Yokai Name Generator

Create authentic Japanese names inspired by mythology, folklore, and culture tailored to your preferences

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How to Get Started

Simple steps to create amazing results

1

Choose Your Yokai Type

Select the category of yokai spirit you want to name - from mischievous kitsune to fearsome oni, or mysterious yurei to nature spirits.

2

Customize Your Preferences

Adjust settings like personality traits, elemental associations, and cultural era to generate names that perfectly match your yokai character.

3

Generate and Save

Click generate to create authentic yokai names instantly. Save your favorites and generate unlimited variations until you find the perfect supernatural name.

Main Features

Powerful capabilities at your fingertips

Authentic Japanese Folklore

Every name is inspired by traditional Japanese mythology and yokai culture, ensuring authenticity and cultural respect in every generation.

Diverse Yokai Categories

Generate names for all types of supernatural beings - animal spirits, ghosts, demons, nature deities, shapeshifters, and mystical creatures from Japanese folklore.

Unlimited Variations

Create as many yokai names as you need with no restrictions. Perfect for writers, game developers, artists, and storytellers building supernatural worlds.

Meaning & Context

Each generated name comes with cultural context and meaning, helping you understand the supernatural essence and characteristics behind the yokai name.

Easy Export

Save and download your favorite yokai names in multiple formats for use in your creative projects, games, stories, or character development.

Creative Customization

Tailor names based on personality traits, powers, appearance, and era - from ancient mythological spirits to modern urban legends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

A yokai name generator is a specialized tool that creates authentic Japanese supernatural spirit names based on traditional folklore, mythology, and cultural elements. It helps you generate names for various types of yokai characters including demons, ghosts, animal spirits, and mystical beings.
Yes, the names generated are inspired by authentic Japanese culture, mythology, and folklore, ensuring they reflect true Japanese heritage and the rich tradition of yokai storytelling.
You can generate names for all major yokai categories including kitsune (fox spirits), oni (demons), yurei (ghosts), tanuki (raccoon dogs), tengu (crow spirits), kappa (water creatures), tsukumogami (object spirits), and many other supernatural beings from Japanese folklore.
Yes, the generated yokai names can be used freely in your creative projects including books, games, artwork, role-playing campaigns, and commercial media. Each name is uniquely generated for your use.

Ready to Summon Your Yokai?

Create authentic Japanese supernatural spirit names in seconds. Unlimited generations, infinite possibilities.