Pirate Name Generator

Generate pirate and swashbuckler names for D&D nautical adventures, Saltmarsh campaigns, and high seas encounters.

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  • The Bloody Jack
  • Deadbones
  • The Storm Rogers
  • The Scurvy Beard
  • The Black Morgan
  • The Bloody Wave
  • Seabeard
  • Two-Toedsteel
  • The Scurvy Rogers
  • Redbeard

Every pirate captain needs a name that makes sailors change course. Generate epithets and given names for corsairs, privateers, and the smuggler your party hires — then regrets.

How to use this generator

  1. Choose how many names you want (5–30).
  2. Click Generate for a fresh batch of random names.
  3. Click Copy on any name you like, or copy the full list at once.
  4. Use the name for your D&D character, NPC, location, or worldbuilding notes.

Naming tips

  • Epithets often reference scars, crimes, or superstitions.
  • Captain titles go before the name: "Captain Stormjack."
  • Pair with ship names for full nautical session prep.

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