Character CreationJanuary 2026 · 10 min read

DND Knight & Paladin Names — 200+ Noble Names Guide

Few character archetypes in Dungeons & Dragons carry as much weight as the knight or paladin — sworn to honor, bound by oath, and ready to lay down their life for their cause. A name worthy of this calling should sound just as noble as the deeds your character will perform. This guide covers over 200 authentic DND knight and paladin names, complete with the titles that give them their gravitas.

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The Anatomy of a Knight's Name

A proper knight or paladin name in D&D typically has two parts: the personal name, and a title earned through deeds or granted by oath. "Sir Galahad the Bold" isn't just a name — it's a statement of who this character is and what they've done to earn their place.

🛡️ Male Knight & Paladin Names

Aldric · Cedric · Edmund · Galahad · Gareth · Godfrey · Harwin · Leoric · Percival · Roland · Tristan · Uther · Wilhelm · Baldwin · Conrad · Damian · Everard · Falkor · Geraint · Hadrian · Ivor · Jarek · Kenrick · Lucan · Marcus · Nolan · Osric · Reynard · Sabin · Theron · Aldous · Bertram · Corwin · Dietrich · Emeric · Ferris · Guy · Hallam · Ingram · Jasper · Kellan · Lionel · Maximilian · Norwin · Orson · Reinhardt · Sigurd

🛡️ Female Knight & Paladin Names

Isolde · Guinevere · Elaine · Brienne · Cordelia · Adelheid · Beatrix · Constance · Eleanora · Freya · Gwendolyn · Helewise · Isadora · Josephine · Katarina · Lienor · Margery · Nicolette · Odile · Philippa · Rosalind · Seraphina · Thea · Ursula · Vivienne · Winifred · Ysabel · Adaline · Blanchefleur · Clarimond · Alienor · Bryndis · Celestine · Dagny · Elowen · Faelynn · Gisela · Hildegard · Ismay · Jocelyn · Kendra · Lysandra · Morwenna · Odalys · Rosamund · Solveig

Knightly Titles & Epithets

The title is where a knight's name truly comes alive. Choose one that reflects your character's oath, deeds, or ideals:

Virtue titles: the Bold, the Just, the Valiant, the Faithful, the Merciful, the True, the Steadfast

Combat titles: the Unbroken, the Ironheart, the Lionhearted, the Undaunted, the Silver Blade

Divine/paladin titles: the Radiant, the Dawnbringer, of the Sacred Oath, the Anointed, the Sworn Blade

Choosing a Name by Paladin Oath

In D&D 5e, paladins swear specific Sacred Oaths that should inform their name and title:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good name for a D&D paladin?
A strong paladin name pairs a formal first name with a title matching their Sacred Oath — "Galahad the Faithful" for Devotion, or "Brienne the Merciless" for Vengeance.
Do knight names need titles?
No, titles are optional but add significant flavor — many players use the title only in formal or dramatic moments, going by first name alone otherwise.
Can female characters use these knight names?
Yes — this list includes dedicated female knight names alongside the same range of honorable titles available to male characters.