If you searched for guild name ideas or clan names, you probably want a list you can pick from right now, not an essay. So the names come first: 35 original guild and clan names in seven styles, from cool and short to funny, cute, old fantasy and game themed. They were made up for this page, so take one as it is or swap a word until it sounds like your group. The list works for a World of Warcraft raid guild, a MapleStory boss crew or a PUBG squad that needs a clan name. A name is only the start, though. Groups that actually fill up also settle their vibe, check the name in game and on DOR, set up the guild and post the first session, so the second half of this guide walks through that as well.
Short answer: pick a name people can say that shows your guild's style
The most common mistake is choosing the name that looks coolest the first time you read it. Your guild name will be typed in recruiting posts, said in voice and pinged in Discord every day, so the one that rolls off the tongue lasts longer. If you love a long, epic name, agree on a short nickname for it too. The second test is whether the name tells strangers what kind of guild you are. A progression raid team suits something sharp and serious, while friends who log on after work or school do better with a funny or cute name that sets the mood before anyone joins. The third test is whether the name fits every game your members play. If the guild started in MapleStory and now also runs PUBG squads, a name that sounds fine anywhere beats one built on a single game's jargon. Once the name is settled, write the recruiting post straight away. The guild recruitment template covers play times, rules and how to join, so the name and the pitch land together.
Checklist before you lock in the name
- Someone who hears it once can say it back, and it is hard to misspell in chat
- No slurs, insults, sexual words or jokes about gender, region or looks
- It does not copy a well known guild, pro team, brand or game character
- It sounds fine in every game your members play together
- You checked how many characters and which symbols each game allows for guild names and clan tags, on its creation screen or rules page
- The guild leader and officers voted on the shortlist and agree
35 guild name ideas by style
| Style | Example names | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cool | Iron Vow · Ashen Crown · Nightfall Vanguard · Ember Wardens · Stormbound | Progression raid teams and skill focused clans |
| Short, two syllables | Talon · Zephyr · Vesper · Nova · Cinder | Friend groups that want a name that is quick to say, small guilds that recruit often |
| Names with meaning | Kindred Oath · Second Dawn · Hearthbound · Lanternlight · Steadfast | Long term communities with members around the world, FPS clans that build a tag from the initials |
| Funny | Potions Not Included · AFK Since Tuesday · Floor Inspectors · Respawn Responsibly · The Wipe Committee | Relaxed groups of students and workers who play in the evening |
| Cute | Marshmallow Knights · Tiny Paws Club · Snack Patrol · Cozy Lanterns · Mochi Squad | Cozy guilds into housing and life skills, small groups of close friends or couples |
| Old fantasy | Order of the Silver Oak · Oakenhold · House Emberline · Thornwatch · Brightwater Keep | Guilds that love a medieval fantasy feel and plan to stay together for years |
| Game themed | Weekly Boss Club · Raid Night Regulars · Chicken Dinner Delivery · Blue Zone Survivors · Care Package Collectors | World of Warcraft and MapleStory boss guilds, PUBG squad clans |
From a name to a guild that actually plays together
- 1Decide the vibe and the gamesBefore naming anything, write one line about the guild, for example weeknight MapleStory bosses and PUBG squads at the weekend. Once the main games, play times and mood are clear, the right naming style narrows itself down.
- 2Build a shortlistPick a style from the table and come up with three or four candidates. Say each one out loud, try a short nickname for it, then let members vote so nobody feels the name was forced on them.
- 3Check the name in game and on DOROpen the game's guild or clan creation screen to see whether the name is taken and whether it fits the length and character rules. Browse the DOR guild explore page and the places in the guild and clan finder guide too, and look for active guilds with a similar name.
- 4Create the guild with game tags and a join missionUse the name for both the in game guild and a DOR guild. On DOR, tag the games you play, such as MapleStory and PUBG, choose public or private, and set a join mission like leaving a greeting so new members feel the mood from their first minute.
- 5Post the first scheduleA guild comes alive when its first party forms. Post a schedule with a clear time and slot count, for example ranked 5 stack tonight. To recruit beyond the guild as well, pick the right place to post with the game open chat finder.
Create a DOR guild with your new name and gather the first party
Once the name is settled, open a guild with the same name on DOR. DOR is a free Windows app that records your PC games automatically, and on dor.gg you connect with friends and guilds. When you create the guild, add game tags such as MapleStory or PUBG next to the name and choose public or private. The owner approves join requests, and a join mission such as leaving a greeting gets newcomers talking on day one. Inside the guild you get a member list with online status, guild chat, pinned posts for announcements, clip sharing for the matches DOR records, and an invite link. Parties come together through guild schedules. Write a title like ranked 5 stack tonight, set the start time, duration, number of slots, game mode, plus a party code if the schedule is for VALORANT, then post it: guild members get a notification and everyone who joins talks in the schedule chat. Open schedules and active guilds show up on the guild explore page, so new players who like the same games can find you by name. After a League of Legends or VALORANT match DOR also shows the DOR users you just played with and lets you create a guild with those friends right away, so your guild can start from teammates you already click with. Polish your pitch with the guild recruitment template, and compare other groups in the guild and clan finder guide.
