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Shadowrun Name Generator
Shadowrun Runner Handles, Metahuman Names and Megacorp Fixers
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How the Shadowrun Name Generator works
A Shadowrun name generator for cyberpunk fantasy runs. In a Shadowrun-style world, magic has returned to a future ruled by megacorporations, and deniable runners do the dirty work under street names. Generate runner handles, full names for humans, elves, dwarves, orks and trolls, fixers and megacorps.
How the Shadowrun name generator works
Every runner needs a street handle, a short, punchy alias like Ghostwire, Deadbolt or NeonFang, so the Street handle mode makes those on their own. The metahuman modes give a full name with the handle in quotes: humans get globally mixed names, elves get Celtic and poetic names, dwarves get sturdy European names, orks get tough, working-class names and trolls get big, often ironic handles like Tiny. Fixers, who hire runners, get a handle or the classic generic Mister. Megacorp mode builds huge corporations like Novadyne Biotech or Zenith Holdings.
Why handles matter
Runners keep their legal names hidden, because a real name is a way to be tracked. Pick a handle that says something about the runner's style, then keep the real name for dramatic reveals.
Not affiliated
Shadowrun is a trademark of The Topps Company, published under licence by Catalyst Game Labs. This site is not affiliated with either. All names and corporations here are original.
FAQ
What is a good Shadowrun street name?
Something short, cool and easy to shout over gunfire. A single word like Static or Viper works well, as does a pair like ColdWire. It should hint at the runner's skills or personality.
Why do trolls get names like Tiny?
Ironic nicknames are a classic cyberpunk touch. A three-metre troll called Tiny or Doorframe is funny and memorable, and it shows the street's dark sense of humour.
How do I name a megacorporation?
Combine a strong prefix with a tech-sounding ending and an industry word, like Omnigen Biotech. Megacorps should sound huge, faceless and slightly menacing, with names that feel like brands.
Can I use these in other cyberpunk games?
Yes. The names are original and fit any cyberpunk or cyberpunk fantasy game, from other tabletop systems to video games and fiction, especially settings with hackers, street samurai, fixers and corporations.
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