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Charting Your City’s Name
To name a city, consider:
- What geography—river, mountain, plain—defines its setting?
- Should it feel ancient, modern, or futuristic?
- Does it use a -polis, -grad, -ville, or unique suffix?
- What cultural or linguistic influences should it reflect?
- Is it easy to pronounce and remember?
City Name FAQs
Answers to common city-naming questions:
How does the City Name Generator work?
It combines geographic roots and suffixes drawn from diverse cultures into unique city names.
Can I choose a suffix?
Not yet; regenerate until you find a suffix that matches your city’s vibe.
Are names unique?
Names are randomized combos—endless possibilities, though some may sound familiar.
How many city names can I generate?
Unlimited—click to build an atlas of cities for your world.
How do I copy or save?
Click on a city name to copy it, or click the heart icon to add it to your favorites list.
What are good city names?
There's thousands of random city names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Broadronio
- Cazlurgh
- Qeahence
- Dausleles
- Groowona
- Haidrouver
- Duadale
- Ashajathe
- Jailanta
- Islaipheah
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About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. Originally from the Netherlands, I nowadays live with my wife and child in the south of Germany. During the day I work on tech solutions for mobility provider Flix. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more below!