About orc names
Orc names are short and guttural. Sounds like g, k, r and z dominate, and most names are only one or two syllables, easy to roar and hard to mishear.
Many orcs also carry a title earned in battle or by reputation, from 'the Bone-Crusher' to 'the Patient'. A title tells other characters what to expect before the orc has said a word, and an odd one, like 'the Twice-Hanged', invites a story.
Tips for choosing an orc name
Earn the title
Decide what your orc did to deserve it. A funny title can hide a fearsome story.
Short beats clever
If players can't remember the name after one session, cut it down.
Mix in personality
Not every orc is a brute. A shaman or a merchant might carry a stranger title.
Questions
Are orc names always one word?
Given names usually are. Titles and clan names add the rest.
Can I use these for half-orcs?
Yes. Half-orcs often take one orcish name and one from the culture that raised them.