🍃 Elf Name Generator
Generate elegant names for High Elves, Wood Elves, and Drow.
Guide: How to Generate Elven Names
In fantasy literature and gaming, Elvish is known as a flowing, melodic language. Unlike the harsh sounds of Orcish, Elven names often feature soft vowels and lyrical suffixes.
1. Choose Your Character Archetype
Male Names
Ends in suffixes like -dor, -ion, or -las. Ideal for Rangers and Princes.
Ex: Legolas, ElrondFemale Names
Ends in suffixes like -riel, -wen, or -thien. Ideal for Sorceresses and Queens.
Ex: Galadriel, ArwenNeutral Names
Uses softer, ambiguous endings like -wyn or -ae. Perfect for mystical or divine characters.
Ex: Aelwyn, Vanae2. Surnames & Noble Houses
You will notice some results include a second name, such as “Silverleaf” or “Moonwhisper.”
High Elves
Typically use nature-based compound surnames to denote their noble house or family lineage.
Wood Elves
Often use names to describe their connection to the forest or a specific physical trait.
Naming Tips for Roleplayers
- High Elves (Altmer/Quel’dorei) Prefer longer, more complex names to sound aristocratic and ancient.
- Wood Elves (Bosmer) Prefer shorter, punchier names that sound like they belong in the wild.
- Drow (Dark Elves) Use sharper prefixes like Zin or Nal. Their names often sound more dangerous or secretive.
3. Copy Your Favorite
Found the perfect name? Click the Copy button to save it. If you don’t like the batch, simply hit Generate Names again to create 12 fresh combinations.