Githyanki Name Generator & Race Guide
Create fantastic names for your magical innovator
Example Characters
Generated Characters
Zak'rel Silverhand
Name Meaning
Zak'rel:Silver Blade
Silverhand:Astral Warrior
Kel'ra Mindweaver
Name Meaning
Kel'ra:Mind Master
Mindweaver:Thought Shaper
Tyr'kai Steelforger
Name Meaning
Tyr'kai:Steel Mind
Steelforger:Metal Worker
Githyanki Name Guide
Githyanki names reflect their martial culture and psionic heritage, drawing from their time as slaves of the mind flayers and their eventual liberation. Their names often carry strong, commanding sounds that echo through the Astral Plane.
Name Structure
- Given Names:
Short, sharp sounds that convey power and authority
- Male examples: Zak'fah, Kr'aak, Vhook, Kar'r, Ty'rak
- Female examples: Aaryl, Vhenna, Shi'ia, Yanara, M'kyra
- Titles and Honorifics:
Often added to denote rank or achievement
- Examples: Kith'rak (military commander), Rrakkma (illithid hunter)
- Reflects their strict martial hierarchy and achievements
- Naming Traditions:
Traditional naming conventions
- Names often include apostrophes and hard consonants
- Military titles are commonly incorporated into full names
Origins & Heritage
Once enslaved by mind flayers, the githyanki won their freedom under the leadership of Gith. They now dwell in the Astral Plane, launching raids across the multiverse from their great city of Tu'narath.
Physical Traits
- Height: Typically 6 feet or taller, with lean builds
- Skin: Yellow, green, or brown tones
- Features: Gaunt faces, angular features
- Lifespan: Can live indefinitely in the Astral Plane
Character Creation Guide
Githyanki combine martial prowess with psionic abilities, making them formidable warriors and spellcasters:
Racial Abilities
- Astral Knowledge: Gain temporary proficiencies after each long rest
- Githyanki Psionics: Access to Mage Hand, Jump, and Misty Step
- Psychic Resilience: Resistance to psychic damage
- Martial Training: Proficiency with light and medium armor
Cultural Traits
- Disciplined warriors with a strict hierarchical society
- Strong emphasis on martial training and psionic development
- Deep hatred for mind flayers and githzerai
- Loyal to their lich-queen Vlaakith
Roleplaying Suggestions
- Embrace your martial and psionic heritage
- Consider your place in the githyanki hierarchy
- Express your disdain for mind flayers
- Show loyalty to your lich-queen and people