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Generate Zora names for The Legend of Zelda that follow Nintendo's actual pattern: short, sleek names built from fish, water, and music puns like Mipha, Sidon, Bazz, Finley, and Ledo. Includes royal titles for the Domain, Indigo-Go band-style names, and original Zora for OCs, fanfiction, and Zelda-themed campaigns.

About Zora names

Zora names in The Legend of Zelda are built almost entirely from puns, and knowing the three main sources makes it easy to invent new ones. Fish and seafood are the biggest well: Bazz (bass), Finley (fin), Ledo and Kodah (cod), Trello (trout-ish), Tona (tuna), Seggin (sea urchin, from the Japanese 'uni' joke), Torfeau (turbot), and Sidon (a real Mediterranean port, though he is every inch a shark). Water words come next: Rivan, Gruve, and Dunma echo rivers, groves, and dunes. The third source is music, a holdover from Majora's Mask, where the Zora band the Indigo-Go's gave us Mikau, Lulu, Evan, Japas, and Tijo, and later games named Zora like Cleff, Trebble, and Tumbo after clefs, treble, and tambourine.

Zora also observe a royal register. Kings and princesses take longer, more dignified names (Dorephan, Rutela, Ralis, Ruto, Mipha, Yona), and Zora's Domain uses titles freely: Prince, Princess, King, Sage, Captain, and Guard. Names are almost always one or two syllables for commoners and rarely end in a hard consonant cluster.

The list collects canon Zora from Ocarina of Time through Tears of the Kingdom and adds original fish, water, and music names in the same style. Others draw on sea mammals, water plants, gems, ice, swimming words, and sea myth. Titled forms, some trade puns, fill rosters and courts.

How to choose Zora names

  • Start with a fish, water, or music word and file off the ending: bass became Bazz, cod became Kodah, and treble became Trebble, so 'grouper' or 'coda' can become a Zora name the same way.
  • Give royalty longer, softer names like Dorephan or Rutela, and keep commoners and guards to punchy one- or two-syllable names.
  • Music-based names (Aria, Tempo, Cadenza) work best for Zora who are performers or bards, keeping the Indigo-Go's tradition alive.
  • Zora do not use surnames; add a title (Captain, Sage, Elder) or a role (Armorer, Innkeeper) if you need to distinguish two characters.
  • For a fanfiction romance or sibling story, pair names that share a sound with canon relatives, the way Sidon and Mipha both feel royal but distinct.

Frequently asked questions

Where do Zora names come from?

Most are puns on fish, seafood, water features, or musical terms. Bazz is bass, Finley is fin, Kodah is cod, Trebble is treble, and Cleff is clef, so an original Zora name should start from a similar word.

Do Zora have last names or family names?

No. Zora go by a single name plus an optional title such as Prince Sidon, Princess Mipha, or Captain Bazz. Family ties are described in dialogue rather than in the name.

Are the Majora's Mask Zora names different?

The Termina Zora, especially the Indigo-Go's band members Mikau, Lulu, Evan, Japas, and Tijo, lean toward musical and jazzy sounds, and later games kept that music-pun tradition alongside the fish puns.

Can I use these names for a mermaid or fish-person character outside Zelda?

The original names here work for any aquatic humanoid race, from D&D tritons and water genasi to mermaids. Just skip the canon Zelda names if you are publishing commercially.

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A: 48 names

  • Abalon
  • Abyssa
  • Adagio
  • Advisor Zingel
  • Aegi
  • Aeola
  • Aldera
  • Alewi
  • Alga
  • Allegro
  • Alpheo
  • Alto
  • Ambra
  • Amphion
  • Amulet
  • Anago
  • Anchovi
  • Andante
  • Anemo
  • Angelle
  • Angla
  • Angler Lureen
  • Ankor
  • Apprentice Tadlin
  • Aquan
  • Aquarel
  • Aquil
  • Arapa
  • Archivist Scrollin
  • Arco
  • Arcta
  • Argent
  • Argona
  • Aria
  • Arion
  • Armorer Dento
  • Armorer Konch
  • Armorer Platen
  • Arowa
  • Arpeggi
  • Arroyo
  • Artesia
  • Aspio
  • Asteri
  • Atoll
  • Axol
  • Ayu
  • Azura

