Nicolau
- Peluda
- Pérák
- Perchta
- Peryton
- Petsuchos
- Peuchen
- Phi Pop
- Philamaloo Bird
- Phlegon
- Phoenix
- Piasa Bird
- Piatek
- Pichal Peri
- Picktree Brag
- Pincoya
- Pishacha
- Pixiu
- Płanetnik
- Plant Rhys Ddwfn
- Polyphemus
- Ponaturi
- Pope Lick Monster
- Popobawa
- Poterchata
- Poubi Lai
- Povitrulya
- Preta
- Psoglav
- Puck
- Pūķis
- Pukwudgie
- Pundarika
- Pwca
- Python of Delphi
Q: 9 names
- Qareen
- Qilin
- Qingji
- Qinglong
- Qingniao
- Qiongqi
- Qiqirn
- Qiulong
- Questing Beast
R: 16 names
- Ragit-ragit
- Raiju
- Rakhsh
- Rakshasa
- Rangda
- Ranyi Fish
- Ratatoskr
- Redcap
- Roc
- Rokurokubi
- Rubberado
- Rübezahl
- Rūķis
- Rumptifusel
- Rusalka
- Ryujin
S: 95 names
- Saci
- Sæhrímnir
- Sakabashira
- Salamander
- Salbanello
- Salmon of Llyn Llyw
- Salvans
- Samjoko
- Samruk
- Sarama
- Sarimanok
- Sasabonsam
- Satyr
- Sazae-oni
- Sceolang
- Schimmelreiter
- Schnabelgeiß
- Scolopendra
- Scorpion Man
- Scylla
- Sea Goat
- Sea-stag
- Seiryu
- Selkie
- Selma
- Set Animal
- Sfarmă-Piatră
- Shabdiz
- Shahmaran
- Shampe
- Sharabha
- Shedim
- Sheerie
- Shen
- Shenlong
- Shiranui
- Shisa
- Shogoro
- Shtojzovalle
- Shuten-doji
- Shvod
- Shyama and Sabala
- Sidehill Gouger
- Siguanaba
- Simargl
- Simhika
- Simurgh
S, continued
- Siren
- Sirenuca
- Sirin
- Sirrush
- Sisimito
- Sisiutl
- Siyokoy
- Sjörå
- Skatene
- Skeljungur
- Skinfaxi
- Škrat
- Skrzak
- Skudakumooch
- Skunk Ape
- Sleipnir
- Smerdaki
- Șoimane
- Solomonar
- Sottai
- Spearfinger
- Sphinx
- Splintercat
- Spunkie
- Srvara
- Stag of Rhedynfre
- Statu-Palmă-Barbă-Cot
- Știma Apei
- Stollenwurm
- Stone Coat
- Strâmbă-Lemne
- Štriga
- Strix
- Stymphalian Bird
- Su Iyesi
- Suanni
- Suhurmashu
- Sumpurnis
- Sundel Bolong
- Supay
- Supratika
- Surasa
- Surma
- Suzaku
- Svaðilfari
- Svyatogor
- Sylph
- Szélanya
T: 59 names
- Tachash
- Talos
- Táltos Horse
- Tambanokano
- Tangie
- Tankerabogus
- Tanngnjóstr
- Tanngrisnir
- Tanuki-bayashi
- Taotie
- Taowu
- Taqriaqsuit
- Tarabusaw
- Tarasque
- Tarkshya
- Tataka
- Tatarimokke
- Tatterfoal
- Telchines
- Tengu
- Teran
- Teratsutsuki
- Tessie
- Theow
- Thunderbird
- Thuồng Luồng
- Tiamat
- Tianma
- Tiddalik
- Tikbalang
- Tiktik
- Tinnin
- Tintilinić
- Tipua
- Tiyanak
- Tlaltecuhtli
- Tlanusi
- Todorci
- Tokoloshe
- Tont
- Tonttu
- Tornit
- Trasno
- Trastolillo
- Tratratratra
- Trempulcahue
- Trentren-Vilu
- Triburon
- Tricolici
- Triton
- Trojan Sea Monster
- Tsuchinoko
- Tsurara-onna
- Tumburu
- Tunche
- Tündér
- Tuyul
- Typhon
- Tzitzimitl
U: 12 names
- Uchchaihshravas
- Ukoy
- Uktena
- Umibozu
- Undine
- Unicorn
- Uomo Selvatico
- Upir
- Uraeus
- Urðarköttur
- Ushi-oni
- Usumgallu
V: 21 names
- Vântoase
- Vârcolac
- Vasorrú Bába
- Vasuki
- Vatapi
- Ved-ava
- Veðrfölnir
- Vegetable Lamb of Tartary
- Vėlės
- Ventolín
- Víðópnir
- Vidyadhara
- Vikhor
- Vir-ava
- Vitore
- Vodyanoy
- Vörsa
- Vouivre
- Vritra
- Vumurt
- Vyala
W: 24 names
- Wag at the Wa
- Waghzen
- Wakinyan
- Wakwak
- Waldschrat
- Wampus Cat
- Wanyudo
- Wąpierz
- Wassermann
- Wawel Dragon
- Wechselbalg
- Wendigo
- Wenyao Fish
- Werehyena
- Wewe Gombel
- White River Monster
- Windsbraut
- Wirry-cow
- Wish Hounds
- Wolf of Ossory
- Wolpertinger
- Wuchowsen
- Wulver
- Wyvern
X: 4 names
- Xiezhi
- Xingtian
- Xolotl
- Xuanwu
Y: 21 names
- Yacumama
- Yacuruna
- Yaguareté-Abá
- Yagyo-san
- Yaksha
- Yali
- Yamabiko
- Yan-gant-y-tan
- Yanari
- Yaoguai
- Yara-ma-yha-who
- Yarthkins
- Ychen Bannog
- Yinglong
- Ymir
- Yong
- Yowie
- Ypotryll
- Yuki-onna
- Yukinbo
- Yunwi Tsunsdi