This weapon name generator names swords, axes, bows, daggers and spears for fantasy games and stories. A named weapon is more than equipment. It tells the player the thing has a past. The generator gives two kinds of name: a forged name of one word, such as Ashbite or Bonecleaver, and a title that points at a former owner, such as Tyrant's Answer. Choose the kind of weapon and the words change to suit it.

Two Ways to Name a Weapon

Pattern	How it is built	Examples
Forged name	Two short words joined: a mood or material, then what the weapon does	Ashbite, Bonecleaver, Duskstring
Whose it was	An owner and what the weapon gave them	Tyrant's Answer, Widow's Mercy, Traitor's Kiss

Words That Suit Each Weapon

Weapon	Typical endings	Examples
Swords	bite, edge, brand, fang, song	Griefedge, Thornsong
Axes and hammers	cleaver, splitter, maul, feller	Stormsplitter, Grudgemaul
Bows	string, flight, whisper, reach	Ravenflight, Winterreach
Daggers	needle, tooth, thorn, sting	Ashneedle, Raventooth
Spears and polearms	point, pike, lance, reach	Wolflance, Frostpike

Giving a Named Weapon a Story

Answer the question in the name. Widow's Mercy asks whose widow, and what the mercy was. One sentence is enough.
Decide who still remembers it. Somebody recognises the blade, and that person is a hook: a friend of the old owner, or an enemy.
Let the name change. A weapon can pick up a second name from what the players do with it. That one will mean more to them than the first.

Rings, cloaks, staffs and shields are in the Magic Item Name Generator. The hero who carries the weapon can be named with the Paladin Name Generator or the Barbarian Name Generator, and the smith who made it with the Dwarf Name Generator.

How to Use the Weapon Name Generator

Choose the kind of weapon: Pick swords, axes and hammers, bows, daggers, or spears and polearms.
Choose a pattern: Keep Any pattern for a mix, or pick a forged name or a title.
Generate and copy: Each press gives six new names.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good name for a sword?

A short compound that says what the blade does or looks like: Ashbite, Duskbrand, Thornsong. Or a title that says whose it was: Tyrant's Answer, Widow's Mercy.

How do I name a weapon in D&D?

Name it when it has earned one. A sword that killed something memorable can take its name from that fight. Until then, a name from this generator gives a found weapon a history.

Should the name match the weapon?

Yes. An axe wants a heavy word such as cleaver or splitter. A dagger wants a small sharp one such as needle or tooth. The generator changes its word lists with the kind of weapon.

Does the generator give the weapon's powers?

No. It gives the name only. For enchanted items that are not weapons, see the Magic Item Name Generator.

Can I use these names in a book or a game I publish?

Yes. The names are built from common words, and known weapons from books, films and games are left out.

Why did real swords have names?

A good sword was costly, lasted for generations and was passed down with its story. Medieval literature is full of named blades, such as Durendal in the Song of Roland.