FANTASY SETTLEMENT RANDOM NAME GENERATOR TABLE
Instructions: Roll d100 twice (or choose) - once for Column A and once for Column B. Combine to create unique settlement names.
Examples of Combinations:
Iron + Haven = Ironhaven
Silver + Brook = Silverbrook
Raven's + Rest = Raven's Rest
Gold + Moor = Goldmoor
Storm + Bridge = Stormbridge
Usage Notes:
Natural Features: Combine geographic elements (River, Mountain, Valley) with descriptive terms
Resources: Mix materials (Iron, Gold, Stone) with settlement types
Historical/Heroic: Use possessives (King's, Saint's, Dragon's) with locations
Descriptive: Combine colours, directions, or qualities with geographic features
Quick Generation Methods:
Simple: Roll once and use both columns (42 = White + Meadow = Whitemeadow)
Mixed: Roll separately for each column
Curated: Choose thematically appropriate combinations for your setting
Pronunciation Guide:
Compounds can be one word (Ironhaven) or two (Iron Haven)
Possessives always use apostrophe (Dragon's Keep, not Dragonskeep)
"Saint" combinations typically separate (Saint Oak's Rest, not Saintoak's)
Regional Variations:
Human settlements: Favor practical names (Millbridge, Northford, King's Rest)
Elvish settlements: Prefer natural/celestial (Moonvale, Stargrove, Silverleaf)
Dwarven settlements: Use materials/mountains (Ironhold, Goldpeak, Stonedeep)
Halfling settlements: Choose pleasant/comfortable (Greenhill, Sweetwater, Brightmeadow)