Name Tag
An item that, when renamed at an anvil and used on a mob, permanently names that mob and prevents it from despawning.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.6.1
Item ID
name_tag
Overview
Name Tag is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through Dungeon chest loot, Mineshaft chest loot, fishing (treasure), and trading (Librarian). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Name Tag. This item was added to the game in version 1.6.1.
In this database, Name Tag sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page.
How to Obtain
- Dungeon chest loot
- Mineshaft chest loot
- Fishing (treasure)
- Trading (Librarian)
Notes
Cannot be crafted. Must be renamed at an anvil before use. Naming a mob 'Dinnerbone' flips it upside down.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Name Tag in Minecraft?
Name Tag is obtained through Dungeon chest loot, Mineshaft chest loot, fishing (treasure), and trading (Librarian). It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Name Tag used for?
An item that, when renamed at an anvil and used on a mob, permanently names that mob and prevents it from despawning.
How many Name Tag can you stack?
Name Tag stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Name Tag be enchanted?
No. Name Tag cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Name Tag added to Minecraft?
Name Tag was added in version 1.6.1 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.