300+ Githyanki Names (Warriors, Gish, Knights & More)

Have you ever sat at your D&D table, staring at a blank character sheet, trying to come up with a name that captures the fierce, otherworldly essence of a githyanki warrior? Trust me, I’ve been there.

Last month, I was creating my first githyanki character for a friend’s Planescape campaign, and I spent three hours scrolling through naming websites only to find generic fantasy names that felt completely wrong for this proud, militaristic culture. Nothing captured that perfect blend of alien harshness and warrior nobility that makes githyanki so compelling.

That frustrating experience sent me down a rabbit hole of githyanki lore, pronunciation guides, and cultural deep-dives. What I discovered was fascinating – githyanki naming conventions follow specific patterns that reflect their astral plane origins and rigid military hierarchy.

Here’s everything I learned, plus 300+ authentic-sounding names organized by role and gender to save you from the same naming struggle I faced.

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Traditional Githyanki Male Names

These names work perfectly for warriors, scouts, and other military roles:

Zith’mak – “Silver Blade,” perfect for a seasoned warrior

Vrak’thos – “Storm Bringer,” ideal for a githyanki fighter
Keth’ril – “Mind’s Fury,” great for a psychic warrior
Mor’gith – “Iron Will,” suits a disciplined soldier

Zhak’tel – “Void Walker,” perfect for an astral traveler
Drak’mor – “Blood Hunter,” fits a ruthless tracker
Vex’keth – “Silver Fang,” ideal for an aggressive fighter

Zar’thok – “Star Cleaver,” suits a cosmic warrior
Thek’var – “Mind Render,” perfect for a psychic combatant
Nal’meth – “Swift Strike,” great for a quick warrior

Kar’zhith – “Battle Born,” fits a natural fighter
Vel’trak – “Plane Walker,” ideal for a planar explorer
Moth’kar – “Steel Soul,” suits a resilient warrior

Zeph’thol – “Wind Blade,” perfect for a mobile fighter
Rak’minos – “Death Seeker,” fits a fearless combatant
Thol’vex – “Silver Storm,” ideal for a fierce warrior

Kav’zhel – “Mind Piercer,” suits a telepathic fighter
Mor’thek – “Iron Fist,” perfect for a brawler
Vash’kol – “Void Born,” fits an astral native

Zek’morth – “Battle Cry,” ideal for a war leader
Dol’vrak – “Star Sword,” suits a cosmic warrior
Thek’zar – “Mind’s Edge,” perfect for a psychic blade

Kel’morth – “Silver Wrath,” fits an angry warrior
Vorth’kek – “Plane Stalker,” ideal for a hunter
Zhil’tak – “Storm Soul,” suits a tempestuous fighter

Traditional Githyanki Female Names

These names capture the fierce independence of githyanki women:

Yith’ara – “Mind’s Edge,” ideal for a githyanki wizard or gish
Mela’keth – “Silver Heart,” perfect for a noble warrior

Vash’ira – “Void Song,” suits a mystical fighter
Kira’thol – “Star Born,” great for an astral native
Zeth’mira – “Battle Maiden,” fits a fierce combatant

Lira’vex – “Swift Mind,” ideal for a quick thinker
Thara’kel – “Silver Fire,” perfect for a passionate warrior
Nira’moth – “Storm Dancer,” suits an agile fighter

Vara’zhek – “Mind’s Flame,” fits a psychic warrior
Kela’vorth – “Plane Walker,” ideal for a traveler
Zira’thek – “Void Touched,” perfect for an otherworldly being

Mira’nal – “Swift Blade,” suits a quick striker
Thela’kar – “Silver Wing,” fits a mobile warrior
Vara’keth – “Mind Weaver,” ideal for a telepathic fighter

Lara’vex – “Storm Heart,” perfect for a tempestuous soul
Kira’zhol – “Star Light,” suits a bright spirit
Nela’vrak – “Battle Song,” fits a war-loving fighter

Zara’thek – “Void Walker,” ideal for an astral explorer
Mira’kol – “Silver Soul,” perfect for a noble heart
Thira’nal – “Swift Storm,” suits a fast warrior

Vela’keth – “Mind’s Grace,” fits an elegant fighter
Lora’zhek – “Star Dancer,” ideal for a cosmic warrior
Kara’voth – “Plane Born,” perfect for an astral native

Nira’thol – “Silver Strike,” suits a precise fighter
Zela’mak – “Void Heart,” fits a mysterious warrior

