Tabaxi Name Generator
Phrase names with nicknames for tabaxi characters, and names for their clans.
Tabaxi Names
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This tabaxi name generator makes names in the style the cat people of Dungeons & Dragons use. A tabaxi name is not a single word. It is a short phrase, such as Ember in the Tall Grass or Three Lanterns, and the character is known by a nickname drawn from it. Each result here shows the full name and the nickname together. A second option gives clan names, which come from the land the clan lives on.
How a Tabaxi Name Is Built
| Pattern | Full name | Nickname |
|---|---|---|
| A thing and where it is | Ember in the Tall Grass | Ember |
| A number and a thing | Three Lanterns | Lantern |
| A describing word and a thing | Quiet Thunder | Thunder |
In the game's lore the name is worked out by the clan from omens and the clan's history. At the table that means the name should sound like a small picture, and it does not have to explain itself.
Clan Names
A tabaxi clan is named after a feature of the country near its home. The Singing Reeds Clan lives by a marsh. The Thousand Steps Clan lives where a stair has been cut into a cliff. A clan name gives a wandering character somewhere to be from, and gives the Dungeon Master a place to put on the map.
Playing the Name
- Introduce the full name once. Say it when the character first appears, then use the nickname. The table will remember the phrase and use the short form.
- Let the name hint at the past. Lantern at the Broken Gate suggests someone who waited for a person who did not come back.
- Give the clan a reason to matter. Tabaxi travel out of curiosity. The clan is who they send their stories home to.
Other peoples with unusual naming customs are covered by the Firbolg Name Generator, the Genasi Name Generator and the Tiefling Name Generator.
How to Use the Tabaxi Name Generator
- Choose names or clans: Tabaxi names are for a character. Clan names say where the character comes from.
- Generate: Each press gives six. A character name is shown with the nickname it shortens to.
- Copy the one you like: Use the copy button beside it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do tabaxi names work in D&D?
Each tabaxi has one name, a short phrase such as Ember in the Tall Grass. The clan chooses it. In everyday use the tabaxi goes by a nickname taken from the phrase, here Ember.
Do tabaxi have male and female names?
No. The same names are used for any gender, which is why this generator has no gender option.
How do I choose the nickname?
Take the most distinctive word in the name. Three Lanterns becomes Lantern, and Quiet Thunder becomes Thunder. Friends may shorten it further.
What is a tabaxi clan name?
The name of a feature of the land near the clan's home: a river, a cliff, a grove. The Singing Reeds Clan and the Three Falls Clan are examples from this generator.
Are these the names from the rulebook?
No. The examples printed in the books are left out. These are new names built in the same way.
Can I use these for other cat folk?
Yes. The style suits any cat people in a fantasy setting, such as the catfolk of Pathfinder.