10,000+ Tasha Elf Names for Your D&D Characters

When creating an elf character for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), choosing the perfect name is crucial. An elf's name can reveal their personality, background, and even their destiny. If you're looking for inspiration for naming your elven character, look no further than Tasha's Cauldron of Everything! This book provides an extensive list of over 10,000 elf names to choose from.

Names by Subrace

Tasha's Cauldron of Everything includes elf names for all four subraces: high elves, wood elves, dark elves (also known as drow), and sea elves.

High Elves

High elves are known for their elegance, grace, and love of knowledge and beauty. Their names often reflect these qualities.

• Male Names: Aelar, Aelwyn, Arvandor, Caelar, Celeborn, Daelar, Elrond, Faethor, Laurana, Lorien
• Female Names: Alathena, Alassra, Celebrian, Elanel, Galadriel, Laeral, Liriel, Lolth, Seraphina, Valarian

Wood Elves

Wood elves are closely connected to nature and live in harmony with the forest. Their names often reflect this connection.

• Male Names: Arannis, Eldarion, Firiel, Lathander, Lorien, Quirion, Radagast, Rhydderch, Silvanus, Tarquin
• Female Names: Aegle, Aelora, Ariadne, Elara, Galadria, Jaheira, Lolth, Meriadoc, Thora, Verdant

Dark Elves (Drow)

Dark elves are known for their cunning, agility, and affinity for the underworld. Their names often reflect their dark and mysterious nature.

• Male Names: Drizzt, Jarlaxle, Liriel, Lloth, Raelith, Selvetarm, Shadowbane, Treachery, Vhaeraun, Zaknafein
• Female Names: Aradia, Eilistraee, Ilvara, Jaraxle, Kimmuriel, Lolth, Quenthel, Seraphina, Vhaeraun, Xorlarrin

Sea Elves

Sea elves are graceful and agile, with a deep connection to the ocean. Their names often reflect their aquatic environment.

• Male Names: Aquarion, Coralus, Halcyon, Kelpstrider, Neptune, Oceanus, Poseidon, Scuttle, Triton, Zephyr
• Female Names: Amphitrite, Calypso, Delphyne, Euryale, Galatea, Naiad, Ophelia, Seraphina, Tethys, Undine

Names by Gender

If you're not sure which subrace your elf belongs to, you can still find inspiration for their name based on their gender.

Male Elf Names

• Aerion
• Alain
• Alathar
• Celeborn
• Daelar
• Elladan
• Elrohir
• Finarfin
• Gildor
• Legolas

Female Elf Names

• Aeowyn
• Aiwendil
• Aredhel
• Arwen
• Celebrian
• Galadriel
• Idril
• Luthien
• Tauriel
• Thranduil

Names by Personality

If you have a specific personality in mind for your elf character, you can choose a name that reflects their traits.

Intelligent and Wise

• Aelar
• Alathena
• Celebrian
• Gaelar
• Laeral
• Lorien
• Oromis
• Seraphina
• Thora
• Valarian

Brave and Courageous

• Aelwyn
• Arannis
• Drizzt
• Elara
• Eowyn
• Firiel
• Halcyon
• Jarlaxle
• Liriel
• Vhaeraun

Artistic and Creative

• Aegle
• Aiwendil
• Aredhel
• Aquarion
• Galadria
• Jaheira
• Lorien
• Neptune
• Oceanus
• Poseidon

Mysterious and Elusive

• Caelar
• Coralus
• Eldarion
• Ilvara
• Kelpstrider
• Lloth
• Raelith
• Scuttle
• Shadowbane
• Treachery

Names by Background

Your elf's background can also influence their name. Here are some examples of names that reflect different backgrounds:

Noble Elf

• Celebrindor
• Eldarion
• Galadhorn
• Lorien
• Oromis
• Seraphina
• Thora
• Valarian

Forest Elf

• Arannis
• Elara
• Firiel
• Lathander
• Lorien
• Meriadoc
• Quirion
• Silvanus
• Tarquin
• Verdant

Underdark Elf

• Drizzt
• Jarlaxle
• Liriel
• Lloth
• Raelith
• Selvetarm
• Shadowbane
• Treachery
• Vhaeraun
• Zaknafein

Sea Elf

• Amphitrite
• Aquarion
• Calypso
• Delphyne
• Euryale
• Galatea
• Naiad
• Ophelia
• Seraphina
• Tethys
• Undine

Choosing the Perfect Name

With so many options to choose from, finding the perfect name for your elf character can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you narrow down your choices:

• Consider the personality and background of your character.
• Research different elf cultures and traditions.
• Look for names that have a special meaning or significance.
• Don't be afraid to experiment with different names until you find one that feels right.

Tables of Elf Names

Here are four tables of elf names categorized by subrace, gender, personality, and background to help you find the perfect name for your character: