Become an Arrakis legend by choosing a name no one has. You'll need to either use a Dune name generator or pick one of the best Dune Awakening names from our list. You'll quickly find out that to become the savior of Arrakis, you need an original name and not Muad'Dib3445. So, think of a name that sounds cool and is not already taken, or simply pick one from our list.
Best Dune Awakening Name Ideas
There are multiple ways for you to find the best nickname in Dune Awakening. You can explore the Dune books, watch the movies, or simply create one that sounds intriguing. If you wish to stand out and be a target of other players, you can always choose some strange, sweaty names. But for a real immersion, you should choose a name that sounds very Dune-like.
Best Dune Name Generator Results
If you're looking for an original name that sounds like it came from Frank Herbert's books, try your luck with one of many Dune name generators. We've spent multiple hours playing with them until we found these names that sound like they're from the Dune universe.
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| Cypher | Aetheria |
| Ignis | Solstice |
| Kaelan | Lumina |
| Kaelen | Zephyra |
| Oriontide | Seraphina |
| Rhydian | Aurelia |
| Skarn | Isolde |
| Valerius | Lyraxis |
| Veridian | Cygnia |
| Xylos | Vespera |
| Zephyrus | Nyxara |
| Thalor | Soryn |
| Marex | Nemyra |
| Zhaedros | Velarune |
| Korvahl | Elarith |
| Dravik | Myrris |
| Vaelen | Sahlaa |
| Tarshek | Aqirra |
| Qalor | Yzari |
| Braxian | Deluvia |
| Orryx | Iverra |
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Best Original Harkonnen Generated Names
House Harkonnen is inspired by Slavic and Scandinavian names, where the best example is terrifying Vladimir Harkonnen (Russian name and Finnish last name). Create your evil character in Dune: Awakening by using freshly generated Harkonnen names listed below.
| Male | Female | Neutral |
|---|---|---|
| Varkesh | Sykria | Harnex |
| Drakonn | Veltraza | Krallith |
| Morvhal | Karnessa | Volskar |
| Kaargan | Dravina | Drezhann |
| Zorveth | Xarithe | Sarnokh |
| Tharnok | Yskalla | Thurex |
| Brelkar | Maevra | Brakkarid |
| Nexor | Zharene | Zalkharn |
| Vorvak | Korvissa | Orvanghul |
| Krallin | Nyvrakha | Vorrathi |
| Zmay | Mora | Vodanoy |
Best Original Atreides Generated Names
Ancient Greece and heroic medieval knights are the main inspiration for the noble Atreides' names. To sound like you really care for people from Arrakis, you should pick a name that instills hope while also saying, "I'm a rich noble from Caladan, a beautiful planet with oceans."
| Male | Female | Neutral |
|---|---|---|
| Aurelien | Nymera | Cassareth |
| Alarion | Selvara | Maradryn |
| Calyros | Elyndra | Argestes |
| Caelen | Orithya | Vandrel |
| Dorian | Liraeth | Althareth |
| Thaleon | Seraphyne | Solandris |
| Mykarios | Isara | Velorum |
| Lysandros | Kaelira | Vaeren |
| Virelian | Elaria | Tyrene |
| Zevran | Thalyssa | Iridane |
Best Canon Dune Names: Book-Accurate Lore
| Atreides | Harkonnen | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Paul | Vladimir | Shaddam |
| Duke Leto | Glossu Rabban | Feyd-Rautha |
| Lady Jessica | Abulurd | Liet-Kynes |
| Alia | Iakin Nefud | Stilgar |
| Duncan Idaho | Captain Aramsham | Chani |
| Gurney Halleck | Piter De Vries | Mohiam |
| Thufir | Beast Rabban | Elrood |
| Leto II | Feyd | Irulan |
| Miles Teg | Amaros | Scytale |
| Helena | Ranya | Jamis |
| Vorian | Esmar Tuek | Gaius |
| Agamemnon | Damiem | Bijaz |
| Rhombur | Elrood | Harah |
| Kailea | Harok | Fenring |
| Victor | Ignar | Wensicia |
Best Fremen Names From the Dune Books
While Fremen are not a playable faction in Dune Awakening (yet!), they do have some of the best names you can choose for your character. There are at least 1000 Stilgars and Muad'Dibs out there!
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| Stilgar | Chani |
| Jamis | Harah |
| Otheym | Faroula |
| Korba | Thelute |
| Farrukh | Javidah |
| Turok | Alia |
| Shadrach | Tabria |
| Nebir | Lajla |
| Rajif | Zuleika |
| Garun | Sabiah |
| Lichna | Yalena |
| Idris | Neysa |
| Halef | Zubaya |
| Raman | Sayyadina |
| Taraza | Dhuri |
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