💡 GOOD TO KNOWDecide your clan first: Raen want family names, Xaela want tribe names.
Decide your clan first: Raen want family names, Xaela want tribe names.
The Au Ra are the horned, scaled race of Final Fantasy XIV. They come from the far eastern lands of Othard and split into two clans. The Raen live close to Doma and Hingashi and use names with a Japanese feel. The Xaela roam the Azim Steppe and use names that sound like old Mongolian steppe tribes.
This Au Ra name generator mixes sounds from both clans. Pick male or female and you get ten names at once, many with a family name attached. Use them for a new character, a roleplay alt, or a story set in Othard.
How to use the au ra name generator
- Choose Male, Female or Any in the Style box.
- Press Generate names for ten Au Ra names.
- Keep the family name for a Raen, or swap it for a tribe name for a Xaela.
- Count the letters before you type it into the FFXIV character creator.
Raen names: the eastern islands style
Raen Au Ra grew up near the cities of Doma and Kugane, so their names follow the style used there. They are Japanese in sound, with clean syllables like hiro, taka, yuki and mizu. A Raen usually has a given name and a family name, just like other people from Hingashi.
The family names this tool makes are built from nature words in that style, such as mountain, river, snow or moon. Pair one with a short given name and you get a calm, balanced Raen name.
Xaela names: life on the Azim Steppe
Xaela are nomads. They live in dozens of tribes across the wide Azim Steppe, and their names sound like the steppe peoples of our own history. Look for parts like bat, gan, temu, oyu and tuya. Many Xaela give their tribe's name as their second name instead of a family name, since the tribe is who they are.
To make a Xaela, take a given name from the results and add a tribe name you invent, such as one that hints at your tribe's land or animal.
- Raen example: given name plus family name, like Takaren Kirimori.
- Xaela example: steppe given name plus tribe name, like Batul of your own tribe.
- Mixed heritage: a Raen given name with a Xaela tribe name tells an interesting story.
Fitting the FFXIV name rules
Final Fantasy XIV asks for two names: a forename and a surname. Each part needs at least two letters and no more than fifteen, and the two together cannot go past twenty letters. Names also need to be free on your world. Most results here are short enough to fit with room to spare.
Example names and what makes them work
| Name | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Batul Hayamori | Steppe given name with a Raen family name, good for a character of mixed roots. |
| Oyuna | A soft Xaela name that sounds like the wide open grasslands. |
| Hiroren Tsukigawa | Clean Raen sounds and a moon-river family name feel noble. |
| Saragerel | Ends in -gerel, a Mongolian word for light, great for a healer. |
| Temuji | Hard steppe start and a light ending, fits a Xaela warrior. |
| Mizuka Shirasaki | Gentle and elegant, ideal for a Raen samurai or bard. |
| Gantar | Short and strong, works as a forename with your own tribe name. |
| Yukine Kazemoto | Snow and wind sounds suit a quiet, cool-headed Raen. |
Tips for picking the right name
- Decide your clan first: Raen want family names, Xaela want tribe names.
- Keep the full name under twenty letters so FFXIV accepts it.
- Invent a tribe name with meaning, such as one tied to a river or a beast.
- Say the forename and surname together to check that they flow.
- If a name is taken on your world, change one vowel instead of the whole name.
Common questions
What is the difference between Raen and Xaela names?
Raen names sound Japanese and usually pair a given name with a family name. Xaela names sound like old steppe names, and many Xaela use their tribe's name as their second name.
How long can an FFXIV name be?
Each part of the name needs two to fifteen letters, and the forename and surname together cannot pass twenty letters. Most names here fit easily.
Can I use the same name for male and female Au Ra?
You can, but the generator gives different endings to each. Male names lean on -ji, -ren and -ul, while female names lean on -a, -ka and -mi.
Is this an official Square Enix tool?
No. It is a free fan tool that builds new names in the Au Ra style. It does not copy official character names or link to your game account.