Elf Name Generator

To generate a name, roll for a prefix, a suffix, and combine. 

If a letter is in (parentheses) you use it or ignore it as seems best. This is mostly done with hard consonants that combine better with some prefixes than others, or where there is a risk of repeat vowels.

D00 Elvish Prefixes

1. Ala(m)	11. Far	21. Lu	31. Reed	41. Sor
2. Ar	12. Fel	22. Mar	32. Rin(g)	42. Tal
3. Aug	13. Fon	23. Mel	33. Rog	43. Tar
4. Bel	14. Gri(g)	24. Mir	34. Sas	44. Ting
5. Cor	15. Kel	25. Nar	35. Sath	45. Tol
6. Deed	16. Ki(n)	26. Nef	36. Seeth	46. Ur
7. Di(n)	17. Lee	27. O(o)	37. Sela	47. Van
8. Dir	18. Leil	28. Or	38. Shan	48. Vil
9. Dru(n)	19. Li(n)	29. Per	39. Sil	49. Yor
10. El	20. Loy	30. Rau	40. Sir	50. Zel

D00 Elvish Suffixes

1. A	11. Ea	21. Iol	31. Od	41. So
2. An	12. Ell	22. Is	32. On	42. Tas
3. Ar	13. Fa	23. La	33. Os	43. Va
4. Ara	14. Fin	24. Lan	34. Ra	44. Vir
5. Aris	15. (G)ard	25. Lee	35. Ran	45. Vol
6. Bil	16. (G)le	26. Lit	36. Rik	46. Wyn
7. Da	17. (G)rif	27. Lu	37. Ris	47. Ya
8. Din	18. (G)yr	28. Mo	38. Ro	48. Yd
9. Doh	19. Iel	29. Na	39. Ru	49. Yon
10. Dol	20. Il	30. Non	40. Sid	50. Yu

Samples: Augra, Deeddol, Drunvir, Elmo, Kingrif, Melbil, Nefda, Persid, Reedle, Roggle, Ringlu, Shanla, Sirris, Sora, Tarea, Urnon, Yorna

Longer Names: with a few exceptions, this generator produces two-syllable names. This is intentional, as I think it gives the names a sing-song, fairytale feeling – a little more Dark Crystal than Sindarin. However, it’s a common practice in fantasy to give elves three-syllable names: Sassaran and Taravol from my own solo game (whose names were made up on the spur of the moment) are a good example. If you prefer this style, I recommend either rolling an additional suffix or simply adding a vowel between your prefix and suffix. Because the table wasn’t built for this, names rolled this way will have a higher chance of sounding funny.

Samples: Corala, Elgyrra, Linvoldin, Marwyndol, Melarfin, Sasaran, Sildala, Taravol, Yorodos

Within the setting of my Eveningstar solo game, it seems like wood elves prefer longer names while the wild elves of the Stonelands favor shorter ones.

This generator was built off the bones of my Gelfling name generator, with additional inspiration from Narnian star names, the Fair Folk of Lloyd Alexander's Prydain, and Deedlit from Record of Lodoss War. It is intentionally more light-hearted and "silly" than is typical for Tolkien-esque elves - the hope is that you could use it unaltered to name fairies with it. There are a few reasons for this. One is that my solo OSE game has a heavy strain of JRPG influence, and "Deedlit" wouldn't be out of place on a Gelfling. Another is that BX elves have names like "Rory the Red" or "Aithne of Far Isle" more often than they have names like "Fingolfin" or "Niniel", and I think that's fun in the same way it's fun that they're shorter than humans. The third is that the two most common naming strategies for elves are to use either Welsh or Sindarin names (or invented words that have similar sounds) and there are a lot of lists and resources available already if you want to look up a list of Welsh baby names or scroll through a Sindarin dictionary.

Additional Generators

To further customize your band of elves, consider the following generators. Clothing gives you a general idea of how I imagine the various elf-kindreds of my solo game’s loose setting, Motifs give you a symbol for embroidery, shields, banners, and treasure, and Embellishments can be used to accentuate a leader. When an embellishment tells you to use a motif, you can use the band's motif or roll a new one.

