Best female drow names and meanings: top picks for D&D fans

Best female drow names and meanings: top picks for D&D fans

Drows, also known as deep elves, night elves, or dark elves, are dark-skinned and a white-haired subrace of elves. They are playable characters in the 5th edition of D&D and depicted as outcasts from elven society struggling to survive in a harsh and unforgiving underworld. So, what are good female drow names?

Best female drow names
Drow are typically referred to as the dark elven clan that lives underground. Photo: @Elliot Laskin on Facebook (modified by author)
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Drow names have deep meanings that reflect the character's personality, traits, or destiny. Even though drow are termed evil, they tend to diverge from their wrongdoings by engaging in good deeds and dabbling in adventurous activities.

Best female drow names and meanings

Drow names contain some harsher-sounding elements, distinguishing them from the other elven names. They also have a unique charm, often hinting at mysterious or top traits. Below is a list of the best female drow names and their meanings:

Female drow namesMeaning
AdiraOne with strength
AltheaPower to heal
MaelyraMoonlit enigma
BeatrixOne who often travels
QuelyraUnseen huntress
SzordaraDark phantom
TalaraShadow reaper
BhaelaraDark sentinel
QuorindraMaster of stealth
UldaraNight's bane
XenaA warrior princess

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  • Adira: One with strength
  • Aimilios: From ancient Greek, meaning strength
  • Akoraa: The queen of destruction
  • Phaelindra: Veil of death
  • Rhaelindra: Silent sentinel
  • Xundra: Cloaked reaper
  • Alaunaca: An influential expert
  • Althea: Power to heal
  • Aelira: Shadow whisper
  • Belthara: Dark enchantress
  • Elara: Midnight guardian
  • Anath: The ancient warrior and goddess's name means the answer
Best female drow
Drow are playable characters in the 5th edition of D&D. Photo: @Drow (Dark elves) on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Angaer: Rewarded by blood
  • Lirael: Shadow weaver
  • Maelyra: Moonlit enigma
  • Nylith: Dark sorceress
  • Antigone: A vigorous warrior worthy of one's parents
  • Ardulaeth: Divine and luxury
  • Artemis: A wild and famous goddess
  • Asuilo: Meaning to seek asylum
  • Baedaeth: Fate and luxury
  • Balafae: The Burning Slayer
  • Beatrix: One who often travels
  • Briana: Meaning virtuous one
  • Burearra: The mighty queen
  • Olathra: Eternal night
  • Quelyra: Unseen huntress
  • Aelindra: Night phantom
  • Bryndara: Dark sentinel
  • Caelara: Enigmatic protector
  • Celessaryn: The paradise
  • Chalaste: The bearer
  • Cheliberra: The path with poison
  • Draupadi: The fierce goddess, Kali, and means the emerged daughter
  • Ebba: Meaning the strength of an animal
  • Edrei: A strong woman
  • Elfrida: Meaning the elf power
  • Freya: Meaning last of the travellers
  • Khaeldara: Night's fury
  • Lorithra: Shadow enforcer
  • Maelindra: Enigmatic knight

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Females are the dominant gender among the drow and are more potent than males. Photo: @Drow (Dark elves) on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Olvara: Midnight Slayer
  • Szordaera: Silent executioner
  • Talindra: Dark enchanter
  • Ulthara: Wielder of shadows
  • Phaelithra: Veil of Darkness
  • Quorindra: Master of stealth
  • Szordara: Dark phantom
  • Talara: Shadow reaper
  • Faelithra: Whispering assassin
  • Ghaelindra: Silent protector
  • Ilvara: Dark watcher
  • Uldora: Nightblade
  • Gesa: Meaning the strength of the spear
  • Hel: Meaning the priestess of the underworld
  • Isa: Meaning the strong-willed
  • Eldara: Mysterious enchantress
  • Kiarithra: Vengeful spirit
  • Lorashra: Keeper of the Abyss
  • Maelyndra: Enigmatic Slayer
  • Nylindra: Shadow knight
  • Lorthara: Shadow knight
  • Nylindra: Keeper of night
  • Olrithra: Midnight Phantom
  • Ilrithra: Dark protector
  • Jhaelindra: Veiled assassin
  • Kaimana: The most robust female name, meaning one who has power over the ocean
  • Kundalakesi: A powerful woman with curly hair
  • Lenna: The princess with the heart of a lion
  • Aelithra: Whispering phantom
  • Bhaelara: Dark sentinel
  • Ylvara: Shadow walker
  • Zhaeldra: Eternal veil

