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Naming Your Town
To christen your settlement, ask:
- What landscape—river, mountain, forest—defines its location?
- Do you want a name rooted in heritage, myth, or function?
- Should it end with -ville, -ford, -ton, or another suffix?
- Does it hint at local industry or culture?
- How easy is it to pronounce and remember?
Town Name FAQs
Key questions about naming towns:
How does the Town Name Generator work?
It merges geographic and descriptive word lists with common place suffixes to craft unique town names.
Can I choose a specific suffix?
Not currently; regenerate until a suffix aligns with your town’s character.
Are names unique?
They’re randomized combos—endless options, though some may resemble real places.
How many names can I generate?
Unlimited—click to explore every corner of your world’s map.
How do I copy or save?
Click a town name to copy it, or click the heart icon to bookmark it for later.
What are good town names?
There's thousands of random town names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Mallowbeach
- Westton
- Linhaven
- Brightfalcon
- Silveroak
- Swyncoast
- Wildeley
- Aldkeep
- Osthedge
- Ashhedge
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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!