⚔️ World of Warcraft Name Generator (Race and Class)

About this generator

Finding a great World of Warcraft character name is half the fun of starting a new character, and half the frustration when your first choice is taken. This generator creates names that fit the game's lore. Choose your race, class and gender, then press the button for a list of ideas. Each batch mixes three kinds of names so you can find the style you like.

Lore-friendly names are built from the sounds of your chosen race. For example, night elf names flow with soft vowels, orc names are short and guttural, and gnome names clank and fizz. Class-themed names are built from words that match your class, such as Gravebane for a death knight or Moonwhisper for a druid. Blended names combine a race-style name with a class ending.

Every name follows the World of Warcraft naming rules. Names are 3 to 12 letters, with no spaces, numbers or apostrophes, so you can paste them straight into the character creation screen. Names have to be unique on each realm, so generate plenty of options and keep a short list of favourites. If your first choice is taken, try a variation by changing the ending.

World of Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. This is an unofficial fan-made tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blizzard.

Example World of Warcraft names

A few names this generator can make, to show the styles. Every one is letters only and 12 characters or fewer.

• Orc Warrior: Ragebane, Grimroar, Shieldwall, Brutehammer
• Night Elf Druid: Rootmane, Mossbloom, Rainshade, Thalarwood
• Blood Elf Paladin: Zealbane, Silverbane, Crusadehand, Brightcrest
• Undead Rogue: Bladethief, Stealthblade, Venomstep, Darwick
• Gnome Mage: Spellweave, Glimmerglyph, Prismfrost, Boltwix
• Troll Shaman: Thundersong, Raincaller, Mistwhisper, Tidebolt
• Tauren Hunter: Fangfeather, Hawkshot, Wildstride, Quillfang

Tips for choosing a World of Warcraft name

• Say it out loud: You'll hear it in voice chat and see it above your head all day. Pick something easy to pronounce and spell, so friends can whisper and invite you without mistakes.
• Match your race or class: A name that fits your character, such as a soft-sounding name for a night elf or a harsh one for an orc, feels more immersive. Class-themed names like Raincaller for a shaman say what you play at a glance.
• Keep it short: Shorter names are easier to remember and type. The limit is 12 letters, but names of 5 to 8 letters tend to stand out.
• Have backups: Names are unique per realm, so your first choice may be taken. Generate a shortlist and try them one after another in character creation.
• Avoid lookalikes: Names made only of letters like I and l are hard to tell apart in chat. Choose letters that look different.
• Try a variation: If a name is taken, change the ending, drop a letter or swap a syllable. Often the second version is better.

Name styles by race

How names for each playable race sound. Pick the race in the generator above to get names in that style.

• Human: Humans founded Stormwind and form the backbone of the Alliance. They are adaptable and determined, and their names sound like classic medieval fantasy. (Alliance)
• Dwarf: The dwarves of Ironforge are stout mountain-dwellers famous for stonework, ale and stubborn loyalty. Their names are short, hard and rumbling. (Alliance)
• Night Elf: Night elves are the ancient, long-lived guardians of nature from Darnassus. Their names flow with soft vowels and moonlit syllables. (Alliance)
• Gnome: Gnomes are brilliant tinkerers from Gnomeregan. Their names are playful, quick and full of clanking sounds. (Alliance)
• Draenei: The draenei are exiles from Argus, guided by the Light and powered by crystals. Their names are graceful, ancient and a little regal. (Alliance)
• Worgen: Worgen are the cursed people of Gilneas who took on a wolf-like form. Their names keep a proud Victorian flavour with a hint of the wild. (Alliance)
• Void Elf: Void elves are high elves who embraced the power of the Void. Their names are sleek and elegant with a shadowy edge. (Alliance)
• Lightforged Draenei: Lightforged draenei are draenei empowered by the Light itself, soldiers of the Army of the Light. Their names are radiant and noble. (Alliance)
• Dark Iron Dwarf: Dark Iron dwarves are fiery smiths from the depths of Blackrock Mountain. Their names are harsh, hot and forged in flame. (Alliance)
• Kul Tiran: Kul Tirans are hardy seafarers from the island nation of Kul Tiras. Their names sound like sailors, captains and harbour towns. (Alliance)
• Mechagnome: Mechagnomes are gnomes who replaced their bodies with machinery. Their names click, buzz and hum like circuitry. (Alliance)
• Orc: Orcs are fierce warriors from Draenor and founders of the Horde. Their names are short, guttural and built for battle cries. (Horde)
• Undead: The Forsaken are free-willed undead who rejected the Lich King. Their names often hint at a human past, with a grim, gothic twist. (Horde)
• Tauren: Tauren are gentle, spiritual giants from Mulgore who honour the Earthmother. Their names are rolling, earthy and strong. (Horde)
• Troll: Darkspear trolls are a swaggering, tough tribe from the Echo Isles. Their names pop with z, j and k sounds. (Horde)
• Blood Elf: Blood elves of Silvermoon are proud, magic-hungry and elegant. Their names are flowing and sunlit, full of th and ael sounds. (Horde)
• Goblin: Goblins are scheming inventors and traders from the Bilgewater Cartel. Their names are fast, punchy and a little shady. (Horde)
• Nightborne: Nightborne are the arcane-addicted elves of Suramar, cut off from the world for ten thousand years. Their names are cool, precise and mystical. (Horde)
• Highmountain Tauren: Highmountain tauren are hunters and shamans of the Highmountain peaks, bonded to ancient spirits of the mountain. Their names are craggy and wild. (Horde)
• Mag'har Orc: Mag'har orcs are the proud clans of Draenor who never fell to demon blood. Their names are raw, simple and unbroken. (Horde)
• Zandalari Troll: Zandalari trolls are the golden-clad rulers of an ancient empire who worship the loa. Their names carry a royal, ceremonial weight. (Horde)
• Vulpera: Vulpera are small, fox-like scavengers of the Vol'dun desert, quick-witted and resourceful. Their names are short, quick and cheeky. (Horde)
• Pandaren: Pandaren are a wise, easygoing people from Pandaria who can join either faction. Their names are calm and musical, inspired by East Asian sounds. (either faction)
• Dracthyr: Dracthyr are shapeshifting dragon-kin from the Dragon Isles who can fight in a draconic or a humanoid form. They can only be Evokers. Their names are sleek and sharp. (either faction)
• Earthen: The Earthen are ancient stone beings forged by the titans in Khaz Algar, and both factions can recruit them. Their names are heavy, grounded and mineral. (either faction)
• Haranir: The Haranir are a nature-bound people of Harandar, and both factions can play them. Their names here lean leafy, rooted and quiet. (either faction)

