Orc Name Generator
Generate harsh, memorable orc and half-orc names with earned deed-names.
How orc names work
Guttural sounds (gr, kr, sh, zug), closed syllables, and deed-names earned in battle.
- Orc names hit hard: closed syllables ending in k, g, sh or th.
- Deed-names (Skullsplitter, Ashmaw) are earned, so a young orc might not have one yet; that gap is a story.
- Half-orcs often carry one human and one orcish name; choose which one they introduce themselves with.
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 orc?
Guttural sounds (gr, kr, sh, zug), closed syllables, and deed-names earned in battle.
Can I use these orc names in D&D?
Yes. They follow the naming feel described for orcs 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.