How to make a Name Tag in Minecraft. This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a name tag with screenshots and step-by-step instructions. In Minecraft, a name tag is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game. Most commonly, a name tag can be found inside a chest in a dungeon or Nether Fortress. Let's explore how to add a name tag to your inventory.