Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake Protagonist name — does the hero have a canon name?

As with any game that lets you name your character, especially with remakes of legendary games that have seen multiple releases and ports over the years, you're likely curious what to name the protagonist in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake now available worldwide. This short guide will cover what Square Enix has used over the years and more for the Dragon Quest I protagonist's canon name.

What should you name the hero in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake?

The Dragon Quest I hero's name is Alef based on the Dragon Quest I CD Theater (CD Drama). Beyond that, there is no canonical name for the DQ1 hero. If you want to go with what the CD Drama used before, go with Alef. Either way, the name has no impact on the story in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. 

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Xbox on PC). You can find all our Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake guides here including our complete walkthroughs of Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake, all Mini Medals (DQ1 and DQ2), Scroll locations (DQ1 and DQ2), and much more.