Welcome to your launch pad for creating the perfect name in Starfield, Bethesda's galaxy-sized RPG where the stars aren’t just scenery, they’re destinations. Whether you're building a rugged bounty hunter from Neon or a meditative explorer with deep colony roots, your name sets the tone for the journey ahead.
Need cool Starfield Names?
You've come to the right place. My Starfield Name Generator gives you thousands of unique names for your character, ship, crew, or faction. Each name also comes with one of the 17 possible traits your character can have, just to add a little flavor and mystery. Hit the generate button, and my robots will assign you something worthy of space travel.
Why Starfield Names Matter
Names in Starfield aren’t just cosmetic. With a galaxy full of megacities, pirate outposts, and interstellar trade routes, your name becomes part of your legend. Maybe you're known as a ruthless spacer who deals in contraband, or a former diplomat turned mercenary. That name is going to show up on bounty boards, faction rosters, and mission logs.
A good name can tell a story before you even open your mouth. It hints at your past and invites others to guess your motives. Players who put time into their character's identity tend to lean harder into roleplay, and that makes the entire game better.
Starfield Lore and Theories
The game starts in the year 2330, with humanity having long since left Earth to form colonies across the stars. The United Colonies and the Freestar Collective are two of the major powers, but things aren’t stable. These factions have clashed in wars, signed fragile peace treaties, and still wrestle for control over frontier systems.
Then there’s Constellation, a group of spacefaring explorers looking for answers to humanity’s biggest mysteries. They’re a kind of sci-fi secret society, a blend of scientific curiosity and moral compass. If you name your character after a celestial body or some lost mythology, it fits right in with Constellation’s vibe.
One big fan theory suggests that Starfield is hiding something deeper—maybe time travel or multiverse elements. The “Artifacts” you collect seem to defy known physics, and some players believe this could tie into an ancient precursor civilization or even some version of Bethesda’s older lore bleeding in. If you like weaving in mystery, your character name could reflect ties to a lost lineage, old Earth knowledge, or something even darker.
Ship Names, Crew Names, and Factions
The generator doesn’t stop with character names. You can also use it for:
- Ship names (e.g. The Distant Ember, Nova Reaper, Starfang)
- Crew members (e.g. Riven Kael, Lura Dax, Orion Shard)
- Custom factions or merc units (e.g. Helix Drifters, Red Pulse Syndicate)
The world of Starfield practically demands these layers. There’s no shortage of outlaw smugglers, cyber-priests, and space monks. Build a name that feels like it came from somewhere specific. If it sounds like someone you'd read about in a spaceport bar, you're on the right track.
Where Does Starfield Go From Here?
Bethesda is known for slowly unfolding massive storylines across DLCs and expansions. There’s no reason to think Starfield won’t do the same. The Shattered Space DLC already teases that we’ll learn more about House Va’ruun, a secretive, possibly fanatical faction that worships the Great Serpent.
That opens up naming opportunities around cosmic horror or spiritual devotion. What would a former cultist name themselves if they were on the run? What kind of name would a devout Va’ruun priest choose for their ship?
Connecting to Other Space Adventures
If you like Starfield, you should check out Tomomon, a space travel-focused monster taming game with surprising depth. It’s got factions, gear, and its own lore-rich universe. If you enjoy crafting stories around your character’s journey in Starfield, Tomomon gives you another galaxy to build in.
That article breaks down whether Tomomon is worth your time and gives insight into how its systems compare with what Starfield fans love most.
Make Your Own Legacy
At the end of the day, a name is your first story beat. It’s your flag, your call sign, your ghost in the machine. When people remember your Starfield character, the name should bring a whole vibe with it. If it doesn’t, it’s not finished.
Use the generator as many times as you need. Combine names. Modify them. Add suffixes, twist the vowels, make them yours. If you want to keep the immersion going, write a little bio to go with it or tie the name to a personal event in your character’s past. You’ll be surprised how quickly your playthrough becomes a story worth telling.
And once you’ve got a name you love, try pairing it with a custom ship name and crew title. You’ll walk into New Atlantis with swagger because you’ll already know who you are.
