Raven Guard Name Generator
Shadow Captains and silent sons of Corax
Generate Raven Guard names for Warhammer 40,000 in the terse, sharp style of Deliverance: given name plus short surname like Kayvaan Shrike or Kyrin Solaq, with Shadow Captains, Chaplains, Mor Deythan and battle-brothers for your army or fiction.
About Raven Guard names
Raven Guard names in Warhammer 40,000 come from Deliverance, the prison moon of Kiavahr where Corvus Corax led the slave uprising, and they sound nothing like the Latinate names of the Ultramarines. Canon examples set the pattern: Kayvaan Shrike, Kyrin Solaq, Aajz Solari, Korvydae, Corvin Severax, Nykona Sharrowkyn, Alvarex Maun, Branne and Agapito Nev, Aloni Tev, Solaro An, Navar Hef. Given names are usually two syllables with unusual vowel pairs (aa, ae, y) and hard consonants; surnames are often a single clipped syllable or end in -ax, -aq, -ae, -yn or -ari.
Rank matters in the XIXth Legion. Company captains are Shadow Captains, the Chapter's elite infiltrators are the Mor Deythan, and the Chapter Master carries the title Master of Shadows. Chaplains, Librarians, Techmarines and Apothecaries keep their usual titles. Unlike the Space Wolves, Raven Guard rarely use deed names; an epithet such as the Unseen or Shadowhand is a rare honour reserved for legends like Shrike.
The list mixes a handful of canon characters with original names built on the same phonology, plus ranked entries and Mor Deythan so you can name a kill team, a full company or a single lieutenant for Kill Team, Combat Patrol or a Horus Heresy retinue.
How to choose Raven Guard names
- Keep given names to two syllables and surnames to one or two; Raven Guard names are clipped, not grand. Kyrin Solaq sounds right, Maximilianus Ravenbane does not.
- Use the vowel doublings and y spellings (Aajz, Kaedes, Korvydae, Sharrowkyn) sparingly, one unusual feature per name, or the result becomes hard to read on a datasheet.
- Give rank with Chapter-specific titles: Shadow Captain for company commanders, Master of Shadows for the Chapter Master, Mor Deythan for veteran infiltrators.
- Save epithets for one or two heroes. Most battle-brothers are known only by name, which suits a Chapter that fights unseen.
- For Horus Heresy lists, borrow the Deliverance-born feel (Nev, Tev, An, Hef) and avoid names that sound too much like a successor Chapter such as the Raptors or Black Guard.
Frequently asked questions
What are some canon Raven Guard names?
Primarch Corvus Corax; Chapter Master Kayvaan Shrike; Shadow Captains Kyrin Solaq, Aajz Solari and Korvydae; Corvin Severax; and Horus Heresy figures Nykona Sharrowkyn, Alvarex Maun, Branne Nev, Agapito Nev, Aloni Tev, Solaro An and Navar Hef.
What is a Shadow Captain?
Shadow Captain is the Raven Guard title for a company captain. The Chapter Master is called the Master of Shadows, and the Chapter's elite stealth veterans are the Mor Deythan, a term from Deliverance.
Do Raven Guard have deed names like Space Wolves?
Rarely. Most Raven Guard are known by a given name and surname only. Epithets are uncommon and usually describe stealth or patience rather than brute strength.
Can I use these names for my army or fan fiction?
Yes. Original names are free to use for models, campaigns and stories. Canon characters such as Kayvaan Shrike are Games Workshop property, so keep those to hobby and fan projects.
