Mind Flayer Name Generator

Generate mind flayer and illithid names for D&D Underdark horrors, elder brains, and the tentacled reason your wizard has psychic resistance.

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  • Thalthid
  • Quorvar
  • Krathid
  • Krazith
  • Ssrid
  • Giththid
  • Quorilith
  • Morvar
  • Ulvar
  • Vorion

Illithids do not think like you. Their names should not sound like yours either. Generate mind flayer names for colony leaders, thrall masters, and the brain in the tank.

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

  • Pair with the Githyanki generator — mortal enemies, opposite naming styles.
  • Elder brains may use longer compound names.
  • Thralls sometimes mispronounce their master's name in fear.

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Frequently asked questions

How do illithid names sound in D&D?

Mind flayer names are alien, sibilant, and uncomfortable to pronounce — often with clusters like "th," "ss," and "ith" that reflect their non-human mouths.