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Medieval Knight Names: Historical & Fantasy Names for Paladins

Authentic medieval knight names for D&D paladins and fighters. Historical names from England, France, Germany and fantasy alternatives.

Knights represent honor, chivalry, and martial prowess. Whether you're creating a paladin, fighter, or noble NPC, these names evoke the Age of Chivalry and legendary warriors of history.

Historical English Knight Names

William Marshal
Edward the Black Prince
Geoffrey de Mandeville
Richard Neville
Thomas Beauchamp
Henry Percy (Hotspur)

French Knight Names

Guillaume de Poitiers
Bertrand du Guesclin
Jean de Joinville
Godfrey de Bouillon
Roland de Roncevaux
Jacques de Molay

Germanic Knight Names

Siegfried von Xanten
Wolfram von Eschenbach
Ulrich von Liechtenstein
Hermann von Salza
Konrad von Wallenrode

Fantasy Knight Names

Original names for your campaign:

Sir Aldric Brightblade
Dame Elara Shieldhart
Sir Garrett Ironsworn
Dame Isolde Dawnguard
Sir Cedric Trueheart
Dame Rowena Valoris

Knightly Titles & Epithets

  • The Bold — For courageous warriors
  • The Just — For fair-minded paladins
  • Dragonslayer — For those who defeated great beasts
  • Oathkeeper — For those who never break their word

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