Khajiit Name Generator

Generate authentic Khajiit names from the province of Elsweyr. Create characters for Skyrim, ESO, Morrowind, or any Elder Scrolls adventure with names that reflect the rich cat-folk culture, lunar traditions, and merchant heritage of the Khajiit people.

Khajiit Name Generator

Generate authentic Khajiit names from Elsweyr for your Elder Scrolls characters, complete with furstock types and lunar influences.

Common Professions

Merchant: Traders and caravan leaders
Warrior: Guards and adventurers
Scholar: Mages and learned individuals
Thief: Sneaks and rogues

About Furstocks

Khajiit are born into different forms called "furstocks" based on the phases of Masser and Secunda (the two moons) at the time of their birth. There are 16 known furstocks, ranging from housecat-sized Alfiq to massive Senche-raht, each with unique abilities and roles.

Khajiit Culture

Khajiit are the cat-folk of Elsweyr, known for their skill as traders, thieves, and warriors. Their society is built around lunar worship, moon sugar cultivation, and merchant caravans. They speak in third person and are famous for their saying "May your road lead you to warm sands."

About Khajiit Culture and Naming

Cultural Traditions

The Khajiit of Elsweyr have a rich naming tradition deeply connected to their lunar worship and merchant culture. Names often reflect their connection to the two moons Masser and Secunda, their love of sweet things (especially moon sugar), and their roles as traders and adventurers.

Naming Conventions:

  • Names typically include apostrophes representing speech pauses
  • Often reference sweet foods, moons, or trade goods
  • May indicate profession or social status
  • Some adopt foreign names when traveling
  • Clan names sometimes added for formal occasions

The Furstock System

Khajiit are born into different physical forms called "furstocks" based on the phases of Masser and Secunda at birth. Each furstock has unique characteristics and societal roles:

Major Furstocks:

  • Suthay-raht: Most common, bipedal (seen in games)
  • Cathay: Jaguar-like, strong warriors
  • Ohmes: Nearly human appearance
  • Alfiq: Housecat-sized but highly intelligent
  • Senche: Large, often used as mounts
  • Pahmar: Tiger-sized, powerful fighters

Khajiit in The Elder Scrolls

Throughout The Elder Scrolls series, Khajiit have been portrayed as skilled merchants, thieves, and warriors. They're known for their agility, stealth abilities, and natural claw attacks. In Skyrim, they often travel in caravans due to city restrictions, while in ESO, players can explore their homeland of Elsweyr.

Merchant Culture

Khajiit are renowned traders, dealing in everything from fine silks to exotic spices. Many names reflect this mercantile heritage.

Lunar Worship

The moons Masser and Secunda are central to Khajiit religion and culture, influencing everything from birth forms to naming traditions.

Speech Patterns

Khajiit often refer to themselves in third person and use unique phrases like "May your road lead you to warm sands."

Using Your Khajiit Character

When roleplaying a Khajiit character, consider their background in Elsweyr's desert provinces, their relationship with the moons, and their cultural values of hospitality and trade. Whether you're playing a sneaky thief, wise mage, or honorable warrior, remember that Khajiit culture emphasizes cleverness, adaptability, and respect for the lunar cycles.