World of Warcraft Name Generator

Create unique, lore-friendly names for your WoW characters across different races, classes, and factions. Find the perfect name for your Azeroth adventures.

Your selected faction, race, class, and naming style will determine character names - keywords are optional for further customization

Faction

Race

Choose your character's race to generate appropriate names.

Resourceful and adaptable, with strong ties to nobility and chivalry.

Class

Select your character's class to influence naming suggestions.

Naming Style

Choose a naming style for your character.

Names that follow the racial language patterns and lore traditions of WoW (e.g., "Grom'mash" for Orcs, "Elitharia" for Night Elves)

Popular Naming Patterns by Race:

  • Human: Anduin Wrynn, Jaina Proudmoore, Varian Wrynn, Tirion Fordring
  • Orc: Thrall, Grom'mash Hellscream, Drek'Thar, Eitrigg, Varok Saurfang
  • Night Elf: Tyrande Whisperwind, Malfurion Stormrage, Illidan Stormrage
  • Blood Elf: Lor'themar Theron, Halduron Brightwing, Rommath
  • Tauren: Baine Bloodhoof, Hamuul Runetotem, Magatha Grimtotem
  • Naming Tips: Follow racial language patterns, consider character background, and avoid special characters except apostrophes where appropriate

Free World of Warcraft Name Generator Tool

Create Lore-Friendly Character Names

Our World of Warcraft name generator helps you create unique, lore-appropriate names for your characters across all races, classes, and factions.

Racial Naming Conventions

Alliance Races

Humans: Medieval European names with noble surnames (Lancaster, Westfall, Proudmoore).
Dwarves: Scottish/Nordic influenced with hard consonants and clan references (Bronzebeard, Stormpike).
Night Elves: Flowing, nature-themed names with musical syllables (Whisperwind, Stormrage, Shadowsong).
Gnomes: Technical, sometimes whimsical combinations with surnames often relating to inventions (Sparkshine, Cogspinner).

Horde Races

Orcs: Harsh sounds with apostrophes and clan affiliations (Doomhammer, Gor'thak, Bloodfist).
Undead: Formerly human names with dark twists or death references (Marrowsteal, Gravesend).
Tauren: Native American inspired with nature/animal references (Bloodhoof, Skychaser, Winterhorn).
Trolls: Jamaican/voodoo influenced with apostrophes (Vol'jin, Zen'tabra, Jin'do).

Other Notable Races

Pandaren: Chinese/Japanese influenced names, often with two syllables (Chen Stormstout, Ji Firepaw).
Blood Elves: Elegant sounds with "thor" or "dorei" suffixes and arcane references (Sunstrider, Dawnblade).
Draenei: Eastern European/Slavic with alien twists and extra vowels (Velen, Yrel, Maraad).
Allied Races: Follow parent race patterns with unique cultural variations.

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Official WoW Naming Rules & Guidelines

Blizzard has specific rules for character names in World of Warcraft. Understanding these can help ensure your name won't be flagged or forcibly changed.

Technical Restrictions

  • 2-12 characters in length
  • Only letters (no numbers, symbols except apostrophes)
  • Cannot contain multiple consecutive apostrophes
  • No spaces or special characters allowed

Content Restrictions

  • No offensive language, slurs, or inappropriate references
  • No names that impersonate Blizzard employees
  • No trademarked/copyrighted names (e.g., movie characters)
  • Stricter naming policies on Roleplaying (RP) servers

Pro Tip: For RP servers, lore-appropriate names are strongly recommended and may be enforced by the community. Names that match your character's race and Azeroth's lore will enhance your gaming experience and avoid potential forced name changes.

Common Prefixes & Suffixes by Race

Night Elf Naming Elements

Common Prefixes:

ShanDorThalKelIllidariAsh

Common Suffixes:

doreiwhispersongbladestarglade
Orc Naming Elements

Common Prefixes:

GromKargThrokMogLokGul

Common Suffixes:

'mash'danhammerfistskullcrusher
Tauren Naming Elements

Common Prefixes:

CairnMahaTahuHamuApaBain

Common Suffixes:

hoofhorntotemwalkerrunnerbrave

Famous Character Names by Race

Alliance Heroes

  • Human: Anduin Wrynn, Jaina Proudmoore, Varian Wrynn
  • Dwarf: Muradin Bronzebeard, Brann Bronzebeard, Magni Bronzebeard
  • Night Elf: Tyrande Whisperwind, Malfurion Stormrage, Illidan Stormrage
  • Gnome: Gelbin Mekkatorque, Millhouse Manastorm

Horde Heroes

  • Orc: Thrall, Garrosh Hellscream, Grommash Hellscream
  • Undead: Sylvanas Windrunner, Nathanos Blightcaller
  • Tauren: Cairne Bloodhoof, Baine Bloodhoof, Hamuul Runetotem
  • Blood Elf: Lor'themar Theron, Kael'thas Sunstrider

Naming Tip: Study these iconic character names to understand the naming patterns for each race. Notice how Human names often have real-world medieval influences, Night Elf names have nature themes, Orc names use harsh consonants, and Tauren names incorporate tribal elements.

Character Creation

Find the Perfect Name for Any Race

Each race in World of Warcraft has its own naming style, language patterns, and cultural references

Alliance Races

Human
Dwarf
Night Elf
Gnome
Draenei
Worgen
Void Elf
Lightforged Draenei
Dark Iron Dwarf
Kul Tiran
Alliance names often incorporate themes of nobility, honor, nature, and light, reflecting the values and cultural backgrounds of Alliance races.
For the Alliance!

Horde Races

Orc
Undead
Tauren
Troll
Blood Elf
Goblin
Nightborne
Highmountain Tauren
Mag'har Orc
Zandalari Troll
Horde names often incorporate themes of strength, savagery, ancestral ties, and brutality, reflecting the harsh backgrounds and warrior cultures of Horde races.
Lok'tar Ogar!

Neutral Race

Pandaren
Pandaren names feature Chinese and East Asian influences with a focus on harmony, balance, and nature. Names often consist of two short syllables (Chen, Li Li) followed by descriptive surnames (Stormstout, Firepaw).
Slow down. Life is to be savored!

Class-Themed Character Names

Incorporate elements of your character's class into your name for added depth and recognition

Warrior
Strength, Battle, Valor
Paladin
Holy, Light, Justice
Hunter
Beast, Wild, Tracker
Rogue
Shadow, Stealth, Dagger
Priest
Faith, Spirit, Healer
Mage
Arcane, Spell, Mystic

Ready to join the adventure?

Create a name worthy of legends that will follow you through all your adventures in Azeroth.