ZLDA: Names & Obsessions

26 Aug, 2026

There's an ongoing bandwagon about naming procedures. Here's mine, styled for ZLDA.

The procedure is simple. Roll twice on a cultural name list, and smash or twist the two names together in some way, then polish a little.

Do not think about it for more than 30 seconds.

d12	Hylian	Goron	Zora	Gerudo	Rito	Deku
1	Orson	Bargoh	Dunma	Ashai	Amali	Decci
2	Anton	Boldon	Ettu	Babi	Bedoli	Dekki
3	Bertru	Darbus	Finley	Calisa	Bisht	Yves
4	Branli	Darunia	Gruve	Danda	Frita	Baki
5	Dina	Drak	Jiahto	Emri	Gesane	Sara
6	Gail	Fugo	Koda	Furosa	Hoskit	Fuji
7	Glendo	Golo	Kushara	Isha	Kheel	Matsu
8	Ivan	Gonguron	Laruta	Kalani	Medli	Take
9	Judo	Heehl	Mikau	Tali	Nekk	Asebi
10	Kinov	Jendo	Muzu	Sudrey	Saezuri	Miji
11	Lenzo	Kabetta	Ralis	Shailu	Teba	Asai
12	Moggs	Rogaro	Sidon	Rotana	Verla	Kashi

d100 Obessesions

Every memorable Zelda character is a weird little freak, oddly obsessed with something or other.

Lets start with some roles we need filled. We'll roll for their race, name, and obsession.

The Merchant: 6 Zora, 9 8 Mikau Laruta, 15, Crabs

Taumi, a Zora merchant, travels the waterways of Hyrule accompanied by her giant pack-crab, whom she dotes on. She sells all kinds of gear and supplies, and on 3-in-6 has a treasure map or rare item for sale.

The Smith: 1 Hylian, 2 8 Anton Ivan, 97 Yachts

Tanivin, a Hylian Smith, sails across the clouds of Hyrule in a small sky-ship. He keeps a mobile forge on board, the weight of which prevents him from offering passage to others. He offers signal flares to monster hunters, and never fails to show up when signaled for.

Someone in need: 2 Goron, 7 12 Golo Rogaro, 61 Numbers

Lorgor, a goron inventor, was captured by 2 lizalfos while testing a handheld canon in the foothills. Due to a slight miscalculation, his canon lacked sufficient gun powder to defend himself. He's made extensive notes on his own arms to adjust the formula, using a bit of charcoal from the fire over which the lizalfos are (unsuccessfully) attempting to roast him over.