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Zelda Name Generator
Hylians, Gerudo, Zora, Gorons and Rito in Hyrule Style
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How the Zelda-style Name Generator works
A Zelda name generator for the peoples of Hyrule: Hylians, Gerudo, Zora, Gorons, Rito and Sheikah. Each race has its own sound, from gentle Hylian names to rock-solid Goron names and airy Rito names. Pick a race and generate names for an original character, a village full of NPCs or a fan fiction.
How the Zelda name generator works
Names in Hyrule follow a light pattern for each race. Gerudo names often end in -a and many start with a sharp consonant, like Riju and Urbosa. Zora names are short and fluid, like Sidon, Mipha and Ralis. Goron names are chunky and blunt, Darunia, Yunobo, Bludo, often ending in -o. Rito names sound like birdsong or breath, Teba, Revali, Kaneli. Sheikah names are short and old-fashioned, Impa, Paya, Purah. The generator joins a race-specific start with a race-specific ending to make new names in each style.
Races of Hyrule
Hylians are the most common people, pointed-eared and tied to the goddess Hylia. The Gerudo are a desert people of warrior women. The Zora are an aquatic people ruled from Zora's Domain. Gorons are rock-eating giants of Death Mountain. The Rito are birdfolk famous for archery. The Sheikah are a shadowy people of ninjas and ancient scholars. The generator gives each race roles and places that fit.
Using the names
These names are for original characters, fan fiction and Zelda-inspired tabletop games. Some familiar names appear in the lists for flavour. The race option has no gender control because, like the games, names are rarely marked by gender. This site is not affiliated with Nintendo.
FAQ
Are Gerudo always women?
Almost always. In the lore a single Gerudo male is born every hundred years and traditionally becomes king, most famously Ganondorf. All other Gerudo are women, and they seek partners from other races. The generator gives Gerudo names in the female style for that reason.
How are Zora names formed?
Zora names are short and flowing, often two syllables with soft consonants and vowels, like Sidon, Mipha, Ruto and Laflat. The generator combines a short Zora-style start with a soft ending to make names that fit the royal family or a Domain guard.
What sort of names do Gorons have?
Goron names are heavy and simple, usually ending in -o, -on or -a: Darunia, Yunobo, Bludo, Gorko. Many sound like rocks or grunts. The generator uses the same short, blunt sounds and adds a Goron role like miner or sumo champion.
Can I use these for my Zelda OC?
Yes. The generator is made for original characters, and the names are new combinations in each race's style. Choose a race that fits your character and generate until you find a name you like.
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