Build a memorable gnome for your next Dungeons & Dragons campaign with this D&D gnome name generator. Choose a gender and a naming style, then generate a list of character-ready ideas for player characters, NPCs, inventors, scouts, merchants, and mischievous spellcasters.
How to use the D&D gnome name generator
Select the options that best fit your character, then generate a batch of names. Try several styles before settling on one: a forest gnome may suit a nature-inspired name, while a rock gnome artificer might call for something brisk, bright, or mechanical. The results combine first names and surnames, so you can mix and match parts if one combination is nearly right.
Choosing a name that fits your gnome
Gnomes can bring curiosity, humor, invention, and deep loyalty to a D&D story. Let the character’s home and history guide the sound of the name. A practical craftsperson might have a sturdy surname; an illusionist or storyteller could use a more playful rhythm. Consider whether other characters use a formal full name, a family nickname, or a shortened version earned during an adventure.
For a player character, say the name aloud and imagine how it sounds in a tense scene as well as around the campfire. For a non-player character, a memorable surname or nickname can help the table recall their role. You can also use the generator for a gnome village, a family of tinkers, a shopkeeper, or a rival adventuring party.
Make the result your own
Generated names are starting points. Change a syllable, combine a first name with another surname, or add a family tradition from your campaign. A name might hint at a famous invention, a woodland upbringing, a comic mishap, or a promise the character still hopes to keep. If you are building a whole group, generate several batches and choose names with different lengths and sounds so each gnome remains distinct.
This tool is designed for inspiration and tabletop role-playing. Use the results freely as prompts for your own character concepts, then adapt them to match your setting, backstory, and the tone of your Dungeons & Dragons game.