Whether you play tabletop RPGs, JRPGs, or CRPGs, your character's name shapes how you and others see them. The RPG Name Generator helps you find names that fit your game's tone—fantasy, dark, heroic, or Eastern-inspired—and that work for both player characters and NPCs.
Tabletop vs. Video RPG Naming
Tabletop RPGs (e.g. D&D, Pathfinder) often use full fantasy names with surnames or epithets (e.g. Aldric Stormward, Morrigan Shadowstep). JRPGs may use shorter given names or mixed Eastern-Western styles (e.g. Yuki Frostveil, Sora Skyward). CRPGs and MMOs can lean either way. Use the generator with keywords like 'tabletop,' 'JRPG,' or 'MMO' to get names that match your system.
Matching Name to Class and Role
Names can hint at class or role without being literal. Warriors might have heavy, weapon- or armor-like elements; mages might have celestial or elemental tones; rogues might suggest shadow or speed. Enter your class or role (e.g. 'paladin,' 'dark mage,' 'ranger') to get more targeted RPG name ideas.
Heroes, Villains, and NPCs
The same tool works for heroes, villains, and NPCs. For villains, try 'dark,' 'villain,' or 'antagonist.' For NPCs, add 'merchant,' 'innkeeper,' or 'companion.' You get a consistent naming style across your cast while keeping each name distinct.
RPG Name Ideas for 2026: 30 Campaign-Ready Picks
Below are sample RPG name ideas by style. Use the generator above with your own keywords to get more.
Fantasy Heroes
- Aldric Stormward — storm, protection
- Seren Lightbringer — light, heroism
- Gareth Ironward — iron, defense
- Roland Brightblade — brightness, blade
- Celeste Dawnbreaker — dawn, breaking darkness
JRPG Style
- Yuki Frostveil — ice, veil
- Sora Skyward — sky, ascent
- Kazuma Swiftstrike — speed, strike
- Hana Blossomstrike — blossom, strike
- Akane Crimson — red, fire
Dark & Rogues
- Kael Darkthorne — dark, thorn
- Morrigan Shadowstep — shadow, step
- Vex Voidwalker — void, walk
- Corbin Nightshade — night, shade
- Lilith Darkweaver — dark, weave
Warriors & Tanks
- Thrain Ironhold — iron, hold
- Torvald Stonefist — stone, fist
- Ragnar Bloodaxe — blood, axe
- Brenna Oakenshield — oak, shield
- Bjorn Frostbeard — frost, beard
Use the RPG Name Generator to keep a consistent tone across your party and world. For more options, try the DND Name Generator for D&D-style names, the Tiefling Name Generator for tieflings, or the Elf Name Generator for elves.