Tavern Name Generator

Original tavern names for stories, games and maps.

Here are 12 names to start. Change the options and press Generate tavern names for more.

  1. The Mug & Dragon
  2. The Fox & Mug
  3. The Anchor & Tankard
  4. Dancing Cauldron
  5. The Winking Stag
  6. Sly Badger
  7. The Rooster & Unicorn
  8. Broken Pony
  9. The Badger & Mermaid
  10. The Lantern & Rooster
  11. Unicorn's Rest
  12. Mossy Stag

How tavern names work

Old inn and pub names were made to be painted on a sign for people who could not read, which is why so many are an animal or an object plus a describing word: The Red Lion, The Black Swan. Our tavern name generator follows the same tradition, with a fantasy twist: The Drunken Griffin, The Kettle & Badger, The Owl's Rest.

Tips

  • Think about the sign: a tavern name should be easy to picture.
  • "The X & Y" names suggest an odd story behind them, which is great for role-play.
  • A dockside tavern suits Anchor and Mermaid; a forest one suits Stag and Owl.

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Frequently asked questions

Why are pub names like The Red Lion?

Medieval signs used pictures, so inns took names that were easy to paint: animals, crowns and objects with a colour or adjective.

Can I use these for a real bar?

Yes, but check local business names first.

Can I use these names?

Yes. Names are free to use for pets, stories, games, products and anything else. Real names come from public government records; fantasy names are generated, so you do not need permission to use them.