A note on elf bells: elves of all types love bells, and often adorn their gear and mounts with them. Elf bells have no impact on stealth. It is a peculiar feature of elvish bells that they tinkle merrily when safe to do so, but fail to ring whenever the wearer is attempting to move quietly.

Grey Elf Clothing

Grey elves favor flowing tunics and dresses, often topped with a cape or a light robe. Men usually wear hose of some sober color beneath their tunics, and it is common for grey elf women to wear veils or snoods on formal occasions. Their colors are grey, pale blue, sea green, lilac, and white. Their hats and helms are usually tall, and are typically set off with a feathered plume. For work they wear high boots of supple leather, and for play they prefer soft slippers. Whenever possible, grey elves like to accentuate their costume with at least one jewel.

High Elf Motifs:

1. Anvil & Stars

2. Bird (eagle, gull, swan)

3. Flower

4. Fountain

5. Grape Vines

6. Harp

7. Leopard

8. Lion

9. Sea Dragon

10. Ship

11. Tree

12. Unicorn

High Elf Embellishments:

1. Bracers with motif

2. Brooch or pin with motif

3. Circlet or forehead chain

4. Fur collar or mantle

5. Jeweled scabbard

6. Pouch with embossed motif

7. Ring with gem

8. Signet ring (roll two motifs for design)

9. Tiny bells

10. Tiny gems

11. Torc with motif

12. Winged helmet or hat

Wood Elf Clothing

Wood elves dress primarily in green, accented by autumnal reds and yellows, although their cloaks change colors with the seasons. Their tunics and dresses are shorter than those of the grey elves, with hose worn by both sexes (usually in some bright color). They favor light leather shoes of wonderful design, often worked with leaf shapes. Wood elves wear fewer jewels than grey elves, preferring garlands of leaves, berries, or wildflowers, and they make greater use of carved wood, horn, and hides.

Wood Elf Motifs:

1. Berries

2. Butterfly

3. Elf Faces

4. Feasting

5. Green Dragon

6. Leaves

7. Merrymaking (feasting, hunting, or music)

8. Spiders & Webs

9. Stars

10. Trees & Birds

11. Unicorn

12. Vines & Thorns

Wood Elf Embellishments:

1. Belt with motif

2. Bracers with motif

3. Brooch or pin with motif

4. Circlet of braided leather

5. Crown of leaves

6. Fur collar or mantle

7. Pouch with embossed motif

8. Ring

9. Shoes with motif

10. Tiny bells

11. Torc with motif

12. Wildflowers (worn in the hair, pinned to cloak, etc.)

Wild Elf Clothing

Wild elves wear thick wool tunics, striped leggings, and sheepskin coats out of doors, with softer house-robes for use in their hidden homes. Other elves find their use of tall, wide-brimmed hats and curl-toed boots unutterably rustic. Their jewelry tends to be larger as well, featuring more copper, polished stone, and rough-cut gems than other elves prefer as well. Wild elves make heavier use of bright colors and bold patterns than other elves do, but only on objects and garments meant to be used at home, or which can be concealed under their long coats. All outerwear is in natural colors of wool, heather, and stone, the better to move unseen. Wherever possible, metal fasteners are replaced with wooden toggles or leather ties, and metal tools are dulled to hide their gleam.

Wild Elf Motifs:

1. Beetles & Worms

2. Berries & Mushrooms

3. Finch & Flowers

4. Goats

5. Goblin Face

6. Ponies

7. Red Dragon

8. Running Hares

9. Spiders & Webs

10. Stars

11. Suns & Moons

12. Unicorn

Wild Elf Embellishments:

1. Boots w/ motif

2. Buttons with motif (wood, horn, or knotted leather)

3. Brooch or badge with motif

4. Hair full of cobwebs & leaves

5. Hat medallion with motif

6. Insect wings

7. Painted spirals on cheeks

8. Pouch with embossed motif

9. Rings & coins sewn into clothing

10. Tasseled fringes

11. Tiny bells

12. Torc with motif