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Brewing Orcish Brutality
When crafting an orc name, think:
- Which guttural sounds—gr, skull, tusk—evoke ferocity?
- Should it hint at tribe, rank, or weapon?
- How many syllables deliver the right impact?
- Will it be snarled or bellowed?
- Does it suit a berserker, shaman, or warlord?
Orc Name FAQs
Answers to your orcish naming questions:
How does the Orc Name Generator work?
It randomly combines harsh prefixes and brutal suffixes inspired by tribal naming conventions.
Are names lore-friendly?
They follow generic fantasy orc patterns and aren’t tied to any specific franchise.
Can I specify tribe or rank?
Not currently; regenerate until you find a name that fits your desired role.
How many names can I generate?
Unlimited—click until your warband is fully named.
How do I copy or save?
Click a name to copy it, or click the heart icon to save it for battle.
What are good orc names?
There's thousands of random orc names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Ughat Ogduurz
- Mauhul Mogrol
- Durz Tradush
- Yugug Bugaum
- Khadba Khatmph
- Batuzush Khasgham
- Shufzob Khazad
- Badbdub Badlg
- Bumgar Morpok
- Rogkh Atuhug
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!