Pixel art illustration of a name tag, a small white paper tag with a string
Minecraft Java Item ID

Name Tag ID

Name tags are found in chests or caught while fishing. Used on an anvil, they name mobs and stop them from despawning.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:name_tag

Name Tag Item Facts

CategoryMiscellaneous
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID421

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Name Tag

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:name_tag 1

Customize this command →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 421 1

About Name Tag in Minecraft

Name tags are found in chests or caught while fishing. Used on an anvil, they name mobs and stop them from despawning.

Name Tag Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:name_tag 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:name_tag 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:name_tag 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:name_tag

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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