B: 59 names

  • Bagatelle
  • Baleen
  • Ballad
  • Barbo
  • Barca
  • Bard Barca
  • Bard Cadenza
  • Bard Ryllo
  • Bard Serena
  • Bard Trovato
  • Barnac
  • Baroque
  • Barra
  • Bassa
  • Bassist Lowen
  • Basso
  • Batfin
  • Bayla
  • Bayou
  • Bazz
  • Beckan
  • Belugo
  • Berceuse
  • Berga
  • Berylla
  • Betta
  • Bichir
  • Bighten
  • Billo
  • Bilto
  • Bitterlin
  • Biwa
  • Blenna
  • Blizza
  • Bluegill
  • Boatwright Garboard
  • Boatwright Keela
  • Bobba
  • Bolero
  • Bonefin
  • Bongo
  • Bonita
  • Borea
  • Bossa
  • Boto
  • Brackin
  • Breacha
  • Bream
  • Breve
  • Brill
  • Brine
  • Brooka
  • Brumo
  • Bubblin
  • Bugle
  • Buoya
  • Burbot
  • Buri
  • Burna

C: 81 names

  • Cachalot
  • Cadenza
  • Cadet Cleff
  • Cadet Fife
  • Cadet Fingerlin
  • Cadet Guppa
  • Cadet Minnow
  • Cadet Smolt
  • Cadet Tumbo
  • Calder
  • Calfin
  • Calliope
  • Calypso
  • Canon
  • Canta
  • Cantabile
  • Capelo
  • Capo
  • Caprice
  • Captain Barra
  • Captain Bazz
  • Captain Finral
  • Captain Makko
  • Cardin
  • Carpen
  • Cartographer Chartan
  • Cascadia
  • Cascarel
  • Catla
  • Cavi
  • Cayo
  • Celesta
  • Cello
  • Cerule
  • Champion Sworda
  • Chancellor Sturjo
  • Chanta
  • Charr
  • Chelon
  • Chilla

C, continued

  • Chime
  • Chora
  • Chorale
  • Chordo
  • Chroma
  • Chronicler Coda
  • Chub
  • Cicla
  • Cirqua
  • Clari
  • Cleff
  • Cobia
  • Cod
  • Coda
  • Coho
  • Comber
  • Composer Opusan
  • Conductor Batonn
  • Conga
  • Coracle
  • Coraline
  • Corallo
  • Corna
  • Cornet
  • Corvin
  • Corydo
  • Courier Swiftide
  • Covelle
  • Coven
  • Cowri
  • Crayla
  • Cresco
  • Cressa
  • Cresta
  • Creva
  • Crysta
  • Curra
  • Cuttla
  • Cyana
  • Cymba
  • Cypra

D: 36 names

  • Dabbo
  • Dace
  • Damkeeper Reservo
  • Damsella
  • Danio
  • Dellan
  • Delphin
  • Delta
  • Dento
  • Descant
  • Dewa
  • Diadem
  • Dirge
  • Discu
  • Ditty
  • Divelle
  • Diver Bathys
  • Divo
  • Dolce
  • Dorado
  • Dorephan
  • Doria
  • Dorimar
  • Dorro
  • Dorsalyn
  • Dowager Queen Meriphe
  • Drifta
  • Drizza
  • Drumma
  • Drummer Bongo
  • Drummer Paradid
  • Duetta
  • Dugo
  • Dulci
  • Dulse
  • Dunma

E: 22 names

  • Ebba
  • Ebbo
  • Ebi
  • Eddan
  • Efta
  • Elder Coelaca
  • Elder Lungfin
  • Elder Muzu
  • Elder Sturgi
  • Elder Wobbe
  • Elva
  • Emmon
  • Ennith
  • Envoy Kelsor
  • Envoy Kina
  • Envoy Marin
  • Envoy Pelagia
  • Erato
  • Estu
  • Etuda
  • Euterpe
  • Evan

F: 44 names

  • Falla
  • Fantasia
  • Faro
  • Fathom
  • Fermata
  • Ferrier Buoya
  • Ferrier Perch
  • Ferrier Shoreby
  • Ferro
  • Ferryman Raftan
  • Fessa
  • Fiddler
  • Fife
  • Finley
  • Firn
  • Firtha
  • Fishmonger Kippa
  • Fisko
  • Fjora
  • Flaka
  • Fleeta
  • Flippen
  • Floa
  • Floeberg
  • Flounda
  • Flowen
  • Fluken
  • Flurri
  • Fluta
  • Fluttra
  • Fluvia
  • Fluxi
  • Flyra
  • Foama
  • Fontan
  • Fordan
  • Forte
  • Fresha
  • Frondo
  • Fronk
  • Frosta
  • Fugu
  • Fugue
  • Funa

