Guild Wars 2

I’m the sort of player that really likes to create setting-appropriate character names (most of the time), so I thought I’d put together lists of some of the NPC names in the game to help with that goal. Below are just the names that I found in the major capital cities, including Lion’s Arch. Therefore, these may not actually be available to players. But, I hope it gives you a ballpark for your own names!

Norn names tend to be Norse or Norse-like. Norn surnames must be appropriately heroic, but one thing to remember is that female norn surnames never end in -son and male norn surnames never end in -dottir.

Female Norn Names: Aela, Aga, Agneta, Aleda, Alys, Anessa, Annika, Asgerd, Astig, Astyr, Bela, Beva, Birgit, Blesi, Bryndora, Darna, Dela, Dotta, Drifa, Dyrfinna, Eir, Elisabet, Elnor, Eran, Estal, Evelina, Fastvi, Fenja, Fiana, Fierena, Frayja, Geirhild, Gera, Gerrid, Gisla, Gudrid, Gudrin, Gullveig, Gunnhilda, Guthrud, Gyda, Halldora, Haror, Heldahr, Hemlig, Henja, Herdis, Hetja, Hildr, Hjalla, Idunn, Ifwyn, Illa, Ilsa, Ingegard, Ingrid, Ingun, Iska, Jara, Jurden, Kalla, Kallin, Karijn, Katarina, Katlin, Kattryn, Keil, Kirria, Kristyna, Kudlin, Kyree, Lizbet, Maerny, Maeva, Maewin, Marit, Matilda, Moda, Nika, Nora, Oginn, Olda, Olrun, Osk, Patja, Raghild, Rakhel, Reimar, Rusa, Sigran, Sigrid, Skya, Solvig, Stalla, Svala, Svetta, Syftun, Talla, Thurhalla, Thyrie, Torgard, Urth, Valde, Valgird, Valharantha, Valla, Valryn, Vaxela, Veronica, Vheratha, Yngvald, Yorhe

Male Norn Names: Aesbjorn, Alarrin, Amund, Anders, Asmund, Atli, Baldur, Bann, Batar, Beigarth, Bersi, Birgalf, Boe, Bort, Bron, Byg, Byrholt, Colben, Cordin, Dagar, Davin, Egar, Eilif, Eitel, Erik, Ernst, Eyjulf, Falin, Fastulf, Fiach, Fjotli, Gamal, Gizor, Gudi, Hallin, Helbiorn, Helf, Holda, Holgi, Hrolf, Hurstag, Ingar, Iogaer, Iorek, Isvar, Jaan, Jonakr, Kaldar, Kalf, Kjell, Knut, Kodran, Kol, Koldi, Kolijn, Kolof, Kyril, Lars, Leif, Lind, Lothair, Marten, Mattul, Mikhal, Nafni, Nikolas, Ohen, Olin, Ondur, Ossyr, Prott, Randver, Rass, Reimar, Shamkil, Sigfast, Sjorn, Skarti, Sken, Skuld, Sludi, Stareylf, Stefan, Steingrim, Stokkr, Svein, Tarkad, Thrandr, Thurkill, Torn, Tyr, Uktur, Ulof, Ulyn, Ursel, Valdsam, Vann, Varin, Vask, Veleif, Villem, Vonbrig, Vyrnn, Wovil

Norn Surnames: Bollinger, Bylund, Cedarhelm, Danfjur, Elsdottyr, Eyrbirgen, Fikittenve, Fleister, Franke, Friesson, Fristen, Gildenhart, Grimhart, Grimsdottir, Haldorsson, Hallinger, Haraldsson, Heiglund, Hjordsdottir, Hjorth, Holmgard, Johansson, Jonidottir, Jonsson, Jotharsson, Kardijn, Kemp, Kennari, Kjerstrum, Klisterfjell, Kodigsson, Krighest, Kryfjord, Magnesson, Mattsson, Modig, Modyg, Morheim, Morkvist, Nakke, Natuggla, Oddsdottir, Oesklyn, Oevermar, Orjjan, Palvor, Sandet, Senfjord, Sindersson, Sohnstag, Stansturm, Stark, Stegalkin, Stonebrow, Svagen, Syllvang, Tamhedt, Teslow, Tonleig, Trollbane, Twobear, Ulfsdottyr, Vartsson, Verndjes, Vollijn, Westbjorg, Whitebear, Witterfel, Wolftamer, Wolljin, Wulffson

