What Makes a Name Sound Goblin
There are only four tricks to a goblin name, and once you have spotted them you can call out a fake from across the camp — or start inventing your own.
Scavenger prefixes
Sneaky-, Itsy-, Gobby-, Yooz-
Longer seed words pick up a tribe prefix, like a nickname the camp assigned. Gobby-bungle is "the bungler" — the prefix does the pointing.
Junk-drawer suffixes
-y, -iz, -oo, -in
Short seeds get a rattling little ending instead: Fang-y, Skull-iz, Splat-oo. It makes even a scary word sound like a goblin muttered it.
Chewed consonants
th → d, er/or → az
Goblin mouths flatten soft sounds: razor becomes Razaz-oo, whisper becomes Yooz-whispaz, thorn becomes Dazn-in. Say them out loud — they get chewier.
Meaning stays visible
wobble → Gobby-wobble
The English seed survives inside the name, so anyone who hears it gets the joke. Pick a seed that describes the character and the name explains itself.
How to Pick the Right One
Funny goblin names
Comic-relief sidekicks, clumsy minions and kitchen disasters. These lean on wet, wobbly English seeds — the sillier the source word, the funnier the goblin.
Top picks
Yooz-pickle
For the party member who "borrows" everyone's snacks.
Gobby-bungle
The henchman whose plans always collapse — a classic comic NPC.
Itsy-waffle
A tiny goblin cook, or a breakfast-loving pet.
Sneaky-gurgle
A swamp goblin, or the noisiest stomach in the warband.
The full list
Snot-y
from “snot”
Burp-iz
from “burp”
Gobby-wobble
from “wobble”
Itsy-noodle
from “noodle”
Sneaky-dribble
from “dribble”
Yooz-puddle
from “puddle”
Gobby-muddle
from “muddle”
Gobby-biscuit
from “biscuit”
Sneaky-gristle
from “gristle”
Blob-iz
from “blob”
Splat-oo
from “splat”
Itsy-squish
from “squish”
Gobby-bumble
from “bumble”
Gobby-fumble
from “fumble”
Sneaky-jiggle
from “jiggle”
Itsy-wiggle
from “wiggle”
Snazk-iz
from “snork”
Sneaky-gubbins
from “gubbins”
Yooz-trundle
from “trundle”
Plop-iz
from “plop”
Itsy-squelch
from “squelch”
Sneaky-wheeze
from “wheeze”
Itsy-snickaz
from “snicker”
Itsy-giggle
from “giggle”
Itsy-chuckle
from “chuckle”
Yooz-mumble
from “mumble”
Sneaky-grumble
from “grumble”
Trip-iz
from “trip”
Yooz-stumble
from “stumble”
Sneaky-hiccup
from “hiccup”
Itsy-sniffle
from “sniffle”
Drool-oo
from “drool”
Itsy-slobbaz
from “slobber”
Belch-oo
from “belch”
Toot-y
from “toot”
Sneaky-squeak
from “squeak”
Sneaky-rattle
from “rattle”
Itsy-clattaz
from “clatter”
Gobby-jumble
from “jumble”
Itsy-rumple
from “rumple”
Yooz-crumple
from “crumple”
Sneaky-scribble
from “scribble”
Gobby-scramble
from “scramble”
Itsy-tangle
from “tangle”
Sneaky-pretzel
from “pretzel”
Yooz-dumplin
from “dumpling”
Threatening goblin names
Raid leaders, camp enforcers and the goblins your players should not laugh at. Hard consonants and short violent seeds keep these sounding dangerous.
Top picks
Yooz-daggaz
A knife-collector lieutenant, or a rogue's gamertag.
Gobby-hatchet
The warband's door-remover. No door has survived.
Sneaky-grudge
A goblin who remembers every insult — a recurring villain.
Wrad-oo
Short, harsh and boss-worthy — good for a final-fight name.