G: 45 names

  • Gaddison
  • Gala
  • Galate
  • Galene
  • Garro
  • Gatekeeper Portcul
  • Gavotte
  • Gemma
  • Geysa
  • Giga
  • Gigue
  • Gilley
  • Glacia
  • Glauco
  • Glaza
  • Glidan
  • Glinta
  • Glissa
  • Gobi
  • Gorlan
  • Gourami
  • Gracen
  • Granny Koi
  • Graylin
  • Grouper
  • Gruve
  • Guard Cobia
  • Guard Dunma
  • Guard Gaddison
  • Guard Hakefin
  • Guard Hammon
  • Guard Kelvo
  • Guard Rivan
  • Guard Seggin
  • Guard Sharkan
  • Guard Snook
  • Guard Tarpo
  • Guard Torfeau
  • Guard Wallo
  • Gudgeon
  • Guitarist Fretto
  • Gulfin
  • Gulpa
  • Guppa
  • Gurnard

H: 30 names

  • Haddo
  • Hakon
  • Halibu
  • Hamachi
  • Hammon
  • Hamo
  • Handmaiden Perla
  • Harbo
  • Harbormaster Bollard
  • Harmon
  • Harmoni
  • Harpa
  • Haven
  • Healer Anemo
  • Healer Balsama
  • Healer Ilma
  • Healer Limpkin
  • Healer Salma
  • Healer Wakame
  • Helmo
  • Herald Clarion
  • Herbalist Kelpina
  • Herrin
  • Hijiki
  • Hilsa
  • Hirame
  • Historian Annalo
  • Hokke
  • Horna
  • Hymna

I: 18 names

  • Ianthe
  • Icelle
  • Icica
  • Ikura
  • Ilma
  • Imrith
  • Indigon
  • Inlo
  • Innkeeper Kodah
  • Innkeeper Oysta
  • Instructor Butterfli
  • Iola
  • Ionia
  • Irisa
  • Iskel
  • Iwana
  • Iwashi
  • Izumi

J: 7 names

  • Japas
  • Jaspera
  • Jella
  • Jeweler Cabocho
  • Jiahto
  • Jorvi
  • Judge Gavelin

K: 40 names

  • Kaila
  • Kajiki
  • Kalimba
  • Kamasu
  • Kanpachi
  • Kapson
  • Karei
  • Kasago
  • Katsuo
  • Kayden
  • Keela
  • Kelpo
  • Kelvo
  • Keshan
  • Ketcha
  • Keye
  • Khira
  • Killi
  • Kina
  • King Dorephan
  • King Dorimar
  • King Thalor
  • King Zora De Bon XVI
  • Kippa
  • Kisu
  • Knight Lancet
  • Knight Marlina
  • Kodah
  • Kohaku
  • Kokanee
  • Kolvi
  • Konch
  • Kora
  • Kori
  • Koto
  • Krabbo
  • Krilla
  • Kuda
  • Kujira
  • Kurage

L: 53 names

  • Ladon
  • Laflat
  • Laguna
  • Lakia
  • Lampri
  • Lancer Garpike
  • Langus
  • Lanterno
  • Lapis
  • Largo
  • Larimar
  • Laruto
  • Laver
  • Lazuli
  • Leapo
  • Ledo
  • Legato
  • Lenok
  • Lento
  • Lethe
  • Lieutenant Kuda
  • Lieutenant Pikarel
  • Ligeia
  • Lilia
  • Lilt
  • Limnea
  • Limpet
  • Lissom
  • Litha
  • Litora
  • Little Tiddler
  • Loach
  • Lobsta
  • Loche
  • Lochlan
  • Lorekeeper Chorale
  • Lorekeeper Estu
  • Lorel
  • Lorica
  • Lorin
  • Lotis
  • Lough
  • Luffin
  • Lulla
  • Lulu
  • Lumiston
  • Lumo
  • Lurelia
  • Luta
  • Lutenist Plectra
  • Lutra
  • Lydia
  • Lyra

M: 74 names

  • Mackerel
  • Madai
  • Mahi
  • Makko
  • Mambo
  • Manati
  • Mando
  • Mangro
  • Manta
  • Mara
  • Maraca
  • Marephan
  • Margari
  • Marimba
  • Marimo
  • Marin
  • Marisa
  • Marish
  • Maristel
  • Marlina
  • Marlon
  • Marlowe
  • Marot
  • Marshan
  • Mason Ashlar
  • Masu
  • Meander
  • Mebaru
  • Medaka
  • Megrim
  • Mei
  • Melisma
  • Mellik
  • Melodi
  • Melta
  • Melusa
  • Merchant Bartero

