About Dwarf Names
Dwarven names reflect their bearers' connection to stone, metal, and the deep places of the earth. Inspired by Old Norse and Germanic languages, dwarf names feature hard consonants, guttural sounds, and short, powerful syllables that echo through mountain halls.
In most fantasy settings, dwarves also carry clan names that connect them to their ancestral lineage, often referencing a famous ancestor's deeds or their clan's specialty (Ironforge, Stonehammer, Goldbeard).
Dwarf Naming Characteristics
- Hard consonants — K, G, T, D, R sounds dominate
- Short syllables — Most names are 1-3 syllables
- Common endings — "-in," "-ur," "-din," "-grim," "-mund"
- Clan connections — Often paired with descriptive surnames
Example Dwarf Names
Thorin
Dolgrim
Barendd
Kildrak
Helga
Disa