An inn needs a name! This generator offers five randomly generated name suggestions for inns, pubs, and taverns. Most suggestions are based off traditional (mostly British) naming conventions.
In addition, you get three genuine names of inns, pubs or taverns from real life (mostly the UK), for inspiration. Some are of mythical origin, some offer specific services. Some are named for historical figures or events, and some are just plain funny. A few are named for the clearly mythical and never-actually-seen, such as the Honest Politician.
This generator provides a randomly generated inn or tavern name, as well as an example of an actual, historical inn somewhere in the real world.
Show me some names!
Your inn might be called:- The Striped Stout
- The Merry Dog
- The Dark Vanity
- The Fawn and Moon
- The Wolfhound and Cockerel
- the Rising Sun, a symbol of the east and of optimism, and in contemporary music, indicative of a brothel.
- the White Horse, sign of the House of Hanover, adopted by 18th century English inns to demonstrate loyalty to the new royal dynasty. A white horse is also the emblem of the County of Kent, UK.
- the Jolly Nailor in Atherton, Greater Manchester, UK, named after nail manufacture in the area since the 14th century.
Does your local inn, pub or tavern have a curious or funny name? Drop a note in the comments for inclusion!