Every fantasy story needs a good castle or five. They can be the bastions of hope in an unforgiving world or perhaps the seat of some evil lord raining terror down on the land. Either way, they are an excellent choice to include in your games and your stories, take a look at a few of the names we have on offer below:
Good Castle Names
A good castle should probably relate to the region in which it is found or say something about the ruler or garrison that makes its home there.
- Baltso Keep
- Custaeton Fortress
- Selia Keep
- Fangor Hold
- Lakewell Stronghold
- Gattlen Citadel
- Skyborn Stronghold
- Wray Palace
- Reaver Castle
Hampstead Citadel
Hampstead Citadel was the seat of power for Lord Kalagrin, protector of Hampstead, who chose to have his castle built on the side of a large valley within his kingdom, making it nigh impenetrable.
- Kaerwood Hold
- Levans Fortress
- Elmire Manor
- Hartley Hold
- Durham Castle
- Stormholme
- Midbury Keep
- Carlisle Fortress
- Werth Fort
Malgrave Stronghold
The Malgrave Stronghold is the fortified base of the formidable mercenary garrison known as the Malgraven Hammers. A stalwart army of hardy dwarven fighters who command the highest price for their services due to the fact that they have never known defeat.
Famous Castle Names
Many castles can become famous, or infamous, during the course of history. What makes each one special is the story behind its rise to prominence. Check out the examples we have for you below:
- Kintillie Citadel
- Rire Fort
- Corroy Castle
- Yardway Estate
- Calford Keep
- Dockerly Fortress
- Carisbrooke Keep
- Braewood Sanctuary
- Naworth Retreat
The Lion Hall
The Lionhall is the name of the stronghold taken over by the fearless knight known as Leonard the Lionheart, famous throughout the land for his unwavering courage in the face of impossible odds. Its distinctive lion iconography makes it instantly recognisable.
- Bolesworth Castle
- Gelpass Palace
- Lake Worth Keep
- Bode Fort
- Lancaster Lot
- New Bining Fort
- Goodmond Stronghold
- Cudworth Fortress
- Stowerling Loft
Fangdor Folly
Not all castles are famous for positive reasons. The Fangdor Folly is all that remains of a fortress that was built across the Fangdor mountain pass. Advisor’s to King Advical warned him that the pass was home to sleeping giants, but he chose not to listen to them. Three decades after its completion, they woke from their slumber and laid waste to the fortress, leaving none alive.
Medieval Castle Names
Not all castle names need to derive from high-fantasy settings, there is plenty of inspiration to be found in real-life historical examples. Check out these medieval inspired names:
- Savenberg Hold
- Harton Estate
- Calbourne Castle
- Logoria Fortress
- Dewbury Palace
- Mirador Castle
- Perlington Abbey
- Zatherope Hold
- Hillfield Way Fort
- The Tree Hold
Naesby Fort
Naesby Fort was a small but important castle built on the forking point of the Naesby river, an essential trade route for Queen Marika’s ever expanding empire. Her fiercest army was tasked with holding it at all costs.
- Ballingdon Folly
- Hadleigh Palace
- Tonbridge Fort
- Darenby Stronghold
- Queensbury Castle
- Garring’s Rise
- Wareham Way
- Moldermouth Estate
Perstew Citadel
Perstew Citadel is the half-ruined remains of a once proud structure that served as the eastern capital of a long vanished empire. Rumors abound that much treasure still lies buried in its vaults for those brave enough to venture inside.
French Castle Names
Sometimes you will want to draw from more exotic sources of inspiration for your fantasy castle names, why not branch out into a fancy French stronghold for your players to encounter?
- Palais de Bourgoult
- Citadelle d’Antonin
- Forteresse d’Angouzieu
- Fort de Poilly
Bastion du Boursier
The Bastion du Bousir is a famous magical school located high in the mountains and accessible to only those trained in the arcane arts. Many difficult magical traps litter the road leading to the castle to dissuade those who are not accomplished enough to dispel them.
- Palais du Draguilet
- Château du Hautenne
- Citadelle de Levallon
- Bastion de l’Avion
- Forteresse de la Naryonne
- Fort de la Plaizier
- Palais de la Fougueux
- Fort du Daguinot
- Bastion de la Chatlimar
- Château les Courris
That concludes our sampling of fantasy castle names, we hope you enjoyed the selection put forward for you here. Be sure to comment your favorite down below and don’t forget to share this article with a friend or two so that you can compare notes!