Gish Names (Warrior-Mages)

These names work for the elite fighter-wizards of githyanki society:

Vorthak’melos – “Spellsword Master,” for elite gish
Kelara’thon – “Magic Blade,” perfect for a battle mage
Zithek’valos – “Mind Sword,” ideal for psychic warriors

Morael’keth – “Steel Spell,” suits a martial caster
Vexthol’mira – “Silver Arcane,” fits a noble gish
Thekara’los – “Battle Magic,” perfect for a war wizard

Kalevorth’ek – “Plane Blade,” ideal for planar warriors
Ziraketh’mol – “Void Spell,” suits an otherworldly mage
Nelthok’var – “Storm Magic,” fits a tempest gish

Morith’kela – “Iron Arcane,” perfect for a tough caster
Vashkel’thor – “Mind Weave,” ideal for a telepathic gish
Thelvar’mek – “Silver Cast,” suits an elegant warrior-mage

Kazvorth’ila – “Star Spell,” fits a cosmic gish
Velthok’mira – “Swift Magic,” perfect for a quick caster
Zoraketh’val – “Battle Weave,” ideal for a combat mage

Nethvol’kara – “Storm Blade,” suits a tempestuous gish
Mirathek’sol – “Mind Forge,” fits a mental warrior
Kelvash’thor – “Void Weave,” perfect for an astral mage

Tholmira’vek – “Silver Storm,” ideal for a fierce gish
Vareketh’mol – “Plane Magic,” suits a planar warrior
Zithvol’kara – “Star Blade,” fits a cosmic gish

Melketh’vorthol – “Battle Arcane,” perfect for war mages
Tharvex’kilo – “Mind Storm,” ideal for psychic gish
Kolaveth’mira – “Swift Spell,” suits a quick warrior-mage

Vorthek’zilara – “Void Forge,” fits an otherworldly gish

Knight Names (Elite Commanders)

These names suit high-ranking military leaders:

Supreme Kith’rak Vorthek – “Void Commander,” for the highest ranks

Knight Zelavar’thon – “Star General,” perfect for elite leaders
Commander Morthek’vila – “Iron Will,” ideal for stern leaders
Captain Vashkol’mira – “Swift Command,” suits quick tacticians

Knight Thelvorak’os – “Silver Authority,” fits noble commanders
Supreme Kolveth’morthek – “Battle Master,” perfect for war leaders
Commander Vexthol’kara – “Mind General,” ideal for psychic leaders

Knight Zorvak’thela – “Storm Command,” suits tempestuous leaders
Captain Nelketh’vorthol – “Plane Captain,” fits planar commanders
Supreme Mirathek’vol – “Star Supreme,” perfect for highest ranks

Knight Kelvash’thonmira – “Void Knight,” ideal for elite warriors
Commander Tholvar’kethek – “Silver General,” suits noble leaders
Captain Vorthek’zilmira – “Battle Captain,” fits war commanders

Knight Melkara’thonvex – “Mind Knight,” perfect for psychic leaders
Supreme Kolvethron’mira – “Storm Supreme,” ideal for fierce commanders
Commander Vashthol’kelvex – “Swift General,” suits quick leaders

Knight Thelmorvak’ira – “Iron Knight,” fits strong commanders
Captain Zorvethkol’mira – “Star Captain,” perfect for cosmic leaders
Supreme Nelkara’thonvex – “Plane Supreme,” ideal for planar masters

Knight Mirathel’kovex – “Silver Knight,” suits elegant commanders
Commander Vorthak’zilthel – “Void General,” fits otherworldly leaders
Captain Kelvash’morthon – “Battle Captain,” perfect for war leaders

Knight Tholvar’kethira – “Mind Knight,” ideal for telepathic commanders
Supreme Melkol’vorthex – “Storm Supreme,” suits tempestuous leaders
Commander Vashketh’milvorthon – “Swift Command,” fits agile leaders

Kith’rak Names (Supreme Leaders)

These names are for the absolute highest echelons of githyanki society:

Kith’rak Vlaakith’thon – “Supreme Empress,” honoring their queen
Kith’rak Morthek’zilvalos – “Iron Supreme,” for unbreakable leaders

Kith’rak Vex’thonmilvorthek – “Mind Eternal,” perfect for ancient leaders
Kith’rak Thelvor’kethzilmira – “Silver Dominion,” ideal for noble rulers
Kith’rak Zorvak’thonmelkilvex – “Storm Overlord,” suits fierce rulers

