Create your very own original deities with this super fun name generator below. Each click will grant you a unique name, dominion of the deity (land, spirit, air, etc.), and a little backstory for them. So, whether you're looking a cool sea deity or a powerful lord of lava, you're sure to find inspiration here.
To get started, choose the dominion for your deity for the list below. Next, select a gender for them or leave that option blank for a gender neutral name. Finally, smite the 'Generate' button with your godly cursor to gain access to thousands of awesome deity name ideas.
For those who prefer to scroll through a long list of name ideas, you're in luck. The list below contains some of the best name and backstories you can use completely free of charge. Enjoy!
Triton
Among the many deities, Triton was known as the prankster, the one who could turn the most serious situation into a comedy of errors. As the Sierra deity, they had a knack for making the impossible happen, like the time they convinced a mountain to take a stroll through land or persuaded the sun to rise in the west just to see the look on everyone's face. Mortals who worshiped Triton knew to expect the unexpected, and many a prayer ended with, 'And please, no more surprises, okay?'
Harpies
Long before mortals walked the earth, Harpies spent their days lounging in the clouds, sipping on the finest ambrosia and occasionally tossing down a lightning bolt or two for fun. As the Valley deity, Harpies had a reputation for being both wise and utterly unpredictable, with a sense of humor that could turn the most solemn occasion into a raucous affair. Legends say that once, Harpies turned the entire land into a giant maze, just to watch heroes try to find their way out.
Astraeus
As the tides of land rise and fall, so too does the power of Astraeus, whose dominion over Cave is a tale as old as time, written in the stars and sung by the winds.
Harpies
Among the many deities, Harpies was known as the prankster, the one who could turn the most serious situation into a comedy of errors. As the Watershed deity, they had a knack for making the impossible happen, like the time they convinced a mountain to take a stroll through land or persuaded the sun to rise in the west just to see the look on everyone's face. Mortals who worshiped Harpies knew to expect the unexpected, and many a prayer ended with, 'And please, no more surprises, okay?'
Eris
From the whispers of the ancients, Eris draws power, their connection to land as deep and mysterious as the Plateau they command.
Cloacina
In the earliest days, before time had even thought about ticking, Cloacina emerged from the swirling chaos of the Glacier. They looked around at the empty void and thought, 'This place could use some pizzazz.' With a flick of their wrist, Cloacina filled land with mountains, oceans, and a rather stubborn breed of goats that would forever confuse climbers with their gravity-defying antics.
Graces
As the protector of the land, Graces stands vigilant, their power over the Isthmus ensuring that the balance between worlds remains unbroken.
Pomona
In the depths of land, Pomona forged the pillars of the earth, their mastery over the Cliff bringing forth the foundation upon which all life stands.
Perses
In the hidden corners of land, Perses weaves the threads of fate, their hands guiding the destinies of mortals and immortals alike, with indifference.
Phoebe
Phoebe wasn't just any deity of Marsh; they were the life of the party, quite literally. Whenever land seemed too dull, Phoebe would show up with a burst of energy, shaking things up with a well-timed storm or a surprise earthquake. They were known to challenge the bravest mortals to games of wit, offering treasures beyond imagination to those who could keep up with their quick thinking and even quicker humor.
Telchines
Telchines had always been a bit of a dreamer, preferring to float through the realms of land rather than meddle in mortal affairs. As the Bluff deity, they spent most of their time creating fantastical landscapes that defied logic and gravity, like upside-down mountains and rivers that flowed uphill. Mortals who stumbled into Telchines's domain often found themselves questioning reality, but they always left with a story to tell—and sometimes a new appreciation for the ordinary world.
Libertas
Through the veils of time, Libertas walks as the eternal Prairie deity, their every step echoing through land, leaving a trail of both creation and destruction.
Oceanids
The rivers and streams of land sing of Oceanids, the deity of Gully, whose presence is a blessing to the land and all who dwell within it.
Scylla
Deep within the caverns of land, Scylla carved out a cozy little home, complete with a fireplace that crackled with enchanted flames and a garden that grew the most peculiar plants—like singing flowers and dancing trees. As the Archipelago deity, Scylla had a flair for the whimsical, delighting in the small wonders of the world and often gifting mortals with trinkets of magic that caused more confusion than help. But in the end, everyone agreed that life was a bit more interesting with Scylla around.
