Spaceships are the lifeblood of the galaxy. They enable communication, trade, exploration, warfare, discovery, research, travel, and more. A good ship has a character all its own and is as impactful as many people.
A good spaceship name capitalises on and communicates its character. It can be a symbol of a crew, or a rallying cry. Think about what makes the ship special, or what unites its crew.
Good Spaceship Names
A good spaceship name reflects the character of its crew or the ship’s design purpose. What shared experiences have the group had? Maybe an inside or recurring joke even?
- Sojourner
- Far-Strider
- Star-Treader
- Hope
- Bastion
- Journeyman
- Dragonwing
- Sirensong
- Cutter
Bulwark
The Bulwark is a defensive cruiser that continually patrols the edge of the system. While there are others in its class, The Bulwark is the longest serving and its hull is scarred with one slash for every invading ship it has destroyed.
- Wayfarer
- Bounty
- Skyfisher
- Persephone
- Bane
- Hunter
- Scourge
- Relentless
- Steadfast
Puddlejumper
Every pilot’s friend, a short range vessel that is swift and manoeuvrable, Puddlejumper darts from asteroid to asteroid carrying a team of smugglers and their ill-gotten wares.
- The Way
- Hercules
- Light of Truth
- Solar Flare
- Vesper
Famous Spaceship Names
Some ships become legendary, either through the actions of their pilots, their sheer power, or their mysterious disappearance.
- The Flying Dutchman
- Vulcanus
- Aegis
- Shield of Sardath
- The Grey Pearl
- Selvetuurm
- The Czar’s Eye
- Aurora
- Beagle
Endless Bounty
Every spacer knows the legend of The Endless Bounty. Though the name of the captain changes, as does the description of the treasure within, everyone agrees that if you can find the lost ship you will be wealthy beyond your wildest dreams!
- The Ashfall
- Phelara
- Terra Innova
- Furtive
- The Heart of Space
- Borealis
- Ghost
- Blood Tide
- Moonbow
The Butcher King
There are battleships and then there is The Butcher King. Crewed by ruthless mercenaries, this ship has overseen the deaths of millions and it shows no signs of slowing its course now.
- The Falcon
- Event Horizon
- Nameless
- The Burning God
- Flashpoint
Badass Spaceship Names
Sometimes you need a name that will strike fear into the hearts of your enemies just at the sound of it. Think of terrifying beasts or natural phenomena.
- Viper
- Rancor
- Stingray
- Ursa
- Leonid
- Dragonfire
- Jolly Roger
- Grim bones
- Voidstar
Hurricane
A blockade-breaker and massive breach-whale of a ship, the Hurricane is well named. There aren’t many ships that can resist the onslaught of its coming. It’s implacable, just like its crew.
- Thunderstrike
- Eagle’s Talon
- Razor
- Black Hole
- Gravity Shear
- Rad-dust
- Invictus
- General Shrike
- Emperor’s Bane
Reaper
Death is the final mystery and it strikes fear into the hearts of sentient beings across the galaxy. The Reaper has brought that fear to many, though on reputation alone the ship rarely sees combat. That is the power of the fear of death.
- Bare-Blade
- Imperator
- Guts and Glory
- Iron Fist
- Flying Flame
What is your favourite ship? How do you and your party decide on a name for it? Do you have any cool strategies or war stories? What is it about the ship that makes it such a core part of the game? Let us know in the comments!
