Random Town Name Generator

Need a quick town name for a map or story? This random town name generator builds short, readable names in seconds. It now includes a Town Setting option and a Recent Names list. We keep clarity as our utmost goal.

What this tool does

The generator combines a prefix with a root and a suffix. It sometimes uses only a root and a suffix. It sometimes pairs a prefix with a root. It can join two roots into one word and add a suffix. It can add a prefix to a joined pair of roots.

Pick a Town Setting to steer the theme. The setting blends its own words with a small set of general words. That mix helps coastal names feel salty and mountain names feel crisp. A new name appears when you change the setting.

How to use this tool

1. Open the page. A town name appears at once.
2. Choose a Town Setting from the dropdown if you want a theme.
3. Click Generate Town Name to create a new name.
4. Switch settings if you want a different flavor.
5. Check Recent Names to review your last five results.
6. Select the name text and copy it to your notes.

Input details

Town Setting is optional.

Choose one of these themes for guided names.

• All Settings gives general names with broad appeal.
• Coastal leans on sea terms like bay and harbor.
• Mountain uses highland terms like peak and ridge.
• Plains favors open country terms like field and prairie.
• Forest draws on trees and wildlife.
• Desert leans on sand and canyon terms.

Generate Town Name is the action button. Click it to get a new result each time.

Recent Names lists the five latest names in order.

What the output shows

The result is a single town name. You see it under the button. The name can use one or two words. Some results join two roots into one word. In those cases the second root uses lowercase letters. Recent Names lists your five latest results in order.

How names are formed

The generator follows simple patterns. Here are the patterns it uses.

• Prefix plus root plus suffix. Example: Port Shellhaven.
• Root plus suffix. Example: Maplewood.
• Prefix plus root. Example: Lake Grove.
• Two roots plus suffix. Example: Cedarpinewood.
• Prefix plus two joined roots. Example: Bay Driftwave.

Each pattern draws words from the selected setting. The tool also adds a small slice of general words for variety.

Common use cases

• Fiction writers who need quick town names.
• Tabletop game masters who need fresh towns for a session.
• Indie game developers who need placeholder names for maps.
• Map artists who want names that match the terrain.
• Teachers who assign creative writing prompts.
• Students who draft a fantasy setting for class.

Tips for better results

• Click several times to collect options.
• Switch the setting to change the tone.
• Save your favorites in a note on your device.
• Combine names with simple descriptors for flavor.
• Sort your picks by setting for quick recall.
• Aim for names that fit your map labels.

Limitations and notes

• The tool creates one name per click.
• History shows the five most recent names.
• The list clears after a page reload.
• The word banks focus on English language roots.
• Some patterns join words without a space.
• Only the setting and the button control the output.
• Random picks can repeat after many tries.
• Changing the Town Setting creates a fresh name at once.

Example results

These samples show the range by setting.

• Coastal: Port Shellhaven. Driftcove. Saltshore.
• Mountain: Mount Frostview. Eaglecrest. Granitepass.
• Plains: Harvestvale. Wheatland. Sunmeadows.
• Forest: Darkoakwood. Foxglen. Pinegrove.
• Desert: Sunsprings. Cactusgulch. Oasiswells.
• All Settings: Grand Meadowbrook. Old Stoneford. Riverhaven.

Get the most value

Think about your map, then pick a setting that fits. Switch modes and compare the tone of each result. Mix names with your own lore to suit your world. Keep a shortlist and test names out loud. A good name should read clean and sound clean. Use this random town name generator for a quick, unique spark every time.