Knight Name Generator
Free knight name generator. Get medieval knight names with Sir or Dame titles, noble houses and epithets, like Sir Gareth of Ravenshire or Dame Brienne the Bold.
Updated 2026-06-14 · Free · No sign-up · Runs privately in your browser
How the Knight Name Generator Works
Every tale of chivalry needs a knight worth naming. This knight name generator produces noble, medieval-style names complete with Sir or Dame titles, noble houses and epithets — perfect for D&D paladins, fantasy novels and Renaissance characters.
How to Use It
- Choose a gender — Knight (Sir), Dame, or either.
- Pick a style:
- Title + name of House — e.g. Sir Gareth of Ravenshire
- Title + name the ___ — e.g. Dame Brienne the Bold
- Title + name — e.g. Sir Roland
- Choose how many names (6, 10 or 16) and press Generate names.
- Tap Copy to save your shortlist.
How a Knight Name Is Built
| Part | Example |
|---|---|
| Title | Sir, Dame |
| Given name | Gareth, Cedric, Eleanor, Rowena |
| Noble house | of Ravenshire, of Ashford |
| Epithet | the Bold, the Valiant, the Dragonslayer |
A full name might be Sir Percival of Blackwood the Lionhearted.
Tips for the Perfect Knight
- Use “of House” for landed nobles and epithets for famous champions.
- Pick period names — Gareth, Tristan, Eleanor and Guinevere instantly feel medieval.
- Build an order. Generate a batch with one style for a whole knightly company.
- Re-roll freely — the banks combine into hundreds of names.
Use these names for tabletop campaigns, novels, video games, cosplay or historical re-enactment, and let your champions ride forth with honour.
Frequently asked questions
How does the knight name generator work?+
Choose a gender and a naming style, then press Generate. The tool adds the title Sir or Dame to a medieval given name and attaches either a noble house ('of Ravenshire') or an epithet ('the Bold'), producing complete, authentic-sounding knight names.
What title do female knights use?+
Historically and in modern honours, a woman who is knighted is styled 'Dame' rather than 'Sir'. Select the Dame option to generate feminine knight names such as 'Dame Brienne of Greymoor', or choose 'either' to mix Sir and Dame freely.
Are these names good for Dungeons and Dragons?+
Yes. The names are original combinations of period given names, fictional noble houses and epithets, so they suit D&D paladins and fighters, fantasy novels, video games and Renaissance fairs. Use the 'of House' style for nobles and the epithet style for renowned champions.
How do I create a realistic medieval knight name?+
A believable knight name pairs a period given name (Gareth, Cedric, Eleanor) with either a place of origin ('of Ashford') or an earned epithet ('the Valiant'), prefixed by Sir or Dame. This generator builds names using exactly that structure.
Can I use these names commercially?+
The given names are historical and the houses and epithets are generic fantasy phrases, so the generated names are free for stories, games and other projects. As always, search to make sure a full name does not coincide with a well-known existing character.