Troll Name Generator

What kind of fantasy creature is a troll?

A troll is a creature from Scandinavian folklore, typically depicted as a bulky, ugly humanoid with sharp teeth, big nose, and scruffy hair. They're often said to live in caves or under bridges, and sometimes hoard treasure. In some stories they're helpful beings, while in others they're malicious monsters who enjoy tormenting humans.

A history of trolls

Trolls' past has a fascinating history; These naughty creatures have a varied and long history that dates back hundreds of years. Despite the fact that trolls are typically depicted in a negative light in contemporary media, their history is far more intricate and even fascinating. The earliest known mention of trolls can be found in Norse folklore, where they were frequently portrayed as perilous beings in Viking mythology. They were thought to live in deep forests and caves, where they played tricks on people and sometimes even attacked them, according to popular belief. People wore bells or charms on their clothing and carried crossbows to protect themselves from these creatures. The troll character didn't start to be portrayed in a way that was more kind until the 19th century. A fairy tale about a troll who stood guard over a bridge was written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It is believed that this story was the first to use a troll who was more sympathetic than the usual evil one in folklore. The troll became a more jovial and amusing creature in the 20th century. Trolls were most famously featured in the classic Rankin/Bass holiday special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" from the 1960s. Bullwinkle and Natasha, two characters from this show, were famously portrayed as trolls but were actually funny people who helped Rudolph on his journey. In the 1990s, a line of soft-sculpted dolls called "Dam trolls" brought about a huge increase in trolls' popularity. These small figures were frequently regarded as the 1990s' mascot due to their bright colors, bright clothing, large eyes, and shaggy hair. The feared mythical creature depicted in Viking folklore is far removed from the modern representation of trolls. They are used to represent a wide range of media and are frequently regarded as signs of vigor and activity. Trolls are everywhere—in books, movies, video games, and websites—and they're often used to make fun of people rather than scare them. Despite the fact that the history of trolls began with fear and mistrust, their journey has led them to a place of comedic foolery and humor. Trolls' roles in society will undoubtedly continue to change as the modern representation of them continues to evolve.

5 questions to help you come up with troll names

1. What physical traits should the troll have?
2. What hobbies or personality traits should the troll have?
3. What kind of environment does the troll live in?
4. What type of relationship does the troll have with other creatures?
5. What unique names appeal to you?

Can I use the random troll names that this tool creates?

Yes you can. The Story Shack claims no copyright on any of these names, but it is of course possible that some of the values this name generator provides are already owned by anyone else, so please make sure to always do your due diligence.

How many ideas can I generate with this Troll Name Generator?

The Troll Name Generator can generate thousands of ideas for your project, so feel free to keep clicking and at the end use the handy copy feature to export your troll names to a text editor of your choice. Enjoy!

What are good troll names?

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

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