| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Echon |
Posted - 08 Jan 2003 : 13:06:44
One aspect of DMing is the requirement to come up with a ****load of names for NPCs, dragons, unique weapons and the like. So, for the sake of sharing and inspiration, I begin this thread where DMs and players can post all the names that they have come up with during the course of time that they bother to post.
I will go and compile me own list now.
-Echon |
| 30 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 20 Mar 2003 : 17:37:55
But what kind of (N)PCs are those names for? |
| Rekindin |
Posted - 20 Mar 2003 : 17:00:12
Xian
Jalfrez
Detrix
Sakren
Umbra
Pazterix
Yiwaz
Hixan |
| The_Mirt |
Posted - 13 Mar 2003 : 20:08:18
I will use some of these names in my games, thanks!
*RP*
So thats where that list of Harper agents went! ~Mirt |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 13 Mar 2003 : 04:58:21
Actually, I recently downloaded the name generators . . . I haven't used them yet, other than just playing around with them, but I like having the option. When I write a fantasy story it can be really hard to find a name that looks realistic. Now, even if I don't use the names that pop up, I can at least use them to find the right "flavor" of the name, something that I can be sure sounds elvish or dwarvish or whatnot. |
| kahonen |
Posted - 12 Mar 2003 : 21:52:31
quote:
I hope I have not offended you, kahonen, because those programs are well made. As already mentioned I make great use of the Treasure Horde Generator - I tend to like the random element.
Don't worry, Echon. I'm much more difficult to offend than you seem to think.
As for the name generating programs - my players tend not to use them either. I've been writing adventures for a long time and ran out of ideas for names years ago. This is what I use them for. |
| Drummer Boy |
Posted - 17 Feb 2003 : 00:51:05
quote:
Originally posted by sushisauce
thank you! You seem very knowledgable. How long have you been playing?
Thanks for the compliment, but I have really only started playing recently on a PBeM run by Mumadar. |
| sushisauce |
Posted - 17 Feb 2003 : 00:25:11
thank you! You seem very knowledgable. How long have you been playing? |
| Drummer Boy |
Posted - 16 Feb 2003 : 05:52:47
quote:
Originally posted by sushisauce
ezcuse my ignorance (and most likely my wspelling, see, there i go again) but what is DM?
DM stands for Dungeon Master, who is the person who runs a campaign. |
| sushisauce |
Posted - 16 Feb 2003 : 05:05:28
ezcuse my ignorance (and most likely my wspelling, see, there i go again) but what is DM? |
| Lost Elph |
Posted - 16 Feb 2003 : 03:35:37
 wow! you learn new things everyday.....i didn`t know that`s what it meant i just liked the sound of it....oh well. |
| Ditalidas |
Posted - 14 Feb 2003 : 14:04:46
I actually like to browse to foreign dictionaries. Preferably of languages I do not understand myself... That way I can pick out words that appeal to me and the name of my character actually has a meaning... 
I just don't want to run into people who do understand that language  |
| Echon |
Posted - 14 Feb 2003 : 06:23:35
Kina is actually the Danish word for China...
-Echon |
| Lost Elph |
Posted - 14 Feb 2003 : 04:34:09
here are some names I came up with for some storys (for I can`t find a good DnD group around here). most of them have a Japanese twist to them, I do that because I like the way some Japanese names sound
Astronama
Centairn
Keysha
Kina
Kinshy
Lanti
Medwin
Ranaka
Reoky
Rhonnokana
Sar
Sahr
Sarleen
Sasona
Thorn McBeth
Tom Bombleberry |
| Echon |
Posted - 13 Feb 2003 : 21:12:24
quote:
Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Hmmm... Echon, could you be more specific then 'generally'? That might be a bit more helpful to Ron...
I do not really know what to say. I guess I simply tend not to like the names they create - at least as far as the dwarven and drow names go. The ordinary elven names are fairly good actually - I suppose I still prefer making them up myself. Another issue is that even though the entire terminology is in English, we keep everything else in Danish, uncluding names. Those elven names sure sound a lot better in English.
I hope I have not offended you, kahonen, because those programs are well made. As already mentioned I make great use of the Treasure Horde Generator - I tend to like the random element.
-Echon |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 13 Feb 2003 : 10:07:21
quote:
Originally posted by Echon
By the way, I recognize at least ten of the male first names from Baldur's Gate.
-Echon
That's correct, as I mentioned, one of my sources for picking names was Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast, which has served as a source for the creation of the BG games as well.