Charr names are often latinate, or based on latin words, or just as heavy and ferocious-sounding as possible (the two most important qualities of any charr). Charr surnames are fluid in that they’re based on which warband the charr belongs to, and not necessarily who their parents are/were. For example, if a charr is part of the “Blaze” warband, their surname might be Blazemaw or Gunblaze. Each surname is unique, but can be passed down from parent to offspring in special cases. However, not all charr have a warband, so not all surnames fit this pattern.

Female Charr Names: Abella, Alexus, Alma, Arae, Atrona, Auri, Beala, Brica, Caelia, Caeva, Caliga, Casta, Castella, Cita, Cuina, Culis, Decima, Elexa, Elexus, Eliana, Flaum, Flavia, Gaela, Gorgonis, Goshkia, Gurges, Herta, Idora, Ilaria, Irena, Isola, Junoh, Korra, Laria, Larisa, Lexis, Leyah, Litus, Luvis, Mala, Mira, Neci, Nixior, Nyx, Orres, Paedra, Pana, Polia, Praga, Preti, Quora, Rexana, Sarya, Scorpa, Scyllix, Scyra, Seath, Sidra, Sinestra, Snaarl, Sutia, Taask, Tacita, Tiove, Torga, Toskra, Trina, Turosa, Ulma, Unglot, Vatia, Velox, Veryta, Vesta, Volara, Volare, Yahala, Zyra

Male Charr Names: Anuris, Arcis, Armis, Artis, Aurus, Bale, Bhuer, Bleyze, Bobis, Boles, Braugh, Braugit, Brevet, Buel, Burn, Caast, Catio, Coloa, Comidus, Cratus, Craxus, Crucis, Dayol, Dinky, Dolus, Dorul, Dravirk, Drub, Erracus, Evon, Ferro, Fierhan, Fost, Fraxis, Gil, Gram, Grough, Huraugh, Ignus, Jorg, Jraogh, Kaven, Klaw, Korukhan, Lan, Lorem, Mael, Makk, Marus, Maul, Mordin, Morgaah, Mura, Neris, Nox, Octavian, Ongar, Orrius, Overium, Petrus, Polgus, Pove, Praagh, Primus, Proteus, Pryde, Quis, Raibus, Ralote, Rarrii, Razah, Rego, Remus, Rraghk, Ruuga, Rytlock, Shred, Smodur, Smolt, Sten, Talon, Tycho, Tygor, Ulsus, Uram, Urvan, Varian, Varus, Vauldis, Vere, Veros, Vitas, Vitrix, Vitus, Vivika, Yul, Zyron

Charr Surnames: Airblade, Arrowshot, Blackear, Bladedancer, Bloodseeker, Bogrun, Bonecrusher, Bricklayer, Brimstone, Burngunner, Burnpaw, Cannonbite, Chainblast, Chokegrip, Commandheart, Copperscald, Crimsonfist, Crimsonhack, Darkheart, Deathrain, Demoneye, Desertgrave, Eyegouger, Fatesmolder, Fiendhaunt, Fleshscather, Foebreaker, Foecheater, Formshaper, Freecarver, Fumecaster, Fuseblight, Fuseheart, Gallowknot, Geartinker, Gnarltail, Gnashblade, Godslayer, Goreblade, Gorefang, Grawlbutcher, Greenbow, Grittongue, Gutslit, Hammersteel, Hammerstrike, Hateflash, Heartbellow, Hearteater, Heartless, Heartsister, Hopecrush, Hordeblaster, Inkblood, Keencoin, Keeneye, Lightalloy, Lorehunter, Mindflayer, Mindrender, Mistwalker, Plainstread, Preykiller, Preystalker, Pyretail, Quickeye, Razeraxe, Revenantplague, Ripleather, Ruintaker, Scornheart, Scribepaw, Serpentglare, Shadowharm, Sharpeye, Shortshot, Shredskin, Silvergrace, Silverguard, Skrittkiller, Slapsharp, Smokebrother, Sootmane, Sorrowmuzzle, Sparwind, Stainedclaw, Steamburst, Steamcaller, Steelfoot, Steeljaw, Steelknuckle, Steelward, Stonecrack, Stormwatcher, Strongshield, Swordstrike, Talmagh, Tigerfeet, Tomefeaster, Trackstraight, Veilshredder, Venomspit, Warbringer, Windblade

