Namewright

Half-orc name generator

Names for those with a foot in each camp: orcish names from the clan, human names from the village, and surnames that tell you which one claimed them.

Tongue: Gruhk (our own half-orc language)Every name: meaning + pronunciation

Form

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Twelve names, freshly inked

  1. Brandlind Tanner

    Pronounced: BRAHND-lihnd

    Brandlind Sword-shieldTanner Leather-worker

    Heartland brand sword lind shield

  2. Gazok Skullmaw

    Pronounced: GAH-zohk

    Rune

    Gruhk gaz rune -ok

  3. Gur Fangblade

    Pronounced: goor

    Anvil

    Gruhk gur anvil

  4. Elfrid Hollowclaw

    Pronounced: EHL-frihd

    Elf-peace

    Heartland elf elf frid peace

  5. Seahelm Stormspear

    Pronounced: SEH-ah-hehlm

    Heartland sea sea helm helm

  6. Kakkarzuz Skullfist

    Pronounced: KAH-kahr-zooz

    Serpent-thorn

    Gruhk kak serpent karzuz thorn

  7. Theodgard Skinner

    Pronounced: THEH-ohd-gahrd

    People-enclosure

    Heartland theod people gard enclosure

  8. Eshish Redhorn

    Pronounced: EH-shihsh

    Bear

    Gruhk esh bear -ish

  9. Shulbuz Brewer

    Pronounced: SHOOL-booz

    Night-thunder

    Gruhk shul night buz thunder

  10. Drulrikug Scaraxe

    Pronounced: DROOL-ree-koog

    The black one

    Gruhk drulrik black -ug

  11. Drirkash Ashhide

    Pronounced: DRIHR-kahsh

    Moon

    Gruhk drirk moon -ash

  12. Theodhild Thatcher

    Pronounced: THEH-oh-thihld

    Theodhild People-battleThatcher Roofer

    Heartland theod people hild battle

How half-orc names work

About half of these half-orcs carry an orcish name in Gruhk; the rest carry a human Heartland name, built from Old English elements such as wulf (wolf) and -ward (guardian). Either way, the meaning travels with them.

The surname tells the story. An orcish clan name (Rustspear) means the clan accepted them. A human trade-name (Cutler, knife-maker) suggests they were raised in a town. A place-name (Aldheath, "old heath") points to a particular village.

Tips for choosing

  • A half-orc with a gentle human name, like Edwin "prosperous friend", is a story waiting to be told.
  • Use the meaning line in play: "Wilram? That means will-raven, my mother chose it."

Half-Orc names with meanings

A fixed sample to browse. Use the generator above for endless fresh ones.

Female half-orc names

  1. KinaKEE-nahSpear
  2. GrogiGROH-geeBoar-forge
  3. KineshKEE-nehshSpear
  4. GoldgardGOHLD-gahrdGold-enclosure
  5. ZulishZOO-lihshAsh
  6. ZunhidogZOON-hee-dohgSwift secret
  7. WulfeswithWOOL-feh-swihthStrong wolf
  8. WilfledwihlfledResolve-beauty
  9. ElflindEHL-flihndElf-shield
  10. DogubethDOH-goo-behthLake-lion
  11. EdburgedboorgProsperous fortress
  12. RandwynRAHND-wihnShield-joy
  13. BernrunBEHRN-roonBear-secret
  14. FrithtrudeFRIHTH-troo-dehPeace-strength
  15. StangivaSTAHN-gee-vahStone-gift

Male half-orc names

  1. SigwinSIHG-wihnVictory-friend
  2. KarkakKAHR-kahkGuardian
  3. GazothGAH-zohthRune
  4. AkulAH-koolCopper
  5. RodricROH-drihkFame-ruler
  6. GuthugGOO-thoogThe red one
  7. LeofmundLEH-ohf-moondBeloved protector
  8. WynbrandWIHN-brahndJoy-sword
  9. AkokAH-kohkCopper
  10. RethagranREH-thah-grahnFrost-storm
  11. KrankrarKRAHN-krahrStag-dragon
  12. DunbertDOON-behrtBright hill
  13. CuthfridKOOTH-frihdFamous peace
  14. ShankashSHAHN-kahshNoble wind
  15. HolthokHOHL-thohkHearth

Half-orc surnames

  1. Skinner
  2. FullerCloth-finisher
  3. Thundermaw
  4. Hollowhorn
  5. CarterCart-driver
  6. QuillerQuill-cutter
  7. TannerLeather-worker
  8. Bonejaw
  9. Thundermane
  10. Rusttooth
  11. Thunderspear
  12. Ashskull
  13. Dustspear
  14. Redmaw
  15. HolfellHollow mountain

Questions

Do half-orcs use orc or human names?

Both. This generator mixes them about evenly, along with surnames from either side, so you can pick the background that fits your character.