Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3has taken fans ofDungeons & Dragonsand the gaming world by storm, allowing players to weave their epic fantasy adventures in a dynamic world with a beating heart. The first step in each journey, unless players opt to play as one of the default characters, is character creation, and despite all the aesthetic options, one of the hardest bits of this is coming up with a good character name.
The main character’s name inBaldur’s Gate 3will appear all the time, especially in the game’s frequent cutscenes and instances of dialogue, and as there is currently no way to change the name mid-game, this is one thing players will want to get right. While there is no correct way to name any character, these tips and ideas should help players struggling to come up with a name for theirBaldur’s Gate 3character.
Updated June 10, 2025 by Joe Grantham:Game of the Year winner Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most captivating experiences released in recent years. Whether players are preparing for their first adventure in Faerun or creating their tenth new character, finding the right name is the final piece of the puzzle that is BG3’s comprehensive character creation system.
While players can go in any direction they want, the best names for BG3 are beautiful, fit seamlessly into the world, and add even more character to each adventurer. If players are stuck or simply need some inspiration, the following ideas and tips should help them name their Baldur’s Gate 3 character.
1Take Names From Mythology & Folklore
The Names Of Deities & Ethereal Beings Fit In Perfectly
From the deities and heroes of Ancient Roman and Greek mythology to legends of Celtic Folklore, there is a myriad of beautiful names that would be perfect for characters inBaldur’s Gate 3. To find these, players could look towards ancient literature such as epic poems or simply look at lists of mythological figures.
Alternatively, they could think about the folklore of their own culture or any they have a particular affinity for and name their character accordingly.
2Use Dice To Come Up With A Name
Choose From A List Of Names Using Dice Or Choose The First Letter With Dice
Dice are used in almost every aspect ofBaldur’s Gate 3, so why not use them for naming a character too? If, for instance, players have a shortlist of names to choose from, they could let fate choose for them. Alternatively, to come up with names from scratch, players could use a lettered die to pick the first and second letters and then go from there.
This would be particularly fitting for a playthrough where players completely let the dice decide everything, including their class, race, and even hair color.
3Use Your Dungeons & Dragons Name
Players Can Entirely Carry Over Most DnD Characters Into BG3
WhileBaldur’s Gate 3may perhaps bethe bestDungeons & Dragonsvideo game ever created, it is by no means the first. As with anyD&D-inspired game, players should feel no hesitation in bringing over their tabletop character if that is what they desire, and the character’s name is as big a part of their adventurer as anything.
Players who have yet to sit down for their firstDungeons & Dragonsexperience are at no real disadvantage inBG3, but they could always use other people’sD&Dnames as inspiration when stuck.
4A Name Based On Class
Certain Names Evoke Characteristics Associated With Classes
A character’s class is easily the biggest determining factor in how a campaign plays out inBaldur’s Gate 3, which features 12 classes. While parents naming their child can’t predict what career they will end up in,BG3players do have this foresight and can select a name that suits their character’s class and play style.
For example, wizards often suit sophisticated, long names, whereas a paladin may want a strong and stalwart name that conjures up images of honor. Bards, in particular, would likely have a flowery stage name that they go by, and players can get really creative here.
5A Name Based On Race
Different Races In BG3 Have Their Own Cultures & Languages
There are 11 playable races inBaldur’s Gate 3, and a character’s race is arguably the biggest factor for their name as the various races have different cultures and naming traditions.
This is arguably where name generators forDungeons & Dragonscharacters can come in best, as players can be presented with fitting names for their race. Alternatively, players should be able to find plenty of examples of names for each race, which will likely be needed for the more obscure races such as githyanki.
6A Name From Baldur’s Gate 3 Itself
It’s Realistic For People To Have The Same Names
Creators of fiction often avoid using the same names in their books, films, or games to avoid confusion. However, in any realistic world, people have the same first names, and in some cases, certain names can become exceedingly popular.
Therefore, players should not feel bad about simply taking a first name fromBaldur’s Gate 3itself for their character. Whether players want to take a name from one ofthe main companions inBG3or some lowly NPC is completely up to them.
7Take Names From Other Fantasy
DnD & BG3 Have Both Taken Inspiration From Fantasy Such As The Lord Of The Rings
There is no denying thatD&Dand, therefore,Baldur’s Gate 3both take plenty of inspiration from other works of fantasy and regardless of the specifics, they all have plenty in common. As a result, players could use names from other fantasy books, films, and games for theirBaldur’s Gate 3hero; after all, it is their adventure.
Of course, if players wanted to, they could role-play asa character fromLord of the RingsorGame of Thrones, for example, but just taking a name, either well-known or obscure, can be great for keeping the immersion intact.
8Use Medieval Or Renaissance Names
The Game Is Set In A Fantasy Medieval World
Baldur’s Gate 3is by no meansa medieval game, however, there is no denying that bothBG3andD&Dtake inspiration from the Middle Ages and the following Renaissance. With this in mind, players struggling for names could look to either of these time periods for their inspiration, particularly for human or half-human characters.
By looking up names of kings and queens or other influential individuals such as artists, players should be able to find something just right. Of course, players can also look to other historical time periods for name ideas, either going back further to the classical period or to more recent times.
9A Fantasy Spin On Your Own Name
Use Alternative Spellings Or Add Suffixes
In manyRPG games, players love to create themselves or versions of themselves. However, some players may find their modern name a tad jarring in the fantasy world ofBaldur’s Gate 3and be deterred from using it.
In this case, players could instead look at the derivation of their name, finding older versions of it or even alternative spellings that might better suit the game. A great example of this is how one of the main characters is called Wyll rather than Will. Players could also add a fancy fantasy flourish to the end of their name.