Since like in the real world, a name appears many times, I'm reusing them, just with different last names. Gives a more 'natural' feel for the world as a whole IMO. |
| Ranaghar Tsaran |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 20:01:43
Well...I've invented some names when I was writing a story...They are:
Entana
Emezar
Etraina
Garlet
Gerdock
Merias
Ranthyr
Werith
Maybe not very good names, but I like them... |
| Echon |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 19:48:14
By the way, I recognize at least ten of the male first names from Baldur's Gate.
-Echon |
| Echon |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 16:16:28
That is a lot of names, Mumadar. They will likely serve as a nice source of inspiration.
-Echon |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 15:01:00
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Mumadar, Echon's list is right there at the top.
  Oops...silly me... should have checked... sorry Echon. Anyway, the additional names are... well additional... |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 13:07:16
Mumadar, Echon's list is right there at the top. |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 13:04:54
Jeezalaweeza! That's a lot of names!!! And those are only the ones you've made for humans in one region?
I'm no DM, but I have come up with names occasionally for the FR computer games. My standard four-person party is:
Garnet, human female paladin
Reorn, male dwarf fighter
Benedick, male human cleric
Raven, female elf mage
The fact that the computer games are less "serious" in such regards as actual DMing has led to some other names . . . Gimli, Sir George, and even a Bookwyrm or two. |
| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 12:35:22
An surnames for the same region:
Aln
Alonabryn
Aluar
Amanitas
Andalor
Andryn
Angruatil
Anuvien
Ardusk
Arkhstaff
Arsalan
Arune
Ashcroft
Babad
Baerdrith
Bellowglyn
Beregost
Blackhelm
Blackriven
Brightwood
Brimmerbold
Burrstar
Calantryn
Caseldown
Caunter
Darastrix
Dariel
Dembrar
Dlathaero
Drin
Druin
Elendara
Falaer
Fallonahr
Fellkurk
Fendarl
Flamesinger
Fuiruim
Gallowgar
Gathengate
Goldentree
Gorson
Gortho
Hardrost
Harlundtree
Harpell
Hartshorn
Hauthleather
Hunabar
Ilchantra
Inchtarwurn
Ironeater
Jalarghar
Jarundsen
Khalshus
Kysus
Lhun
MacDuun
Maertalar
Malatheer
Melber
Mindulspeer
Mintar
Mirroreye
Nomephel
Ondabarl
Ondraer
Orgul
Ormlyr
Orwynd
Oyindle
Redbeard
Rogerson
Rowandar
Sammart
Sapling
Selarn
Shawn
Shiard
Sillisten
Snowsong
Sonshal
Stagwinter
Strongarm
Surfyst
Tellendar
the Green
Thone
Thorlog
Thornstedd
Thunderstaff
Thunderwood
Tranth
Uinsible
Wildfoot
Wildhair
Wilkens
Wisp
Wynrunyll
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| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 12:34:20
'human' female first names (same sources):
Aedelvana
Alana
Alice
Althune
Alyth
Aszyra
Aurbreena
Belara
Caroline
Chansrin
Ciray
Cyntha
Cyrysta
Darthleene
Ditalidas
Elidi
Elisa
Ellen
Emana
Emlyn
Emma
Emra
Evaleen
Felevel
Giselle
Glyndra
Gwendolian
Halurska
Hella
Indratril
Ithtyl
Jastra
Jhandanna
Kailani
Khalaltae
Lhaerilda
Lokkara
Marnia
Natalair
Ranressa
Riqua
Seforina
Shantonia
Shareera
Shevralindra
Suha
Talessyr
Tara
Tiahna
Uluene
Vaitha
Yajandra
Ybril
Zaina
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| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 12:33:07
quote:
Originally posted by Echon
One aspect of DMing is the requirement to come up with a ****load of names for NPCs, dragons, unique weapons and the like. So, for the sake of sharing and inspiration, I begin this thread where DMs and players can post all the names that they have come up with during the course of time that they bother to post.
I will go and compile me own list now.
