DnD Dwarf Name Generator
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Example Dwarf Names
Thorgrim Stonehand
A shield dwarf from Citadel Felbarr whose clan name honors their legendary masonry defending Silver Marches.
Brynja Ironfist
A gold dwarf priestess whose name reflects both her devotion and her clan's mastery of metallurgy.
Grazztar Stoneblood 'The Unbroken'
A duergar whose epithet commemorates surviving mind flayer torture. Clan name signifies Underdark resilience.
Kurdak Axebreaker
Master smith whose surname proves his clan's reputation for crafting indestructible weapons.
Dwarven Naming Traditions in D&D
Forge authentic dwarven names for your Dungeons & Dragons characters. Explore mountain-born naming conventions, clan traditions, and generate sturdy fantasy names inspired by Moradin's children across Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk, and Dragonlance settings.
Name Structure
Given name + Clan name + Optional epithet/title
Cultural Background
Dwarven names echo through stone halls, reflecting their deep connection to mountains, craftsmanship, and ancestral pride. Rooted in harsh consonants and earthy tones, these names honor clan lineage and personal achievements. Dwarves prize tradition, with names often passed down through generations. In the Forgotten Realms, distinct traditions exist between gold dwarves of the Great Rift, shield dwarves of the North, and the exiled gray dwarves (duergar) of the Underdark.
Surname Origins
- ClanNames: Stonehand, Ironfist, Goldfinder, Oathkeeper, Anvilborn
- MountainPatron: of Ironpeak, Under-Mountain, from Mithral Hall
- CraftSpecialty: Axebreaker, Forgefire, Gemcutter, Runemaster
- HeroicDeeds: Dragonslayer, Giantbane, Orc-Crusher, Deepdelver
- DuergarClans: Stoneblood, Shadowvein, Grimskull, Ashbeard
Special Notes
Clan names are sacred and always capitalized. Epithets ('Bruenor Battlehammer') denote great achievements. Duergar names are guttural and harsh (Grazztar, Zarrum). Female dwarves often have names ending in '-dis' or '-wyn'. Dwarves never use family names lightly - to misuse a clan name is a grave insult.
Common Prefixes & Suffixes
Male Names
- Bar- (Bardin, Barakor)
- Dor- (Dorin, Dordag)
- Gor- (Gorim, Gormak)
- Tho- (Thorin, Thorgar)
- Ur- (Urist, Urgant)
- -grim (Balgrim, Thorgrim)
- -dak (Kurdak, Mardak)
- -gar (Thorgar, Hargar)
- -bor (Borin, Thurban)
Female Names
- Hel- (Hela, Helga)
- Mor- (Morna, Moria)
- Fra- (Frala, Fraya)
- Bry- (Bryna, Brynja)
- Ger- (Gerdi, Gerda)
- -dis (Hildis, Thordis)
- -wyn (Bronwyn, Thrainwyn)
- -drid (Audrid, Gudrid)
- -na (Kaldra, Magna)
Dwarf Cultural Insights
Clan Over Individual
A dwarf's clan name carries more weight than their given name. Clan Stonehand members would die to protect their name's honor. New clans form only after monumental achievements, like Clan Dragonslayer after slaying a wyrm.
Epic Epithets
Earned titles replace given names in formal settings. 'Bruenor Battlehammer' or 'Helnar Orc-Crusher' signify great deeds. Duergar earn grim titles like 'Chainbreaker' or 'Stoneheart' through ruthless acts.
Stone-Scripted Naming
Dwarves engrave full names on ancestral tablets. A name isn't 'official' until carved in clan stone. Stillborn children receive names to honor their place in lineage.
Duergar Brutality
Gray dwarf names emphasize harshness (Zarrum, Skorga). Titles reflect suffering endured ('The Flayed', 'Mindscourged'). Clan names often reference stone and darkness (Shadowvein, Ashbeard).