Guild Name Generator
Generate professional guild names for merchants, artisans, and trade organizations. Perfect for fantasy economies, crafting systems, and merchant factions.
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About Guild Names
Guild names represent the organized trades and professions of fantasy worlds. These are the economic powerhouses—the blacksmiths, merchants, weavers, and craftsmen who band together for mutual benefit. Guild names should convey both the trade they represent and their authority within the community.
Naming Conventions
Guild names typically combine a descriptor (Golden, Iron, Royal) with a profession or organizational term (Merchants, Smiths, Company). Many guilds use "The" for gravitas. Regional guilds often include their city or kingdom. Ancient guilds might have archaic, formal names.
Famous Guild Names
- •The Thieves Guild (Elder Scrolls)
- •Merchant's Guild (generic fantasy)
- •The Syndicate (various)
- •East India Company (historical)
- •The Harpers (D&D)
Tips for Using These Names
- •Include the trade or craft when appropriate
- •Prestigious guilds use formal titles (Royal, Grand)
- •Criminal guilds use euphemistic names
- •Consider the guild's reputation in naming
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good guild name?
Good guild names convey legitimacy and purpose. "The Golden Merchants Consortium" sounds wealthy and established. "The Iron Smiths Brotherhood" emphasizes craft and solidarity. Match formality to the guild's status.
How should criminal guilds be named?
Criminal guilds often use euphemisms or ironic names: "The Charitable Friends," "The Night Watch," "The Helping Hands." Some are boldly criminal: "The Thieves Guild," "Shadow Syndicate." It depends on how openly they operate.
Should guilds include their city name?
Regional guilds often do: "The Waterdeep Merchants Guild," "Neverwinter Smiths." This establishes territory and differentiates from competing guilds. International guilds might avoid location-specific names.
How do I name competing guilds?
Competing guilds might have contrasting names: "The Old Guard Smiths" versus "The New Forge Brotherhood." Or similar names that cause confusion and rivalry: "The True Merchants" versus "The Royal Merchants."
What about adventurer guilds?
Adventurer guilds balance professionalism with excitement: "The Silver Swords Company," "Heroes for Hire," "The Questors Fellowship." They're professional organizations for an unusual profession.
How do I name ancient or legendary guilds?
Ancient guilds have archaic, formal names: "The Most Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths," "The Eternal Order of Weavers." Founding dates or legendary founders add history: "Founded 482 by Master Aldric."