Entity Chinese Name
by juzizhen
Entity Chinese Name gives mobs that spawn in a world a random Chinese name, drawn from lists that the player can edit.
What it does
Each newly spawned mob receives a name built from a surname and a given name, so a Minecraft world fills with Chinese names. Names can be two, three or four characters long, and single or double surnames are both possible. Male and female name styles are kept apart, and the gender and name-length probabilities can be adjusted.
The mod filters which entities receive names by type: passive, hostile, neutral or boss mobs can each be included or left out. Surname and given name lists are customizable, and the probabilities are set in the in-game ModMenu configuration screen. Cloth Config API and Mod Menu are required, and Fabric is the only loader with files.
The mod is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. It runs on the client and the server, so both sides need it. Files cover 22 release versions 1.19.2 – 1.21.11, and the latest Fabric file is 1.2.2 for 1.21.11.
Key features
Random name assignment
Mobs that spawn automatically receive a random Chinese name, with no command or manual step required.
Name length and style
Names of two, three or four characters can be generated, with male and female name styles kept distinct.
Surname options
Single and double surnames are both supported, and their share of generated names is set in the configuration.
Entity type filter
Passive, hostile, neutral and boss mobs can be selected separately, so only chosen groups get names.
Custom name lists
Surname and given name lists can be replaced, so players can supply their own names for generation.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want named mobs in survival or creative worlds, and server owners who want to control the naming pool and which entity groups are affected.
How it compares
Restored Female Gender Mod is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, runs on the client alone and covers 1.20.2 – 1.21.11. Custom Names is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, runs on the client alone and covers 1.20.4 – 1.21.11. Gender Mod Pehkui Fix is not open source, is released under the MIT License, runs on the client alone and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entity Chinese Name | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-06-20 |
| Restored Female Gender Mod | Fabric | 1.20.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-16 |
| Custom Names | Fabric | 1.20.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-12 |
| Gender Mod Pehkui Fix | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
Questions
Does Entity Chinese Name need Cloth Config API?
Does the server need the mod installed?
Can the name lists be changed?
In the catalog
Entity Chinese Name is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
A Fabric mod that adds random Chinese names to Minecraft mobs. When mobs spawn, they will automatically receive a random Chinese name, for example: - Male names: Zhang Yong, Li Wei, Ouyang Minghui - Female names: Wang Fang, Zhao Xiuying, Shangguan Wanting
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/entitychinesename
- Owner
- juzizhen
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15