WoW Name Generator
Names for every race, class, and faction in Azeroth
Generate World of Warcraft names that sound like they were written by Blizzard: human, elf, orc, troll, dwarf, tauren, Forsaken, gnome, goblin, draenei, pandaren, and worgen names, nearly all within the 12-letter limit of the character screen and shaped to fit an RP realm.
About WoW names
Naming a World of Warcraft character is harder than it looks because the game has 20 years of taken names and a strict format: one word, 2 to 12 letters, no spaces or numbers, and unique on your realm. The names that survive that filter and still feel like they belong in Azeroth all borrow the sound Blizzard gave each race. Human names are medieval European (Garrick, Rosalind), night elf names flow with soft L and S sounds (Kaelith, Merisiel), blood elf names are bright and end in -as, -ith, or -iel (Thalorin, Aurelith), and orc names crash together hard consonants (Grommok, Durgash).
Trolls put an apostrophe after the first syllable (Rak'jin, Zul'mara), draenei double their vowels (Velaana, Toraam), dwarves sound Norse and Scottish (Ragnvald, Morag), tauren draw on Native American-inspired sounds (Ohanzee, Halona), and Forsaken keep the gothic Lordaeron names they died with (Mortimer, Isadora). Gnomes and goblins get bouncy, mechanical first names (Fizzwick, Zazzik), worgen sound Victorian (Cornelius, Genevieve), pandaren use short Chinese-inspired names, and vulpera, Dracthyr, Nightborne, void elves, Kul Tirans, Zandalari, and Earthen each sound distinct.
Surnames like Sunweaver, Ironbelly, or Runetotem cannot be used in-game but are worth choosing anyway; roleplayers put them in their TRP3 profile, and many players use the surname alone as their character name when the first name is taken.
How to choose WoW names
- Decide the race first, then copy its sound: apostrophes for trolls, doubled vowels for draenei, Sun- and Dawn- surnames for blood elves, hard K/G/R clusters for orcs.
- Keep it to 12 letters or fewer with no spaces; if your favorite is taken, change one vowel or add a lore-consistent syllable rather than using accented characters nobody can type.
- Surnames like Frostwhisper or Runetotem make great standalone character names when first names are taken, and they still read as lore-friendly.
- Skip names of major lore figures (Thrall, Jaina, Sylvanas); they are reserved and get reported on RP realms.
- Say the name aloud with the race's voice in your head; if it sounds wrong in a dwarf's Scottish accent or a troll's Jamaican lilt, it probably is.
Frequently asked questions
What are the character name rules in World of Warcraft?
Names must be 2 to 12 letters, one word, no numbers or spaces, unique on your realm, and compliant with Blizzard's naming policy. Accented characters are allowed but discouraged since other players cannot easily type them.
How do I make a name that fits my race?
Copy the phonetic pattern Blizzard uses for that race rather than borrowing an NPC's exact name. Night elves flow, orcs are guttural, trolls use apostrophes, draenei double vowels, dwarves sound Norse, and gnomes and goblins sound mechanical.
Are these names okay on roleplay realms?
Mostly. The names follow the lore-friendly conventions of their race. A few match characters or items from the game (Draka and Shandris, for example), and others may match minor characters, so search a name before you use it on an RP realm, where lore names get reported.
Can I use these names for guilds or pets too?
Character names here are single words, so they work well for hunter pets and companions. For guilds, which allow up to 24 characters with spaces, try a dedicated WoW guild name generator instead.
