Dwarf name generator
Dwarven first names with clan names forged from stone, metal and craft. Pick masculine or feminine names, then press the link under one to play as that dwarf.
- Torbar FrosttankardDwarf
- Baldal BronzechiselDwarf
- Hardra CoppertankardDwarf
- Orskgrun FrostbeardDwarf
- Katbar BattlehelmDwarf
- Thrainbar FlintbeardDwarf
- Thrainbar OaktankardDwarf
- Kathild GoldbeardDwarf
- Brotrim FlintveinDwarf
- Vondwyn GranitebeardDwarf
- Bali StoneshieldDwarf
- Skorwyn HammerchiselDwarf
How to use it
Lead with the clan
A dwarf introduces their clan before themselves. Write it down first and let the first name follow.
Give the clan a grudge
Dwarven clans keep long memories. Decide which clan yours has a grudge against and why; it gives the DM an instant hook.
Short names for the table
One or two syllables is normal for dwarves, so you get a name the whole group can say without a cheat sheet.
Example dwarf names
Feminine: Astdra Bronzemantle, Bromli Coalshield, Balra Copperhammer, Baryn Emberhelm, Thorwyn Deephelm, Katgerd Oakforge, Doldis Battlechisel, Gundvi Coalbrow.
Masculine: Vondath Blacktankard, Harorn Ironchisel, Rurdal Silverbraid, Orskolf Anvilbeard, Ragmund Hammerchisel, Dololf Emberbraid, Balath Stonedelve, Rurolf Alegut.
What makes a name sound dwarven
Dwarf names are short and heavy: hard consonants (B, D, G, K, R, TH) and endings like -in, -ak, -rim and -grun for men, -hild, -dis and -ra for women. The clan name matters as much as the first name, and usually joins a material or a weapon to a body part or a craft: Iron and fist, Stone and helm, Ale and tankard if the clan is less serious.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. Names are put together in your browser, so it's free with no sign-up and no limit.
Are these official D&D dwarf names?
No. They're built in the style of D&D and Tolkien-style dwarves from syllables and clan words, so they're original.
Can I use these names in my own book or game?
Yes. They're built from word parts rather than copied from a list, so you can use them however you like.