World Name Generator
Choose what you are naming and a sound to get a list of original world, planet, kingdom and star system names.
A world name generator creates a list of invented names for a fantasy world, continent, kingdom, planet or star system. This tool does that in a few clicks: you pick what you are naming, the sound you want and how many names you need, and the list appears straight away.
It is free and needs no sign-up. Everything runs in your browser, and nothing is uploaded. Each list is built from original syllable and word lists written for this tool, not copied from a published name table.
Use it at the start of a project, when a map needs place labels, or when a setting you have sketched still lacks a title. Treat each result as a starting point. You can keep one name from a list and change a letter or two until it fits the rest of your world.
How to use the World Name Generator
- Choose what you are naming: A fantasy world, A continent, A kingdom or empire, A planet or A star system.
- Pick a sound: Soft and flowing, Hard and heavy, or Ancient and mythic. Choose the one that matches the mood of your setting.
- Set How many names to 5, 10 or 20.
- Read the list. Every list has no duplicates, even when you ignore capital letters.
- Click Copy beside a name to copy it, or Copy all to copy the whole list.
- Click the star beside any name you like. It is added to My shortlist under the results.
- If none of the names fit, click Generate more. You get a new list with the same settings. Switch the sound between Soft and flowing, Hard and heavy, and Ancient and mythic while keeping what you are naming, and compare how the same kind of place changes character with each sound. Star the ones you like before you move on.
Copy shortlist copies the names you have starred. Copy link copies a page address that reproduces the same list, because the same settings and seed always give the same results. Print / save as PDF prints the current list, which is handy for a notebook or a map key.
How do I name a fantasy world?
Choose the sound first, then build the letters to match it. A world name is usually a short base of 5 to 10 letters, made from a start, sometimes a middle, and an ending that fits the sound you picked. The tool works this way: “Elaelwen” and “Orielwen” share a soft ending, while “Zarorn” and “Zargul” use hard consonants like z, r and g.
Add a suffix only when the name needs one. A continent may take -land, -ia or -terra when its base is short, as in “Iluinia”. A kingdom may become “Kingdom of …”, “Realm of …”, “… Empire” or “The … Dominion”, such as “Eladia Empire” or “The Elaonia Dominion”. Say the name aloud and check it next to the other names in your setting.
What makes a world name sound ancient or epic?
There is no single rule, and it is partly a matter of taste. Say the name aloud, read it beside your map labels and look at how it fits in a sentence before you commit. These are the choices the tool makes, which you can reuse when you invent names by hand.
In this tool, the Ancient and mythic sound uses starts such as Aer, Zeph, Ith, Oth, Yav and Naz and endings such as -kesh, -thys, -oth, -amun, -eon and -ashar. “Uroth” is a short example, and “Othitheon” and “Temashar” are longer ones. Hard and heavy names use starts such as Kor, Drak, Gor and Thrak and endings such as -gar, -dor, -thak and -zak, so “Dururzak” reads as heavier than “Velardia”, which uses the soft sound.
For a planet in a sci-fi story, the tool gives plain names such as “Velis”, and sometimes adds a suffix such as Prime, IV, VII, Minor or Alpha, or a three-digit number as in “Lorawen-613”. Star systems take “… System”, “… Reach”, “The … Cluster” or “… Nebula”, as in “Velwen Nebula”.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these world names in my book?
Yes. Generated results can be used anywhere, including in books, games and products you sell, and no credit is needed. Names are not protected by copyright under US Copyright Office Circular 33, though they can be protected by trademark in some cases.
Do the names come from famous fictional places?
No. No list contains a famous fictional place name from another work, such as Mordor, Gondor, Narnia, Westeros, Arrakis or Tatooine.
How do I check that a name is not already in use?
Some generated names can match a real person, place or existing work by chance. Search for the name before you use it commercially, especially for a product or a series title.
How many names should I generate?
Choose 5 when you want a quick check of a sound, and 20 when you want many options to choose from. Ten is a good middle choice when you want a range without too much scrolling.
Which sound should I choose for a fantasy kingdom?
Ancient and mythic suits a kingdom with a long history, while Soft and flowing suits a gentle or peaceful realm. Hard and heavy fits a military empire or a harsh landscape.
Can I change the name later?
Yes. A generated name is a starting point, so you can edit any letter or syllable to fit your story. Keep a copy of the original in your notes so you can return to it.
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