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- Draenei names
- WoW dwarf names
- WoW gnome names
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- Worgen names
- Pandaren names
- Void elf names
- WoW guild names
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- Nightborne names
- Vulpera names
- Zandalari troll names
- WoW Dracthyr names
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- WoW hunter names
- WoW mage names
- WoW paladin names
- WoW shaman names
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- Lightforged Draenei names
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- Mag'har orc names
- Kul Tiran names
- Mechagnome names
- Earthen names
- Haranir names
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All 1,000 WoW names
A: 56 names
- Aamela
- Aavun
- Adaline
- Adalyn
- Adelheid
- Aelindra
- Aelthas
- Aerilune
- Aeryndel
- Ahanu
- Ahmi
- Ailsa
- Aiyana
- Alaric
- Alathea
- Aldaneth
- Alden
- Aldous
- Aldrenn
- Aldwyn
- Alistair
- Amabel
- Amariel
- Amberleaf
- Ambrosia
- Ana'ji
- Anasterin
- Anchorhand
- Anka
- Anorith
- Ansel
- Anvilheart
- Arcavine
- Archibald
- Arnok
- Aroka
- Asgeir
- Ashaari
- Ashbraid
- Ashbringer
- Ashcombe
- Ashcroft
- Ashenvale
- Ashfang
- Astrelle
- Aszurath
- Atalira
- Auberlis
- Aufrith
- Aurelaan
- Aurelith
- Auricrest
- Axebiter
- Azgrok
- Azurethys
- Azurith
B: 59 names
- Bamboobreeze
- Bandrik
- Bannerborn
- Bao
- Barkmantle
- Barnabus
- Bartholomew
- Bartley
- Bazzo
- Beatrix
- Bel'thara
- Belathis
- Belorim
- Belysra
- Benedict
- Berrick
- Bertrand
- Bexx
- Bimble
- Bixwick
- Bjarke
- Blackfell
- Blackkiln
- Blastfuse
- Blazewing
- Blightmoor
- Bloodfist
- Bloodhowl
- Bloodrune
- Bolin
- Boltwidget
- Bonecharm
- Bonecleaver
- Bonewright
- Boomvault
- Borzug
- Boulderbrow
- Braalis
- Braelyn
- Braggha
- Braho
- Brakgar
- Brambletail
- Bramwell
- Bramwyck
- Brewtumble
- Briarwatch
- Brienne
- Brightlance
- Brightspire
- Brightwood
- Brinebeard
- Broadhorn
- Brogan
- Bronzewhistle
- Bronzik
- Brunhild
- Brynnda
- Bwon'zul
C: 41 names
- Cael'dor
- Caelithas
- Caelora
- Calendis
- Cashcrank
- Cassian
- Cecily
- Cedric
- Celandre
- Celestine
- Cerys
- Chayton
- Chenoa
- Chun
- Cinderfall
- Cindermaul
- Cinderscroll
- Cindrethresh
- Clarice
- Clockett
- Cloudrunner
- Cloudsong
- Cloverhoof
- Coalknuckle
- Cobaltis
- Cogglespring
- Coinsnatch
- Coldgrave
- Copperdial
- Coppervein
- Cordelia
- Coriel
- Cornelius
- Corvane
- Corvus
- Corwin
- Cragstrider
- Crispin
- Crixi
- Cryptwell
- Cuthbert
D: 53 names
- Daanel
- Dabbin
- Daelis
- Dagmar
- Dagna
- Daiyu
- Dakun
- Dalani
- Dalathras
- Darkweaver
- Daruun
- Dawnblade
- Dawnfeather
- Dawnglimmer
- Dawnvow
- Deepdelve
- Deepharbor
- Delaris
- Delphine
- Desmond
- Dewpetal
- Dexxa
- Direcrest
- Dirgewood
- Dizzabeth
- Dolgrim
- Dorgrim
- Dorian