-Echon
Haven't seen your list yet, but here's an example of 'human' male first names for the North/Western Heartlands (VGttSC and VGttN are sources as well as names of PC's and own creativity):
Agey
Alabain
Alain
Alasturan
Aldiber
Amelior
Amorthas
Angarn
Arnor
Asgar
Ashwin
Aundegul
Bagaudas
Barim
Beldrith
Belkin
Benjamin
Blazanar
Borstad
Brin
Bruth
Buldath
Burgellam
Clem
Corten
Dauravyn
Delfen
Derval
Devdan
Drouth
Eldebuck
Eli
Elquaern
Ergoth
Felandaert
Felogyr
Fenndarr
Garron
Guldin
Halacan
Halbazzer
Halynder
Hinun
James
Janthool
Jared
Jarem
Javroun
Jethro
Johdar
John
Keldath
Keled
Krammoch
Krem
Leewan
Leth
Leth the Elder
Lohgran
Lonthalin
Malchor
Marthou
Masou
Maurandyr
Meliir
Meltharond
Mrathatos
Namarathos
Nantrin
Nathan
Nestor
Nethmoun
Nik
Nuldus
Olbrimsur
Ondraeas
Orbrind
Othlong
Phaurothlin
Phiraz
Ragefast
Ramazith
Rengal
Rohr
Ruldan
Rythimm
Samdrin
Shandalar
Stedd
Stolig
Storvan
Sumbarl
Svent
Taerom
Targyl
Tathlosar
Telsom
Tenson
Tethtoril
Thalanthyr
Tharkas
Theskul
Thorm
Tolgar
Torleth
Traskar
Tureen
Uhlmyn
Uhrieved
Ulmyn
Ulraunt
Velsaert
Vidya
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| Mumadar Ibn Huzal |
Posted - 12 Feb 2003 : 12:31:16
Hmmm... Echon, could you be more specific then 'generally'? That might be a bit more helpful to Ron...
Also another source of names can be the name generators publsihed a while back in Dragon Magazine... I can't recall the exact numbers, but do remmber there were at least a dwarven, gnome/halfling and a dragon name generator. |
| Echon |
Posted - 07 Feb 2003 : 13:57:48
quote:
Originally posted by kahonen
Echon: Which specific programs are you referring to and can you give me some idea of which "pronounciations were impossible"? It's not a problem anyone else has referred to.
I must admit that I forgot about this thread. Browsing Candlekeep reminded me of it.
The name generators I have used are the ones found in the Wondrous Treasures section, all written by Ron Pearsall (you?). I generally do not like them but have found the Treasure Horde Generator and Travel Calculator highly useful.
-Echon |
| Echon |
Posted - 13 Jan 2003 : 15:59:26
quote:
Originally posted by kahonen
Echon: Which specific programs are you referring to and can you give me some idea of which "pronounciations were impossible"? It's not a problem anyone else has referred to.[/font=Comic Sans MS][/blue]
I will look the programs up when I get home - a week from now.
Regarding the pronounciations, they were not actually impossible. That is just me exagerating quite a bit.
-Echon |
| AraznBlair |
Posted - 10 Jan 2003 : 17:25:01
Names for me is the hardest part of DMing as well. I usually go trough books that I have to find something and will combine names. What bothers me the most though is when I start a campaign with my frineds they seat forever trying to think up something. When I force the issue they come up with stupid names like "Curry Comb". A name my frined gave his halfling thief when the DM assigned him to care for the horses in the kings army. It was a joke that stuck and so that friend never takes the characters name really sereous.
http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/default.asp
This is a site that I have found and started to take Elven names from. I really do not use the hobbit name generator since I don't have hobbits in my world. You all might find it interesting.
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| Ditalidas |
Posted - 10 Jan 2003 : 13:29:53
When thinking up some names I often browse the net. I just look for common names that I like and combine them or add letters to give them an elvish (or other race) feeling. I also like to put words together from foreign languages (especially Greek and Latin do well). This way the name can actually have a meaning. Though I tend to combine the words in a way that does not leave their meaning very visible.
I hope I'm making clear here what I'm trying to say I have the feeling to be a little vague.
As an example: Ditalidas is built out of two Greek or Latin words (I don't remember  ) The first part means power and the second means fire (or the other way around) I left some of the last letters of the word away as I did with some of the first letters of the last word. And there I had a beautiful unique name.(At least I think it's a beautiful name)
I’m still being vague right…? Oh well, As long as it makes just a little sense...
Cheers!
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| kahonen |
Posted - 09 Jan 2003 : 18:44:52
Mumadar: I've not seen the spreadsheet you refer to.
Echon: Which specific programs are you referring to and can you give me some idea of which "pronounciations were impossible"? It's not a problem anyone else has referred to. |