Kith’rak Nelkara’vorthekzilthon – “Plane Sovereign,” fits planar masters
Kith’rak Mirathel’kovexzilmor – “Star Empress,” perfect for cosmic rulers
Kith’rak Vashkol’thonvexmilvorthek – “Swift Dominion,” ideal for agile leaders

Kith’rak Tholmorvak’irakethzil – “Void Emperor,” suits otherworldly rulers
Kith’rak Kelvethron’mirathekzil – “Battle Eternal,” fits war masters
Kith’rak Vorthak’zilthonmelvex – “Silver Overlord,” perfect for noble rulers

Kith’rak Nelthvar’kethzilmorthon – “Mind Sovereign,” ideal for psychic leaders
Kith’rak Miravel’kothzonvorthek – “Storm Empress,” suits tempestuous rulers
Kith’rak Thelkara’vexzilmorthon – “Plane Emperor,” fits planar sovereigns

Kith’rak Zorvethkol’mirathekzil – “Star Dominion,” perfect for cosmic rulers
Kith’rak Vashthol’kelvexzilmor – “Swift Overlord,” ideal for quick rulers
Kith’rak Moranketh’zilthonvorthek – “Iron Eternal,” suits strong leaders

Kith’rak Thelvorvak’kethzilmira – “Void Sovereign,” fits otherworldly masters
Kith’rak Nelkara’vorthekzilthon – “Silver Emperor,” perfect for noble rulers
Kith’rak Miravex’kolthonzilmor – “Mind Empress,” ideal for telepathic rulers

Kith’rak Vorthel’kethzilmorthon – “Battle Dominion,” suits war sovereigns
Kith’rak Thelmorvash’iraketzil – “Storm Overlord,” fits fierce rulers
Kith’rak Kolvetha’nzilmorthekvor – “Plane Eternal,” perfect for planar masters

Kith’rak Mirathol’vexzilkothon – “Star Sovereign,” ideal for cosmic rulers
Kith’rak Vashkelthon’mirzilvorthek – “Swift Empress,” suits agile sovereigns

Warlock Names (Servants of the Lich Queen)

These names work for githyanki who serve Vlaakith directly:

Thek’vlaakith – “Queen’s Servant,” for devoted followers
Mor’vlaakithara – “Lich Sworn,” perfect for bound warlocks
Vel’thonvlaak – “Queen’s Voice,” ideal for direct servants

Zar’vlaakithmor – “Death Bound,” suits undead-touched warlocks
Keth’vlaakithvel – “Queen’s Shadow,” fits secretive servants
Vorthek’vlaakithzil – “Lich Blessed,” perfect for favored warlocks

Thol’vlaakithmira – “Queen’s Hand,” ideal for trusted agents
Nal’vlaakithketh – “Death Whisper,” suits necromantic warlocks
Mira’vlaakithvorthek – “Lich Touched,” fits transformed servants

Kara’vlaakithzel – “Queen’s Eye,” perfect for spy warlocks
Vex’vlaakithmorthol – “Death Sworn,” ideal for oath-bound servants
Thek’vlaakithkara – “Lich Voice,” suits speaking warlocks

Zol’vlaakithmira – “Queen’s Will,” fits devoted followers
Mor’vlaakithvorthek – “Death Touch,” perfect for necromantic warlocks
Vel’vlaakithkethol – “Lich Shadow,” ideal for secretive servants

Kara’vlaakithzilmor – “Queen’s Blade,” suits warrior warlocks
Thol’vlaakithmiravel – “Death Heart,” fits devoted servants
Vorthek’vlaakithkara – “Lich Hand,” perfect for trusted warlocks

Mira’vlaakithzelthol – “Queen’s Soul,” ideal for bound servants
Nal’vlaakithmorthek – “Death Born,” suits undead-touched warlocks
Keth’vlaakithvelmira – “Lich Eye,” fits watchful servants

Zar’vlaakiththolmor – “Queen’s Fang,” perfect for aggressive warlocks
Vel’vlaakithkarazel – “Death Mind,” ideal for telepathic servants
Thek’vlaakithmorthol – “Lich Will,” suits obedient warlocks
Mora’vlaakithvexthol – “Queen’s Storm,” fits tempestuous servants

Unisex Names (Gender-Neutral Options)

Perfect for characters of any gender identity:

