Fairy name generator
Small, bright fairy and pixie names made from flowers, dew and moonlight, each with a habit to give them a personality. Switch to Fae for the colder nobles of the fairy courts.
- WillowsparkFairy · is the last of a swarm and very lonely
- EmbercapFairy · grants small wishes with large catches
- CloverglimmerFairy · rides a moth and collects secrets
- BluebelltwigFairy · steals buttons and leaves riddles
- DewflickerFairy · lives in a teapot and hates being called cute
- CloversparkFairy · will do anything for a sugar cube
- DewdanceFairy · keeps a ledger of every insult
- SorrelsparkFairy · guards a mushroom ring and takes bribes in honey
- ThistleblossomFairy · steals buttons and leaves riddles
- HazelbuttonFairy · will do anything for a sugar cube
- PebblecapFairy · grants small wishes with large catches
- SorreldropFairy · rides a moth and collects secrets
How to use it
Cute or creepy
Garden fairies suit picture books and cozy games; fae nobles suit dark fantasy. Switch the creature type to change the tone.
Keep the true name secret
In many legends knowing a fairy's true name gives you power over it. Give your fairy a public name and a hidden one.
Use the habit
Each fairy comes with a habit, like stealing buttons or trading wishes. It's an instant plot hook.
Example fairy names
Fairies and pixies: Frostglimmer, Cloverbutton, Willowwing, Hazelcap, Brambledance, Cloverwhisper, Bramblesong, Acornbutton.
Fae nobles: Luquill, Ysanthe, Brilith, Silith, Quilbelle, Brira, Irathistle, Pesowhisk.
Fairy names and fae names
Folklore has two kinds of fairy. The small garden fairies and pixies get light, playful names from flowers, dew, wings and bells. The fae of the courts are older and dangerous, with grand titles and true names they never give away. Pick the one your story needs.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. Names are put together in your browser, so it's free with no sign-up and no limit.
Can I get fae court names?
Yes. Change the creature to Fae for nobles with titles like the Thorned Queen.
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.