Villager Names

Give all villagers random names with just a datapack!

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About this Mod

Random villager names, with just a datapack!

337 names!
Common, uncommon, and rare
Renames existing unnamed villagers but does not modify already named villagers
Nothing too modern

View name lists in the github source code

Available Versions

v1.3release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

February 21, 2025

v1.3release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11datapack

February 21, 2025

v1.2release

MC 1.21fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

July 12, 2024

v1.2release

MC 1.21datapack

July 12, 2024

v1.1release

MC 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6fabric, forge, quilt

May 26, 2024

How to Install Villager Names on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set datapack Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+14 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Villager Names server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Villager Names compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?

Villager Names officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. 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 Villager Names – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Villager Names 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.