A Bard without a memorable name is not worthy of his lyre…
A good Bard name should be memorable and slightly too grand and flamboyant. There is something to say about not leaning too heavily into stereotypes, but I like it when things are crystal clear, meaning that I prefer Barbarians named Ogrin Orcslayer to ones named “Mark Sawyer”, and the same goes for Bards. I like my bard names extravagant and slightly silly, because it’s just more fun when the Bard is named Emrys Shadowlyre.
D66 Bard names
Whether you’re a Game Master gearing up for a new campaign or a player crafting an unforgettable character, this list of 72 Bard names is designed to ignite your creativity. Just roll two six-sided dice (2D6) on the table below, and decide if you want a male or female name, to receive a burst of lyrical inspiration. These names are thematically versatile and will seamlessly integrate into any world, be it DnD 5e, Shadowdark, or Adventurous!
| D66 Roll | Male Bard Names | Female Bard Names |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Finnan Songweaver | Seraphina Starlyre |
| 12 | Gideon Fiddlestick | Elowen Nightingale |
| 13 | Aleron Freestring | Marigold Wildsong |
| 14 | Cedric Silvervoice | Oriana Brightchant |
| 15 | Dorian Windstrum | Viola Fairwhisper |
| 16 | Theron Joycloak | Lunette Moonbeam |
| 21 | Jareth Clearnote | Celestine Softmelody |
| 22 | Elandor Lightfinger | Delilah Sunsong |
| 23 | Tristan Quicktune | Ivy Goldenthroat |
| 24 | Bardolph Harmonyseeker | Ariella Evenflow |
| 25 | Lysander Dreamlute | Tamsin Whisperwind |
| 26 | Pippin Wildharmony | Calliope Truesong |
| 31 | Lorcan Featherpen | Melody Starfire |
| 32 | Bram Starbard | Harmony Roselute |
| 33 | Oswin Echostring | Lyra Cloudvoice |
| 34 | Rorik Taleweaver | Sylvie Dawnchant |
| 35 | Alden Rhymecaster | Gwendolyn Lightlyric |
| 36 | Flynn Minstrelheart | Esmeralda Sweetnote |
| 41 | Garrett Talestrum | Philomena Glitterstring |
| 42 | Basil Thundersong | Elysia Moonstrum |
| 43 | Quentin Bardwhisper | Isolde Fairstrings |
| 44 | Simeon Brightsinger | Bellamy Peacestrum |
| 45 | Roderick Spelltune | Jessamine Lorevoice |
| 46 | Emrys Shadowlyre | Rosalind Eveningmelody |
| 51 | Tobin Lorepluck | Delia Harmonyseeker |
| 52 | Hadrian Wildlore | Wren Silvertongue |
| 53 | Milo Softchord | Eowyn Joystrum |
| 54 | Nigel Sharpnote | Liliana Goldharmony |
| 55 | Leon Whisperwind | Kaela Moonharp |
| 56 | Everett Truestrings | Alanna Brightsong |
| 61 | Barnaby Firesong | Fiona Merrylyric |
| 62 | Corin Rhythmblade | Rowena Starlyre |
| 63 | Damon Songcatcher | Niamh Clearsong |
| 64 | Eldred Moonbard | Cressida Softsong |
| 65 | Griffith Taleheart | Daphne Starwhisper |
| 66 | Hugo Starryglee | Briar Rosevoice |
Feel free to use these names as they are, or modify them slightly to better align with your campaign’s setting or your character’s background or lineage. Remember, a Bard’s name often reflects their artistic flair, cultural heritage, or a notable story in their life, think of them more as taken names rather than birth names.
If you enjoyed this list of Bard names, be sure to explore our list of Paladin names, Cleric names and Barbarian names and our guide to improvising as a GM. And don’t forget to check out our various adventure modules.
