What makes a good DnD paladin name?

A strong classic first name paired with a highly descriptive, divine compound surname (e.g., Alaric Sun-Blade).

Do paladins keep their family names?

Some do, but many abandon their family names when they join an order, adopting a title of the church instead.

Joan, Seraphina, Aurelia, and Brienne are incredibly strong, historically resonant names for female holy knights.

Oathbreakers use dark, tragic titles like 'The Forsaken', 'Shadow-Bane', or 'The Hollow'.

Yes, as heavily armored martial warriors, they frequently use chivalric titles like Sir or Dame.

A strong classic first name paired with a highly descriptive, divine compound surname (e.g., Alaric Sun-Blade).

Some do, but many abandon their family names when they join an order, adopting a title of the church instead.

Joan, Seraphina, Aurelia, and Brienne are incredibly strong, historically resonant names for female holy knights.

Oathbreakers use dark, tragic titles like 'The Forsaken', 'Shadow-Bane', or 'The Hollow'.

Yes, as heavily armored martial warriors, they frequently use chivalric titles like Sir or Dame.

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Sacred Oath	Naming Strategy	Atmospheric Vibe	Righteous Example
Oath of Devotion	Pure, Latin roots + 'Light' titles	Radiant, merciful, classic	Gideon Dawnbringer
Oath of Vengeance	Harsh consonants + retribution titles	Fierce, unyielding, grim	Kael the Judicator
Oath of the Ancients	Sylvan, Celtic roots + nature titles	Joyful, wild, eternal	Rowan Oak-Shield
Oathbreaker	Shadowy nouns + broken titles	Dark, tragic, fallen	Malakor the Forsaken