Imperial Guard Regiment Name Generator
Raising a regiment from your own homeworld? This free generator creates Imperial Guard-style regiment names, officers, platoons, tank names and homeworlds for the Warhammer 40,000 setting.
The short answer: choose what you're naming and press Generate. Regiment names follow a simple formula: homeworld + regiment number + type or nickname, such as the "Varrow 88th Rifles" or the "Kessian 12th 'Mudlarks'".
Naming patterns at a glance
| Naming | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Regiment | Homeworld + number + type | Varrow 88th Rifles |
| Regiment | Homeworld + number + nickname | Kessian 12th "Mudlarks" |
| Officer | Rank + name + surname | Colonel Marta Vane |
| Tank | Crew nickname | Lucky Margery |
| Homeworld | Invented name + suffix | Holthenn Prime |
How do you name an Imperial Guard regiment?
Use your homeworld, a regiment number and a type or nickname, for example "Varrow 88th Rifles". The nickname is where your regiment's personality comes through.
How do I name tanks in my regiment?
Give them crew nicknames like "Lucky Margery" or "Old Rusty". Tank names are traditionally informal, affectionate and often a little bit funny.
How do I name officers and characters?
Use a rank, a first name and a surname, plus an optional nickname in quotes. Mixing everyday names with the occasional unusual one keeps a regiment feeling human.
Are these names official?
No. Names are generated from original word lists, and the generator filters out well-known official regiment and character names.
Can I use these names for my army?
Yes, they're free for your own hobby projects, army lists and campaigns.
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Space Marine® and Warhammer 40,000® are registered trade marks of Games Workshop Limited. This is an independent, free hobby tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Games Workshop, and the names it generates are original suggestions, not official names.