Dynamic Name Tags

Special names to mobs with name tag Easter eggs (jeb_, Dinnerbone etc.)

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About this Mod

This mod adds dynamic name tags to certain named mobs.

For example, naming a mob "Dinnerbone" or "Grumm" also causes its name to be upside down. Naming a sheep "jeb_" makes its name cycle through the sheep colors.

A vindicator named "Johnny," for instance, has a red name, since naming a vindicator "Johnny" makes it attack any entities (except evokers, pillagers, other vindicators, and ghasts).

Vindicators named

This mod does not add any items, blocks or entities; it is client-side only. There is no need to install it in a server.

It also has no dependencies, not even Fabric API.

For mod/data pack developers

Creating a dynamic name tag is very simple.

Read the README on the mod's GitHub page for a tutorial.

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GDNRd5yvxa

Available Versions

[1.21] 1.1.0release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1fabric, quilt

August 25, 2024

[Forge 1.20.x] 1.0.0release

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2forge

December 5, 2023

[1.20] 1.0.0release

MC 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4fabric

December 4, 2023

How to Install Dynamic Name Tags on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Dynamic Name Tags". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgequilt

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4 (+4 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Dynamic Name Tags server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Dynamic Name Tags compatible with fabric and forge and quilt?

Dynamic Name Tags officially supports fabric, forge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Dynamic Name Tags – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Dynamic Name Tags consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.