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All 500 Raven Guard names
A: 33 names
- Aajz Solari
- Aanek Solvar
- Aaris Tol
- Aarvek Gethren
- Aavik Shaal
- Aedaan Tarvyk
- Aedan Sorl
- Aedar Vorrask
- Aedric Naal
- Aelar the Quiet
- Aelar Vynn
- Aelon Oraan
- Aelric Vaash
- Aelrik Vaaz
- Aeron Kaast
- Aerys Mantar
- Aeryx Dhal
- Agapito Nev
- Aldrec Vhane
- Aloni Tev
- Alvarex Maun
- Amaar Tesk
- Andrek Phorr
- Ansel Korrig
- Anselm Korrvek
- Ardan Feyl
- Ardaric Vaanes
- Ardent Maarn
- Arkhas Fal
- Arvaan Dosk
- Arven Sool
- Avernii Kaarl
- Avrek Dunn
B: 9 names
- Balvek Orm
- Bellek Vos
- Benvek Arro
- Borvan Hask
- Braan Solvek
- Branden Ardesh
- Branne Nev
- Brannoc Sevv
- Byrrek Sall
C: 20 names
- Cadaen Dhrex
- Caddoc Vhyr
- Caedrin Vosq
- Caelen Rhaz
- Caelen the Patient
- Caelum Vaer
- Caeron Vyl
- Carrow Syvek
- Cassar Voln
- Chaplain Eskar Voth
- Company Champion Sorrel
- Corren Dhaas
- Corrin Vaal
- Corvak Sylar
- Corvan Maur
- Corven Dhrenn
- Corvin Severax
- Corvus Corax
- Corvyn Ashar
- Cyran Vost
D: 20 names
- Daal Kyvaan
- Dacian Sorvel
- Daen Voskar
- Daeron Kaask
- Daerun Kor
- Deren Kaaz
- Dessik Maar
- Dhaal Kyrrin
- Dhaevan Tyrr
- Dhessar Harrowe
- Doraan Vesk
- Dorvek Ashar
- Drael Sorvan
- Draev Vorn
- Draven Kael
- Dravos Kaen
- Dravyn Oss
- Dreval Lyrrak
- Dreyvan Aask
- Drogan Vaesk
E: 10 names
- Ecthar Fenq
- Ekrin Tol
- Ellar Dravin
- Ellek Norrh
- Eryx Marrevan
- Eshar Vynne
- Eskar Ruun
- Essar Tolvyn
- Evaan Toll
- Evar Soln
F: 9 names
- Faalk Tessar
- Faarn Dhessik
- Faelan Krysk
- Faelor Kynd
- Faeron Orrhyn
- Fennec Vaad
- Fennek Saal
- Fharek Nyss
- Fyrran Grael
G: 9 names
- Gael Skaarn
- Gaerun Iskar
- Garran Tessek
- Garryk Ostaal
- Garven Ahl
- Gavrek Oryl
- Ghaelen Hylor
- Gherith Arendi
- Gryff Vaanor
H: 15 names
- Haaren Dyl
- Haavik Tor
- Hadrek Vaal
- Hadrian Ghask
- Haedryn Vaar
- Hael Dravyn
- Haldrek Nyss
- Harrick Ost
- Harvek Saan
- Haskar Vaal
- Havoc Trevaan
- Helvaan Dreq
- Heskar Voll
- Hessik Irrek
- Hollan Vaeq
I: 16 names
- Idrec Navaan
- Idris Kholl
- Ildrek Savv
- Iorek Sallen
- Isaak Drell
- Iskar Veyn
- Issak Morr
- Istvan Kaarl
- Ithaan Vaeq
- Ithiel Vaen
- Ithrek Jaarv
- Ivaan Keth
- Ivaan Kressar
- Ivaar Vosk
- Ivek Taalun
- Ivrek Phaal
J: 28 names
- Jaan Torvyk
- Jaaveth Dhal
- Jaekar Oskyr
- Jaelen Shraak
- Jaerek Dhavaar
- Jaeren Sylt
- Jaeth Korvane
- Jaevek Mhorrek
- Jaevyn Ror
- Jarek Nave
- Jareq Ashen
- Jareth Kaarvyn
- Jarrod Kaal
- Jasaan Kol
- Jasek Tyrr
- Jastin Vorr
- Jesrik Skeln
- Jessek Yaal
- Jorael Ulvaar
- Jorask Kyll
