Village Name Generator

Cosy village and hamlet names for any fantasy map.

Name your settlements in the classic English countryside style: Oakford, Thornwick, Upper Mistholt. One click gives you a list to choose from.

Believable place names are built from a few old pieces: a landscape or animal word and an ending like -ford, -wick, -haven or -moor. These combinations feel real because real English place names grew the same way.

Turn on the extras to get names like Little Briar, Old Stonecross or Willowfall Landing. For a bigger settlement try the city name generator, and for the inn at its centre the tavern name generator.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use these for my map?

Yes. They are original combinations, free to use in games and fiction.

What do the endings mean?

-ford is a river crossing, -wick a farm or settlement, -haven a harbour, -moor open heath and -holt a small wood.

Are they only for fantasy?

No. They also fit historical fiction and games set in the English countryside.

How many can I generate?

Up to one hundred at a time.