Vex’thol – “Mind Storm,” works for any fierce warrior
Kara’mek – “Star Blade,” suits cosmic fighters
Thol’vek – “Silver Soul,” fits noble characters
Mor’nal – “Swift Iron,” perfect for quick warriors
Zel’keth – “Void Born,” ideal for astral natives
Var’thek – “Battle Mind,” suits psychic combatants
Kol’mira – “Plane Walker,” fits traveling characters
Neth’vor – “Storm Heart,” perfect for passionate warriors
Vel’kara – “Silver Wing,” ideal for mobile fighters
Thek’zol – “Mind’s Edge,” suits sharp-minded characters
Mor’vela – “Iron Dance,” fits graceful warriors
Kar’thol – “Star Fire,” perfect for cosmic fighters
Vex’mira – “Swift Mind,” ideal for quick thinkers
Nal’keth – “Void Touch,” suits otherworldly characters
Thol’kar – “Silver Flame,” fits passionate warriors
Mek’vela – “Battle Grace,” perfect for elegant fighters
Kor’thek – “Mind Stone,” ideal for steadfast characters
Vel’nara – “Plane Song,” suits mystical warriors
Zol’mira – “Storm Wing,” fits tempestuous fighters
Keth’vor – “Silver Storm,” perfect for fierce characters
Thol’nex – “Void Mind,” ideal for mysterious warriors
Var’kela – “Star Soul,” suits cosmic characters
Mek’thol – “Battle Silver,” fits noble fighters
Nel’kara – “Swift Flame,” perfect for quick warriors
Vex’kolar – “Mind Plane,” ideal for psychic travelers

Youngling Names (For Younger Githyanki)

These names work for githyanki who haven’t earned their full warrior names yet:

Keth’il – “Young Blade,” for training warriors
Mira’ek – “Small Star,” perfect for promising younglings
Thol’in – “Silver Spark,” ideal for bright children
Vex’il – “Mind Seed,” suits telepathic younglings
Nal’ek – “Swift Pup,” fits quick children
Kar’il – “Battle Cub,” perfect for aggressive younglings
Vel’in – “Plane Child,” ideal for astral-born youngsters
Mor’ek – “Iron Spark,” suits strong children
Thek’il – “Mind Sprout,” fits developing psychics
Kara’in – “Star Seed,” perfect for cosmic children
Vorth’ek – “Silver Pup,” ideal for noble younglings
Nel’il – “Storm Child,” suits tempestuous youngsters
Mek’in – “Battle Spark,” fits warrior children
Zol’ek – “Void Sprout,” perfect for mysterious younglings
Thol’el – “Mind Cub,” ideal for smart children
Keth’in – “Star Pup,” suits cosmic younglings
Vara’ek – “Swift Seed,” fits quick children
Mel’il – “Silver Child,” perfect for noble youngsters
Kor’in – “Iron Sprout,” ideal for strong younglings
Vex’el – “Plane Spark,” suits planar children
Thok’il – “Storm Seed,” fits tempestuous youngsters
Nal’in – “Battle Pup,” perfect for warrior children
Kela’ek – “Mind Child,” ideal for telepathic younglings
Vor’il – “Void Cub,” suits mysterious children
Mira’el – “Star Sprout,” fits cosmic younglings

Exile Names (For Cast-Out Githyanki)

These names work for githyanki who have been banished or left their society:

Keth’varash – “Broken Blade,” for fallen warriors
Morthek’sil – “Iron Exile,” perfect for banished fighters
Vel’korvash – “Lost Plane,” ideal for wandering outcasts
Thol’nerash – “Silver Shame,” suits dishonored githyanki
Vex’morash – “Mind Lost,” fits confused exiles
Nal’kevash – “Swift Fall,” perfect for fallen scouts
Kar’thelash – “Battle Ended,” ideal for retired warriors
Vor’nelash – “Void Wanderer,” suits lost souls
Mira’korash – “Star Fallen,” fits cosmic outcasts
Thek’varosh – “Mind Broken,” perfect for damaged psychics
Kel’morash – “Silver Lost,” ideal for fallen nobles
Vorthek’silash – “Iron Shame,” suits dishonored warriors
Nel’karavash – “Storm Exile,” fits banished fighters
Mek’tholash – “Battle Lost,” perfect for defeated warriors
Zol’verash – “Void Cast,” ideal for abandoned outcasts
Thol’morkorash – “Silver Broken,” suits fallen nobility
Kara’velash – “Star Exile,” fits cosmic wanderers
Vex’korvash – “Mind Cast,” perfect for telepathic outcasts
Mor’thelkash – “Iron Fall,” ideal for fallen commanders
Nel’vorvash – “Storm Lost,” suits tempestuous exiles
Keth’mirash – “Blade Shame,” fits dishonored fighters
Thok’velkorash – “Void Broken,” perfect for shattered souls
Vara’nelash – “Swift Exile,” ideal for banished scouts
Mel’korvash – “Silver Cast,” suits fallen nobles
Kor’thelvorash – “Iron Lost,” fits abandoned warriors

