Creature Name Generator

Creature names: Origin, structure, and meaning

From the three-headed dragons of Greek myth to creepy crawlies, the world of fantasy creatures is an endless abundance of mystery. Let’s explore the fantasy creatures that give your stories and games their flavor—not to mention their unique names.

Fantasy creatures can be anything from dragons to hippogriffs, populating the worlds of literature, movies, and tabletop games with the feel of magic. After all, where would “The Odyssey” be without a cyclops to slay?

Creature naming conventions

Fantasy creature names tend to be mononyms (or singular names), though they can sometimes include epithets. Barring an individual name, creatures may also be known collectively by a species or group names—such as the sirens and harpies of Greek and Roman legend.

Creature name inspiration

Assemble compound words for unique creature names, but aim to arrive at a mononym to represent the wildness and independence of your fantasy creature. After all, you wouldn’t expect to meet a troll with a surname. 

Summon names from the mystical realms where dragons roar and pegasuses soar! Our creature name generator is your guide to finding names as enchanting and powerful as the creatures they represent.

List of creature names

From ancient Greek myth to the world of Harry Potter, there are all sorts of existing creature names and species you can work with to generate the realistic-sounding names you need for games or stories. Let’s explore a few of the popular creature names, which sometimes overlap with their description.