
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Special Nametags
Adds many new special names, like Jeb_ or Dinnerbone, to give to mobs!
Quick answer
Which Special Nametags release matches 1.21.5?
Special Nametags 1.3.3-mc1.21.5+mod targets 1.21.5 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Special Nametags required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Special Nametags 1.3.3-mc1.21.5+mod need?
1.3.3-mc1.21.5+mod on 1.21.5. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Special Nametags without breaking your instance.
Built for Special Nametags 1.3.3-mc1.21.5+mod on 1.21.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.3.3-mc1.21.5+mod. It targets 1.21.5 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.3.3-mc1.21.5+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Special Nametags add?
Special NameTags V1.4
Adds many new special names, like Jeb_ or Dinnerbone, to give to mobs!
This presentation refers to the latest Data Pack release: Version 1.4.x.
For previous releases, check the "Older Versions" section at the bottom of the page.
📥How to Install
Choose if you want to download the pure Data Pack version or the Mod version and follow the steps accordingly.
Data Pack
- 1) Download the Data Pack
- 2) Chose the world you want to install the Data Pack in and navigate to its "datapacks" folder
- 3) Copy the downloaded Data Pack file (Special Nametags) into this folder
- 4) Join the world and run
/reloadcommand
Mod
- 1) Download the Mod
- 2) Navigate to your
modsfolder (for the vanilla launcher the path is.minecraft/mods - 3) Put the downloaded .jar file (Special Nametags) into this folder
- 4) Join the world and run
/reloadcommand
⚠ Mod version is available starting from Minecraft 1.21 and up
📖Features
This Data Pack adds many new special names to give to mobs! (Like Dinnerbone and Jeb_)
How to use
Simply rename a mob with one of the names in the list below, and the corresponding effect will be applied!
Special Names and Effects
| Special Name Tag | Effect |
|---|---|
Speedy Ghast(NEW) |
Happy Ghast will have its flying speed increased by 3x (+200%) |
Lazy Ghast(NEW) |
Happy Ghast flying speed will be restored to default |
freeze |
Mob will no longer move and won't suffer any damage |
unfreeze |
Mob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again |
silent |
Mob will no longer emit sounds |
noisy |
Mob will emit sounds normally |
noname |
Mob Custom Name will be removed |
nozombification |
Piglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld |
zombification |
Piglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld |
invulnerable |
Mob will be invulnerable to any non-creative mode damage |
vulnerable |
Mob will become vulnerable to any damage source |
gravityoff |
Mob will no longer be affected by gravity |
gravityon |
Mob will be affected by gravity |
onfire |
Mob will visually be set on fire |
notonfire |
Mob will no longer have visual fire |
baby |
Mob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already |
adult |
Mob will grow up |
sit |
Mob will sit on the ground |
unsit |
Mob will stand up |
YouTube Showcase
📤How to Uninstall
Data Pack
To uninstall the Data Pack run the command /function tags-nbt:uninstall. When the uninstallation process is completed a confirmation message will be sent in the chat.
Mod
To uninstall the Mod version you need to run /function tags-nbt:uninstall command. Then you close the game and remove the jar file from your .minecraft/mods folder.
🔗External links
💾Older Versions
Version 1.3 to 1.3.2 (for Minecraft 1.21.4-1.21.8)
Special NameTags
Adds many new special names, like Jeb_ or Dinnerbone, to give to mobs!
This presentation concerns about the latest release.
For older ones, check the "Older Versions" section, at the bottom of the page.
📥How to Install
Choose if you want to download the pure Data Pack version or the Mod version and follow the steps accordingly.
Data Pack
- 1) Download the Data Pack
- 2) Chose the world you want to install the Data Pack in and navigate to its "datapacks" folder
- 3) Copy the downloaded Data Pack file (Special Nametags) into this folder
- 4) Join the world and run
/reloadcommand
Mod
- 1) Download the Mod
- 2) Navigate to your
modsfolder (for the vanilla launcher the path is.minecraft/mods - 3) Put the downloaded .jar file (Special Nametags) into this folder
- 4) Join the world and run
/reloadcommand
⚠ Mod version is available starting from Minecraft 1.21 and up
📖Features
This Data Pack adds many new special names to give to mobs! (Like Dinnerbone and Jeb)
How to use
Simply rename a mob with one of the name in the list below, and the corresponding effect will be applied!
Special Names and Effects (1.21.4+)
| Special Name Tag | Effect |
|---|---|
freeze |
Mob will no longer move and won't suffer any damage |
unfreeze |
Mob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again |
silent |
Mob will no longer emit sounds |
noisy |
Mob will emit sounds normally |
noname |
Mob Custom Name will be removed |
nozombification |
Piglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld |
zombification |
Piglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld |
invulnerable |
Mob will be invulnerable to any non-creative mode damage |
vulnerable |
Mob will become vulnerable to any damage source |
gravityoff |
Mob will no longer be affected by gravity |
gravityon |
Mob will be affected by gravity |
onfire |
Mob will visually be set on fire |
notonfire |
Mob will no longer have visual fire |
baby |
Mob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already |
adult |
Mob will grow up |
sit |
Mob will sit on the ground |
unsit |
Mob will stand up |
YouTube Showcase
📤How to Uninstall
Data Pack
To uninstall the Data Pack run the command /function tags-nbt:uninstall. When the uninstallation process is completed a confirmation message will be sent in the chat.