Name ideas by class

The kind of words used for class-themed names. Pick your class in the generator above.

• Death Knight: Death knights are fallen heroes who wield runic power, frost, blood and unholy plague. Themes: Grave, Rime, Frost, Plague, Soul, Blight.
• Demon Hunter: Demon hunters sacrifice everything and sense fel energy to hunt demons with twin glaives. Themes: Fel, Havoc, Night, Blind, Chaos, Glaive.
• Druid: Druids shapeshift into animals and channel the natural world as healers, guardians and moon-callers. Themes: Moon, Wild, Thorn, Grove, Bear, Feral.
• Evoker: Evokers are dragon-kin who channel the power of the dragonflights, with fire, time and breath. Themes: Scale, Ember, Azure, Bronze, Time, Wyrm.
• Hunter: Hunters track prey across the wilds with bows, guns and loyal animal companions. Themes: Hawk, Wolf, Arrow, Trap, Beast, Eagle.
• Mage: Mages master the arcane, fire and frost, bending reality with spells and portals. Themes: Arcane, Frost, Fire, Spell, Rune, Mana.
• Monk: Monks fight with balance and martial arts, drawing on brew, mist and the winds. Themes: Jade, Mist, Storm, Ox, Tiger, Crane.
• Paladin: Paladins are holy knights who wield the Light with hammer, shield and righteous conviction. Themes: Light, Holy, Dawn, Crusade, Silver, Oath.
• Priest: Priests heal and protect with the Light, or twist shadow and the void into dark power. Themes: Holy, Shadow, Light, Mend, Grace, Void.
• Rogue: Rogues strike from the shadows with daggers, poison and trickery. Themes: Shadow, Dagger, Night, Stealth, Venom, Blade.
• Shaman: Shamans commune with the elements and spirits, calling lightning, tides and ancestors. Themes: Storm, Earth, Spirit, Totem, Thunder, Tide.
• Warlock: Warlocks bargain with demons and wield fel, shadow and curses for power. Themes: Fel, Doom, Shadow, Soul, Hex, Imp.
• Warrior: Warriors are armoured fighters who rely on rage, steel and sheer force. Themes: Blood, Iron, Rage, War, Titan, Steel.

World of Warcraft character name rules

These are the basics Blizzard's naming rules require. Every name this tool creates follows them.

• Length: Names must be between 2 and 12 characters long. This generator makes names of 3 to 12 letters.
• Characters: Letters only. Numbers, symbols and spaces are not allowed, so there are no apostrophes in these names (even though some lore names have them).
• Capital letters: Only the first letter should be a capital, with the rest in lower case.
• Availability: A name can only be used once on a realm, so check several in the character creation screen. Names can also be taken on one realm and free on another.
• Code of conduct: Names must follow Blizzard's code of conduct: no offensive, real-world or copyrighted names that break the rules.

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