Dwarf Name Generator
Generate sturdy dwarven names with clan surnames drawn from stone, metal and craft.
How dwarf names work
Short, heavy syllables with hard consonants (k, d, g, r) and clan names taken from craft or stone.
- Dwarf names lean on hard consonants and short syllables: two syllables is the sweet spot.
- Clan names carry more weight than first names in most dwarven cultures; decide what the clan is famous (or infamous) for.
- Give your dwarf a grudge tied to the clan name: it is an instant hook for the GM.
Got a name? Build the rest of the character with the D&D character generator or write their history with the backstory generator.
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Questions
What makes a name sound dwarf?
Short, heavy syllables with hard consonants (k, d, g, r) and clan names taken from craft or stone.
Can I use these dwarf names in D&D?
Yes. They follow the naming feel described for dwarfs in fantasy games, but they are generated from syllables, so they are not copied from any sourcebook. Use them freely for player characters and NPCs.
How many names can it make?
The syllable tables combine into thousands of first names, and the family names multiply that further. Press Generate as often as you like.