- Dorithiel
- Dorivaux
- Dorri
- Draka
- Drakthar
- Drazzik
- Dreadaxe
- Drogmar
- Dromka
- Drumcaller
- Drusilla
- Druzha
- Dunepaw
- Dunesong
- Dunrik
- Dunstan
- Durgan
- Durgash
- Durkha
- Duskmoor
- Duskrender
- Duskstrider
- Dusktail
- Duskvine
- Dustmane
E: 34 names
- Edmund
- Edrik
- Edwina
- Eki'la
- Elaari
- Elandriel
- Elenora
- Elkwalker
- Elmhollow
- Elovienne
- Elspeth
- Elunara
- Eluuna
- Elyrian
- Emberaxis
- Emberdawn
- Embergrace
- Emberion
- Emberkettle
- Emberpick
- Emberthal
- Emberweave
- Emmeline
- Enapay
- Erasmus
- Ereeva
- Erelune
- Erevane
- Eshala
- Estrivane
- Evangeline
- Evenstar
- Everard
- Exaalor
F: 32 names
- Faelar
- Faeliss
- Faelithra
- Fairbrook
- Falken
- Fangdancer
- Faraan
- Fargrim
- Faylaris
- Felbinder
- Felicity
- Felscar
- Fenghua
- Fennick
- Fenzi
- Feranor
- Fergus
- Ferrik
- Fidgetta
- Firepaw
- Fitzgerald
- Fixxit
- Fizzwick
- Flintbraid
- Foamrider
- Fraxx
- Freydis
- Frostglyph
- Frostmourne
- Frostwhisper
- Fusewrench
- Fuzzlecrank
G: 51 names
- Gadgetwink
- Galandris
- Galethas
- Gallowick
- Garho
- Garrick
- Gearwhirl
- Genevieve
- Geodeheart
- Gerda
- Ghazrak
- Ghurza
- Gildaar
- Gildenleaf
- Gizzabelle
- Glaivewing
- Gleamhammer
- Glimmy
- Glix
- Gloamweaver
- Godfrey
- Goldspire
- Goldwheat
- Gorefang
- Gorgha
- Gorka
- Graniteback
- Grassmane
- Gravefrost
- Graveholt
- Gravelthroat
- Grazzle
- Greasewrench
- Greta
- Grexx
- Greyfen
- Greywick
- Grimbold
- Grimforge
- Grimledger
- Grizzik
- Groddak
- Grommal
- Grommok
- Grulkar
- Gudrun
- Gullwatch
- Gunthra
- Gutterblade
- Gwendolyn
- Gwyneira
H: 34 names
- Haalen
- Hadrian
- Haggor
- Hak'zim
- Hakazi
- Hakra
- Haldor
- Halendor
- Hallowell
- Halona
- Halorim
- Halston
- Halvard
- Hamish
- Hanto
- Hargol
- Hargrun
- Harrowmoor
- Hawkmark
- Hawthorne
- Hekka
- Helewise
- Hester
- Hettie
- Hexmask
- Highmeadow
- Hilde
- Hjalmar
- Honeyladle
- Honora
- Horatio
- Hotah
- Hua
- Huojin
I: 19 names
- Ignatius
- Illyanna
- Illyrian
- Ilthaine
- Ilthesyn
- Ilthorien
- Ilyndra
- Ilyssia
- Ingrid
- Ironbelly
- Ironhide
- Isadora
- Ishaal
- Ishuura
- Isolde
- Isyldra
- Ithanar
- Ithariel
- Ivo
J: 24 names
- Jadeleaf
- Jadepalm
- Jadetusk
- Jaelindor
- Jai'sha
- Jakando
- Jan'zul
- Jarodel
- Jeneriel
- Jiang
- Jibbet
- Jin'thala
- Jin'zakk
- Jocelyn
- Joran
- Jorgrand
- Jorkul
- Jorra
- Jorunn
- Josephine
- Jul'ana
- Jun
- Jungleshade
- Jurook
K: 50 names
- Kaanor
- Kaarion
- Kador
- Kaelen
- Kaelith
- Kaelthorn
- Kaelvhan
- Kaelvhara
- Kaethas
- Kaja
- Kal'jara
- Kal'sha
- Kalecthos
- Kalithra
- Kargash
- Karguk
- Karvok
- Katarina
- Kaya
- Kaz'rogal
- Kazaturi
- Kazzik
- Keelhaven
- Kegthumper
- Kehota
- Kelbrandt
- Kellwick
- Kelpwright
- Keluura
- Kelvoth
- Kendrick
- Keshara
- Ketil
- Kez'jin
- Kimama
- Kingsward
- Kintala
- Kiro
- Kohana
- Kolfinna
- Kordrun
- Korgan
