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Infected Variant Name Generator (The Last of Us)

Updated: 2025-08-18 (created: 2025-08-02)

The cordyceps infection gives rise to a terrifying and evolving bestiary in The Last of Us, from Runners to Shamblers. Our Infected Variant Name Generator provides fresh, grotesque names for your own unique mutations, perfect for tabletop campaigns or fan fiction. Spin up names like “Withered Ravager” or “Rippling Biter” that feel right at home in the game's grim world. Simply click to copy or save your favorites, and unleash a new terror upon the survivors.

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Unleashing the Fungal Horror

When naming a new variant, consider its key features. Ask yourself:

What is its primary attack or defense mechanism?
Does it have a unique appearance (e.g., "Bursting Goliath")?
How does it move—is it a "Wretched Wanderer" or a "Lurking Crone"?
What stage of the infection does this variant represent?
Does the name inspire fear and convey the variant's threat level?

Infected Variant Name FAQs

Have questions about creating new infected variants? We have answers:

How does the generator create these names?

It combines adjectives and nouns that evoke decay, mutation, and violence to create authentic-sounding names for new types of infected.

Are these official infected types from the game?

No, these names are not official, but they are inspired by the infected found in The Last of Us, giving you fresh ideas for your own stories.

Can I specify a certain type of infected to generate?

Not at the moment; the generator creates a randomized mix of names. Keep clicking until you find a name that matches your new variant.

How many names can I generate?

You can generate as many as you need—just keep clicking “Generate” to create an endless bestiary of infected horrors.

How do I copy or save a name?

Click on the name to copy it instantly to your clipboard, or click the heart icon to save it to your favorites for later.

What are good Infected variant names (The Last of Us)?

There's thousands of random Infected variant names (The Last of Us) in this generator. Here are some samples to start:

Tangle Devourer
Rippling Biter
Undying Biter
Toxic Parasite
Lurking Crone
Bursting Goliath
Undying Shambler
Withered Rotbeast
Wretched Wanderer
Withered Ravager

About the creator

All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. During the day I work on tech solutions. 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!

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