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Villager Names
đ§âđž Gives all villager entities a default or custom name to liven up the world.
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Which Villager Names release should I use?
Villager Names [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-8.5 | Villager Names targets 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
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Is Villager Names required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Villager Names [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-8.5 | Villager Names need?
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-8.5 | Villager Names. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Collective first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Villager Names without breaking your instance.
Built for Villager Names [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-8.5 | Villager Names. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Use [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-8.5 | Villager Names. It targets 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Install Collective first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Use the âGet this fileâ button beside [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-8.5 | Villager Names. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Villager Names add?
Villager Names gives all unnamed villagers a pre-defined name. This will name old and new spawns in the world. The mod contains a list of 5000+ names, one of which will be randomly chosen whenever an unnamed villager is detected. The profession of the villager is also visible on the trade screen. You can also use your own custom name lists, see below. There are various config options available to determine what should and shouldn't be shown on the villager trade screen. Professions will be localized in the game language.
The mod can also name modded villagers! Let me know if you've found a villager-like entity that's not named so I can add it to the list.
All available config options:
useCustomNames default true
Use the custom name list, editable in ./mods/villagernames/customnames.txt, separated by a comma. If custom names are found, the default name list is ignored.
useDefaultFemaleNames default true
Use the list of pre-defined female names when naming villagers.
useDefaultMaleNames default true
Use the list of pre-defined male names when naming villagers.
useBothCustomAndDefaultNames default false
Disabled by default. Whether both custom and default names should be used to name villagers. Custom names will probably not be chosen often due to the amount of default names.
nameModdedVillagers default true
If enabled, also gives modded villagers a name. If you've found a 'villager'-entity that isn't named let me know by opening an issue so I can add it in.
showProfessionOnTradeScreen default true
Whether the profession should be added to the villager's trade screen next to their name.
switchNameAndProfessionTradeScreen default false
If enabled, switches the name and profession on the villager trading screen. Result: - .
hideMerchantLevelTradeScreen default false
Whether the merchant level (novice, apprentice etc.) should be hidden on the trade screen.
shouldCapitalizeNames default true
If enabled, the mod capitalizes each word in the custom name list.
/villagernames unname - Removes the names of all loaded villagers.
/villagernames name - Gives all unnamed loaded villagers a name.
/villagernames rename - Gives all loaded villagers a new random name.
Version 2.0 adds custom name lists:
When first loading the mod, it'll create a file in your .minecraft folder in /config/villagernames/ called "customnames.txt".
You can add as many names as you want to this list. Just make sure they're separated by a comma (the new line is not necessary). Make sure that "useCustomNames" in the config is enabled.
Because it's difficult to determine the profession of a named villager:
The mod also adds the profession on the trade screen:
There are various commands available to unname, name and rename loaded villagers:

You may freely use this mod in any modpack, as long as the download remains hosted within the CurseForge or Modrinth ecosystem.
Serilum.com contains an overview and more information on all mods available.
Comments are disabled as I'm unable to keep track of them across so many separate mod pages.
For issues, ideas, suggestions or anything else there is the Github repo. Thanks!
Project description from CurseForge.
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Villager Names by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
4 loader builds26.1.2
4 loader builds26.1.1
4 loader builds26.1
4 loader builds1.21.11
4 loader builds1.21.10
4 loader builds1.21.9
4 loader builds1.21.8
4 loader builds1.21.7
4 loader builds1.21.6
4 loader builds1.21.5
4 loader builds1.21.4
4 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 28 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
Villager Names versions and loaders
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-8.5 | Villager Names
villagernames-26.2.0-8.5.jar
18 Jun 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.1.2-8.5 | Villager Names
villagernames-26.1.2-8.5.jar
7 Jun 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.11-8.5 | Villager Names
villagernames-1.21.11-8.5.jar
7 Jun 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.1-8.5 | Villager Names
villagernames-1.21.1-8.5.jar
7 Jun 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.20.1-8.5 | Villager Names
villagernames-1.20.1-8.5.jar
7 Jun 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.1.2-8.4 | Villager Names
villagernames-26.1.2-8.4.jar
1 May 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.11-8.4 | Villager Names
villagernames-1.21.11-8.4.jar
1 May 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.1-8.4 | Villager Names
villagernames-1.21.1-8.4.jar
1 May 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.20.1-8.4 | Villager Names
villagernames-1.20.1-8.4.jar
1 May 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.1.2-8.3 | Villager Names
villagernames-26.1.2-8.3.jar
9 Apr 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.1.1-8.3 | Villager Names
villagernames-26.1.1-8.3.jar
2 Apr 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.1.0-8.3 | Villager Names
villagernames-26.1.0-8.3.jar
25 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