- Jorr Tavaan
- Jorrek Dusk
- Jorrun Sael
- Jorund Skell
- Jorvaan Kessel
- Jorvyn Ash
- Joss Kyvarr
- Jyrrel Kaas
K: 45 names
- Kaal Dhorrin
- Kaedes Nex
- Kaedrin Vael
- Kaelith Sorr
- Kaelor Hessk
- Kaelor Vash
- Kaelus Vire
- Kaesar Noll
- Kaesh Irravan
- Kaevan Ardis
- Kaevor Dhul
- Kaiden Solv
- Kaivan Sorrow
- Kallast Lossar
- Karrun the Silent
- Kaspar Voln
- Kassim Dhor
- Kayvaan Shrike
- Kellan Vaar
- Kellar Saash
- Kelleth Maaz
- Kellvar Dhyn
- Kendrek Auln
- Kerreth Dane
- Kerrik Tal
- Kessek Kestrek
- Kevaan Syl
- Kevran Ashvyr
- Kirrel Tavaan
- Korrvan Dhyl
- Korvydae
- Koryl Dane
- Koryn
- Kovar Dhalen
- Kyraal Hadrek
- Kyraan Tev
- Kyrael Voss
- Kyrel Harrow
- Kyreq Sallar
- Kyreth Vaan
- Kyrin Solaq
- Kyros Tanaar
- Kyrr Nightcall
- Kyrros Tann
- Kyvaan Shaar
L: 22 names
- Laevan Mordh
- Larrek Thoom
- Leoric Sann
- Lheren Tyss
- Lieutenant Kael Vorsh
- Lieutenant Orsk Navaal
- Loraan Kessik
- Lorcan Shael
- Lorr Syvek
- Lorrek Vaesh
- Lorren Hask
- Lorvec Mhynn
- Lovaan Kess
- Lucan the Hidden
- Lurak Naen
- Lycaeus Vaan
- Lyr Vashan
- Lyraan Kael
- Lyrek Marron
- Lyrek Taavan
- Lyrran Kest
- Lysan Orrek
M: 28 names
- Maarek Syn
- Maarz Keln
- Maaz Korrin
- Maddoc Krev
- Maedryn Noq
- Maelor Vyth
- Maeth Kyrrin
- Maevek Dhaan
- Malek Oraq
- Marek Vosk
- Marrek Ymvar
- Master of Shadows Kyrr
- Master of the Forge Vaenor
- Meredak Vyl
- Merek Shal
- Merrick Ahn
- Mor Deythan Ithaq
- Mor Deythan Kaal
- Mor Deythan Kresh
- Mor Deythan Solvyn
- Mor Deythan Tyrr
- Mor Deythan Veyl
- Moraan Tael
- Mordecai Vaash
- Morrek Shael
- Morvaen Kesh
- Myrrek Dhaan
- Myrrel Obrenn
N: 20 names
- Naaven Sool
- Naelor Vaas
- Naeth Kyrrol
- Nakaar Solm
- Navar Hef
- Nessar Vyrr
- Neth Arraq
- Nevaan Dusk
- Nevar Talleth
- Nevek Taaz
- Nykona Sharrowkyn
- Nyral Kaenn
- Nyroq Vakaar
- Nys Hollowcall
- Nyssar Tolq
- Nyvaar Ossel
- Nyvar Solace
- Nyvek Saarl
- Nyvek Tallor
- Nyxen Dhaal
O: 33 names
- Oban Vellek
- Olenn Karrow
- Oreq Haavan
- Oreth Vyrr
- Oriel Kastan
- Orion Dhael
- Orlaan Kess
- Orraan Kyl
- Orrek Tyvar
- Orrik Torresh
- Orryk Vaaz
- Orssen Kaay
- Orvaal Kess
- Orvaan Keth
- Orvaan Shaas
- Orvan Skaal
- Orvek Noveq
- Orvys Dhaal
- Oryn Daaq
- Oskar Vaen
- Ossek Vaanor
- Ossen Varaq
- Ossian Kreel
- Ossren Tolvash
- Ossyn Tavar
- Ossyr Blackwing
- Ossyr Kaan
- Ostaan Drey
- Ostaar Kael
- Ostan Ferrek
- Ostrek Vaash
- Ozrek Vane
- Ozren Orrus
P: 12 names
- Paavek Kol
- Paelan Dhast
- Paelor Dryn
- Paeryn Kol
- Pashar Kell
- Pellan Rhyk
- Perrec Sallaq
- Perrin Vaask
- Pevaan Velrin
- Phelan Dusk
