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
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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
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