Victoria
From the ancient groves to the deepest forests, Victoria guards the Moors, their power over land a force of nature that cannot be tamed.
Philotes
At the dawn of time, Philotes was born from the essence of land, their mastery over the Lava field a testament to their endless patience.
Tisiphone
Tisiphone is the bringer of storms and the calmer of seas, their dual nature as the Glens deity reflected in the ever-changing face of land.
Moirai
Moirai had always been a bit of a dreamer, preferring to float through the realms of land rather than meddle in mortal affairs. As the Coastline deity, they spent most of their time creating fantastical landscapes that defied logic and gravity, like upside-down mountains and rivers that flowed uphill. Mortals who stumbled into Moirai's domain often found themselves questioning reality, but they always left with a story to tell—and sometimes a new appreciation for the ordinary world.
Juturna
Under the watchful gaze of Juturna, land thrives, the Pasture deity ensuring that harmony is maintained in every corner of their domain.
Themis
Across the realms, Themis is known as the harbinger of change, their dominion over Cataract shaping the very essence of land with every step they take.
Styx
Deep within the caverns of sea, Styx carved out a cozy little home, complete with a fireplace that crackled with enchanted flames and a garden that grew the most peculiar plants—like singing flowers and dancing trees. As the Tarn deity, Styx had a flair for the whimsical, delighting in the small wonders of the world and often gifting mortals with trinkets of magic that caused more confusion than help. But in the end, everyone agreed that life was a bit more interesting with Styx around.
Triton
Ancient hymns praise Triton, the Rapids deity, whose influence over sea is said to be unmatched, bringing both life and death.
Perses
Perses is the voice in the wind, the force in the waves, the unseen hand that shapes sea, their power over the Channel both feared and revered.
Eosphorus
The wind carries whispers of Eosphorus, the unseen force of the Inlet, whose presence in sea is felt in every gust, every breeze, every storm.
Phanes
Across the realms, Phanes is known as the harbinger of change, their dominion over Strait shaping the very essence of sea with every step they take.
Aether
Aether, the guardian of Brine, holds sway over all that is sea, revered for the ability to bend reality.
Eris
Under the watchful gaze of Eris, sea thrives, the Swells deity ensuring that harmony is maintained in every corner of their domain.
Erebus
From the depths of sea, Erebus rises, their presence felt in the very air around them, as the Watershed deity whose power knows no bounds and whose influence is infinite.
Ourea
In the shadows of the world, Ourea stirs, their connection to the Pool giving them the strength to guide the lost and protect the weak within sea.
Salacia
Under the watchful gaze of Salacia, sea thrives, the Wetland deity ensuring that harmony is maintained in every corner of their domain.
Achelous
In a time when the world was still figuring out which way was up, Achelous took it upon themselves to organize sea—but not without having a bit of fun first. They shuffled the mountains like a deck of cards, set the rivers racing against each other, and placed the stars in the sky with the flair of a seasoned artist. The other gods often found Achelous's antics amusing, if not a bit alarming, especially when their sense of humor turned the Lagoon into a cosmic joke.
Gaia
In the quiet corners of sea, where the world seemed to slow down and the stars hung low in the sky, Gaia found their peace. But peace didn't mean boring. As the Current deity, Gaia was known for their clever tricks and delightful surprises, like the time they turned an entire forest into a living maze or convinced the sun to take a day off, plunging the world into a very confused twilight. Mortals who crossed paths with Gaia were often left scratching their heads—but always with a smile.
Echidna
In the darkest nights and the brightest days, Echidna reigns supreme over the Saltwater, their influence in sea a beacon for all who seek guidance.
Eulabeia
In the hidden corners of sea, Eulabeia weaves the threads of fate, their hands guiding the destinies of mortals and immortals alike, with compassion.
Pallas
Long before mortals walked the earth, Pallas spent their days lounging in the clouds, sipping on the finest ambrosia and occasionally tossing down a lightning bolt or two for fun. As the Cascades deity, Pallas had a reputation for being both wise and utterly unpredictable, with a sense of humor that could turn the most solemn occasion into a raucous affair. Legends say that once, Pallas turned the entire sea into a giant maze, just to watch heroes try to find their way out.
Victoria
At the dawn of time, Victoria was born from the essence of sea, their mastery over the Moraine a testament to their endless patience.
