About town names
Real place names are usually made of two parts: a description and a landform. Ash plus ford is a river crossing by the ash trees. The generator works the same way, choosing endings that fit the kind of settlement you pick.
Villages get homely endings like -by, -wick and -ton. Cities get grander ones like -gate and -haven, ports get -mouth and -strand, and fortresses get -hold, -keep and -watch. Each name can also come with a story hook to get you started.
Tips for choosing a town name
Use the hook as a seed
One odd detail, like a lighthouse that burns blue, can carry a whole session.
Name neighbours together
Towns in the same region often share a prefix or an ending.
Let the name age
Old towns get shortened over time. Ravenford might be called Rafford by locals.
Questions
Can I use these for real-world-style maps?
Yes. The names follow the same patterns as many English place names, so they fit grounded settings well.
What are story hooks?
Short details about each place, like a strange custom or a local mystery, to help you bring it to life.