Human Name Generator (Dragon Ball)

The Toriyama tradition

Akira Toriyama loves naming themes. The Briefs family is named after underwear, the Saiyans after vegetables, and many human fighters carry names lifted from food and drink. Krillin echoes the Japanese word for chestnut, Yamcha shares a name with a dim sum tradition, and Mr Satan slips in a cheeky pun of his own. A good Dragon Ball human name should make you smile when you spot the joke.

What makes a name feel right

Most human names sit on two or three syllables, easy to shout in the middle of a fight. They borrow freely from English, Japanese, Spanish, French and Chinese words for snacks, drinks, tools and tea ceremonies. Hard sounds like K, T and CH suit fighters, while softer L and N sounds work well for scholars, scientists and supportive family members.

Tips for using these names

• Pick a theme for a family, such as pastries, tea or kitchen tools, then build siblings from it.
• Pair a punny first name with a sensible looking surname to copy the Capsule Corp feel.
• Match the tone of the name to the role, snack puns for civilians, sharper food puns for fighters.
• Add a Mr, Master or Champion title for tournament stars and martial arts teachers.

Story hooks for your human

Use one of these names for a young martial artist who trains in the shadow of Mount Paozu, a Capsule Corp engineer who builds bikes for the next World Tournament, or a stage hungry champion who insists he beat Cell on his own. A schoolteacher with hidden ki, a chef whose restaurant feeds Saiyans for free, or a bounty hunter who tracks androids across the desert all gain a Dragon Ball flavour from a properly punny name.

Unlock Your Dragon Ball Name

Crafting the perfect name can elevate your Dragon Ball character to new heights. Consider these thought-provoking questions to inspire your unique creation.

• What personality traits define your character-are they fierce, kind, or cunning?
• What kind of abilities or powers does your character possess?
• Is your character from a particular race or lineage, like a Saiyan or Namekian?
• What are the key themes or elements in your character's backstory?
• How do you envision your character's relationship with others in the Dragon Ball universe?

What are good Human names (Dragon Ball)?

There's thousands of random Human names (Dragon Ball) in this generator. Here are some samples to start:

• Goku
• Vegeta
• Piccolo
• Gohan
• Krillin
• Yamcha
• Tien
• Chiaotzu
• Raditz
• Nappa