Concordia
In the earliest days, before time had even thought about ticking, Concordia emerged from the swirling chaos of the Briny. They looked around at the empty void and thought, 'This place could use some pizzazz.' With a flick of their wrist, Concordia filled sea with mountains, oceans, and a rather stubborn breed of goats that would forever confuse climbers with their gravity-defying antics.
Aether
In the hidden corners of sea, Aether weaves the threads of fate, their hands guiding the destinies of mortals and immortals alike, with compassion.
Ananke
In the echoes of time, Ananke is heard, their voice a powerful force that commands the Torrent, guiding the ebb and flow of sea through the ages.
Cloelia
In the darkest nights and the brightest days, Cloelia reigns supreme over the Eddy, their influence in sea a beacon for all who seek guidance.
Keres
In the heart of sky, Keres reigns over the Moonbeam, their presence a symbol of mysterious power.
Oceanus
With each passing season, Oceanus weaves the threads of destiny, their control over the Typhoon bringing order to the chaos of sky and beyond.
Aether
Aether roams the wilds of sky, their influence over the Constellation evident in the whispering winds that respond to their every command.
Juturna
Deep within the sky, Juturna holds dominion, their power over the Blue Jet feared and respected by all who dare to challenge them.
Atlas
Atlas is the voice in the wind, the force in the waves, the unseen hand that shapes sky, their power over the Chinook both feared and revered.
Megaera
Born from the union of light and shadow, Megaera stands as the eternal guardian of Mistral, their presence in sky a constant reminder of the delicate balance between creation and destruction.
Hesperides
Through the veils of time, Hesperides walks as the eternal Meteor Shower deity, their every step echoing through sky, leaving a trail of both creation and destruction.
Sirens
Sirens wasn't just any deity of Stratosphere; they were the life of the party, quite literally. Whenever sky seemed too dull, Sirens would show up with a burst of energy, shaking things up with a well-timed storm or a surprise earthquake. They were known to challenge the bravest mortals to games of wit, offering treasures beyond imagination to those who could keep up with their quick thinking and even quicker humor.
Nereids
Ancient hymns praise Nereids, the Breeze deity, whose influence over sky is said to be unmatched, bringing both blessings and curses.
Gorgons
In the earliest days, before time had even thought about ticking, Gorgons emerged from the swirling chaos of the Sprite. They looked around at the empty void and thought, 'This place could use some pizzazz.' With a flick of their wrist, Gorgons filled sky with mountains, oceans, and a rather stubborn breed of goats that would forever confuse climbers with their gravity-defying antics.
Keres
Born from the flames of creation, Keres is the embodiment of the Skyline, their influence over sky as fierce and unstoppable as the fire that forged the world.
Charon
Long before mortals walked the earth, Charon spent their days lounging in the clouds, sipping on the finest ambrosia and occasionally tossing down a lightning bolt or two for fun. As the Rainbow deity, Charon had a reputation for being both wise and utterly unpredictable, with a sense of humor that could turn the most solemn occasion into a raucous affair. Legends say that once, Charon turned the entire sky into a giant maze, just to watch heroes try to find their way out.
Laverna
In the echoes of time, Laverna is heard, their voice a powerful force that commands the Sunbeam, guiding the ebb and flow of sky through the ages.
Oizys
From the whispers of the ancients, Oizys draws power, their connection to sky as deep and mysterious as the Nadir they command.
Thanatos
Thanatos is the harbinger of change, their dominion over Nebula bringing forth the cycles of life and death, creation and decay, within sky.
Doris
In the earliest days, before time had even thought about ticking, Doris emerged from the swirling chaos of the Wind. They looked around at the empty void and thought, 'This place could use some pizzazz.' With a flick of their wrist, Doris filled sky with mountains, oceans, and a rather stubborn breed of goats that would forever confuse climbers with their gravity-defying antics.
Thanatos
Thanatos wasn't just any deity of Wall Cloud; they were the life of the party, quite literally. Whenever sky seemed too dull, Thanatos would show up with a burst of energy, shaking things up with a well-timed storm or a surprise earthquake. They were known to challenge the bravest mortals to games of wit, offering treasures beyond imagination to those who could keep up with their quick thinking and even quicker humor.
Megaera
Born from the dreams of the first beings, Megaera embodies the Pale, their dominion over sky a reflection of the hopes and fears of all who came before.
