Warhammer Fantasy Name Generator

Create Empire and Old World style names for your Warhammer Fantasy characters.

How It Works

Input your Warhammer theme

1. Set the Faction

Enter keywords like Empire, Bretonnia, Reikland, or knight. The Warhammer Fantasy Name Generator uses your input to craft names that fit the Old World.

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2. Generate Names

Click Generate to get 30 unique Empire and Bretonnia style names. Each name includes a brief meaning.

Choose and copy

3. Choose & Copy

Browse the list and click any name to copy it. Use Generate More for more options.

Key Features

Warhammer name generation

Old World Ready

The Warhammer Fantasy Name Generator produces names that fit the Empire and Bretonnia—Germanic and French-medieval style for your tabletop or fiction.

Name meanings

Meaningful Options

Every name comes with a short meaning so you can match your character's province, order, or faction.

One-click copy

Ready to Use

Copy any name in one click for your character or army. No signup, unlimited use.

Frequently Asked Questions

You enter keywords (e.g. Empire, Bretonnia, Reikland) and the generator produces unique Warhammer Fantasy-style names with brief meanings. Empire names use Germanic first names and von [place] or compound surnames; Bretonnia uses French-medieval names and de [place].

Yes. Use keywords like 'Empire,' 'Reikland,' or 'Altdorf' for Germanic Empire names; use 'Bretonnia,' 'Lyonesse,' or 'knight' for Bretonnian names. The tool adapts to the faction you need.

No. The generator creates original names inspired by the style of the Old World (Germanic for Empire, French-medieval for Bretonnia) without copying specific GW character names. Use them for home games and fiction.

Empire names often use Germanic first names (Karl, Gunther, Helmut, Friedrich) and either von [place] (von Altdorf, von Carstein) or compound surnames (Eisenwald, Schwarzhelm, Todbringer). The result feels grim and martial.

Bretonnian names use French-medieval first names (Genevieve, Aldric, Repanse, Gilles) and de [place] (de Lyonesse, de Carcassonne, de Parravon) or le Chevalier. They sound noble and knightly.

Warhammer Fantasy Name Generator Guide: Empire & Bretonnia Names

The Old World has a distinct sound—Empire names feel Germanic and martial, Bretonnian names feel French and chivalric. The Warhammer Fantasy Name Generator helps you create names that fit your Empire state troop or Bretonnian knight without copying official characters.

Empire Naming Conventions

Empire names combine Germanic first names (Karl, Gunther, Helmut, Friedrich, Reinhardt) with either a von [place] (von Altdorf, von Carstein, von Middenheim) or a compound surname (Eisenwald—iron forest, Schwarzhelm—black helm, Todbringer—death bringer). The result is grim, bold, and easy to remember at the table.

Bretonnian Naming Conventions

Bretonnian names use French-medieval first names (Genevieve, Aldric, Repanse, Gilles, Louen) and de [place] (de Lyonesse, de Carcassonne, de Parravon, de Bastonne). Knights might use le Chevalier. The tone is noble and chivalric, contrasting with the Empire's grit.

Warhammer Fantasy Name Ideas for 2026: 40 Old World Picks

Below are Warhammer-style name ideas by faction. Use the generator above with your own keywords for more.

Empire: Von & Compound

  • Karl Franz — noble, Germanic
  • Gunther von Carstein — von noble
  • Helmut Eisenwald — iron forest
  • Sigmar Helborg — sword
  • Ludwig Schwarzhelm — black helm
  • Reinhardt Todbringer — death bringer
  • Friedrich Eisenhauer — iron striker
  • Gottfried von Altdorf — von Altdorf
  • Boris Todbringer — Middenheim
  • Kurt Helborg — Reiksguard

Empire: States & Provinces

  • Dietrich Hochland — Hochland
  • Johann von Wissenland — Wissenland
  • Konrad von Sylvania — Sylvania
  • Friedrich von Reikland — Reikland
  • Dietrich von Middenheim — Middenheim
  • Heinrich von Nuln — Nuln
  • Hans von Tarnhof — Tarnhof
  • Stefan von Kessel — Kessel
  • Otto von Raukov — Raukov
  • Rudolf von Altdorf — Altdorf

Bretonnia: De [Place]

  • Genevieve de Lyonesse — Lyonesse
  • Aldric de Parravon — Parravon
  • Margritte d'Quenelles — Quenelles
  • Elise de Carcassonne — Carcassonne
  • Giselle de Bastonne — Bastonne
  • Claude de Bordeleaux — Bordeleaux
  • Louen de Couronne — Couronne
  • Thierry de L'Anguille — L'Anguille
  • Adelbert de Montfort — Montfort
  • Calard de Garamont — Garamont

Bretonnia: Knights & Heroes

  • Gilles le Breton — le Breton
  • Repanse de Lyonesse — heroine
  • Bertrand le Chevalier — knight
  • Aldric le Chevalier — knight
  • Louen le Chevalier — king
  • Chilfroy de Artois — Artois
  • Maldred de Mousillon — Mousillon
  • Florin de Lyonesse — Lyonesse
  • Anara de Parravon — Parravon
  • Ysabeau de Couronne — Couronne

Need more fantasy names? Try our Warhammer Empire Name Generator, Chaos Dwarf Name Generator, or 40K Name Generator.

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