Discrete Names
A simple mod to show player's name (and pronouns!) below cursor instead of using nametag, for roleplay-oriented games
⬇ Download on Modrinth⚠️ This mod is a small project for some friends, and I will not look into maintaining it on a daily-basis. Suggestions are welcome, but do not expect fast responses.
What is it
Discrete Names is a simple mod that remove nametags and make it so that names are displayed below the cursor when you're targeting a player. The mod also allows players to define the pronouns they are using.
This mod is intended for small roleplay-oriented games where nametags are usually removed.
Command
You can use the /pronouns set command to define pronouns. You can also remove them by using /pronouns reset.
Configuration
The configuration is driven with MidnightLib.
By default, the range to show names is set to 4 blocks and can be configured from 1 to 32 blocks.
By default, nametags are still rendered when in creative and spectator, you can disable this behavior in the configuration menu.
Credits
The original idea come from RAT's WATHE mod that implement this functionality in their minigame.
Disclaimer : I won't port this mod for (Neo)Forge and I strictly refuse to upload it to Curseforge for ethical reasons.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.21.8
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as discrete-names-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 176 KB
- Download link checked 22 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.