Dragonborn name generator
Dragonborn introduce themselves by clan, then by given name, then by deed, in that order. The clan name is long, ancient, and a mouthful on purpose. A dragonborn who gives you only their personal name is either being informal or has been cast out.
45 given names · 18 family names · 810 combinations
Example dragonborn names
How dragonborn are named
A given name with draconic consonants paired with a multi-syllable clan name like Verthisathurgiesh or Shestendeliath. Many dragonborn also carry a childhood name used only by close family, never in public.
Picking one that works at the table
- Practise the clan name once before the session. It should sound ceremonial, not like a stumble.
- The childhood name is a gift to your DM. Decide who is still allowed to use it.
- Dragonborn clan names are long by design. Do not trim them to be convenient.
Using these names
Every name here follows dragonborn naming conventions from the D&D 5e SRD and traditional fantasy literature. None are copied from published characters, so they are safe to use in your own campaigns, streams, and published work without attribution.