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Give a Name Tag

Get a name tag to name mobs

⚠︎ Awaiting in-game verification for Java 26.2

Gives you a name tag — rename it at an anvil, then use it on any mob to give it a custom name that displays above its head.

/give @p name_tag
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How to use

  1. Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock) and paste the command.
  2. Press Enter.
  3. Use an anvil to rename it, then right-click a mob to apply the name.

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