- Kraga
- Krixel
- Krixxa
- Krolgar
- Kuruna
- Kwahu
- Kyrendil
- Kyrenthos
L: 35 names
- Laaneth
- Lachlan
- Lambert
- Lan
- Larethian
- Lashka
- Lazarus
- Leafwarden
- Leofric
- Leonora
- Leyweaver
- Lianhua
- Lightmantle
- Lightward
- Lindywick
- Lionsworn
- Lirelle
- Liriel
- Lirra
- Lisbeth
- Loaspeaker
- Longquiver
- Lorandiel
- Lorelei
- Lorgok
- Lotuspond
- Lucinda
- Lucretia
- Lumenspark
- Luminaas
- Lunaka
- Lunaril
- Lunessa
- Lysandrel
- Lysette
M: 58 names
- Maaros
- Maelorin
- Magmabeard
- Magnar
- Mahali
- Mairi
- Mak'tu
- Makoru
- Mal'zeb
- Malakoa
- Malcolm
- Manavintner
- Maren
- Marguerite
- Marissa
- Marivel
- Marrowick
- Mato
- Mazrok
- Meerah
- Mei
- Meilin
- Mekko
- Melithiel
- Menethas
- Merewen
- Merisiel
- Mesawind
- Mezzi
- Mimbletta
- Mimsy
- Mistbarrel
- Mistfist
- Mistglaive
- Mistwarren
- Mixi
- Miz'ra
- Mogrash
- Mokoa
- Moltenbrow
- Montgomery
- Moonarbor
- Moonbriar
- Moonshadow
- Mor'zila
- Morag
- Morgruk
- Morka
- Morley
- Mornglow
- Mortimer
- Morwenna
- Mossantler
- Mossbeard
- Mourneth
- Mournsong
- Murgha
- Muriel
N: 38 names
- Naaruvow
- Naeluun
- Nagrasha
- Naheli
- Nahru
- Naisha
- Nak'jul
- Nakti
- Nal'tiri
- Nalthara
- Nargul
- Nashoba
- Nathaniel
- Nazgra
- Nerithe
- Nethershard
- Nethriel
- Nevaria
- Nibbin
- Nimbella
- Ning
- Nisha
- Njal
- Nobrindu
- Noctavien
- Noddle
- Nokomis
- Novarien
- Nozdrek
- Nozzik
- Nozzle
- Nulthiel
- Nuraani
- Nuurel
- Ny'lora
- Nyriel
- Nyshara
- Nyxaris
O: 31 names
- Oakenward
- Oathlight
- Oathstone
- Oblivane
- Obsidriel
- Ocarise
- Octavius
- Odette
- Odgrith
- Ograna
- Ohaana
- Ohanzee
- Ohiyesa
- Oksha
- Olafur
- Olyssa
- Ombrine
- Ophelia
- Ordaan
- Orenthal
- Orgash
- Orindel
- Orlaith
- Orun
- Oruus
- Osric
- Ossa
- Ottilie
- Owlshade
- Ozwin
- Ozzik
P: 26 names
- Pahla
- Palewatch
- Pallidmoor
- Pemberwick
- Percival
- Percy
- Perilith
- Persephone
- Phaalia
- Phaedris
- Philippa
- Phineas
- Phoenixsong
- Pickbreaker
- Piers
- Pikka
- Ping
- Pipsy
- Plumblossom
- Podge
- Prairiesong
- Prismhammer
- Prismheart
- Ptaysanwee
- Pyrathos
- Pyrelis
Q: 6 names
- Qiu
- Quarryborn
- Quelithas
- Quilbert
- Quillaine
- Quizzy
R: 57 names
- Raavik
- Radley
- Rafferty
- Ragehowl
- Ragnhild
- Ragnok
- Ragnor
- Ragnvald
- Raheko
- Rainhorn
- Rak'jin
- Rakazul
- Raptorbane
- Raptorcrown
- Ras'kali
- Rashi
- Rathorian
- Ravendal
- Ravenhurst
- Ravensworth
- Ravika
- Raz'tal
- Razatoa
- Razka
- Redmarsh
- Reginald
- Rekkit
- Relyndor
- Renna
- Rhaenna
- Riftwhisper
- Rikkit
- Rimeaxe
- Rimeheart
- Riverreed
- Rivetwick
- Roderick
- Rok'zul
- Rokhan
- Rokhara
- Rong
- Rosalind
- Rosamund
- Rotwood
- Rowena
- Rudderwick
- Rugdush
- Rukha
- Rukka
- Runeblight
- Runetotem
- Runolf
- Rutherford
- Ruulan
- Ruvelle
- Ruvethan
- Ruz'an
S: 99 names
- Saara
- Saarath
- Sablemoon
- Sablethorne
- Sae'zira
