Fantasy Item Name Generators
Weapon, artifact, and magical item name generators
Every hero needs legendary equipment, and every legendary item needs a name worthy of its power. A sword that has slain dragons shouldn't be nameless. A potion brewed by an archmage deserves more than "healing elixir." The greatest items in fantasy have names that become legends themselves—Excalibur, Mjolnir, the One Ring.
Our item name generators help you create weapons, armor, potions, and artifacts that feel significant. Weapon names might reference their purpose, creator, or notable deeds. Potions often describe their effects or ingredients. Artifacts carry names suggesting their cosmic importance.
The best item names tell a story. "Orcrist the Goblin-Cleaver" immediately conveys history and purpose. "The Flask of Endless Night" hints at both power and danger. When players find an item with a compelling name, it transforms loot from a stat boost into a narrative treasure.
How to Use These Generators
Consider the item's history—who made it and why?
Think about what makes this item special or legendary
Match the name's grandiosity to the item's power level
Consider whether the name is given by creators, owners, or historians
Use epithets or titles for especially legendary items: "the Kingmaker"
Naming Tips
Weapon names often end in evocative nouns: -bane, -slayer, -reaver, -brand
Include the weapon type for clarity: "Blade," "Edge," "Hammer"
Potions can reference ingredients, effects, or their creator
Artifacts should have grand, cosmic-sounding names
Consider material in the name: Mithril, Adamantine, Obsidian
Cursed items might have deceptively pleasant names
Legendary items often have both a name and an epithet
Simple names can be powerful: "Hope," "Terminus," "Edge"
Famous Examples
| Name | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Excalibur | Arthurian Legend | King Arthur's legendary sword |
| Mjolnir | Norse Mythology | Thor's hammer, meaning "crusher" |
| Glamdring | Tolkien | Gandalf's sword, "Foe-hammer" in Elvish |
| Vorpal Sword | Lewis Carroll | Legendary blade from Jabberwocky |
| The One Ring | Tolkien | Simple name for ultimate artifact |
Frequently Asked Questions
Legendary weapons have names suggesting history and purpose. Use evocative suffixes: -bane (enemy-killer), -slayer, -brand (burning blade), -edge. Reference the weapon's notable deed: "Dragonsting," "Kingmaker." Add an epithet for extra weight: "Lightbringer, Sword of the Dawn." The name should hint at the weapon's story.