Mod
To uninstall the Mod version you need to run /function tags-nbt:uninstall command. Then you close the game and remove the jar file from your .minecraft/mods folder.
🔗External links
Version 1.3 and below (for Minecraft 1.18-1.21.3)
Special NameTags
Adds many Special Name Tags that allows more customization and control over mobs!
📥How to Install
Decide if you want to download the pure Data Pack version or the Mod version and follow the steps accordingly.
Data Pack
- 1) Download the Data Pack
- 2) Chose the world you want to install the Data Pack in and navigate to its "datapacks" folder
- 3) Copy the downloaded Data Pack file (Special Nametags) into this folder
- 4) Join the world and run
/reloadcommand
Mod
- 1) Download the Mod
- 2) Navigate to your
modsfolder (for the vanilla launcher the path is.minecraft/mods - 3) Put the downloaded .jar file (Special Nametags) into this folder
- 4) Join the world and run
/reloadcommand
⚠ Mod version is available starting from Minecraft 1.21 and up
📖Features
This Data Pack allows you to have more special names to give to mobs!
NameTags Effects 1.20.3-1.21.3
⚠ IMPORTANT!
Due to a bug fix made in 1.20.3, removing a mob's name has become almost impossible. This means that, when using a special name tag, the mob's name will no longer disapper as it did before. As a temporary workaround (until MC-128225 is fixed) a new name tag has been added:noname.
| NameTag | Effect |
|---|---|
noname (new) | Mob custom name will be removed (new) |
freeze | Mob will no longer move and you won't be able to hit it |
unfreeze | Mob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again |
silent | Mob will no longer emit sounds |
noisy | Mob will emit sound normally |
nozombification | Piglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld |
zombification | Piglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld |
zombification | Mob will be invulnerable to non creative damage |
vulnerable | Mob will become vulnerable to any damage source |
gravityoff | Mob will no longer be affected by gravity |
gravityon | Mob will be affected by gravity |
onfire | Mob will visually be set on fire |
notonfire | Mob will no longer have visual fire |
baby | Mob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already |
adult | Mob will grow up |
sit | Mob will sit on the ground |
unsit | Mob will stand up |
NameTags Effects 1.20 - 1.20.2
| NameTag | Effect |
|---|---|
freeze | Mob will no longer move and you won't be able to hit it |
unfreeze | Mob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again |
silent | Mob will no longer emit sounds |
noisy | Mob will emit sound normally |
nozombification | Piglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld |
zombification | Piglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld |
invulnerable | Mob will be invulnerable to non creative damage |
vulnerable | Mob will become vulnerable to any damage source |
gravityoff | Mob will no longer be affected by gravity |
gravityon | Mob will be affected by gravity |
onfire | Mob will visually be set on fire |
notonfire | Mob will no longer have visual fire |
baby | Mob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already |
adult | Mob will grow up |
sit | Mob will sit on the ground (New) |
unsit | Mob will stand up (New) |
NameTags Effects 1.18 - 1.19
| NameTag | Effect |
|---|---|
freeze | Mob will no longer move and you won't be able to hit it |
unfreeze | Mob will move normally and you'll be able to hit it again |
silent | Mob will no longer emit sounds |
noisy | Mob will emit sound normally |
nozombification | Piglin and hoglin will no longer zombificate in the Overworld |
zombification | Piglin and hoglin will be able to zombificate in the Overworld |
invulnerable | Mob will be invulnerable to non creative damage |
vulnerable | Mob will become vulnerable to any damage source |
gravityoff | Mob will no longer be affected by gravity |
gravityon | Mob will be affected by gravity |
onfire | Mob will visually be set on fire |
notonfire | Mob will no longer have visual fire |
baby | Mob will stay in baby form / Will became baby if is an adult already |
adult | Mob will grow up |
YouTube Showcase
📤How to Uninstall (1.20 +)
Data Pack
To uninstall the Data Pack run the command /function tags-nbt:uninstall. When the uninstallation process is completed a confirmation message will be sent in the chat.
Mod
To uninstall the Mod version you need to run /function tags-nbt:uninstall command. Then you close the game and remove the jar file from your .minecraft/mods folder.
🔗External links
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Special Nametags by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
5 loader builds26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 32 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Special Nametags versions and loaders
1.3.3-mc1.21.5+mod
special-nametags-1.3.3-mc1.21.5.jar
19 Apr 2026
1.3.3-mc1.21.5
Special+Nametags+v1.3.3-mc1.21.5.zip
19 Apr 2026
1.3.2-mc1.21.5+mod
special-nametags-1.3.2-mc1.21.5.jar
28 Mar 2025
1.3.2-mc1.21.5
Special+Nametags+v1.3.2-mc1.21.5.zip
28 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.