Creche Names (Location-Based Surnames)

These work as surnames based on githyanki strongholds:

of Tu’narath – From the great city in the Astral Plane
of Morthek’vel – “Iron Stronghold,” for mountain fortresses
of Kara’thon – “Star Hold,” for cosmic outposts
of Vel’taran – “Plane Gate,” for portal guardians
of Thol’miran – “Silver Tower,” for noble houses
of Vor’kelvash – “Void Bastion,” for deep astral posts
of Nel’karathon – “Storm Keep,” for tempest fortresses
of Mek’thorvash – “Battle Hall,” for warrior schools
of Zol’mirathon – “Mind Palace,” for psychic academies
of Keth’vorvash – “Blade Citadel,” for weapon masters
of Thek’moranthon – “Silver Watch,” for border guards
of Vara’kelvorthon – “Swift Outpost,” for scout bases
of Mel’korvash – “Star Gate,” for cosmic portals
of Kor’thelanthon – “Iron Hall,” for military headquarters
of Vex’miravorash – “Mind Fortress,” for telepathic centers
of Nel’korthonvash – “Storm Tower,” for weather watchers
of Thol’vekarathon – “Silver Keep,” for noble strongholds
of Mor’kelvash – “Void Watch,” for astral sentries
of Kara’thonvelash – “Star Citadel,” for cosmic fortresses
of Vorth’miranthon – “Plane Hold,” for planar guardians
of Thek’korvash – “Battle Gate,” for war portals
of Nel’voranthhon – “Storm Hall,” for tempest halls
of Mira’kelvash – “Mind Tower,” for psychic spires
of Kor’thelonvash – “Iron Bastion,” for military strongholds
of Vel’karanthon – “Silver Outpost,” for noble watchtowers

Honor Names (Earned Through Great Deeds)

These additional name elements are earned through exceptional acts:

‘Dragonbane – For slaying a dragon
‘Mindripper – For defeating powerful psychics
‘Voidwalker – For surviving deep astral expeditions
‘Starslayer – For cosmic victories
‘Ironwill – For exceptional mental fortitude
‘Silverstorm – For tempestuous battle fury
‘Planeguard – For defending githyanki territory
‘Bladedancer – For exceptional sword skill
‘Mindforge – For psychic weapon mastery
‘Stormheart – For passionate leadership
‘Voidtouched – For astral plane mastery
‘Starborn – For cosmic significance
‘Ironhand – For unarmed combat prowess
‘Silverblade – For exceptional weaponry
‘Mindshield – For psychic defense mastery
‘Stormcaller – For weather control abilities
‘Voidrender – For reality-shaping power
‘Starweaver – For cosmic magic mastery
‘Ironsoul – For unbreakable spirit
‘Silverwing – For aerial combat excellence
‘Mindlord – For telepathic dominance
‘Stormfist – For thunderous combat power
‘Voidmaster – For astral plane command
‘Starforge – For cosmic weapon creation
‘Ironbane – For defeating armored foes

Ancient Names (From the Time of Gith)

These names echo the legendary founder of their race:

