How it works
Type in a name and click generate. If you want a random name, just leave the input field blank.
Harry Potter houses
Every Harry Potter fan knows that there are four different houses at Hogwarts. But are you also aware of the four different houses of Ilvermory?
The Ilvermory house names are not as well known as the Hogwarts houses, but they made many fans wonder: “What if there are more Harry Potter houses?”
Some fans went even so far to create their own houses. And with the aid of this new Harry Potter house name generator, you can create your very own Harry Potter house!
This Harry Potter house name generator gives you the option to create a personal house name if you enter your name or to get a lot of different, random Harry Potter houses if you don’t enter anything.
So, what are you waiting for? Go and create your very own Harry Potter house now!
Harry Potter house names
The names of the Houses of Hogwarts are probably known to almost everybody around the globe. But for the sake of it, let’s repeat them:
Gryffindor: Gryffindor is known for the values of courage, bravery, and determination. It is the house Harry Potter, and his closest friends belonged to.
Hufflepuff: Hufflepuff is known for the values of hard work, fairness, and loyalty. It is the house that Cedric Diggory and Hannah Abbott belonged to.
Ravenclaw: Ravenclaw is known for the values of intelligence, knowledge, and wit. It is the house that Luna Lovegood and Cho Chang belonged to.
Slytherin: Slytherin is known for the values of ambition, cunning, and resourcefulness. It is the house that Draco Malfoy and Severus Snape belonged to.
The names of the houses of Hogwarts were chosen by the four founders of the school. The names all follow a specific convention of terms revolving around animals or legendary creatures. Also, they’re all three syllables long.
This name generator also follows this formula and creates names that would perfectly fit into the world of Harry Potter and Hogwarts.
Harry Potter house quiz
Probably every Harry Potter fan has asked themself this question: “What Harry Potter house am I?” There are four different houses in Hogwarts, and each of them has its own specific characteristics.
Do you think you know which house you would belong to? Then head over to our great Pottermore house quiz and find the answer: Pottermore House Quiz