Images of valiant knights, sage old wizards, cunning jesters, and graceful nobility come to mind when one thinks about the middle Ages. However, what if the names of those iconic figures made you laugh rather than cringe? This complete list of humorous medieval names will keep you occupied whether you’re naming a D&D character, creating a clever comedy, organizing a themed party, or simply enjoying puns.
Because medieval cleaning wasn’t exactly perfect, we’ve gathered over 300 amusing names in categories including royalty, common folk, wizards, and even names with a hygiene theme. Continue reading for humor, motivation, and a ton of character development.
Funny Royal Names from the Middle Ages
These regal names exude opulence and absurdity:
Laughing aloud, sir
Wheeza Belle, Queen
Lord Fluffy Wigglebottom
Lady Ticklemoor Titterton
Dunshire Duke Doofus
Burpalot, Baron
Poutina, Princess
Snoozy King Snorewell
Cacklepants, the Countess
A lot of vagueness
Wobbleknees, Prince
Waggletush, Duchess
Mumblina the Mild, Queen
Snortwell Knight
Chucklenose, Grand Duke
Advice on How to Make Royal Names Funny
Use terms like “snore,” “wobble,” or “giggle” to exaggerate traits.
Add titles that have defects or peculiarities.
To add more medieval flair, include fictitious towns or suffixes.
🛡️ Humorous and Ironic Knight Names
Not all knights were honorable, at least not by these names:
Wobblehelm, Sir
Tickleblade, Sir
Snacc-a-Lot, sir
Ductape the repaired, sir.
Itchington, Sir, of Rashmere
Nibblestone, Sir
Moochalot, sir
Sir Pantsalot
Grumplegloom, Sir
Soggyplate, sir
From Restlesslands, Sir Fidget
Crumpleboot, Sir
Stumpletoe, sir
Clamface, Sir
Boink the Bold, Sir
🧙 Stupidly Magical Witch and Wizard Names
Each spellcaster ought to have a moniker as bizarre as their spells:
The East Winds Grizzlebeard
Forgetful Wobblestaff
The Zany Spells’ Zaprika
Wanda of Wartwood, Warty
Hexbloom Fungina
Muddled Dinglewand
The Groggleboom in Boomtown
The Chronic Sneezemancer: Sniffling
The Mildly Effective Pufflenog
Madame Burps-a-Brew
McGiggler, Spellie
The Blue-Fingered Bloopus
Slowly, Swishenflame the
Misty Crankspell
Gloopalot, the Tidy
👩🌾 Funny Townsfolk & Peasant Names
Despite leading modest lives, these people have unusual names:
Shufflebottom, Ned
Squintsworth, Sally
Muckspoon, Bert
Clompfoot, Clara
Pigwiggle Peggy
Sincere Haystack Lane Abe
Lardbucket, Lenny
Turnipface, Tilda
Dungheap, Doris
The Blatherer, Barney
Taterpants, Nigel
Wanda Wigglewrists
The Mumbler Mervin
Grogflap, Greta
The Puddleboots Humphrey
Developing Names for Peasants
Utilize food, implements, or body parts (foot, bucket, or turnip).
Add awkward adjectives or verbs (Wiggly, Clompy, Shuffly).
🐾 Funny Names Inspired by Animals
From funny knights and mystical creatures to pet names:
Barkwhistle, Lord
The Featherbeak Clucks
Meowric the Sly
The Noble Duck Waddles
Llama Lord Floppsworth
Sir Grumbletail
Snoutsnort, Hogwyn
The Catacombs’ Butterwhiskers
Moo-onshire’s Moo-lin
Nibblemane, Lady
🍻 Funny Names for Innkeepers and Taverns
Comedy goes well with medieval libations:
Brewbelly, Barlord
As the Spillmaker, Frothilda
The Spilled Tankard’s Alehandra
Steve Sloshed
Nanny Nogginwhack
Mugbottom Filch
Grumblegrog, Gregory
Draftsnap, Dottie
Thom Tankard
Tabitha is intoxicated.
Names with a Medieval Hygiene Theme (Because Yuck!)
Medieval culture wasn’t very good at being clean, and these names show that:
Funkington, Fergus
Smelladonia, Lady
Oilyskin, Sir
Dame Mildewette
Terry is toothless.
Sir Crusty Elbow
Bloom, Baroness B.O.
Greasestone, Gerty
The Halitosis’ Harold
Puddleton that smells
🤓 Odd Names Based on Puns
Spice it up with some historical, literary, or pun-filled elements:
Turner, Page
Neil Down
Thyme, Justin
Al Beback
As you witness the delivery, Drew Peacock
Riser, Earl Lee
Sal Monella
Stunningly clear
O’Shea Rick
Sue Flay
🧝 Funny Names for Fantasy Characters
You’ve come to the right place if your D&D universe needs some comic relief:
Flatfoot Blorbo
Startled Ziggity Zagg
The Slimy Droolax
Spoons’ Forkus
Daggerpants, the Awkward
Grumpkin McNugget
Bumbleboots by Fizzlepop
Elfy the Elf
The Swampspire Squelch
The Half-Baked Hamlet
Funny Team Names from the Middle Ages
Ideal for group costumes, themed events, or quiz nights:
The Failures of Chainmail
Poorly, Lords of the Dance
The Fellowship of Flatulent
The Wench Mob
The Squire Team
Confusion Bards
The Royal Errors
Justice-related jesters
The Knights That Say “Ehh”
The Scroll Trolls
🏹 Generate Your Own Original Name
Detailed
Select a Prefix:
Count, Wizard, Peasant, Baron, Dame, Sir, Lady, etc.
Select an Adjective:
odorous, shaky, elegant, grumpy, oily, and flatulent
Include a Funny Object or Noun:
Muffin, Clog, Bucket, Foot, Spoon, and Puddle
of Nonsenseham
from Soggy Hollow
of the East Coast
Sample Findings:
Soggybuns, Lady of the Lower Marshes
Sir Bunglewood Waffleslapper
Tootalot of Breezy Hills, Count
🎭 Practical Applications for These Adorable Medieval Names
These aren’t merely amusing. Utilize them in:
Dungeons & Dragons: Use humorous NPCs to lighten the adventure.
Ren Faires: Participate in competitions or emerge as a popular figure.
Parties: Excellent for inspiration for costumes, name tags, and trivia.
Make character drawings that go viral using TikToks and Reels.
Gaming Usernames: Use a humorous tag to surprise rivals.
Writing or Storytelling: Make fantasy fiction funny.
🏰 Last Jest: The Reasons We Adore Odd Medieval Names
Funny medieval names never go out of style. They infuse your narration with charm, inject humor into serious lore, and make every introduction amusing. These names are a simple way to brighten the mood when writing, gaming, or just hanging out with pals.
You can create your own without becoming a linguist or historian. Actually, the more absurd and illogical the better. Keep in mind that naming humor is a kind of social magic. With a single phrase, you smiled.
Don’t be Steve the next time you walk into the tavern; instead, be Sir Slurpalot of the Sticky Tankard.
