Goblin Name Generator: Goblin Names for D&D, Games & Stories
Gross, funny and fearsome goblin names and tribe names.
By Shivam KumarUpdated 18 October 20261 min read
Choose your options, then generate a goblin name.
Built at random from word lists for this topic, so some will fit better than others.
Goblin names are short, snarling and slightly ridiculous: lots of "g", "k", "z" and "sn" sounds. They are perfect for unexpected encounters, funny NPCs or a goblin player character with big ambitions. Use the goblin name generator, or pick a tribe name for a whole warband.
5 Goblin Names
Chosen for this topic, each with a short note. Copy a name, or save it to compare later.
Grizzik
Classic sneaky goblin.
Boss Rotknuckle
Goblin warband leader.
Bogwort
Funny swamp goblin.
The Rusty Spoons
Goblin tribe with terrible weapons.
Snaggletooth
Goblin scout with a famous grin.
Goblin name ideas
Fearsome: Grizzik, Snaggletooth, Krull, Vexgut. Funny: Snot, Bogwort, Nibbles, Grubb. Goblin bosses: Big Grizz, Boss Rotknuckle. Tribes: The Rusty Spoons, Bleeding Eye Clan, The Mudgutters.
Frequently asked questions
What are good goblin names?
Short, harsh names like Grizzik, Krull and Snaggletooth, or funny ones like Bogwort and Nibbles.
Can I use these names in my story, game or campaign?
Yes. All names are free to use in home games, fan fiction, streams and your own original writing.