About Fantasy Name Builder
Last updated: October 3, 2026
Fantasy Name Builder makes names for characters in stories, tabletop games and video games. Pick a race or class, like an elf, a dwarf, a vampire or a bard, and it gives you four names at a time. Keep the ones you like and roll again for the rest.
Who builds it
My name is Joan Ramos. I put together small, free websites, each one built to do a single job well.
My first was Mary's Printables, a home for free printable pages. I figured it would stay a quiet little project. Then the emails began. A teacher had tracked down the one worksheet her class was waiting on. A parent was leaning on one of the charts while their child went through a tough time. Someone else needed a page printed in a rush and got it done.
The common thread was simple. What they came for was waiting for them, it worked the first time, and nobody asked them to sign up or hand anything over. I hold every site I make to that same standard.
Why a fantasy name generator
Every writer and every game master knows the moment. The story is moving, a new character walks in, and they need a name right now. "Bob the Elf" breaks the spell for everyone at the table.
I wanted a place where you can grab a name that sounds like it belongs in that world in a few seconds, then get right back to the fun part.
What makes a good fantasy name
The best fantasy names sound like they come from somewhere. Elves in one story might share soft, flowing sounds, while dwarves get short, heavy ones. When names from the same people share a pattern, the world feels real without anyone having to explain it.
A good name is also easy to say out loud. If your players can't pronounce it, they'll give the character a nickname within ten minutes. Short names work well for characters who show up often; save the long, grand ones for kings and ancient dragons.
What you get
- 48 races and classes, from elves, dwarves and dragons to tieflings, wizards, vampires and banshees
- Nearly 4,000 first names and more than 1,300 family names to mix together
- Four names at a time, with a lock on each so you can keep favorites and reroll the rest
- Filters for male, female or neutral names and for short or long names
- Full name, first name only or family name only, whichever you need
- Separate name lists for six kinds of elf and for half-orcs
- A saved list you can download as a text file
- Copy with one tap, plus a quick search to find any race
- Nothing to install and no account
Found a problem?
If a name feels out of place, a race is missing something, or a button won't behave, email me at [email protected]. I'm the one who reads it.
Fantasy Name Builder belongs to a group of free tools and games I run at FriendlyApps.