Limit the number of names starting with the same letter Avoid almost entirely having names beginning with the same syllable or group of letters.

How to come up with fantasy names. Look for a unique combination word from the dictionary and create your fantasy name. To step up your game even further you can apply the simulation of time on your own language. I love coming up with names for my characters my current MC is named Adalyn and Im pretty decent at coming up with names for fantasy monsters or creatures or unknown antagonists - I tend to stick with things that are cryptically descriptive like the Harrowers or the Watchers or Whats Out There or whatever.

Country and nation name generator. To get started generating place names just scroll down to the generator button and start reeling off names. If youre struggling to come up with your own fantasy name thats what this fantasy name generator is for.

For example if your character lives on a farm you could name them Bill Haysticks However keep in mind that fantasy characters can have strange or even made-up names so dont be afraid to make up your own name. Scrivener has a name generator and you can pick any language you want. Select a trait that matches your personality and set it as a surname.

It Takes Time to Create Fantasy Names. If you dont have Scrivener come back to the words you noted down above. Find the fantasy surnames from nature and their wonders.

This is the hardest method since it takes the most time and you often end up creating unpronounceable names which need to be redone. Put yourself in your audiences shoes as they pick up your book for the first time. There are many ways invent them from scratch.

I could call it Easternmost Border Town which is what Forflaarlic means. Then make your word a variation of the root. A good way to worm your way out of this is to simply change one or two letters of a real name to create something new which is still recognisable.