Sylvari names are heavily influenced by Welsh/Irish names, but can sometimes be Greek or Latin like a scientific plant name. A sylvari’s name is not given to it by the Pale Tree or anyone else, but somehow emerges naturally in the Sylvari’s mind around the time of its awakening from the Dream. Sylvari don’t have surnames.

Female Sylvari Names: Ailene, Aimsit, Aine, Ainne, Alainn, Amaranth, Araina, Atheide, Beidyre, Bhia, Caithe, Caoin, Caol, Ceana, Ceanairre, Celirea, Cinea, Cleddau, Colwyn, Critheann, Culurin, Dannach, Dearthair, Diffyn, Doirea, Dorcha, Draiocht, Dreas, Eantag, Eathael, Eistoir, Faoi, Farraige, Fealla, Fearas, Fiadhain, Fiodh, Gaire, Gealach, Gheimridh, Ghrian, Gweithwyr, Imma, Iriun, Laille, Lanirse, Leanna, Leanuit, Leinn, Lianuna, Lintoina, Llywelya, Lowri, Mearlainn, Meoir, Mona, Muireall, Nikkyta, Phione, Reinalle, Saeraquel, Sareb, Scatha, Seirian, Siriam, Siunas, Sobhla, Speir, Sylanna, Syniad, Taiscelai, Wysteria

Male Sylvari Names: Afon, Agam, Ailtinn, Aitheanta, Amant, Androel, Annamh, Arduine, Argeid, Arman, Bagairt, Bannach, Beoir, Blath, Brac, Briain, Buih, Caineab, Caol, Casgliad, Ceoltoir, Corcair, Corwyn, Croga, Dagonet, Diarmad, Domhan, Dubh, Edrar, Elebor, Emydd, Evinet, Faernach, Fermeoir, Garradoir, Gath, Ghorm, Glas, Glyndowr, Gorrin, Itheann, Kandien, Lachaidh, Leighis, Lorgaire, Losgain, Melydiod, Momac, Namleith, Onnoir, Oraiste, Parroen, Pherick, Rhiogheil, Rhiolin, Rhith, Samradh, Scian, Seilg, Siarl, Syndel, Theoir, Tine, Vienathari

Asura names are short of course, and tend to have a double letter (perhaps to remind them of the value of redundant systems). Asura with surnames are weirdos. Also, I’m not entirely sure that the gender on all of these names is correct.

Female Asura Names: Amee, Beccu, Boomi, Caala, Choona, Cooki, Datti, Delly, Dreena, Duxxi, Edda, Ella, Exiffa, Fluppa, Frinna, Fritzi, Gelfa, Giita, Gill, Gimmi, Gleea, Gluffi, Grikka, Hecca, Huda, Ikka, Jakki, Jixxi, Kepa, Kilnx, Kinlyy, Kinna, Kleera, Lavva, Loffa, Loppa, Mixi, Mojjo, Naama, Naava, Nossi, Nuuri, Ookavii, Oolema, Palk, Patta, Peeta, Pegga, Pixti, Pixx, Prink, Qigga, Rella, Rikkta, Roinna, Samma, Tikka, Trixx, Tylee, Vacc, Verri, Weena, Weski, Wikka, Witta, Yammi, Yilla, Yolla, Zikki, Zippi, Zojja

