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World of Warcraft Name Generator
Character Names by Race, From Dwarves and Orcs to Undead, Plus Guilds
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How the World Of Warcraft Name Generator works
A World of Warcraft name generator for new characters and guilds. Each playable race type has its own naming sound, from gruff dwarves and tinkering gnomes to orcs, trolls and the undead. Pick a race type and generate names that feel at home in a Warcraft-style fantasy world, or generate names for your guild.
How the World of Warcraft name generator works
Humans get medieval English given names and surnames, Garrick Stonebridge. Dwarves get Norse-flavoured names and forge surnames, Durgan Coppervein. Gnomes get bouncy names and gadget surnames. Forest elves get long lyrical names and moon or star surnames, while sun elves get elegant single names like Saelenor. Orcs get short, harsh names like Karggor. Trolls get names split by an apostrophe, Zal'rakk. The undead keep the names they had in life with a grim surname. Bull folk get earthy names tied to the plains, and goblins get names about money and explosions. Guild names come in serious and pun styles.
Race types, not trademarks
The generator lists races by type so the names stay original. Each type maps to a familiar playable race, so pick whichever matches your character.
Not affiliated
World of Warcraft and Warcraft are trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment. This site is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. All names here are original. For other online games, try the MMO name generator.
FAQ
What makes a good World of Warcraft name?
A good name fits the race and is short enough to type in group chat. Dwarves sound Norse, orcs sound harsh and elves sound lyrical. Only your first name shows in game, so the surname is there for role-play.
Why do trolls have apostrophes in their names?
Troll names in this style use an apostrophe to join two short, rhythmic syllables, which gives them a distinct sound that no other race shares. The generator keeps that shape, so names like Zal'tak and Ren'mora come out naturally.
How do I name a guild?
Pick a tone first. Serious raiding guilds like strong, dramatic names such as Crimson Vanguard, while social guilds often pick a joke that every player will recognise, like Stand in Fire or Loot Dispute.
Can I use these names in other MMOs?
Yes. The names are original and fit any high fantasy online game with dwarves, elves, orcs and goblins, as well as tabletop campaigns and fan fiction set in a Warcraft-style world of rival races.
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