Spell name generator
This spell name generator produces evocative incantation names in the old arcane cadence — "Aelarion — 'star-ward casting', an incantation in the old arcane cadence." Ten names load instantly; re-roll and star the keepers to a saved list that persists across the site.
Fulisus
“lightning-veil-rite” — chalked in the margins of a duellist's grimoire
Ignision
“fire-veil-casting” — a word that tastes of ozone when cast
Arus
“ward-rite” — chalked in the margins of a duellist's grimoire
Fulision
“lightning-veil-casting” — chalked in the margins of a duellist's grimoire
Fularion
“lightning-ward-casting” — an incantation in the old arcane cadence
Morarion
“death-ward-casting” — chalked in the margins of a duellist's grimoire
Morar
“death-ward” — chalked in the margins of a duellist's grimoire
Ara
“ward-charm” — chalked in the margins of a duellist's grimoire
Cryision
“ice-veil-casting” — an incantation in the old arcane cadence
Aelus
“radiance-rite” — the last word several apprentices ever spoke
How spell names are structured
A spell name pairs an elemental or arcane root (Ael-, Ign-, Lum-, Ful-) with a casting suffix (-ion, -us, -a) that gives it an incantation's cadence.
What makes a good spell name
Spell names sound arcane and rhythmic, evoking an effect — fire, light, warding, death — in a word that feels good to chant. The best ones hint at what the spell does.
Examples of spell names
Aelarion, Ignorus, and Lumara sit squarely in the tradition of evocative spell names.
The building blocks of spell names
Every name above is composed from these pieces — 6 prefixes, 4 roots, 3 endings — and the meaning under each name is derived from them, not invented. Combine any prefix with any root and ending and you can build a name of your own by hand.
Prefixes
| Piece | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ael- | star |
| Ign- | fire |
| Mor- | death |
| Lum- | light |
| Ful- | lightning |
| Cry- | ice |
Roots
| Piece | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ar | ward |
| is | veil |
| or | burst |
| ael | radiance |
Endings
| Piece | Meaning |
|---|---|
| -ion | casting |
| -us | rite |
| -a | charm |
Worked examples
- Arusar + us“ward-rite”
- AelaelionAel + ael + ion“star-radiance-casting”
- AelisaAel + is + a“star-veil-charm”
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good spell name?
Arcane and rhythmic, evoking the spell's effect in a word that feels good to chant — Ignorus for fire, Lumara for light.
How do I name a homebrew spell?
Match the root to the effect (Ign- for fire, Cry- for ice, Ful- for lightning) and add a casting suffix so it reads like an incantation.