M, continued

  • Merchant Marot
  • Merchant Scampi
  • Mereth
  • Merewen
  • Mezzo
  • Mikau
  • Minamo
  • Minim
  • Minke
  • Minna
  • Minnow
  • Minstrel Lirico
  • Minthe
  • Minuet
  • Mipha
  • Mira
  • Mirelle
  • Mirenda
  • Mista
  • Mizzle
  • Moda
  • Mola
  • Molli
  • Monsu
  • Mooren
  • Morain
  • Moray
  • Morden
  • Motiv
  • Mullo
  • Musician Harpa
  • Musician Ocara
  • Musician Segno
  • Musician Trebble
  • Muskel
  • Mussa
  • Muzu

N: 29 names

  • Nacre
  • Nada
  • Naia
  • Naldo
  • Namazu
  • Narwa
  • Nasen
  • Natara
  • Nautil
  • Navigator Compassa
  • Needlin
  • Nenufar
  • Nera
  • Nereo
  • Nerephine
  • Nerin
  • Netmaker Meshan
  • Neve
  • Newt
  • Nilas
  • Nishin
  • Nixa
  • Nocturn
  • Nokken
  • Nori
  • Nota
  • Nursemaid Hatchlin
  • Nursemaid Molli
  • Nymphea

O: 29 names

  • Oarlo
  • Oasa
  • Oboe
  • Ocara
  • Oceano
  • Octava
  • Oki
  • Okto
  • Ollan
  • Ondarel
  • Opah
  • Opaline
  • Opalo
  • Opra
  • Oracle Limpida
  • Orato
  • Oren
  • Orfe
  • Organa
  • Orkan
  • Orlin
  • Orphe
  • Osier
  • Ossa
  • Ostinato
  • Otaria
  • Ottero
  • Oxbo
  • Oysta

P: 61 names

  • Pacu
  • Paddla
  • Page Minnick
  • Papyra
  • Parella
  • Pavane
  • Payara
  • Pearldiver Amaro
  • Pearlin
  • Pelagia
  • Pelago
  • Pelorin
  • Peneo
  • Perch
  • Peridor
  • Perla
  • Perlesse
  • Permafro
  • Phoca
  • Phospha
  • Pianist Ivoro
  • Pianna
  • Picco
  • Pikeo
  • Piko
  • Pipa
  • Pirana
  • Pizzi
  • Plaice
  • Platy

P, continued

  • Plecko
  • Plink
  • Plunjo
  • Poet Versa
  • Polara
  • Pompa
  • Ponda
  • Ponto
  • Poola
  • Porgi
  • Porpo
  • Posidonia
  • Powan
  • Prawna
  • Presto
  • Prillo
  • Prince Ralis
  • Prince Ralisar
  • Prince Sidon
  • Prince Tidemar
  • Princess Corabel
  • Princess Lunaria
  • Princess Mipha
  • Princess Nerissa
  • Princess Ruto
  • Princess Ruvella
  • Princess Sidara
  • Prisma
  • Proteo
  • Prowen
  • Puffa

Q: 9 names

  • Quartermaster Storro
  • Quaver
  • Queen Ondrea
  • Queen Oren
  • Queen Rutela
  • Queen Rutenna
  • Queen Sapphira
  • Queen Yona
  • Quilla

R: 53 names

  • Raina
  • Ralis
  • Ralisar
  • Ranger Fenwick
  • Rapida
  • Rasbo
  • Rebec
  • Recruit Parr
  • Reedan
  • Reefa
  • Refrain
  • Regent Halibard
  • Rello
  • Remora
  • Renkon
  • Reprise
  • Requiem
  • Resta
  • Rhapso
  • Rhythmi
  • Riffa
  • Riffel
  • Rilla
  • Rillet
  • Rilo
  • Rima
  • Rippa
  • Rippo
  • Riva
  • Rivan
  • Rivelan
  • Riviera
  • Rivo
  • Rivulet
  • Roe
  • Rohu
  • Rokka
  • Rondel
  • Rondo
  • Rubato
  • Rudd
  • Rudda
  • Ruffe
  • Rumba
  • Runnel
  • Rusala
  • Rusha
  • Rushen
  • Rutela
  • Rutenna
  • Ruto
  • Ruvella
  • Ryllo

S: 141 names

  • Saba
  • Sablo
  • Sage Ammona
  • Sage Hadrosa
  • Sage Laruto
  • Sage Thalassa
  • Sage Undra
  • Sagitta
  • Saila
  • Saithe
  • Saline
  • Sallow
  • Salma
  • Samba
  • Samphi
  • Sanma
  • Sanza
  • Saraban
  • Sardina
  • Sardo
  • Sargassa
  • Sargo
  • Sauger
  • Sawara
  • Saxa
  • Sayori
  • Sazanami
  • Scala
  • Scalen
  • Scallo
  • Scampi
  • Scherzo
  • Scholar Codexa
  • Scholar Jiahto
  • Scholar Motiv
  • Scholar Nautil
  • Scorpo
  • Scout Dartin
  • Sculla
  • Sculpa
  • Sculptor Fronk
  • Sculptor Nacre
  • Scupp
  • Sedge
  • Seggin
  • Sela
  • Seleni

