Back in the summer of 2024, HoYoverse invited Travelers to do something simple but surprisingly personal: give a tiny Tepetlisaurus a name. The event was called Name Your Saurian, and it ran from August 29, 2024, to September 5, 2024, at 23:59 (UTC+8). Results were announced on September 13, 2024. By 2026, that particular window has long closed, but the memory still makes many players smile. After all, who could resist that little saurian waddling beside them through Natlan's volcanic paths and glowing cliffs? 🦕✨
During the event, players were asked to share their chosen Tepetlisaurus name on social media with the hashtag #NameYourSaurian and include their Genshin Impact UID. On X (Twitter), Travelers posted the name directly with the hashtag and UID. On Facebook, Naver Cafe, Telegram, VK, and Instagram, they dropped the same details in the comments. The goal was to get people talking, laughing, and maybe arguing over whether 'Sir Wigglebottom' was better than 'Toasty.'
The rewards were simple but tempting: Primogems ×160 for 200 winners. The prize pool was shared across all platforms, not divided by region. Travelers could submit multiple entries, but only one prize could be won per person. If the same entry won on multiple platforms, the prize went to the platform where it was first posted. HoYoverse also required public posts and public accounts, so private profiles could not sneak into the fun.
The official rules added a few important notes:
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No illegal, off-topic, or advertisement content.
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No plagiarism, misappropriation, or rights violations.
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By joining, players agreed to have their UID published on the event platform.
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Primogems were delivered within 30 business days after the results announcement.
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A wrong UID meant no re-issue of the reward.
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Winning works could be revoked if they broke the rules, and the account could be permanently banned from future community events.
Fast forward to 2026: Natlan is no longer the new frontier. Travelers have explored its tribes, fought its enemies, and collected more Saurian companions than they can count. Yet the Tepetlisaurus remains a fan favorite, partly because of that naming event. It gave players a tiny slice of ownership in a world that often feels enormous. The event also showed how Genshin Impact's community could turn a simple prompt into a flood of creativity.
Honestly, some of those names were adorable. Others were... well, let's just say the Saurian probably would have blushed if it could. And hey, 160 Primogems may not sound like a fortune, but free wishes are free wishes, right? 🎉
Even in 2026, new players sometimes ask: 'Can I still name my Tepetlisaurus?' The answer is that the official Name Your Saurian event has ended. However, the companion itself still exists in Natlan, and players can still form their own personal attachment to it. HoYoverse has not announced a direct rerun of this exact event, but community events and in-game naming features have continued to evolve. So if another chance appears, Travelers should keep an eye on official social media channels.
Here is a quick recap for anyone who wants the facts:
| Detail | Info |
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| Event name | Name Your Saurian |
| Dates | August 29 – September 5, 2024 (UTC+8) |
| Results announced | September 13, 2024 |
| Platforms | X, Facebook, Naver Cafe, Telegram, VK, Instagram |
| Reward | Primogems ×160 |
| Winners | 200 |
| Hashtag | #NameYourSaurian |
| Required info | Genshin Impact UID |
Looking back from 2026, Name Your Saurian was a small event with a big heart. It did not require combat, grinding, or perfect artifacts. It only asked for a name and a little courage to share it. That simplicity is probably why it stuck. So, one has to wonder: if those Travelers were there, what did they name their Tepetlisaurus? And if they were not, what would they name one now? The little guy is waiting, tail wagging, ready to hear their answer... 🏆