Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3)

Best Protagonist Name: Is There a Canon Name?

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Learn about the recommended names for both you and monsters in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3), whether these names will affect the game's story, and what the canon name of protagonist is.

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Will Names Affect the Story?
Best Name for Protagonist
Best Name for Monsters
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Will Names Affect the Story?

Any Protagonist Name is Okay

Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince - Typing a Name

You can choose any name you like for the protagonist in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3), and there should be no problem going with any name since the contents of the game are unaffected regardless of the name change.

Name changes in-game can be made through the Other tab under Options menu, and this can be changed at any time!

Best Name for Protagonist

Psaro for the Canon Name

Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince - Name Change in Options

If you are deciding to just go with the game's canon name, just enter with the game's default name Psaro. The name is based on the character Psaro who appears in Dragon Quest IV.

Dragon Quest Protagonist Names

Game	Name	Game	Name
DQ	Hero	DQ V	Madason
DQ VI	Reck	DQ VII (3DS)	Auster
DQ VIII	Eight	DQ Heroes	Luceus
DQ Heroes II	Lazarel	DQM2	Cobi

If going for a custom protagonist name, you can try any of the above suggestions! These are based on the protagonist names from the other titles in the Dragon Quest series.

What did you name the Protagonist?
Let us know in the Comments!

Name as Yourself for Immersion

For purposes of immersion, you can choose to name the main character after your own to enjoy the world of Dragon Quest even more!

Should you ever feel like playing a different role, you can always change your name in the Options menu.

Best Name for Monsters

You Can Pick Any Name for Monsters

Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince - Giving the Feralball a Name

In Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (DQM3), you are free to name the monsters you successfully scout and this will not affect the story and gameplay.

After having assigned a name to your monster, you can have their names changed by talking to Zachariah at the Paddock at any time.

Give Memorable Nicknames

Monster Name Suggestions
Ace	Hunter	Lionheart	Caesar
Rocky	Big Boi	Heal-a-lot	Doctor
Doom	Carry Me	Maverick	Sensei
Guardian	Brave	Freedom	Spirit

Above are some suggestions for monsters in general that you can use!

Since you will be managing monsters for the majority of the time in the game, it would be nice to give personal nicknames to monsters to become more attached to them. You can give them interesting or funny nicknames, or name them after your own pet!

Going out on adventures with your named monsters can be more engaging and memorable this way, and sharing stories with your monster nicknames to others will be more heartfelt!

Any special names for a monster?
Share in the Comments!

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