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Mass Effect Name Generator
Asari, Turian, Salarian, Krogan and Quarian Names for Sci-Fi Alien Characters
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How the Mass Effect-style Name Generator works
A Mass Effect name generator for the major Council races and beyond: asari, turians, salarians, krogan, quarians and Alliance humans. Each species follows its own habits, from asari T' surnames to the quarian nar and vas ship names. Pick a species and gender to crew your own Normandy for fan fiction or a sci-fi campaign.
How the Mass Effect name generator works
Mass Effect gives each species a distinct naming style. Asari names are flowing and often paired with a T' family name, as in Liara T'Soni. Turians have Latin-sounding names like Garrus Vakarian and Saren Arterius. Salarians have short clipped names like Mordin Solus. Krogan often go by a single name plus a clan, such as Urdnot Wrex. Humans in the Alliance have ordinary names with military ranks.
Quarian nar and vas names
Quarian names are the most structured. A quarian takes a personal name joined to a clan name by an apostrophe, like Tali'Zorah. Before their Pilgrimage they add nar and their home ship, nar Rayya, meaning born of the Rayya. As adults they switch to vas and the ship they serve, vas Neema, meaning crew of the Neema. The generator gives both forms.
Ranks and titles
Some names come with a title: asari Matriarchs and Justicars, turian Primarchs and Generals, salarian Dalatrasses and Majors, krogan Battlemasters and Shamans, and quarian Admirals. This site is not affiliated with Electronic Arts or BioWare.
FAQ
How do asari names work?
Asari usually have a flowing given name and a family name beginning with T', such as Liara T'Soni. As they age they pass through maiden, matron and matriarch stages, and elders may be known just as Matriarch Benezia. The generator includes both the full name and the Matriarch title.
What do nar and vas mean in quarian names?
Nar means born of and is used before a quarian's Pilgrimage, naming the ship they grew up on. Vas means crew of and is used after, naming the ship they have joined. So Tali'Zorah nar Rayya becomes Tali'Zorah vas Normandy.
Why do krogan names include a clan?
Krogan society is organised around clans, and the clan name often comes first, as in Urdnot Wrex, like a surname. Clan leaders and warriors earn fame through battle. The generator gives both single names and names with clans such as Urdnot or Nakmor.
Can I use these names in my own sci-fi game?
Yes. Most names are generated fresh, though a few canon names are in the lists for flavour. For an original setting, rename species but keep the naming patterns, which are what make the names feel alien.
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