- Pyrael Pheln
- Pyrrus Shael
Q: 3 names
- Quen Vaarith
- Quessar Dax
- Quillon Rhess
R: 29 names
- Raak Solvane
- Raal Vyndor
- Raan Kolvys
- Raan Tolvek
- Raaz Kellor
- Rael Sovyn
- Raelor Kesh
- Raenor Tiq
- Raevek Dhaas
- Raevik Threnn
- Raevyn Soth
- Rafe Kolvyn
- Rallek Shade
- Ravan Korrus
- Ravek the Unheard
- Reclusiarch Morrek
- Renvek Dhor
- Rhaal Kyvek
- Rhaddek Vorn
- Rhaelon Dusk
- Rhaez Vantor
- Rhavek Dhool
- Rhoan Sael
- Rhoas Akhann
- Rhuvek Noll
- Rhyll Sotan
- Rook Vaalus
- Ruun Talvaq
- Ruvan Tolk
S: 35 names
- Saal Khorrik
- Saarn Kolvar
- Saavek Tyl
- Saavik Orn
- Sael Aavar
- Saelar Vyn
- Saelek Tor
- Saelik Orn
- Saelor Kyrn
- Saen Rhyl
- Saeth Voryn
- Saevan Khor
- Sarren Kyloq
- Sarvin Kaal
- Sedrik Vaun
- Seravek Hoth
- Sergeant Tehl Marraq
- Sethan Gheq
- Sethrik Vaar
- Sevrin Sylk
- Shaan Veyr
- Shadow Captain Dhorren Val
- Shadow Captain Raevon
- Shadowhand
- Solaro An
- Solvek Morr
- Soraan Adraq
- Soraan Kyl
- Sorak Vyne
- Soraq Essaar
- Soren Vhal
- Sorrel Kaast
- Syrik Aaken
- Syrran Dael
- Syvar Naan
T: 42 names
- Taal Kessin
- Taal Veyr
- Taavik Ness
- Tael Korrvyn
- Taeron Kyv
- Taeryn Kol
- Tarrel Kaav
- Tarrok Vaelus
- Tarvek Solvaar
- Tarven Quill
- Tarvis Knell
- Tavaal Nyr
- Tavaan Kreel
- Tavaar Velloq
- Tavik Nar
- Tavren Lothryn
- Teodan Vhasq
- Teoric Vaez
- Teroq Venn
- Tesh Arrand
- Tessar Vaanek
- Tevaan Grysk
- Thaddeus Crow
- Tharrok Torq
- Thorrek Quall
- Tiereth Cressyk
- Tiernan Kael
- Tobiah Sarrek
- Tobrek Mhyr
- Tolan Nevv
- Tolaq Nev
- Tormek Odaan
- Torrin Vyss
- Torveq Nass
- Tyr Blackveil
- Tyraal Sorr
- Tyraan Carrusk
- Tyrac Neth
- Tyrann Vex
- Tyrell Kaarn
- Tyrvek Naal
- Tyvel Sarn
U: 10 names
- Ulmek Dazz
- Ulrann Sedd
- Ulrek Shaan
- Ulric Dhavar
- Ulrik Vaane
- Ulvar Shaen
- Ulvek Saarn
- Uraan Khel
- Uriel Kaash
- Urvaan Sylq
V: 32 names
- Vaanek Sorr
- Vaarn Kyssel
- Vaed Marrok
- Vael Kaarn
- Vaelek Aquil
- Vaenor Sal
- Vaerian Ash
- Vaeryn Tol
- Vaeth Orsan
- Valko Daar
- Vance Ordhal
- Varael Vryn
- Varel Mordyn
- Vareth Nol
- Varo Shrykael
- Varyk Ness
- Vaskar Oll
- Velnar Ossek
- Veteran Sergeant Dhaal
- Veyr Naath
- Veyrik Sol
- Veyrus Myrresh
- Vorian Dhesk
- Vorik Tarn
- Vorren Aash
- Vorrun Kaas
- Vorsk Ammen
- Voryn Khaal
- Voss the Pale
- Vyrae Solun
- Vyrr Tolan
- Vyrrel Tavesh
W: 4 names
- Wrayth Kyss
- Wrenn Sallek
- Wyllan Sorq
- Wyrran Drestan
X: 1 name
- Xaeron Wesk
Y: 10 names
- Yael Sorvyn
- Yaeth Kaar
- Yarrek Dell
- Yendrik Dunmar
- Yevek Sorl
- Yoren Kaast
- Yorick Shaen
- Ysaan Torvek
- Ysran Beq
- Yssek Zol