- Sagehoof
- Sahale
- Sahto
- Saltwind
- Sandwhisker
- Sanni
- Saphrine
- Sarathex
- Sarel'thas
- Sarethas
- Sarkasz
- Sarri
- Sazzy
- Scalebloom
- Scalethorn
- Scarletwing
- Scrapfuse
- Sebastian
- Selarian
- Selindra
- Selvara
- Sen'jara
- Seraphina
- Seraphine
- Seward
- Sha'nali
- Shaarin
- Shadestep
- Shadeveil
- Shadowspear
- Shadriel
- Shaelune
- Shandris
- Sharga
- Sharguk
- Shek'to
- Shelgra
- Shen
- Shieldbiter
- Shroudwick
- Shu
- Sifrida
- Sigrid
- Sigrun
S, continued
- Sikya
- Silas
- Silentbrook
- Silverbough
- Skarnak
- Skizzik
- Skullmaw
- Skullsplitter
- Skychaser
- Slagbeard
- Slatehammer
- Smolderkeg
- Snibble
- Snowhoof
- Solaari
- Solandis
- Solveig
- Sootforge
- Soulkindle
- Sparkbobbin
- Spearchanter
- Spellwright
- Springnozzle
- Sprocketwhistle
- Starfeather
- Starlesse
- Starloom
- Starwhisper
- Stennar
- Stonehoof
- Stonepaw
- Stormbeard
- Stormcleaver
- Stormjib
- Stormtusk
- Stoutbanner
- Stoutkettle
- Sunali
- Suncrest
- Sungleam
- Sunkindle
- Sunmantle
- Sunpetal
- Sunscale
- Sunveil
- Sunweaver
- Sybil
- Sylorae
- Sylvaris
- Syrelle
T: 68 names
- Taalira
- Tabitha
- Tahoma
- Tak'zul
- Takoda
- Tal'zin
- Taldaris
- Talithas
- Talomba
- Talulah
- Talyssra
- Tancred
- Tao
- Tassa
- Tavish
- Tawna
- Teeva
- Tehani
- Tez'ko
- Thaddeus
- Thalorien
- Thalorin
- Thalvenne
- Tharbok
- Thelda
- Thelrend
- Theodora
- Theodric
- Thessaline
- Thessaly
- Thistlewind
- Thok'gar
- Thordis
- Thorgar
T, continued
- Thornbury
- Thornpaw
- Thornwall
- Throkk
- Thunderfoot
- Thunderhorn
- Thundermaul
- Thurgin
- Thurka
- Thyra
- Tiberius
- Tidespeaker
- Tidewarden
- Tik'ali
- Tinka
- Tinkerfuse
- Tirazza
- Tokan
- Toluk
- Tombwhisper
- Tor'kazi
- Toraam
- Torazan
- Torgrimm
- Tornak
- Torrek
- Torsten
- Torvin
- Trixa
- Tuskbreaker
- Tuurem
- Twindle
- Tyrandel
- Tyrenor
U: 13 names
- Ug'thok
- Ulaani
- Ulano
- Ulfgar
- Ulgra
- Ulla
- Ulric
- Ulyssia
- Umbralith
- Umbralune
- Unarie
- Urgosh
- Urzok
V: 42 names
- Vaalor
- Vaelith
- Vaeloraan
- Vaenithra
- Valethas
- Valtienne
- Valtrois
- Vandros
- Vargosh
- Varketh
- Vashi
- Vaska
- Vaxrion
- Velaana
- Velgra
- Velindra
- Vellmourne
- Velorian
- Verdanix
- Veshadrel
- Vesharyn
- Vespiran
- Vexa
- Vexrisath
- Vidar
- Vigdis
- Vincent
- Viridrae
- Vivienne
- Vixxi
- Voidara
- Voidgaze
- Vol'jarah
- Vol'sha
- Voltwhisk
- Vonaar
- Vorgak
- Vorka
- Vorrik
- Vozz
- Vuraan
- Vuz'ko
W: 23 names
- Wachiwi
- Wainwright
- Wan'ji
- Wanikiya
- Wapi
- Warbrand
- Warrick
- Wendelyn
- Wenli
- Wildbrew
- Wildmane
- Wilhelmina
- Wimbly
- Windhoof
- Winifred
- Winona
- Wispwillow
- Wizzlebop
- Wolfsong
- Wraithmoor
- Wyatt
- Wynleth
- Wystan
X: 4 names
- Xaalis
- Xal'tu
- Xanthiel
- Xiu
Y: 14 names
- Yargok
- Yazulan
- Yen'zo
- Yenwa
- Yrelaan
- Yrsa
- Ysabel
- Ysanthe
- Yseline
- Ysildor
- Ysmarra
- Ysolde
- Yulan
- Yuma