Skyrim Name Generator
Create names for Elder Scrolls characters. The perfect tool for writers, gamers, and world-builders.
Showing 491 names available in Skyrim Name Generator.
Curated Skyrim Name Generator List
| Name | Meaning / Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Addvar | Eagle guardian | male |
| Adrianne | Dark one | female |
| Adril | Dark elf second | male |
| Aela | Master archer and werewolf hunter | female |
| Aerin | Helper | male |
| Aeta | Respect | female |
| Agmaer | Edge famous | male |
| Aicantar | Sharp edge | male |
How to Pick a Good Skyrim Name
Race-Based Naming
Skyrim names depend on your race. Each of the ten races has its own rules rooted in lore. Knowing these patterns sets your character apart. A good name tells others about your heritage before you speak. Pick a race first, then study its naming style.
Nord Names
Nord names use harsh sounds and Nordic roots. Names like Ulfric, Ralof, Hadvar, and Lydia show this style. Male names end in -olf, -ric, or -var. Female names end in -a, -ild, or -dis. Surnames come from clans: Stormcloak, Battle-Born, Gray-Mane. Skip soft sounds that feel Elven.
Khajiit Names
Khajiit names use a prefix system. J' marks scholars. Dar marks thieves. Dro marks elders. Ma marks youth. The root name uses smooth sounds: J'zargo, Kharjo, Ma'randru. Khajiit names can change as rank grows. They should roll off the tongue with grace.
Argonian Names
Argonian names come from their Jel language. Some use hyphens: Scouts-Many-Marshes, Stands-in-Shallows. These describe traits or jobs. City Argonians use single words: Veezara, Derkeethus, Talen-Jei. Both styles use hissing sounds that hint at their cold-blooded nature.
Elven Names
Elven races share grace but differ in feel. High Elves use fancy sounds: Ondolemar, Ancano. Wood Elves use nature sounds: Faendal, Anoriath. Dark Elves use sharp sounds with house names: Brelyna Maryon, Teldryn Sero. All Elven names should feel refined next to human races.
Imperial Names
Imperial names follow Roman patterns. Latin roots shape first names: Hadrian, Lucius, Camilla. Surnames show family or place: Valerius, Vici. These names fit merchants and city folk from Cyrodiil. The classical feel sets them apart from harsh Nords.
Breton Names
Breton names blend French sounds with fantasy. Names like Delphine, Farengar, and Louis show this style. Nobles get fancy names. Commoners get simple ones. French roots set Bretons apart from other human races.
Orc Names
Orc names use brutal sounds with gro- or gra- prefixes. Males use gro-[father]: Ghorbash gro-Dushnikh. Females use gra-[mother]: Sharamph gra-Muzgob. Stronghold Orcs follow this strictly. City Orcs sometimes drop it. Names should sound harsh and direct.
Redguard Names
Redguard names use Arabic and Moorish sounds. Names like Nazir, Kematu, and Saadia feel distinct from other races. Middle Eastern roots set Redguards apart from European-based races.
Mixed Heritage
Mixed-race characters blend naming styles. A Nord raised in Cyrodiil blends Nordic and Imperial sounds. Use elements from both parents' cultures. Test names aloud to check the flow. The right name matches your character's background.
Key Considerations
- Each playable race follows distinct naming conventions rooted in cultural lore
- Nord names use harsh consonants and Nordic patterns with clan surnames
- Khajiit use prefix-root-suffix showing status, Argonians use hyphenated descriptions
- Elven races share refinement but differ in specific phonetic signatures
- Match name to character background, profession, and cultural upbringing
Famous Examples
Ulfric Stormcloak
Skyrim
The Jarl of Windhelm leads the rebellion against the Empire. His actions spark the civil war. His Nordic name with a clan surname shows traditional Nord identity.
Paarthurnax
Skyrim
The ancient dragon mentor lives atop the Throat of the World. His Dovahzul name means Ambition-Overlord-Cruelty. Dragon names use Thu'um words strung together.
Delphine
Skyrim
The last active Blades agent recruits the Dragonborn. Her elegant Breton name contrasts with her hardened warrior ways. The French sound shows High Rock roots hiding martial skill.
J'zargo
Skyrim
The confident Khajiit apprentice studies at the College of Winterhold. He speaks of himself in third person. His name shows the Khajiit scholar prefix J' with smooth sounds.
Brynjolf
Skyrim
The Thieves Guild recruiter in Riften has charm and loyalty. His Nordic name with the -olf ending fits his roguish style. He sounds both honorable and sneaky at once.
Popular Skyrim Names
These names demonstrate authentic naming conventions across Skyrim's diverse playable races and cultural backgrounds.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ulfric Stormcloak | Wolf ruler with storm power |
| J'zargo | Scholar named Zargo |
| Scouts-Many-Marshes | Explorer of wetlands |
| Delphine | Of Delphi, prophetic |
| Lydia | Noble one from Lydia |
| Nazir | Warner, observer |
| Ancano | Ancient one |
| Brelyna Maryon | Dark Elf of House Maryon |
| Ghorbash gro-Dushnikh | Ghorbash son of Dushnikh |
| Faendal | Fair valley |
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow do I choose the right name for my Skyrim character's race?
Match your name to your race's style. Nords use harsh sounds. Khajiit use prefix-root combos. Argonians use hyphens or hissing sounds. Elves use flowing sounds that vary by subrace. Imperials use Latin forms. Bretons use French sounds. Orcs use gro/gra prefixes. Redguards use Middle Eastern sounds. Study game NPCs for your race. Say names aloud to check the fit.
QCan I use names from Skyrim NPCs for my character?
Using exact NPC names feels awkward in-game. Two Lydias or two Ulfrics breaks the feel. Instead, study NPC names to learn patterns. Then make your own. If you like Ulfric, try Hadric or Ralric with the same -ric ending. This gives real-sounding names without copies. Or use names from books and minor NPCs you won't meet in gameplay.
QShould my character's name reflect their class or playstyle?
Put race first, class second. A Nord mage still uses Nordic sounds, not mystical fantasy names. But some races use class hints. Khajiit prefixes show jobs: J' for scholars, Dar for thieves. Argonian hyphens can show skills. Avoid generic class names. A Wood Elf named Shadowblade sounds fake. Faendal sounds right while leaving playstyle open. Pick race sounds over class labels.
QHow important are surnames in Skyrim character creation?
Surname rules vary by race. Nords use clan names: Battle-Born, Gray-Mane, Stormcloak. Dunmer use Great House names. Imperials use family names in Roman style. Orcs use gro/gra-[parent] as core parts of names. But Khajiit, Argonians, and many Bosmer work fine with one name. Add surnames where the race expects them. Skip them where one name is normal.
QWhat if I want a mixed-race character name?
Mixed-race characters blend naming styles. Pick one parent's style based on where you grew up. A Nord-Imperial raised in Skyrim uses Nordic sounds. One raised in Cyrodiil uses Imperial sounds. Or mix both: use a Nordic first name with an Imperial surname. The game has few mixed-race NPCs, so no strict rules exist. Think about which parent shaped you more. Add the choice to your backstory.
QAre there naming differences between male and female characters?
Gender affects most race names. Nord males end in -olf, -ric, -var. Females end in -a, -ild, -yn. Imperial, Breton, and Redguard names follow real-world gender patterns. Elven names show subtle gender shifts. Khajiit and Argonian names are mostly gender-neutral, though Argonian hyphens can use His or Her. Orcs use gro for males and gra for females. Pick the right ending for your race and gender.