D&D Cleric Name Generator

• •Cleric names often reflect their deity's portfolio or domain
• •Many clerics receive sacred names during ordination ceremonies
• •Names might incorporate elements of their divine domain (Life, War, Knowledge, etc.)
• •Consider using naming conventions from real-world religious traditions
• •Some clerics adopt names of saints or heroes from their faith
• •Titles like Brother/Sister, Father/Mother are common prefixes
• •Names can reference holy texts, sacred places, or religious concepts
• •Clerics of nature deities might have earthier, elemental names
• •The most devoted might abandon personal names for religious titles

Cleric naming traditions vary greatly between faiths and cultures, but all recognize names as carrying divine significance. Upon entering religious service, many clerics receive new names during ordination, often chosen through prayer, divination, or by senior clergy. These sacred names typically reflect the deity's nature: clerics of war gods might be named for weapons or battles, while those serving healing deities often bear names meaning mercy or restoration. In structured churches, naming follows hierarchical patterns with titles indicating rank and specialization. Some faiths practice name-changing at significant spiritual milestones. Rural clerics often keep their birth names but add devotional suffixes. The relationship between a cleric's name and their divine domain is considered mystical - Knowledge clerics might discover their names mean 'seeker' in ancient tongues. In polytheistic societies, clerics might have different names for different aspects of their deity, while monotheistic clerics often adopt names emphasizing their god's supremacy.