Since ancient times, humans have attempted to communicate with the departed.[1][2]
Usually, the goal is to gain some insight into the future or get help from the spirits.[1][2]
“Necromancy,” as this practice is known, was common among Assyrians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Etruscans, and Europeans — though it eventually became associated with dark magic and was condemned by the church in medieval times.[2]
A variety of games include necromancer characters, either playable or crucial to the story.
Some of the most famous examples are Lady Comstock from “Bioshock Infinite” and the title character from “Iratus.”[3]
Games like Elder Scrolls Online,[4] Diablo,[5] and even tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons[6] include necromancers.
When playing a game with necromancer characters you can customize, choosing names is a fun way to make the game more personal and enhance your immersion into the game’s world.
Below, we have the list of cool and funny necromancer names (for male or female characters) plus tips for choosing the perfect name.
We also have a name generator below the list to help you find even more options.
Hecate[7]
after the Greek goddess of necromancy
Mort[8]
a reference to one’s demise in Latin
Graves[8]
a reference to burial places
Crypt[8]
reference to a burial place
Thanatos[7]
after the Greek god of death
Azrael[9]
after the angel of death
Morticia[8]
a reference to the matriarch of “The Addams Family”
Reilena[10]
after a necromancer character in Diablo III lore
Abracadavers[11]
a play on “abracadabra” and “cadavers”
Boney McBoneface[12]
inspired by the “Boaty McBoatface” meme
Skeletor[13]
reference to the animated supervillain of the same name
Uncle Fester[12]
inspired by the character from “The Addams Family”
Nick Romancer[14]
a play on the word “necromancer”
Kat T. Combs[8]
sounds like “catacombs”
Jones McBones[15]
a rhyming name for a skeleton
Muerte[8]
a reference to one’s demise in Spanish
Jon Bone Jovi[13]
a play on Jon Bon Jovi
Spinal Tap[12]
reference to the fictional metal band from “This Is Spinal Tap”
Necrominaj[13]
a play on Nicki Minaj
Ded Flanders[13]
a play on Ned Flanders from “The Simpsons”
Napoleon Bone Apart[13]
a play on Napoleon Bonaparte
Neck Romancer[13]
a play on the word “necromancer”
Sugar Mortis[16]
a play on “rigor mortis”
Backstreet Bones[13]
a play on The Backstreet Boys
Plays With Bones[9]
a reference to skeletons
Liv Moore[17]
sounds like “live more”
Bones McCoy[12]
a play on “the real McCoy” meaning “genuine bones”
The Freak[16]
meaning “abnormal”
D.K.[8]
sounds like “decay”
Diabolist[15]
a person affiliated with dark magic
Paul Bearer[14]
a play on “pallbearer”
Maggot[8]
a larval insect that feeds on decaying matter
Necrodancer[13]
a combination of “necromancer” and “dancer”
Indiana Bones[18]
a play on “Indiana Jones”
Skeleton-of-Fun[15]
a play on “tons of fun”
Recnamorcen[10]
“necromancer” spelled backward
Abra-cadaver[19]
a play on the magic word “abracadabra”
The Ghoul[16]
meaning evil spirit or phantom
Tomb-Spirit[10]
a play on “team spirit”
Grave Mistake[19]
a reference to serious errors and burial places
Dedward[8]
a play on “Edward”
Spoopy McBones[13]
a silly but spooky option
Bonestreet Boy[13]
a play on The Backstreet Boys
Necromancer Name Generator
How to Choose a Good Necromancer Name
The right name for your necromancer will depend on what you want the name to convey, as well as the types of names your game allows.
Keep these tips in mind when choosing your name:
- Use words associated with skeletons and spirits. Getting inspiration from the practice of necromancy is an easy way to name your character. Names like these can be funny or spooky — you’ll need to decide which tone you want to convey — but they’re guaranteed to match the character’s purpose in the game.
- Consider the lore. While punny names based on the word “necromancer” can be great, choosing names based on the game’s lore can also provide a lot of cool options. For example, if you’re playing a game that incorporates Greek mythology, you might want to choose a traditional Greek name.
- Follow the game’s naming conventions. Necromancers appear in a variety of games, each with their own naming rules like character limits and forbidden words. Be sure to check the rules before compiling a list of the best name options, so you don’t end up with a favorite option you can’t use.
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