Generic name

A generic name is the name with which an NPC who follows a certain player can appear to other players. While the player who is being followed sees the NPC under their proper name (for example "Archmage Modera"), other players will see the NPC under a generic name ("Kirin Tor Conjurer"). Their appearance is also often altered for other players. This is seemingly done to preserve immersion by preventing multiple copies of the same character from existing at the same time.

• Shado-Pan followers — see article
• Ji Firepaw — Huojin Monk (during the Wandering Isle storyline)
• Klaxxi Paragons — Klaxxi Warriors (in the Dread Wastes)
• Kovok — Young Kunchong (in the Dread Wastes)
• Bodyguard followers — see article
• Lokra — Frostwolf Champion
• Quest NPCs:
• Archmage Modera — Kirin Tor Conjurer
• Esara Verrinde — Seeker of Wisdom
• Mariella Ward — Onslaught Apostate
• Kor'vas Bloodthorn — Demon Hunter (during Saving Stellagosa and Fel Machinations)
• Aponi Brightmane — Sunwalker Brave
• Guviena Bladesong — Priestess of Elune (during Moon Reaver)
• Spiritwalker Ebonhorn — Highmountain Spiritwalker
• Huln Highmountain — Highmountain Survivalist
• Mayla Highmountain — Highmountain Warbrave
• Warbrave Oro — Highmountain Warbrave
• Navarrogg — Stonedark Drogbar
• Luron — Apprentice Archaeologist
• First Arcanist Thalyssra — Nightborne Rebel Arcanist
• Turalyon — Lightforged Vindicator
• Alleria Windrunner — High Elf Ranger
• Quest NPCs:
• First Mate Jamboya — Cursed Skeleton
• Magister Umbric — Void Arcanist
• Nathanos Blightcaller — Dark Ranger
• Nisha — Reckless Vulpera
• Taelia — Proudmoore Guard
• Lor'themar Theron — Farstrider Elite (during Writing on the Wall)
• Azala — Casteless Zandalari (during Children's Week)
• Shadowlands intro experience:
• Thrall — Frostwolf Warrior
• Jaina Proudmoore — Kirin Tor Mage
• Anduin Wrynn — Stormwind Paladin
• Baine Bloodhoof — Tauren Warbrave
• Darion Mograine — Knight of the Ebon Blade
• The Fearstalker — Honored Hopebreaker
• Al'dalil — Al Curator
• Rana — Enlightened Caretaker