Piglin Names: Give Every Piglin a Unique Identity in Minecraft
The Nether is a harsh, fiery dimension filled with danger, but it’s also home to one of Minecraft’s most fascinating mobs: the piglin. These gold-obsessed creatures barter, hunt, and occasionally dance, yet they’ve always lacked something that villagers have enjoyed for years — a personal name. The Piglin Names mod changes that by assigning a distinct identity to every piglin you encounter, making your Nether adventures feel more alive and immersive. Created by Serilum as part of the RPG Bundle, this mod injects personality into the crimson forests and basalt deltas, turning nameless mobs into memorable characters.
What Does the Piglin Names Mod Do?
At its core, Piglin Names is a lightweight addition that automatically names all piglins in your world. Whether you’re bartering with a brute, dodging a crossbow-wielding hunter, or simply watching a group snort around a bastion remnant, each one will now display a name above its head. This small change dramatically enhances the roleplaying and storytelling potential of the Nether, especially when combined with other RPG-style mods. The mod requires the Collective library to function, so make sure you have that installed alongside it.
How the Name System Works
The naming logic is both robust and flexible. By default, the mod draws from a massive pool of over 5,000 pre-defined names, split into male and female categories to add variety. You can also supply your own custom list, merge the two sources, or tweak capitalization to your liking. This ensures that every world feels unique, and you’re never stuck with the same handful of repetitive names.
Default Name Lists
The built-in name collection is divided into two separate lists: one for male piglins and one for female piglins. You can enable or disable each gender list independently via the configuration file. If both are active, the mod randomly picks a name from the combined pool, ensuring a balanced mix. The default names range from simple fantasy-inspired monikers to more humorous ones, all carefully curated to fit the piglin aesthetic.
Custom Name Support
For server owners or players who want total control, the mod reads a custom names file located at ./mods/piglinnames/customnames.txt. You can edit this text file with any plain text editor, adding names separated by commas. If you prefer to use only your own creations, set useCustomNames to true and disable the default lists — the mod will ignore the built-in names entirely. There’s also a setting to combine both custom and default names, giving you an even larger selection. Managing these configuration tweaks is simple, and if you’re using a modern launcher like foxygame.net, you can easily keep your mods organized and updated without digging through folders manually. This flexible Minecraft launcher lets you download mods directly from its menu, so adding Piglin Names to your instance is a breeze.
Configuration Options
Every aspect of the naming behavior is configurable through the standard Forge/Fabric config system. Here are the key settings you can adjust:
- useCustomNames (default: true) – Enables the custom name list from the customnames.txt file. If custom names are present, the default lists are ignored unless you enable the combination option.
- useDefaultFemaleNames (default: true) – Toggles the pre-defined female name list.
- useDefaultMaleNames (default: true) – Toggles the pre-defined male name list.
- useBothCustomAndDefaultNames (default: false) – When enabled, the mod merges your custom names with the default pool, dramatically expanding the name variety.
- shouldCapitalizeNames (default: true) – Capitalizes the first letter of each word in custom names, ensuring a clean, uniform look even if your text file has inconsistent formatting.
After changing any settings, simply reload the world or use the in-game commands to apply the new names immediately.
In-Game Commands
Piglin Names adds three straightforward commands that give you full control over the naming process without needing to restart the game or edit files on the fly:
/piglinnames unname– Removes the names from all currently loaded piglins, reverting them to generic mobs./piglinnames name– Assigns names to every unnamed loaded piglin, respecting your current configuration./piglinnames rename– Gives all loaded piglins a brand new random name, perfect for refreshing the Nether’s population after a major config change.
These commands are especially useful for server administrators who want to re-randomize names after updating a custom list or toggling gender options.
Modpack Integration and Compatibility
Piglin Names is designed to be lightweight and compatible with virtually any modpack. It requires only the Collective library, which is a common dependency across many Serilum mods. You are free to include it in any modpack you create or share, as long as the download remains hosted within the CurseForge ecosystem. The mod does not alter piglin behavior, drop tables, or bartering mechanics, so it plays nicely with other Nether enhancements and RPG bundles. If you run into any issues or have suggestions, the GitHub repository is the place to report them — the developer has disabled comments on individual mod pages to centralize feedback.
Conclusion: Bring the Nether to Life
Small details often make the biggest difference in Minecraft, and Piglin Names is a perfect example. By giving every piglin a unique name, the mod transforms these mobs from interchangeable enemies into distinct individuals. Whether you’re building a story-driven adventure map, running a roleplay server, or simply want a more vibrant Nether experience, this mod delivers with minimal performance impact and maximum customization. Pair it with other Serilum RPG mods like Villager Names for a fully named world, and you’ll never look at a piglin the same way again.
--- **Update Jul 3, 2026:** Added 5 files for version 26.2, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1 (Fabric).