What makes a good Minecraft server name
Players meet your server name before anything else: in a server list, in a video title, in a friend's message or read out loud in voice chat. A good name survives all of those without anyone having to ask how it is spelled.
- Short: one or two words, and ideally no more than about twelve letters.
- Easy to spell when heard: Stonebrook works, St0neBr00kz does not.
- Easy to say, with no word that sounds the same as another with a different spelling.
- A hint of the game mode or the mood, so the right players are drawn to it.
- Not already used by another server, a Discord server or a known game.
- Free of Minecraft, Mojang and other brand names, so the server never looks official.
- Still good in capitals, since server lists and titles often show names that way.
Minecraft server name ideas by game mode
These sixty names were made up for this guide and sorted by the kind of server they suit. Use one as it is, or take a part of it and build your own. Whichever you pick, search for it first, because a good name may already belong to a server somewhere.
Survival and SMP server names
| Name | The idea behind it |
|---|---|
| Hearthvale | A warm home in a valley, for a friendly server where people build to stay |
| Oakhollow | A quiet village under old trees |
| Stonebrook | Two plain words that sound like a place on a map |
| Emberwood | A forest with a campfire in it, calm with a little adventure |
| Wildmere | A lake at the edge of the wild, for servers that love exploring |
| Farstead | A homestead far away from everything else |
| Lanternfield | Lights across open land at night, cosy and easy to picture |
| Mossgate | An old gate overgrown with moss, for a world that feels lived in |
| Riverstead | A settlement by the water, where players trade and build together |
| Kindleton | A small town where something new is always starting |
Factions and PvP server names
| Name | The idea behind it |
|---|---|
| Ironclash | Metal against metal, clear about what happens here |
| Crimson Keep | A castle that has seen a few battles |
| Blackspire | A dark tower every faction wants to hold |
| Siegeworks | The place where the siege engines are built |
| Ashen Crown | A kingdom that burned, and a crown still worth fighting for |
| Steelreign | Whoever has the best armor rules |
| Grimhold | A fortress that is hard to take and harder to keep |
| Ravenfall | Old stories, dark skies and wars between clans |
| Warbanner | Every faction flies its own colours |
| Frontline | One plain word that says PvP before the description does |
Skyblock and oneblock server names
| Name | The idea behind it |
|---|---|
| Cloudreach | As high as the islands go |
| Driftisle | An island floating along with the wind |
| Floatstone | The first block that started it all |
| Nimbus Isles | A chain of islands in the clouds |
| High Harbour | A port where island owners trade with each other |
| Airloft | A home built high above the ground |
| Skyrift | A crack in the sky where new islands appear |
| Lofty Acres | A farm on an island, for players who love to grow things |
| Stratos Isle | An island at the top of the atmosphere |
| Oneroot | One tree, one block, one start |
Prison server names
| Name | The idea behind it |
|---|---|
| Iron Yard | The yard where every prisoner starts |
| The Quarry | Mine your way out, one block at a time |
| Pickrock | A pickaxe and a rock, the whole game in one word |
| Stonecell | A cell made of the stone you will be mining |
| Deepshaft | The further down you mine, the higher your rank |
| Lockstone | Locked up, with a way out for those who work |
| Rustgate | An old prison gate that still holds |
| Oreworks | A place of hard work and good ore |
| Chain Hollow | A prison dug into a valley |
| Breakout | Every prisoner's goal, and a name that is easy to remember |
Creative and build server names
| Name | The idea behind it |
|---|---|
| Plotwright | A builder who works plot by plot |
| Brickfield | A field waiting to be built on |
| Canvas Hill | Open land treated like a blank canvas |
| Blueprint Bay | Plans drawn up by the water |
| Mason's Row | A street of builders showing their work |
| Palette Peak | Every block colour at the top of a mountain |
| Scaffold | What every great build starts with |
| Stonecraft Studio | A workshop for careful, detailed builds |
| Buildhaven | A safe place to build without anyone breaking it |
| Townsketch | A whole town drawn out block by block |
Network and minigame server names
| Name | The idea behind it |
|---|---|
| Playforge | A place where new games are made |
| Quickfire | Short rounds, fast games |
| Gamestead | A home for many games under one name |
| Pixel Rally | Races, parkour and a bit of chaos |
| Neon Arena | Bright lights and a scoreboard |
| Party Peak | Party games at the top of the hill |
| Hopline | Hop from one game to the next |
| Roundabout | One lobby, many ways to go |
| Spinloop | Another round, then another |
| Joyride | Quick fun without the grind |
How to make up your own server name
Most memorable names are two simple parts put together: a word about the mood and a word that sounds like a place. You can make dozens of options in ten minutes this way.
