Does Rebirth keep the character name?
Yes. In its Season of Hell’s Legacy announcement, Blizzard says Rebirth retains a character’s name when moving an eligible Eternal character into Seasonal play. If you want to recognize that character in your own roster, carry the same name forward and update the realm entry. For a fresh character, start with a new draft below.
Choose an anchor that can survive a build change
Start with a word you want to recognize months from now. A texture, an object or an invented sound can be enough. Add a second word if the first feels too plain. This tool offers each word on its own and joined versions in both orders. Enter Silt Vesper to compare Silt, Vesper, SiltVesper and VesperSilt. Those are demonstrations of the operation.
When comparing drafts, say the short version first and the joined version second. Pick the shorter one if the join makes the middle hard to say. A longer combination can work well when both halves still sound distinct. Change the starting words if you want a different family of candidates.
Keep a name and a roster line side by side
The copy button for the name sends only the candidate. The second button copies a line containing the candidate, your selected realm and any note you typed. Paste the second line into your own notes or spreadsheet. This gives you room to describe a build without forcing its description into the character name.
For example, you could keep SiltVesper as the character name and record Seasonal with a note about learning a cold build. If you switch builds, update the note and keep the name if you still like it. That way an old screenshot and a new roster entry can still point to the same character.
Decide whether two runs should share a naming theme
If a second character is meant to feel related, reuse one starting word and replace the other. Compare the resulting names aloud and choose two that have different openings. If you want the characters to feel unrelated, use a different anchor. Record the reason in your notes so you can remember the choice after the season changes.
For a returning character, write one dated line about where the run stands before replacing your old realm note. A dated note makes it easier to tell a return from a fresh start when several entries have similar names. Keep that history in your own file and use this page to generate or copy the next line.
Check the final text in the game
Paste the name alone into the current character field and review the game’s response before confirming. The workshop accepts English letters as its own drafting convention. Its input size is a form limit, and the game determines whether it accepts the candidate. If a joined word is awkward or rejected, try one of its shorter components.
Roster questions
Does the realm choice change the name?
It changes the roster line. The same candidate stays available to copy as a name.
Can I use a build note for a future idea?
Yes. Choose Undecided and write the idea in your note. Update the line when you choose where to play.