About NPC Names
NPC Names is a free name generator built for tabletop RPG players and Dungeon Masters. It generates instant character names for Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, Vampire: the Masquerade, and other TTRPG systems.
No account required. No download. Just names, instantly. Built by a DM who kept getting asked for NPC names mid-session.
What we generate
- •D&D 5e race names: Elf, Dwarf, Orc, Tiefling, Dragonborn, Halfling, Human, Gnome, Half-Elf
- •Pathfinder 2e character names (Golarion setting)
- •Call of Cthulhu investigator names (1920s period-authentic)
- •Vampire: the Masquerade Kindred names (old-world European)
How names are generated
All name generation happens in your browser using curated phoneme and syllable arrays built specifically for each race and game system. There are no API calls, no AI, and no server — just carefully crafted JavaScript. This means the tool is fast, works offline, and your queries are never sent to any external service.
Can I use these names?
Yes. All names generated by NPC Names are free to use in personal campaigns, published adventures, fiction, or any other creative work. No attribution required.