Custom Villager Names
Villagers will be assigned random names you can customize through the config. Villager professions can be changed through a config file.
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About this Mod
VillagerUnknown's Custom Villager Names
Villagers will be assigned random names you can customize through the config.
Villager professions can be replaced through a config file. This is compatible with modded villagers by manually adding their profession to the config file.
Use a Name Tag with a custom name on a Villager to reset the profession in their name.
Options:
- Chance to Prepend Text To Name
- Prepend Text
- Prepend the villager's profession to their name.
- Chance to Append the "Jr." suffix to babies.
- Chance to Append the "Sr." suffix to adults.
Support
- Report bugs at https://github.com/VillagerUnknown/CustomVillagerNames/issues
- View the changelog at https://github.com/VillagerUnknown/CustomVillagerNames/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
Available Versions
How to Install Custom Villager Names on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Custom Villager Names". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Custom Villager Names 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 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Custom Villager Names compatible with fabric?
Custom Villager Names officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Custom Villager Names – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Custom 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.
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