110+ Cool & Funny Tabaxi Names

In Dungeons & Dragons, the Tabaxi are a race of humanoid felines—and their names are just as unique as their appearance. Like many D&D races, the Tabaxi have certain naming conventions that set them apart. In this article, we’ll list some of our favorite Tabaxi names, including cool, unique, and funny options—with examples from a board game expert. And if none of those catch your eye, check out our Tabaxi name generator for even more personalized options!

Popular Tabaxi Name Ideas

Board game expert Jess Hamlet says the typical naming scheme for Tabaxi is “Noun/Verb + of + the + Noun.” For example, people use names like Willow of the Shire or Dances in the Creek. Here are some popular name ideas (with nicknames) for your Tabaxi character:

Blade of the Dawn (Blade)
Cry of the Wind (Wind)
Jewel of the Mountain (Jewel)
Whispering Dagger (Dagger)
Spear in the Storm (Spear)

Section 1 of 7:

Cool Tabaxi Name Ideas

Download Article

The Tabaxi have some of the most interesting names in Dungeons & Dragons, as they’re all unisex and based on things like astrology and nature. Many Tabaxi characters also have nicknames that are shortened forms of their longer names. Here are some cool ideas:
- Ashen Rock (Ash)
- Blade of the Dawn (Blade)
- Blade of Blood (Blood)
- Chases After the Sun (Sun)
- Cloak of Ebony (Ebony)
- Cloud Climber (Cloud)
- Cloud on the Mountaintop (Cloud)
- Cry of the Wind (Wind)
- Dances in the Creek^{[1]
  X
  Expert Source
  
  Jess Hamlet
  Board, Card, and Dice Game Expert
  
  Expert Interview} (Dance)
- Dream of Days (Dream)
- Drifting Cloud (Cloud)
- Eternity at a Fantasy (Eternity)
- Ethereal Candle (Candle)
- Fangs Hidden in Snow (Fang)
- Flame of Passion (Passion)
- Flow of the River (Flow)
- Flower of Ivory (Ivory)
- Lake of Solid Glass (Glass)
- Light of the Moon (Moon)
- Lightning After Thunder (Lightning)
- Lurker in the Night (Night)
- Mystic Ember (Ember)
- Opal Shoe (Opal)
- Pelt of Stars (Star)
- Poem of Summer (Poem)
- Red Snow Upon a Hill (Red)
- Ring of Moonstone (Moon)
- Seven Thundercloud (Thunder)
- Shadow of the Forge (Shadow)
- Sigh of the Sun (Sun)
- Skirt of Snakes (Snake)
- Smoking Mirror (Smoke)
- Spirit Weaver (Weaver)
- Star in the Morning (Star)
- Stone in Water (Stone)
- Weaver of Silk (Silk)
- Whispering Dagger (Dagger)
- Wind Howling Through Hills (Wind)
- Wing of an Angel (Angel)
- Wish Upon a Star (Star)
- Wonder of the World (Wonder)
Meet the wikiHow Expert

Jess Hamlet is a board, card, and dice game expert based in Springfield, Missouri. She also owns Village Meeple, Springfield’s first board game cafe.

Section 2 of 7:

Unique Tabaxi Name Ideas

Download Article

Many Tabaxi names are pretty unique, as they’re based on the Tabaxi’s personality or important events that happened to them. Think about what makes your character special, then choose a name inspired by those traits. Here are some examples:
- Aura of Spirit (Spirit)
- Beats of a Heart (Heart)
- Dagger of Ivory (Dagger)
- Drifting Leaf (Leaf)
- Edge of the World (Edge)
- Emerald in Shadow (Emerald)
- Ethereal Scribe (Scribe)
- Five Timber (Timber)
- Hearty Song (Song)
- Hunter of the Morning Sky (Hunter)
- Jade Shoe (Jade)
- Jewel of the Mountain (Jewel)
- Junebug in the Reeds (Junebug)
- Kite in the Wind (Wind)
- Left-Handed Hummingbird (Bird)
- Lore Chaser (Chase)
- Morning Keeper (Keeper)
- Prays to the Moon (Moon)
- Rage of the Bull (Bull)
- Ruby Scratch (Scratch)
- Sacred Compass (Compass)
- Sand in the North Wind (Sand)
- Serene Dust (Dust)
- Serpent of Claws (Claws)
- Shadow Walker (Shadow)
- Shadowed Lantern (Lantern)
- Shifting Shadows (Shadow)
- Silver Bowstring (Bow)
- Song of Seven Waters (Song)
- Spear in the Storm (Spear)
- Stands in Tar (Tar)
- Tale Spinner (Spinner)
- Thunder in the Morning (Thunder)
- Chant of Stars (Chant)
- Veil of Mist (Veil)
- Veiled by Night (Night)
- Weaver of Dawn (Dawn)
- Whispers in the Dark (Whisper)
- Willow of the Shire^{[2]
  X
  Expert Source
  
  Jess Hamlet
  Board, Card, and Dice Game Expert
  
  Expert Interview} (Willow)
- Winds in the Low Valley (Winds)

Section 3 of 7:

Funny Tabaxi Name Ideas

Download Article

If you don’t take yourself (or your character) too seriously, consider choosing a funny name for your Tabaxi. A lot of funny Tabaxi names are based on cat puns or silly things cats do. Others make pop culture references, and some just sound funny! Here are some of our favorites:
- Angry Warthog (Warthog)
- Apple of My Eye (Apple)
- Bag of Nails (Nails)
- Belly of the Beast (Belly)
- Blue Sky with a Single Cloud (Mr. Bluesky)
- Bump in the Night (Bump)
- Catness Everclean (Catness)
- Chokes on Hair (Hairball)
- Clawd of the Woolen Mitten (Clawd)
- Cougher of Furballs (Furball)
- Crab of Rangoon (Crab)
- Drinker of Milk (Milk)
- Every Rose Has Its Thorn (Thorn)
- Flask of Wine (Wine)
- Fumble in the Night (Fumble)
- Jingle of Keys (Keys)
- Kiss from a Rose (Rose)
- Leaf Brewed in Subtle Tea (Tea)
- Mountain Dew (Dew)
- Only Nine Lives (Nine)
- Puss in Boots (Boots)
- Screech of Bats (Bat)
- Shivered Timbers (Timbers)
- Sits in Box (Box)
- Sleeps in Stairwells (Stairs)
- Sleeps Too Much (Sleep)
- Sneaky Link (Link)
- Time for a Nap (Time)
- Tongue of Sand and Knives (Knives)
- Too Many Whiskers (Whiskers)
- Warm Spot in the Sun (Spot)

Section 4 of 7:

Tabaxi Naming Conventions

Download Article

1
Tabaxi names are unisex. Unlike many DnD races, the Tabaxi do not have traditional male and female names. Instead, their names are gender-neutral, determined by clan, and based on factors such as astrology, prophecy, and clan history. It can also have a descriptor that reflects something about their tribe or nature, similar to Indigenous Americans, according to Hamlet.^{[3]
X
Expert Source

Jess Hamlet
Board, Card, and Dice Game Expert

Expert Interview}
- Friends and family often shorten Tabaxi names. These nicknames are derived from their full names.
- For example, if you want to shorten up “Willow of the Shire” and “Dances in the Creek,” you could use “Will” and “Creek,” says Hamlet.^{[4]
  X
  Expert Source
  
  Jess Hamlet
  Board, Card, and Dice Game Expert
  
  Expert Interview}
2
The Tabaxi also have clan names. Clan names help the Tabaxi know which clan someone belongs to. These names are often based on specific geographical features near the clan’s territory (like “Rumbling River”). Some Tabaxi use their clan name during formal introductions or to differentiate themselves from someone with the same name. Clan names are not used as surnames, however.

Section 5 of 7:

How to Choose a Tabaxi Name

Download Article

1
Consider your character’s personality and important life events. Tabaxi names are descriptive and often reflect personal experiences, accomplishments, or characteristics. When developing your character, think of what qualities they have and what values they hold. Keep these things in mind when choosing a name.
- You’ll usually see a large divide between Tabaxi names, notes Hamlet. One side names them after their own cats, like Mr. Fiddywhiskus, Goose, or Donut, while the other half leans into the tribal nature of Tabaxi.^{[5]
  X
  Expert Source
  
  Jess Hamlet
  Board, Card, and Dice Game Expert
  
  Expert Interview}
2
Come up with a clan name. Clan names are usually simple, descriptive, and reflect a geographical feature of the Tabaxi’s ancestral home. They’re typically formatted as [Adjective/Noun] + [Location Feature]. Consider where your Tabaxi is from and what that area looks like. Here are some examples:
- Bright Cliffs
- Distant Rain
- Rumbling River
- Great Tree
- Babbling Brook
- So, if your Tabaxi’s name was Veil of Mist, and they belonged to the Bright Cliffs clan, their full name would be Veil of Mist of the Bright Cliffs clan.
3
Consider your Tabaxi’s class. In D&D, your character’s class (barbarian, bard, cleric, monk, paladin, etc.) defines their abilities, skills, and role in combat.^{[6]
X
Research source} Your character’s personality will likely align with their class, so choose a name that fits, as well. For example, a sorcerer might have a mystical name, like Weaver of Dawn, while a barbarian might have a tough name, like Spear in the Storm.

Section 6 of 7:

Who are the Tabaxi?

Download Article

Tabaxi are nomadic cat-people in Dungeons & Dragons. These feline humanoids are taller than most humans and covered in spotted or striped fur in a range of colors. They have long tails, retractable claws, and green or yellow eyes with slit pupils. Like cats, they’re extremely curious, and they often collect unusual artifacts, share unique stories, and seek out the wonders of the world. They treasure knowledge over material goods, and they often trade obsessions or passions on a whim.^{[7]
X
Research source}

Section 7 of 7:

Name Ideas for Other DnD Races

Download Article

Need to create other D&D characters? We’ve got you covered! Check out these other wikiHow articles and generators to find the best names for any D&D race:

Tabaxi Name Generator

Find the perfect name for your feline-folk character!
Embark on your next adventure with a name that truly captures the spirit of your Tabaxi character. Whether they're a cunning rogue, a wise monk, or a curious explorer, our generator provides a wealth of unique and evocative names inspired by their feline nature, wanderlust, and the rich lore of Dungeons & Dragons.
- Continue with your date?
  
  Start Over
  
  Continue
  
  All fields are optional.
  
  Gender
  
  Naming Style
  
  See ad to
  
  Response failed. Please try again.
  
  Retry
  
  Try the full generator here.