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Tolkien Name Generator

Updated: 2025-12-19 (created: 2023-09-27)

Wander Middle-earth with the Tolkien Name Generator—find elvish and dwarvish names like Arassuil, Calimehtar, Ecthelion, or Egalmoth. Click to generate, copy, or favorite your next legendary name.

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Discover the Essence of Middle-earth Names

Creating a name that resonates with the enchanting world of Tolkien is an art unto itself. Use these thought-provoking questions to inspire unique names that truly embody the spirit of your characters, places, or creatures.

  • What ancient lineage or heritage influences the name you are crafting?
  • What characteristic or trait should the name reflect to capture the essence of its bearer?
  • How might the culture or region of your character impact their name?
  • What significant events or stories should the name evoke when spoken?
  • In what ways does the name connect to nature, mythology, or lore in Tolkien's world?

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore these commonly asked questions to better understand how the Tolkien Name Generator can enrich your creative endeavors.

How does the Tolkien Name Generator work?

It blends various linguistic elements and themes from Tolkien's works to produce distinctive names with every click, drawing from languages like Elvish, Dwarvish, and more.

Can I choose specific themes for the names generated?

Currently, you can't customize themes; however, you can generate names repeatedly until you find one that fits your vision perfectly.

Are the generated names entirely unique?

Each name is randomly generated, offering an exciting variety of options, though some combinations might occasionally repeat.

How many names can I generate?

You can generate an unlimited number of names; just keep clicking 'Generate' to explore endless possibilities.

How do I save my favorite names?

Easily copy a name by clicking on it, or use the heart icon to bookmark your favorites for future reference.

What are good Tolkien names?

There's thousands of random Tolkien names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:

  • Arassuil
  • Calimehtar
  • Ciryaher
  • Ecthelion
  • Egalmoth
  • Elladan
  • Elrohir
  • Finwë
  • Fëanor
  • Galdor

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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