👺 Goblin Name Generator

Generate Mischievous Goblin Names

Create sneaky, chaotic names perfect for Goblin characters in D&D, fantasy novels, and RPG campaigns. Our generator uses traditional Goblin linguistic patterns with harsh, guttural sounds.

🗡️ Goblin Name Characteristics

  • • Harsh Sounds: Names feature sharp consonants and guttural tones
  • • Short & Snappy: Quick, memorable names perfect for cunning creatures
  • • Tribal Identity: Often reference status, deeds, or physical traits
  • • Chaotic Energy: Names embody goblin mischief and unpredictability

Example Goblin Names

Grix

Quick fingers

Snag

Trap setter

Zikk

Sharp tooth

Rikk

Cave rat

Gibbet

Hanging cage

Snik

Blade whisper

About Goblin Names

Goblin names in fantasy literature reflect their chaotic, survival-focused culture. These small but cunning creatures favor short, punchy names that are easy to bark in the heat of battle or whisper during a raid. Goblin naming traditions emphasize practicality over elegance.

In Dungeons & Dragons, goblins typically receive simple birth names, but often earn nicknames based on memorable deeds, failures, or physical characteristics. A goblin might start life as "Dreg" but become known as "Dreg the Burner" after accidentally setting fire to the chieftain's tent, or "Quick Dreg" for their exceptional speed.

Our Goblin Name Generator creates authentic names using harsh consonants, guttural sounds, and short syllables that capture the essence of goblin culture—perfect for rogues, ambush specialists, or chaotic troublemakers in your campaign. Discover more tools at Load Time.