Male Asura Names: Aggo, Az, Bizz, Blomm, Bluup, Bradd, Brozon, Budge, Cadiff, Clott, Corr, Datt, Doss, Driks, Droxx, Edd, Ernn, Farrk, Flakk, Flinj, Forl, Frink, Fruxt, Glibb, Gliptr, Glomm, Gorg, Grack, Graff, Grann, Grep, Grutt, Guzzap, Hartt, Hejj, Hett, Hirrp, Iujja, Jekk, Jikk, Jode, Jybb, Klagg, Klunn, Krumz, Levv, Lokett, Marpo, Mekko, Mixill, Morro, Pelixx, Pibb, Plox, Prazz, Qapp, Qimm, Regg, Relott, Rigg, Rom, Saljax, Siv, Skrimm, Slokk, Snitt, Spekk, Squik, Tarik, Tekk, Tezz, Tokk, Tredd, Trokk, Vradd, Wimm, Wirkk, Xank, Zaiyah, Zarrt, Zarx, Zenn, Zorann, Zort, Zunn

Human names are the most diverse in the game, humans being the most widespread of the races at one time, so pretty much anything goes. The upper classes are more likely to have a surname than the lower classes.

Female Human Names: Abigail, Ailoda, Alasyn, Aleria, Amia, Andrianna, Anise, Balshiel, Bess, Britta, Chikage, Cyri, Elena, Esta, Eva, Evellana, Evona, Firenzia, Gabby, Gianna, Glory, Gwen, Helatia, Isabel, Jaakan, Jasmina, Jen, Jennah, Jennwyn, Jeri, Jeron, Johnna, Jolecia, Jora, Jordyn, Kalliee, Karlena, Kerryn, Lakhi, Lakish, Levanche, Liliana, Lily, Linsay, Lizette, Lyren, Madeline, Magge, Mashewe, Melonni, Melyss, Mira, Miria, Naima, Nateen, Oren, Ourida, Rachel, Rebah, Riannan, Ruth, Salanda, Salia, Salim, Sarah, Serafina, Serra, Sopheria, Terah, Tessa, Tricha, Valencia, Valya, Vaness, Willa, Yasmine, Yilmarai, Yolanda

Male Human Names: Abram, Alaric, Antonin, Aquila, Arnaud, Azuno, Balthamus, Behruseh, Benjamin, Bertrind, Chandran, Cin, Dahwan, Dashiel, Davi, Derrack, Devak, Donal, Dougal, Eltun, Elwin, Emil, Faren, Figo, Galen, Gambil, Graidy, Gulsan, Hal, Halan, Hamri, Harmon, Hasrah, Hatcher, Herod, Hoanjo, Hollinder, Izzy, Jaziah, Jekar, Jerafim, Jeremi, Jituya, Jon, Josef, Julius, Kailey, Kenden, Kenna, Killian, Kiran, Landrus, Lavile, Lawson, Len, Logan, Lukas, Luron, Mach, Maggod, Mahleh, Maki, Malek, Marius, Mathael, Mehid, Melk, Nathaniel, Niall, Nicholas, Nolan, Reth, Rilo, Rynald, Samuel, Stevil, Symon, Talus, Temmeth, Thander, Theodus, Thurmain, Wynn, Zachariah

Human Surnames: Baptiste, Baruch, Belin, Birdsong, Black, Bretton, Cassel, Caudecus, Corone, Cuttler, Deverol, Dotmiller, Edmonds, Elek, Fromanj, Fursarai, Hanume, Howett, Huntsley, Itemo, Jerull, Keane, Killian, Knapp, Lachlan, Malone, Marduke, Marlow, Marriner, Michalan, Morell, Prentis, Prescott, Regland, Reynolds, Rupple, Sandor, Saxton, Sirsk, Stanton, Starling, Stonewater, Swiftdraw, Taffer, Talthorne, Tarmino, Thackeray, Torgan, Underheim, Vorstin, Waldheim, Weyandt, Wi, Winters, Zamon