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World of Darkness Name Generator
Gothic-Punk and Urban Horror Character Names for Every Supernatural Type
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How the World Of Darkness Name Generator works
A World of Darkness name generator for gothic-punk horror games. The World of Darkness is a shadowy version of our world where vampires, werewolves, mages, fae, hunters and ghosts all hide in plain sight. Pick a supernatural type and generate a name in its style, or name the dark city they haunt.
How the World of Darkness name generator works
Each supernatural type has its own naming tradition. Vampires keep grand gothic names, werewolves earn hyphenated deed names, mages take mystic shadow names, changelings use lyrical fae names, hunters use plain names with a handle and wraiths keep their names from life. For deeper options, try the dedicated generators for vampires, werewolves, mages, changelings, hunters and wraiths.
Mixing the lines
Crossover chronicles bring different types together. Contrasting naming styles makes it clear who is who at the table.
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World of Darkness is a trademark of Paradox Interactive. This site is not affiliated with Paradox Interactive. All names here are original.
FAQ
What is the World of Darkness?
It is a family of horror roleplaying games set in a darker version of our world, where supernatural creatures secretly exist. Each game focuses on a different type, such as vampires or werewolves.
Do the different types have different names?
Yes. Each type has its own traditions, from vampire aristocrats to werewolf deed names and changeling fae names. The generator switches style depending on the type you pick.
Can I run a crossover game?
Yes. Many groups mix types in one chronicle. Use this generator to give each character a name that matches their nature, then use the dedicated pages for more detail.
Can I use these for other urban horror stories?
Yes. The names are original and fit any urban fantasy or gothic horror setting, from tabletop games to novels and video games, and they suit supernatural characters in any modern city.
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