BG3 Name Generator

It is a browser tool that creates names for Baldur’s Gate 3 characters — your custom "Tav," companions, and hirelings — in the style of D&D and the Forgotten Realms. Because each playable race has its own naming tradition, the generator produces race-fitting names rather than generic fantasy filler. It runs locally with no sign-up and stores nothing.

"Tav" is the community nickname for a custom (non-origin) Baldur’s Gate 3 protagonist, taken from the default character. When you build your own hero rather than playing an origin like Astarion or Shadowheart, you choose the name companions will use for the entire campaign — so it is worth picking one that fits your race and class.

Elves and half-elves favor flowing, melodic names; tieflings often use a virtue name plus Infernal flavor; dwarves use hard, clan-rooted names; githyanki use harsh, alien names with apostrophes (like Lae’zel); humans span many cultures; halflings and gnomes lean warm and homey; dragonborn and half-orcs use strong, deed-rooted names. Matching the name to the race is what makes a Tav feel real.

Elven names are flowing and melodic with soft consonants and rich vowels. Generate a batch, keep the lyrical-sounding ones, and read them aloud — if it sounds graceful and a little otherworldly, it fits. Half-elves can lean either toward their elven or human heritage depending on the character you want.

Tieflings in D&D often carry a "virtue name" — a word or concept they choose for themselves — alongside an Infernal-flavored name reflecting their fiendish heritage. The generator can give you a base; pair it with a virtue concept (like Hope, Ire, or Sorrow) for an authentically tiefling result. Karlach is a good canon reference for tone.

Githyanki names are harsh, alien, and guttural, frequently with apostrophes and hard consonants — Lae’zel is the canonical example. Filter your batch for the most non-human-sounding results, and add an apostrophe if needed to push a name fully into the githyanki tradition.

The origin characters (Astarion, Gale, Lae’zel, Shadowheart, Wyll, Karlach, the Dark Urge) come pre-named, but you can use this generator when creating your own companion-style NPCs, hirelings, or alternate party members. Compare your generated names to the canon companion of the same race to check the register.

It helps. A noble Paladin suits a formal, lineage-heavy name; a Druid something earthier; an Urchin rogue something short and street-worn. D&D characters are defined by background as much as stats, so a name that nods to yours makes the character feel authored rather than randomly rolled.

Yes. Because BG3 uses D&D 5e and the Forgotten Realms, the names are setting-accurate and travel cleanly to tabletop campaigns. If you are porting your Tav into a home game, the generated name will fit right in alongside other Sword Coast characters.

Yes. For a multiplayer party of custom characters, generate a batch for each player’s race and pick names that feel like they could adventure together — varied but tonally consistent. This avoids a clash of naming styles across the party.

Set how many names you want (1–24), click Generate names, then keep the ones that fit your chosen race and class using the race notes above. Copy the list into your notes, shortlist your favorites, and type your pick into BG3 character creation. Run again for more — no limit, account, or download.

Yes. The output is a starting point. Tweak the spelling, add an apostrophe for a githyanki feel, soften consonants for an elf, or combine parts of two results. Many players generate a batch and then refine a favorite until it is exactly right.

Decide your race first, then filter the batch hard for sound: elven names should flow, dwarven names should feel like stone, githyanki names should sound alien. If a result is close, adjust the spelling toward that tradition. Comparing against a same-race canon companion is a reliable check.

Yes. The name is spoken constantly in BG3 cutscenes by companions and the narrator, so a name that is awkward to say will grate over a long campaign. Read each candidate aloud before committing and favor ones that roll off the tongue.

The generator combines curated name elements built around D&D and Forgotten Realms race conventions and shuffles them at random in your browser. Each run produces a new set. Nothing is sent to a server; generation is entirely local.

No. The generator creates original, D&D-style names for your own use rather than reproducing the official companions. That is intentional — you want a fresh name for your Tav, not a duplicate of Astarion or Shadowheart that you cannot make your own.

No. Everything runs in your browser. When you click generate, names are created on your device. Your settings and generated names are never sent to our servers and nothing is stored. You can use the tool in a private window and your character ideas stay yours.

You can request 1–24 names per run. For more, run it again — each run produces a fresh random set with no daily or total limit. Paste multiple runs into one document if you want a large pool to choose from for your party.

Yes. The generator runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or phone with no app install. Generate a batch on your phone while planning your character, copy it into notes, and shortlist names before you sit down to play.

Yes, completely free with no account, sign-up, or download. Generate as many Tav and companion names as you like, as often as you like.

Anchor it to your race’s naming tradition, nod to your class or background, and read it aloud to be sure it is comfortable to say. Comparing your candidate to the canon companion of the same race is the fastest way to confirm it sits in the right register.

Not strictly, but a name that fits your race and the vibe of your character build deepens immersion. A grim, scarred warrior with a soft lyrical name can feel mismatched — though deliberate contrast can also be a strong roleplay choice if that is your intent.

Generate a larger batch and filter ruthlessly for race-specific sound, discarding anything that could belong to any fantasy character. Then refine your favorite’s spelling toward its tradition. The more you lean into a single race’s conventions, the less generic the result feels.