Skyrim and Elder Scrolls Name Generator by Race

A good Skyrim name is easy to say, fits your race and playstyle, and still sounds like something from Tamriel. A few quick checks:

• Start from your race. Generate names for the race you play so the sound matches the character.
• Match the role. A battle-hardened warrior, a scheming thief and a scholar of the College of Winterhold can all carry very different names.
• Keep it readable. Names you can say out loud are easier to remember.
• Make a shortlist. Generate a few batches, then keep your favorites with the heart icon.

Skyrim's ten playable races are Argonian, Breton, Dark Elf (Dunmer), High Elf (Altmer), Imperial, Khajiit, Nord, Orc (Orsimer), Redguard and Wood Elf (Bosmer). Each has its own naming habits. The examples below come from well-known characters and show general patterns, not strict rules. Our generators are creative interpretations of them.

• Nord: a given name with a family or epithet name, as in Ulfric Stormcloak.
• Khajiit: names often include an apostrophe, as in J'zargo.
• High Elf (Altmer): long, flowing given names, as in Ancano.

Pages for the other races cover their own patterns. Pick a race above to see them, or read our Skyrim Nord names guide for a closer look at northern naming traditions.

These generators are built around Skyrim's races. The Elder Scrolls Online has playable versions of the same races, so you can use the names as a starting point there too. We can't check whether a name is available in either game.

Each generator builds names from syllables, prefixes, suffixes and titles modeled on a race's naming style. Results are random, so every click gives you something new. Click a name to see a short breakdown.

Names are lore-friendly creative interpretations, not official lore. NameScroll is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with Bethesda Softworks.