What Is This Titans Attack On Titan Names Generator?
The Attack on Titan Name Generator creates original characters for Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) β a dark fantasy series set in a Germanic-influenced world where humanity's last survivors live behind enormous walls, threatened by man-eating giants called Titans. Names in the series blend German, Hebrew, and Slavic influences: Eren (Turkish/Hebrew), Mikasa (Japanese, unique in the setting), Levi (Hebrew), Reiner (German), Bertholdt (German).
Attack on Titan's naming reflects its world's layered history β Paradis Islanders (Subjects of Ymir) have names from across human history, while Marleyans lean toward Germanic naming. The series' Warrior unit (Titan Shifters sent to Paradis as children) has distinctly German names: Reiner Braun, Bertholdt Hoover, Annie Leonhart, Porco Galliard, Pieck Finger. Survey Corps members have more varied naming.
How to Use This Generator
- Click Generate Names at the top of the page.
- Select Character type: Paradis Islander, Marleyan, Titan Shifter, Survey Corps, MP, or Garrison.
- Choose Gender.
- Each result shows the name, origin, regiment, Titan power (if Shifter), and backstory hint.
- Click Generate again for a fresh batch.
How Titans Attack On Titan Names Are Structured
AoT names follow two main traditions: Germanic/European for both Paradis Islanders and Marleyans (Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Levi, Historia, Ymir, Reiner, Bertholdt); and working-class European for Survey Corps rank-and-file. Titan Shifter Warriors from Marley typically have German-style names and surnames. Paradis Islanders have more mixed naming reflecting their position as a persecuted diaspora.
Survey Corps & Paradis Names
| Name | Meaning & Notes |
|---|---|
| Kieran Brandt | Survey Corps veteran, fast with ODM gear, Eldian |
| Elsa Wendt | Garrison Regiment, skilled at supply logistics, Eldian |
| Tobias Hauer | Survey Corps, quiet strategist, Eldian |
| Maren Falk | Military Police, ambitious, Eldian |
| Gregor Steiner | Survey Corps captain, pragmatic, veteran of Wall Maria |
| Frieda Kast | Survey Corps, emotional but deadly with blades |
| Hugo Brenner | Garrison Regiment, wall-maintenance specialist |
| Ilse Brauer | Survey Corps, field medic, Eldian |
| Wilhelm Krause | Military Police, corrupt but skilled |
| Nadia Hofmann | Survey Corps, works best in small squads |
Warrior Titan Shifters (Marleyan)
| Name | Meaning & Notes |
|---|---|
| Konrad Volker | Cart Titan candidate β endurance specialist, reliable |
| Hilde Maurer | Jaw Titan β ferocious, battle-crazed Warrior |
| Oskar Rein | Armored Titan β stoic, heavy-built |
| Elke Zahn | Female Titan lineage β disciplined Warrior, crystal hardening |
| Franz Kern | Colossal Titan candidate β engineering genius |
| Brunhilde Gott | Beast Titan β strategic intelligence, terrifying strength |
Nine Titan Powers Reference
| Name | Meaning & Notes |
|---|---|
| Founding Titan | Coordinate all Titans and Eldians β the most powerful |
| Attack Titan | Always fighting for freedom β passes memories forward |
| Colossal Titan | 60m tall, steam emission, city-scale destruction |
| Armored Titan | 15m, crystalline armour plating covering full body |
| Female Titan | 14m, can appeal to Pure Titans, crystal hardening |
| Beast Titan | 17m+, animal variation, throws projectiles with precision |
| Jaw Titan | 5m, fastest Shifter, jaws and claws cut anything |
| Cart Titan | 4m, low to ground, long periods in Titan form |
| War Hammer Titan | Can create structures from hardened Titan flesh |
History & Background
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) was created by Hajime Isayama and serialised in Kodansha's Bessatsu ShΕnen Magazine from 2009 to 2021 (139 chapters). The series became one of the most acclaimed manga of the 21st century β praised for its complex political themes, narrative twists, and unflinching portrayal of war, trauma, and moral ambiguity. The anime adaptation (by WIT Studio and MAPPA, 2013β2023) is equally acclaimed. Isayama's world uses primarily Germanic naming to evoke a historical Europe-analogue setting, with the nine Titan powers serving as the series' central power system.
AoT Name Pronunciation
- German names β W = V sound, J = Y sound, ei = 'eye', ie = 'ee'
- Eren β 'EH-ren' (Turkish/Hebrew name in German phonology)
- Mikasa β 'mee-KAH-sah' (Japanese, uniquely placed in the Germanic setting)
- Reiner β 'RY-ner' (German: pure/clean)
- Bertholdt β 'BERT-hold' (German: bright ruler)
- Levi β 'LEH-vee' (Hebrew name, common in European history)
Frequently Asked Questions
What naming tradition do Attack on Titan characters follow?
AoT primarily uses Germanic/European names: Eren (Hebrew/Turkish but feels Germanic), Mikasa (Japanese, unique in the setting), Levi (Hebrew), Reiner (German), Bertholdt (German), Annie (German/English), Armin (German). Surnames are often Germanic: Ackerman, Braun, Hoover, Leonhart.
What are the Nine Titans?
The Nine Titans are the Titan Shifter powers that can be passed between Subjects of Ymir: Founding Titan, Attack Titan, Colossal Titan, Armored Titan, Female Titan, Beast Titan, Jaw Titan, Cart Titan, and War Hammer Titan. Each Shifter inherits one power by consuming its previous holder.
What is the difference between a Pure Titan and a Titan Shifter?
Pure Titans are mindless giants who eat humans. Titan Shifters (Subjects of Ymir who consumed a Titan Shifter) can transform into intelligent Titans, retain their memories, and return to human form. Warriors (Marley's Shifters) are sent to Paradis on missions; Paradis Islanders also inherit Titan powers through the story.
What are the military branches on Paradis?
Survey Corps (Scout Regiment) β explores beyond the walls, fights Titans directly. Military Police β protect the inner walls and royal government. Garrison Regiment β defend and maintain the walls. The Survey Corps are the protagonists; the MP are often portrayed as corrupt.
What is ODM gear?
ODM (Omni-directional Mobility) gear is the three-dimensional maneuvering equipment used by Paradis soldiers β grappling hooks fired into walls and trees, allowing three-dimensional combat movement around Titans. Crucial for fighting giants many times larger than humans.
Does the generator avoid canon AoT names?
Yes. It avoids Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Levi, Historia, Ymir, Reiner, Bertholdt, Annie, Zeke, Porco, Pieck, Gabi, Falco, and all other established characters.
Is this tool official?
No. Attack on Titan is created by Hajime Isayama, published by Kodansha. This is unofficial and not affiliated with them.
Can I create a character for AoT fan fiction?
Yes. All generated names are original. They are free for fan fiction, fan art, roleplay, and other fan creative works.