Gith’morthek – “Gith’s Iron,” honoring their founder
Vlaakith’ara – “Queen’s Light,” for ancient nobility
Zerthim’kol – “Freedom Seeker,” remembering their liberation
Morthek’gith – “Iron of Gith,” for ancient warriors
Kara’zerthimon – “Star Freedom,” honoring their history
Vel’githara – “Gith’s Wisdom,” for ancient scholars
Thol’vlaakith – “Silver Queen,” remembering past rulers
Mor’zerthek – “Freedom Iron,” for liberation warriors
Keth’githol – “Gith’s Blade,” for legendary weapons
Vara’vlaakmor – “Queen’s Swift,” for ancient messengers
Thek’zerthimon – “Mind Freedom,” for psychic liberation
Nel’githara – “Storm of Gith,” for tempestuous ancients
Mira’vlaakithol – “Star Queen,” for cosmic rulers
Vorth’zerthek – “Void Freedom,” for astral liberators
Kol’githmorvek – “Plane of Gith,” for ancient travelers
Thol’zerthmira – “Silver Freedom,” for noble liberators
Kara’githvlaak – “Star Gith Queen,” for legendary rulers
Vel’zerthimol – “Freedom Plane,” for ancient explorers
Mor’githkara – “Iron Gith Star,” for cosmic warriors
Thek’vlaakzerthim – “Queen Freedom Mind,” for wise rulers
Nel’githvorthol – “Storm Gith Void,” for ancient storms
Mira’zerthgithol – “Star Freedom Gith,” for cosmic liberators
Keth’vlaakgithmor – “Blade Queen Gith Iron,” for weapon masters
Vara’zerthimvlaak – “Swift Freedom Queen,” for quick ancients
Thol’githzerthmira – “Silver Gith Freedom,” for noble ancients

Modern Names (Contemporary Githyanki)

These names reflect current githyanki culture:

Vex’kythera – “Mind Tech,” for modern psychics
Kara’nethen – “Star Net,” reflecting planar connections
Thol’vekara – “Silver Void,” for contemporary explorers
Mor’kythol – “Iron Mind,” for modern warriors
Nel’varathek – “Storm Var,” for current tempests
Mira’kethol – “Star Blade,” for cosmic fighters
Vorth’nelkara – “Void Storm,” for astral wanderers
Keth’miravel – “Blade Star,” for weapon masters
Vara’tholketh – “Swift Silver,” for modern scouts
Thek’korvela – “Mind Plane,” for contemporary psychics
Mel’karvoth – “Silver Star Void,” for modern nobles
Kol’thetmira – “Plane Mind Star,” for cosmic thinkers
Vex’nalkor – “Mind Swift Plane,” for quick telepaths
Thol’mekvar – “Silver Battle Swift,” for modern warriors
Kara’vexthol – “Star Mind Silver,” for cosmic psychics
Nel’morthek – “Storm Iron Mind,” for tempestuous warriors
Mira’kolvex – “Star Plane Mind,” for modern explorers
Vorth’karamel – “Void Star Silver,” for astral nobles
Keth’varnel – “Blade Swift Storm,” for quick fighters
Thol’mexkara – “Silver Battle Star,” for cosmic warriors
Vara’kelthon – “Swift Blade Silver,” for modern scouts
Mek’vorthol – “Battle Void Silver,” for contemporary fighters
Kor’miravex – “Plane Star Mind,” for cosmic telepaths
Nel’kethvar – “Storm Blade Swift,” for tempest warriors
Vex’tholvara – “Mind Silver Swift,” for modern psychics

Clan Names (Family Lineages)

These surnames represent ancient githyanki bloodlines:

Clan Mor’thekara – “Iron Star,” ancient weapon smiths
Clan Vel’korathon – “Void Star Hold,” astral explorers
Clan Thol’miraven – “Silver Star Wing,” aerial cavalry
Clan Kara’vexthol – “Star Mind Silver,” psychic nobility
Clan Nel’morthen – “Storm Iron Hold,” weather warriors
Clan Vorth’kelara – “Void Blade Star,” dimensional guards
Clan Mira’tholvex – “Star Silver Mind,” cosmic scholars
Clan Keth’voralon – “Blade Void Wing,” planar scouts
Clan Vara’tholmek – “Swift Silver Battle,” rapid strikers
Clan Thek’miravel – “Mind Star Wing,” telepathic fliers
Clan Kor’netholven – “Plane Storm Hold,” planar guardians
Clan Mel’karvoth – “Silver Star Void,” noble wanderers
Clan Zol’thetmira – “Void Mind Star,” astral psychics
Clan Nel’korthaven – “Storm Plane Wing,” tempest riders
Clan Vex’mirakol – “Mind Star Plane,” cosmic telepaths
Clan Thol’vekaran – “Silver Void Star,” astral nobility
Clan Mor’kelvash – “Iron Blade Void,” weapon masters
Clan Kara’tholvex – “Star Silver Mind,” psychic aristocrats
Clan Vorth’nelmin – “Void Storm Silver,” astral storms
Clan Mek’varakol – “Battle Swift Plane,” mobile warriors
Clan Keth’miraldon – “Blade Star Wing,” cosmic fighters
Clan Nel’vorthak – “Storm Void Mind,” tempest psychics
Clan Thol’keramex – “Silver Star Battle,” noble warriors
Clan Vara’milvorth – “Swift Silver Void,” quick wanderers
Clan Vex’koralthon – “Mind Plane Hold,” telepathic guardians