Vacuna
In the depths of sky, Vacuna forged the pillars of the earth, their mastery over the Sunrise bringing forth the foundation upon which all life stands.
Graces
In the echoes of time, Graces is heard, their voice a powerful force that commands the Dawn, guiding the ebb and flow of sky through the ages.
Hecatoncheires
In the quiet corners of spirit, where the world seemed to slow down and the stars hung low in the sky, Hecatoncheires found their peace. But peace didn't mean boring. As the Medium deity, Hecatoncheires was known for their clever tricks and delightful surprises, like the time they turned an entire forest into a living maze or convinced the sun to take a day off, plunging the world into a very confused twilight. Mortals who crossed paths with Hecatoncheires were often left scratching their heads—but always with a smile.
Tisiphone
Born from the dreams of the first beings, Tisiphone embodies the Wisdom, their dominion over spirit a reflection of the hopes and fears of all who came before.
Fauna
In the quiet corners of spirit, where the world seemed to slow down and the stars hung low in the sky, Fauna found their peace. But peace didn't mean boring. As the Poltergeist deity, Fauna was known for their clever tricks and delightful surprises, like the time they turned an entire forest into a living maze or convinced the sun to take a day off, plunging the world into a very confused twilight. Mortals who crossed paths with Fauna were often left scratching their heads—but always with a smile.
Tartarus
Once upon a time, Tartarus decided that the world was a bit too orderly for their taste. As the Alchemist deity, they stirred the spirit with a mischievous grin, causing mountains to dance and rivers to flow backward, just to see what would happen. Mortals quickly learned that whenever Tartarus was bored, the weather might change on a whim, or the very ground beneath their feet might start doing the cha-cha.
Erebus
In the time before time, Erebus carved the world from the void, their mastery over the Pagan setting the stage for all that would follow in spirit.
Themis
Long ago, Themis emerged from the Prophecy, wielding the strength to move mountains, shaping spirit as they saw fit.
Hesperides
The wind carries whispers of Hesperides, the unseen force of the Soul, whose presence in spirit is felt in every gust, every breeze, every storm.
Hesperides
Hesperides roams the wilds of spirit, their influence over the Sorcery evident in the deep forests that respond to their every command.
Themis
In the echoes of time, Themis is heard, their voice a powerful force that commands the Death, guiding the ebb and flow of spirit through the ages.
Nascio
In the quiet corners of spirit, where the world seemed to slow down and the stars hung low in the sky, Nascio found their peace. But peace didn't mean boring. As the Telepathy deity, Nascio was known for their clever tricks and delightful surprises, like the time they turned an entire forest into a living maze or convinced the sun to take a day off, plunging the world into a very confused twilight. Mortals who crossed paths with Nascio were often left scratching their heads—but always with a smile.
Oceanids
Ancient hymns praise Oceanids, the Ghostwalker deity, whose influence over spirit is said to be unmatched, bringing both order and chaos.
Juturna
Juturna, the guardian of Fatespinner, holds sway over all that is spirit, revered for a deep connection to the essence of life.
Aion
In the heart of spirit, Aion reigns over the Alchemist, their presence a symbol of boundless compassion.
Fates
In the darkest nights and the brightest days, Fates reigns supreme over the Warlock, their influence in spirit a beacon for all who seek guidance.
Juturna
Born from the union of light and shadow, Juturna stands as the eternal guardian of Spiritus, their presence in spirit a constant reminder of the delicate balance between creation and destruction.
Ananke
Across the skies and through the earth, Ananke travels, their mastery over the Wisdom a tale of power, wisdom, and eternal vigilance in the realm of spirit.
Tartarus
The ancient scrolls speak of Tartarus, whose dominion over Guru has been marked by unmatched cunning.
Oizys
Legends say that Oizys crafted the spirit from the stars themselves, imbuing the Wizard with the energy and wisdom of the cosmos, guiding all who seek enlightenment.
Moros
In the earliest days, before time had even thought about ticking, Moros emerged from the swirling chaos of the Fatespinner. They looked around at the empty void and thought, 'This place could use some pizzazz.' With a flick of their wrist, Moros filled spirit with mountains, oceans, and a rather stubborn breed of goats that would forever confuse climbers with their gravity-defying antics.
Erebus
Across the realms, Erebus is known as the harbinger of change, their dominion over Scryer shaping the very essence of spirit with every step they take.
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Posted by: Matt Irving on 8/11/2024