Free fan tool
Drow City Name Generator
Drow city names label places in the Underdark. House names mark noble family lines and often use an apostrophe in the middle, such as Xar'quel-style patterns.
Best for: Dungeon Masters building Underdark cities and noble houses.
Fan tool
Generate city and house names
Generated names
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- Gloomdepth
- Diggbar
- Mal'lvir
- Baenthra
- Spiderhaven
- Do'gguth
- Chelgloom
- Diggcavern
- Darkzan
- Baen'rym
Unofficial fan tool — personal, non-commercial creative use only.
Names for Underdark places and houses
This page is for dungeon masters, not player characters. Cities need settlement-style labels. Noble factions need house surnames that players can remember. Generate a batch, paste into your notes, and reuse one house name across a family of NPCs.
How to use this generator
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Generate 10–15 names
You will get a mix of city-style and house-style labels.
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Sort into two lists
Places for your map; houses for faction rosters.
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Reuse house names
Sisters and daughters share the same house surname.
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Need rules?
See house naming rules in the guide.
City names vs house names
City names sound like places (Deephaven, Gloomspire). House names sound like family lines (Xar'quel, Des'nyth) and often use an apostrophe. Need a player character first name? Use the main drow name generator.
Key terms
A quick glossary if you are new to drow lore.
- Underdark city
- Settlement label for maps — depth, shadow, or court imagery.
- House name
- Faction surname reused across related NPCs in your notes.
- Dungeon Master (DM)
- Worldbuilder who needs place and faction labels, not PC first names.
Underdark city name ideas
Good city names hint at depth, shadow, or spider imagery without copying published locations.
| Pattern | Example shape | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Depth + place | Deep + haven | Hidden enclaves |
| Shadow + scale | Gloom + spire | Tiered noble cities |
| Court imagery | Spider + reach | Temple districts |
Drow house name ideas
House names are surnames, not first names. Keep them consistent across relatives.
- Use an apostrophe between syllables when you want classic drow flavor.
- One house per political faction on your map.
- Avoid names that look like famous published houses.
Example names
Examples for tone and rhythm — generate fresh names with the tool above.
Common questions
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What is a drow house name?
A house name is a noble family surname shared by matriarchal lines in the Underdark. Characters also have a personal first name. -
Is this for player characters?
Mainly for DMs. Player characters need first names — use the character name generator on the homepage. -
Why are city and house names together?
Both are worldbuilding labels for the Underdark. One batch gives you settlement names and house surnames you can sort into two lists. -
Are these official or canon names?
No. Every name is an original combination. We block well-known canon characters and famous house names so you can use results safely in home games and fiction. -
Can I use these names in my game or story?
Yes, for personal creative use. This is a free fan-made tool, not a commercial product from Wizards of the Coast.