S, continued

  • Selka
  • Selphira
  • Sennet
  • Sentry Stickle
  • Serac
  • Serena
  • Serenata
  • Sergeant Gillard
  • Sergeant Kapson
  • Sergeant Trigga
  • Seseragi
  • Sevru
  • Sforza
  • Shadda
  • Shallo
  • Shanty
  • Sharpo
  • Sheena
  • Shenno
  • Sheva
  • Shigure
  • Shimma
  • Shinel
  • Shipwright Stemson
  • Shirasu
  • Shishamo
  • Shizuku
  • Shoalo
  • Sidara
  • Sidon
  • Sidrelle
  • Singer Lulla
  • Sirenia
  • Sirra
  • Sita
  • Skate
  • Skiffo
  • Sleetan
  • Slippo
  • Sloshi
  • Sluice
  • Smelto
  • Smith Ankor
  • Smith Tempero
  • Snapper
  • Snoek
  • Snook

S, continued

  • Snowen
  • Sole
  • Solfa
  • Sonata
  • Sopra
  • Spado
  • Spate
  • Spearmaster Harpoon
  • Spearmaster Tridenta
  • Spindrift
  • Spira
  • Splake
  • Splasha
  • Spongo
  • Spouto
  • Sprat
  • Spraya
  • Sprinta
  • Spritza
  • Spume
  • Squalla
  • Squidda
  • Squire Elvero
  • Staccato
  • Stanza
  • Starla
  • Sterlin
  • Steward Haven
  • Steward Ledgero
  • Stinga
  • Stonecarver Chisello
  • Storyteller Fablin
  • Strand
  • Streamo
  • Strum
  • Sturgi
  • Sunfin
  • Surfin
  • Surga
  • Surubi
  • Swale
  • Swasho
  • Swella
  • Swirla
  • Swisha
  • Sworda
  • Syrinx

T: 63 names

  • Tabla
  • Taiko
  • Taimen
  • Taki
  • Tako
  • Tamburo
  • Tango
  • Tarantel
  • Tarn
  • Taro
  • Tarpo
  • Tarvin
  • Tautog
  • Tempesta
  • Tempo
  • Tenchi
  • Tenor
  • Terrapin
  • Tethy
  • Tetra
  • Thalassa
  • Thalendra
  • Thawen
  • Thetia
  • Tida
  • Tidaris
  • Tijo
  • Tilapo
  • Timbre
  • Timpa
  • Tobiuo

T, continued

  • Toccata
  • Tombolo
  • Tona
  • Topa
  • Torfeau
  • Torren
  • Tortu
  • Torva
  • Toto
  • Tottika
  • Tovin
  • Trebble
  • Trello
  • Tremmo
  • Tremo
  • Trencha
  • Trevalo
  • Triada
  • Tribu
  • Trigga
  • Trilla
  • Trombo
  • Trouta
  • Tsurara
  • Tubah
  • Tumbo
  • Tunah
  • Turqua
  • Tursi
  • Tuskin
  • Tutor Scala
  • Typho

U: 6 names

  • Unagi
  • Undel
  • Undina
  • Undra
  • Undula
  • Urcho

V: 13 names

  • Vaila
  • Vallis
  • Vapri
  • Vendace
  • Vennik
  • Vesha
  • Veteran Scarfin
  • Vibrato
  • Vilka
  • Vimba
  • Viola
  • Vivaci
  • Vorta

W: 30 names

  • Wadan
  • Wahoo
  • Waka
  • Wakame
  • Wakasagi
  • Wallo
  • Walru
  • Waltza
  • Warden Abyssa
  • Warden Deepmar
  • Warden Fathom
  • Warden Trencha
  • Warden Weirlan
  • Wavelin
  • Wavo
  • Weaver Shuttla
  • Weira
  • Wharfin
  • Wherri
  • Whirla
  • Whitin
  • Willo
  • Winkle
  • Wintra
  • Wobbe
  • Wolfin
  • Wracken
  • Wrasse
  • Wrigla
  • Wynne

Y: 4 names

  • Yamame
  • Yona
  • Yorra
  • Yulan

Z: 5 names

  • Zaffre
  • Zander
  • Zephy
  • Zither
  • Zorelia