The Drow name generator below has been presented to assist crafting Drow names, however it is important to note that Suface Drow may have names that are harsher and not truely reflective of thier nature as their names also come from a tradition of millenia of evil.

Two names may sound the same to a human, but an elf would know the difference Table 1 D Drow, like their Elven cousins prefer names that flow off the tongue, however their names tend to have a harsher sound to them. According to The Complete Book of Elves, the elven language is so full of subtlety and nuance that only native speakers fully understand it. In the case of a three or more syllable name, try dropping one or more of the definitions. Often the definitions can be combined in a poetic way for better results. Although not every combination of prefixes and suffixes will sound right, usually only a minor change is called for. If your character is a ranger who is fond of bears, you might decide her name should reflect this. If you prefer, it is also possible to pick a set of definitions you like and assemble the name that matches them. You may randomly generate an elven name by rolling on Table 1. These formal House names would be used for ancient noble houses, usually of Grey or Gold Elf Descent.

Alternate spellings have also been provided in some cases. In the case of suffixes, male and female endings have been included where appropriate. Definitions have been included in these tables to help determine what a name means once it has been generated.

How it Works: Each elven name consists of a prefix from Table 2 and one or more suffixes from Table 3. This is especially true for a GM who may find himself trying to come up with a large number of such names on short notice, yet without appropriate names, non-human characters often loose their unique flavor.Īlthough this could not possibly represent all the possible names for a race as old and diverse as the elves, this list can serve as a starting point and quick reference to create a large and consistent list of names. It is difficult to come up with names that are appropriate for non-human characters and consistent with one another.

One of the most common problems GMs and players alike have when playing non-human characters is naming them. Elven Names Elves prefer names that flow off the tongue like wind through the trees.

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