Dwarven naming ceremonies are led by a clan priest and require the presence of an altar. The ceremony is held no sooner than a month after birth to allow both mother and child to recover. It is popular among the Dar'Kolbur dwarves to name their offspring on mountaintops in the wake of dawn, but for most the local clan temple will suffice. Above all it is important to uphold tradition and both clan and friends attend to witness the naming ceremony and join the celebrations that follow.

It is common sense among dwarves to select a name that can sustain the echoes of tunnels and mountain ranges. A dwarven poem tells of a child named Norvindle who was lost forever in the labyrinths of Frimblir because the shouts of his rescuers could not reach him.

Dwarven surnames are derived from their clan, and if they join a new clan they change it appropriately. The name of a clan is inspired by commonly shared occupations and traits.

Male forenames are composed of two syllables. However female names are composed of three syllables and often end with a vowel.

Examples of forenames
Male names: Thirun, Dwildul, Glindor, Fuldir
Female names: Dwuldone, Thondala, Brildura, Roldune

Examples of surnames
Ironforge, Goldfinder, Bakehearth, Sturdybridge