What Is This Starfinder Names Generator?
The Starfinder Name Generator creates original names for Starfinder RPG characters — the science fantasy tabletop RPG from Paizo — covering the major species of the Pact Worlds: Androids, Kasatha, Lashunta, Shirren, Vesk, Ysoki, and Humans of the Pact Worlds setting.
Every name is original. The generator draws on the naming conventions established in the Starfinder Core Rulebook (2017) and subsequent supplements — each species has distinct phonetic patterns reflecting their culture and biology — to produce names that fit naturally into the Pact Worlds setting.
How to Use This Generator
- Click the Generate Names button at the top of the page.
- Choose a species: Android, Human, Kasatha, Lashunta, Vesk, Ysoki, Shirren, or Any.
- Select a gender: Male, Female, Non-Binary, or Any.
- Browse the results — each name includes species notes and class suggestion.
- Click Generate again for a fresh batch.
How Starfinder Are Named
Starfinder species naming follows detailed conventions: Androids choose names freely — often serial numbers converted to names, or meaningful words from biological species: Aethon, Cassidy, Zero-Prime. Kasatha (four-armed desert people): complex polysyllabic names with long vowels: Takarathin, Helkashtai, Vulyara. Lashunta (psychically gifted): elegant names with soft consonants — Zeylara, Elindra, Kasthune. Vesk (lizard warrior): short, hard, martial names with k, v, x sounds — Kvelak, Xoros, Grax. Ysoki (ratfolk): quick, clipped names with high sounds — Skrit, Zikka, Pip, Nix. Shirren (insectoid): buzzing, clicking transliterations — Skethrek, Klikchrik, Vraskath.
Android & Human Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Aethon-7 | Android — serial designation converted to preferred name |
| Cassidy Null | Android — biological name chosen freely, null designation |
| Zero-Prime | Android — serial number worn as identity |
| Meridian Voss | Human (Pact Worlds) — explorer from Absalom Station |
| Solara Ashworth | Human — corporate scientist, Aballon division |
| Marcus Drift | Human — freighter pilot, no fixed port |
| Elena Coretek | Human — Stewards officer, law enforcement focus |
| Dax Hollow | Human — archaeology focus, Drift travel researcher |
Kasatha & Lashunta Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Takarathin | Kasatha male — four-armed melee specialist |
| Helkashtai | Kasatha female — spiritual advisor, Cycle keeper |
| Vulyara | Kasatha — non-binary — memory-keeper |
| Zeylara | Lashunta (damaya) female — psychic operative |
| Elindra Kasthune | Lashunta (korasha) female — warrior, combat focus |
| Thalindre | Lashunta male — diplomat and telepath |
| Kashtavar | Kasatha elder — historian of the Starstone Cathedral |
| Sylindra | Lashunta — xenobiologist, Castrovel research station |
Vesk, Ysoki & Shirren Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kvelak | Vesk male — mercenary, currently attached to no army |
| Xoros | Vesk female — Vesk empire officer, formal, precise |
| Grax | Vesk — bounty hunter, prefers close combat |
| Skrit | Ysoki male — tech specialist, speaks faster than he thinks |
| Zikka Pip | Ysoki female — smuggler, small enough to hide anywhere |
| Nix Rattler | Ysoki — explosives, unfortunately enthusiastic |
| Skethrek | Shirren — diplomat, translating between hive and individual |
| Klikchrik | Shirren — soldier, hive-mind tactics in individual form |
History & Background
Starfinder is a science fantasy tabletop RPG published by Paizo (the same company that makes Pathfinder) set in the far future of the same universe, in the Pact Worlds system. First published in 2017, Starfinder takes the familiar framework of fantasy RPG adventuring and applies it to a space opera setting — spaceships, laser pistols, and alien species alongside magic, spells, and gods. The setting is notable for its optimistic, diverse world: the Pact Worlds is an interplanetary democracy of varied species and cultures. The naming conventions in Starfinder are deeply worldbuilt — each of the six core species (Android, Human, Kasatha, Lashunta, Shirren, Vesk, Ysoki) has distinct phonetic and cultural patterns documented in the Core Rulebook.
Starfinder Species Pronunciation
- Kasatha — 'kah-SAH-thah' (the -tha ending is aspirated)
- Lashunta — 'lah-SHOON-tah' (stress on second syllable)
- Vesk — 'VESK' (one syllable, hard k)
- Ysoki — 'ee-SOH-kee' (three syllables)
- Shirren — 'SHIR-en' (two syllables, the double-r is a soft roll)
- Absalom Station — 'AB-sah-lom' (the central space station of the Pact Worlds — named for the fantasy city Absalom)
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of names does this Starfinder Name Generator create?
The generator creates original names for Starfinder RPG characters — covering all major species of the Pact Worlds: Androids, Humans (Pact Worlds), Kasatha, Lashunta, Vesk, Ysoki, and Shirren.
What is the difference between Damaya and Korasha Lashunta?
Lashunta have two physiological forms: Damaya are slender, fine-featured, and psychically gifted with a tendency toward mental acuity. Korasha are muscular, bold, and physically imposing with a tendency toward combat. Both are the same species — the form is determined by environment and social factors during adolescence. Damaya Lashunta tend toward scholar and diplomat roles; Korasha toward warrior and leader roles.
Do Androids have species-specific naming patterns?
Androids are unique in that they choose their own names freely — often converting serial number designations into given names, choosing names from biological species that resonate with them, or creating entirely new identities. Some Androids keep their serial designation as a name; others find this dehumanising. The choice is an important aspect of Android identity and self-determination.
Can I use generated names for my Starfinder campaign?
Yes. Generated names are original and follow the phonetic conventions of each species. Use them for player characters and NPCs.