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Drow are a subterranean race of elves. Photo: @Elliot Laskin on Facebook (modified by author)
Source: UGC
  • Louhi: The Finnish goddess who created the nine deadly diseases like the plague and cancer
  • Minerva: Meaning the intellectual one
  • Morrigan: Refers to three supernatural and powerful women representing death, battles, and sovereignty.
  • Namah: A female type of demon
  • Tefnut: Egyptian goddess who spits water
  • Xena: A warrior princess
  • Zayada: The one with too much power
  • Quarindra: Master of illusions
  • Rhovara: Silent huntress
  • Szorna: Dark reaper
  • Haldara: Keeper of shadows
  • Illythia: Veil of night
  • Jhaeldra: Dark mistress
  • Kiarith: Silent assassin
  • Uldara: Night's bane
  • Vaelyndra: Blood knight
  • Yldara Shadow's: Path
  • Zarlindra: Eternal Darkness
  • Vaelindra: Blood reaver
  • Durnithra: Midnight guardian

Drow surnames

These dark elves use these names as their last names. These include:

Best female drow names
Drow are superstitious, believing in using names similar to their gods. Photo: @Drow (Dark elves) on Facebook (modified by author)
Source: UGC
  • Aleanana: Keeper
  • Arabtyl: Mistress of shadows
  • Argith: Ambition or striving for power
  • Beltaulur: Related to crafting or skill
  • Blaerabban: Mystery or enigma
  • Dhalmass: Dominance and control
  • Dhunnistyn: Dominion of shadows
  • Dhunnyl: Serpent's whisper
  • Doavae: Manipulation of fate and destiny
  • Faertala: Beauty or allure
  • Blundyth: Resilience or strength
  • Chaulssin: Connection to a particular city or region in the Underdark
  • Chaulssin: Forgotten Citadel
  • Abaeir: Dark or hidden place
  • Abbylan: A sense of unity or cooperation among family members
  • A'Dararn: Night's legacy
  • Coborel: Elegance or refinement
  • Cormrael: Spider's web
  • Daevion'lyr: Dance of shadows
  • Dalael: Sorrowful bloodline
  • Daluan: Misfortune
  • Delyl: Mysteries
  • Despzynge: Legacy
  • Filifar: Nature
  • Glannath: Water or the sea
  • Kilsek: Silent blade
  • Lueltond: Ancient heritage
  • Nenna: Hidden truths
  • Glaurach: Darkness
  • Helviiryn: Health or well-being
  • Hunzrin: Clever
  • Hyluil: Moonlit elegance
  • Ilaleztice: Dark destiny
  • Illistyn: Eternal ambition
  • Kilani: Loyalty and honour

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Drow names contain some harsher-sounding elements, distinguishing them from the other elven names. Photo: @Elliot Laskin on Facebook (modified by author)
Source: UGC

How do drow names work?

A drow name often follows some patterns before coming up with the full name. They are superstitious, believing in using names similar to their gods.

Is a drow an elf?

Drow, also called dark elves, are a subterranean race of elves. Forgotten Realms states they are noted for their cruelty and powerful magic.

Are females drow stronger?

Females are the dominant gender among the drow and are more potent than males. Thus, drow female names ought to be spectacular and feminine yet powerful. However, there is no average height difference between them.

Can drow characters have tattoos?

Drows sometimes have tribal tattoos inked onto their skin. As per Fandom, Drows that do not have tattoos are usually Drow born in the Mythic Realm.

Above are the best female drow names and meanings to choose from. If you are a fantasy gamer and find it hard to look for names for DnD drow, rest assured you will find an exciting name above.

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