- Write down five words about how the server should feel, such as calm, wild, dark, bright or busy.
- Write down five things from your world: a biome, a block, a mob, a build or an item.
- Combine words from both lists, and add a place ending from the table below where it sounds right.
- Cut every option to the shortest version that still sounds good.
- Keep your three favourites and say them out loud to a few players before you choose.
| Ending | Feel | Example names |
|---|---|---|
| vale, mere, brook | Calm nature, good for survival and SMP | Hearthvale, Wildmere, Stonebrook |
| hold, keep, spire | Strong and defended, good for factions | Grimhold, Crimson Keep, Blackspire |
| reach, isle, loft | High up and open, good for skyblock | Cloudreach, Driftisle, Airloft |
| works, yard, shaft | Hard work, good for prison servers | Oreworks, Iron Yard, Deepshaft |
| forge, arena, rally | Action and games, good for networks | Playforge, Neon Arena, Pixel Rally |
Check that the name is free before you use it
Changing a name later costs players, votes and links, so spend ten minutes checking before you commit. A name that already belongs to a big server also makes your own server hard to find.
- Search the name together with the words Minecraft server, and look at the first two pages of results.
- Search two or three large server lists for the name.
- Check whether a Discord server, a YouTube channel or a game already uses it.
- Check that the web address you want is free, both for a website and for a play address.
- Stay clear of names that sound like a well known brand, a film or another game.
Use the same name everywhere
Once you have a name, use exactly the same spelling in every place players meet it: the server list, the message of the day, your Discord, your play address and your website. A player who sees Stonebrook in a list and Stone Brook SMP in Discord will wonder whether it is the same server.
The message of the day under your name in the multiplayer list is the second thing players read. The MOTD generator lets you try it out with colours, and the colour and formatting codes show every colour you can use for the name itself.
How to set the name and address of your server website
In the website builder, the name players read and the web address of your site are two separate settings. This is how you fill in both, and why the address is worth choosing carefully.
Open the website editor
Open Website in the server panel of Astroworld Hosting or minecrafthosting.cc and start the editor.
Set the site name
Open Site settings and type your server name under Site name. It is shown in the header of your site and in the browser tab, so spell it exactly as players see it in game.
Choose your address
Open Domain & publishing and fill in Address, the part that comes before .astroworldmc.site. It can be 3 to 32 lowercase letters, digits and hyphens, with no hyphen at the start or the end.
Avoid reserved words
Common words such as shop, store, staff and support are kept back and cannot be used as an address on their own, so your server name is usually the best choice.
Publish once you are sure
The address is fixed while the site is online, so settle on it before you press Publish. After the automatic content check and a review by our team, usually within a few hours, the site goes live.
Questions about naming a Minecraft server
What is a good name for a Minecraft server?
A good name is one or two words, easy to spell after hearing it once, hints at the game mode and is not used by another server. Names like Stonebrook for a survival server or Ironclash for a PvP server do all of that.
Can I use Minecraft in my server name?
It is better not to. A name with Minecraft in it can look like an official product, and Minecraft's usage guidelines ask servers not to suggest they are made or approved by Mojang. Use the word in your description instead.
How long should a Minecraft server name be?
Aim for one or two words and roughly twelve letters or fewer. Short names fit in server lists, in chat and in a play address, and players remember them after seeing them once.
How do I check if a Minecraft server name is taken?
Search the name with the words Minecraft server, look it up on a few large server lists and check Discord and YouTube for the same name. If a server with that name is still active, pick another one.
Should my server address match my server name?
Yes, whenever you can. When the play address and the website address use the same name as the server, players can type them from memory and know they are in the right place.
Can I change my server name later?
You can, but votes, server list pages, videos and links all point to the old name. If you do rename, do it once, announce it well ahead and use the new name everywhere on the same day.
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