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Charting New Worlds
To name a world, consider:
- Does it evoke geography—mountains, seas, or forests?
- Should it reflect its civilization’s culture?
- Will it feel ancient, modern, or futuristic?
- Should it include suffixes like -ia, -land, or -realm?
- How easy is it to pronounce in your narrative?
World Name FAQs
Everything you need to know:
How are world names generated?
By randomly combining descriptive roots and global suffixes to create diverse world names.
Can I specify a suffix?
Not yet; regenerate until you find a suffix that suits your world’s tone.
Are names unique?
They’re randomized combos—endless options, though some may echo common terms.
How many can I generate?
Unlimited—click to populate your galaxy with new worlds.
How do I copy or save?
Click the world name to copy it, or click the heart icon to save it to favorites.
What are good world names?
There's thousands of random world names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- The Burning Acres
- The Belated Province
- The Digital Archipelago
- The Abandoned Universe
- The Frozen Earth
- The Ink Region
- The Mirror Province
- The Vanishing Archipelago
- The Small World
- The Dual Lands
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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!