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Why Githyanki Names Matter More Than Ever

Picture this: you’re sitting down for session zero, and half the table is rolling githyanki characters. Sound familiar? D&D Beyond reports a 40% increase in githyanki character creation since Baldur’s Gate 3 launched in 2023. Everyone wants to play Lae’zel’s cousins, apparently!

Here’s the thing – Reddit’s r/DMAcademy shows githyanki-related posts have tripled in the past year as players explore planar campaigns. People are hungry for authentic githyanki content, and names are where character identity starts.

Githyanki originated in AD&D 1st Edition back in 1981 as creations of Charles Stross, representing one of D&D’s most enduring extraplanar races. They’re not just “space elves with swords” – they’re a complex culture shaped by eons of warfare and survival in the hostile Astral Plane.

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Understanding Githyanki Naming Conventions

Before we dive into the lists, let’s talk about what makes a name sound authentically githyanki. Their harsh language reflects their militant culture – you’ll never hear soft, flowing sounds like you might in elvish names.

Githyanki names favor brutal consonants: ‘th,’ ‘kh,’ ‘zh,’ and those distinctive apostrophes. The apostrophe represents a glottal stop, like the pause in “uh-oh.” Most names are 2-3 syllables with strong endings that feel like battle cries.

High-ranking githyanki often earn additional name elements through conquest. A simple warrior named Vak’th might become Vak’th’melor after slaying a powerful enemy, with ‘melor’ meaning “dragonslayer” in their tongue.

Quick Tips for Choosing the Perfect Githyanki Name

Here’s what I learned during my deep dive into githyanki culture that’ll save you hours of research:

Understand the harsh consonants. Githyanki names never use soft sounds – their language reflects millennia of warfare. Stick to those brutal ‘th,’ ‘kh,’ ‘zh,’ and apostrophe combinations. If your name sounds like it could be whispered sweetly, it’s not githyanki enough.

Consider military rank. A simple warrior might be “Keth’var,” but a knight becomes “Knight Keth’var’thol,” and a kith’rak would be “Kith’rak Keth’var’thol’meiros.” The more syllables, the higher the rank.

Think about astral influence. Many names reference silver (the color of the Astral Plane), void, stars, or psychic concepts. These aren’t just aesthetic choices – they reflect where githyanki live and what powers they wield.

Remember the culture. Choose names that reflect their proud, warrior heritage. A githyanki named something gentle like “Flower’whisper” would be laughed out of Tu’narath. These are interdimensional raiders, not peaceful farmers.

Use syllable patterns. Most githyanki names are 2-3 syllables with strong endings that sound like battle cries. Practice saying your chosen name aloud – it should feel powerful coming off your tongue.

Consider backstory. Exiles might have simpler names or names with “shame” elements. Honor veterans have additional name components. Younglings have shorter, “small” versions of full names they’ll earn later.

Bringing Your Githyanki to Life

Trust me, the right name is just the beginning of creating a memorable githyanki character. These names aren’t just labels – they’re windows into your character’s soul, history, and place in the rigid hierarchy of githyanki society.

Picture this: you introduce yourself as “Kith’rak Vorthek’zilthonmelvex of Tu’narath, Dragonbane of the Silver Storm Clan,” and suddenly everyone at the table knows you’re not just another fighter with a sword. You’re githyanki royalty with a dragon-slaying legacy from the greatest city in the Astral Plane.

The beauty of githyanki names lies in their modular nature. Start simple with something like “Keth’var,” then let your character earn additional elements through gameplay. Maybe they become “Keth’var’thol” after their first major victory, then “Knight Keth’var’thol’meiros’dragonbane” after slaying an ancient red dragon.

Whether you’re rolling a fierce gish who balances spellcasting with swordplay, a noble knight commanding astral cavalry, or an exiled wanderer seeking redemption, there’s a name combination here that’ll capture exactly who your character is – and who they might become.

What’s your favorite combination from these lists? I’d love to hear how these names inspire your next githyanki character’s story!

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