This superhero name generator makes names for original heroes and for their teams. Choose where the hero's power comes from and the first word of the name follows: Solstice or Apogee for a cosmic hero, Voltage or Torque for one who relies on machines, Dusk or Whisper for one who works unseen. Each press gives six names.

Six Sources of Power

Source	Words it draws on	Hero	Team
Cosmic	Solstice, Apogee, Eventide, Daybreak	Eventide Runner	The Apogee Wardens
Technology	Circuit, Voltage, Servo, Torque	Captain Torque	The Relay Watch
Magic	Hex, Sigil, Rune, Augur	Sigil Keeper	The Vesper Compact
Strength	Granite, Bulwark, Anvil, Bedrock	Granite Marshal	The Keystone Assembly
Stealth	Dusk, Whisper, Rooftop, Nightjar	Dusk Courier	The Nightjar Accord
Elements	Squall, Glacier, Kindle, Undertow	Squall Lancer	The Kindle Accord

Three Patterns for a Hero

Pattern	Example	Suits
Source and role	Monsoon Courier	Most heroes
Rank and source	Major Thunderhead	Heroes with an official position
The, a colour and a role	The Cobalt Warden	Heroes known by a costume more than a power

Choosing between Names

Say it as a headline. A name has to work in a newspaper: Dusk Courier Stops Bank Raid. If it reads badly there, choose again.
Check the initials. Heroes are often given matching initials for their real name. Decide whether you want that.
Think about the villain. A hero called Kindle wants an enemy called something cold, or something that will not burn.
Keep the team word plain. The team name is said more often than any hero's. The Relay Watch is easy to say. Long ones get shortened by the characters.

The hero's opposite number is in the Villain Name Generator. Heroes of a neon future are in the Cyberpunk Name Generator, those from another world in the Alien Name Generator, and mechanical sidekicks in the Robot Name Generator. For a hero in a manga style, see the Anime Name Generator.

How to Use the Superhero Name Generator

Choose hero names or team names: A hero name is for one character. A team name is for the group.
Choose where the power comes from: This decides the first word of the name.
Generate and copy: Each press gives six new names.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a good superhero name?

It is short, it can be shouted, and it hints at what the hero does without listing it. Two words is usual. The first says where the power comes from and the second says what the hero does with it: Squall Lancer, Dusk Courier.

Are these names already taken?

They are built from words chosen to stay clear of well-known characters, but the two large comics publishers have named many thousands of heroes over eighty years, and nobody can check them all. Search any name, and check trademarks, before you publish or sell anything with it.

How do I name a hero after their power?

Do not use the plain word for the power. Fire, ice and speed were taken long ago. Use something next to it: Kindle or Brushfire for fire, Frostline or Hailstone for cold, Courier or Runner for speed.

Why do some names start with Captain or Doctor?

A rank makes a name sound official, as if someone appointed the hero. It suits heroes who work for a government or who earned the title before they had powers.

How are superhero teams named?

With a shared word and a word for a group. This generator uses group words such as Accord, Watch, Vigil and Compact, and leaves out the ones readers tie to existing teams.

Can I use a name for a role-playing character or a story?

Yes. For a private game there is nothing to check. For anything published, see the answer about names being taken.