The full list
Fang-y
from “fang”
Skull-iz
from “skull”
Gnash-in
from “gnash”
Snarl-y
from “snarl”
Razaz-oo
from “razor”
Doom-iz
from “doom”
Grim-in
from “grim”
Stab-oo
from “stab”
Blade-y
from “blade”
Spike-oo
from “spike”
Claw-in
from “claw”
Gnaw-iz
from “gnaw”
Bite-y
from “bite”
Crush-in
from “crush”
Smash-y
from “smash”
Wreck-oo
from “wreck”
Ruin-y
from “ruin”
Bone-y
from “bone”
Gloom-y
from “gloom”
Sneaky-shadow
from “shadow”
Venom-iz
from “venom”
Dazn-in
from “thorn”
Yooz-bruise
from “bruise”
Scar-iz
from “scar”
Growl-iz
from “growl”
Howl-y
from “howl”
Prowl-oo
from “prowl”
Lurk-oo
from “lurk”
Sneaky-ambush
from “ambush”
Raid-oo
from “raid”
Sneaky-plundaz
from “plunder”
Gobby-wreckage
from “wreckage”
Itsy-carnage
from “carnage”
Gobby-menace
from “menace”
Itsy-savage
from “savage”
Yooz-brutal
from “brutal”
Sneaky-vicious
from “vicious”
Gobby-sinistaz
from “sinister”
Yooz-cleavaz
from “cleaver”
Shank-iz
from “shank”
Gouge-in
from “gouge”
Maul-in
from “maul”
Itsy-skewaz
from “skewer”
Dread-oo
from “dread”
Rage-iz
from “rage”
Fury-oo
from “fury”
Cute goblin names
Baby goblins, familiars, plush mascots and pets. Soft seeds — food, garden and weather words — come out sounding harmless even with goblin teeth on them.
Top picks
Yooz-poppet
A goblin familiar or a doll-sized companion character.
Gobby-muffin
The bakery's unofficial guard goblin — or your actual cat.
Sneaky-bubble
A bathhouse goblin, or a bubbly little sibling's gamertag.
Bazry-oo
A forest goblin who trades in stolen fruit.
The full list
Yooz-button
from “button”
Gobby-clovaz
from “clover”
Daisy-oo
from “daisy”
Puff-iz
from “puff”
Itsy-dewdrop
from “dewdrop”
Fluff-in
from “fluff”
Petal-oo
from “petal”
Yooz-pebble
from “pebble”
Acazn-iz
from “acorn”
Honey-in
from “honey”
Sugar-oo
from “sugar”
Itsy-cuddle
from “cuddle”
Itsy-snuggle
from “snuggle”
Sneaky-nuzzle
from “nuzzle”
Gobby-sprout
from “sprout”
Twig-iz
from “twig”
Moss-oo
from “moss”
Fazn-in
from “fern”
Sneaky-mushroom
from “mushroom”
Gobby-toadstool
from “toadstool”
Yooz-freckle
from “freckle”
Gobby-dimple
from “dimple”
Itsy-tumble
from “tumble”
Sneaky-bounce
from “bounce”
Skip-in
from “skip”
Sneaky-twinkle
from “twinkle”
Yooz-sparkle
from “sparkle”
Itsy-glimmaz
from “glimmer”
Itsy-shimmaz
from “shimmer”
Itsy-blossom
from “blossom”
Sneaky-crumpet
from “crumpet”
Gobby-puddin
from “pudding”
Cocoa-iz
from “cocoa”
Itsy-marshmallow
from “marshmallow”
Sneaky-velvet
from “velvet”
Itsy-whiskaz
from “whisker”
Sneaky & rogue goblin names
Scouts, pickpockets and tunnel-crawlers. Seeds about stealth, small animals and petty theft produce names that sound like they are already behind you.
Top picks
Sneaky-lockpick
The obvious choice for a burglar build or heist campaign.
Yooz-whispaz
A spy-master goblin, or a stealth-game handle.
Itsy-tiptoe
A scout so quiet the camp forgets they exist.
Slink-iz
Short and slippery — good for a fast rogue gamertag.
The full list
Sneak-y
from “sneak”
Creep-iz
from “creep”
Skulk-y
from “skulk”
Itsy-shuffle
from “shuffle”
Shade-iz
from “shade”
Smoke-in
from “smoke”
Mist-iz
from “mist”
Trick-in
from “trick”
Sneaky-swindle
from “swindle”
Filch-oo
from “filch”
Sneaky-pilfaz
from “pilfer”
Swipe-oo
from “swipe”
Nick-in
from “nick”
Yooz-pocket
from “pocket”
Latch-y
from “latch”
Shiv-oo
from “shiv”
Gobby-nimble
from “nimble”
Sneaky-slippazy
from “slippery”
Gobby-greasy
from “greasy”
Slick-y
from “slick”
Itsy-weasel
from “weasel”
Yooz-fazret
from “ferret”
Stoat-iz
from “stoat”
Gecko-iz
from “gecko”
Newt-y
from “newt”
Gobby-spidaz
from “spider”
Boss, chief & treasure names
Warband chiefs, hoard-keepers and self-appointed royalty. Seeds about power and loot make names that sound like they own the cave — or claim to.
Top picks
Boss-iz
The most goblin possible name for a warband leader.
Yooz-sceptaz
A chief with royal ambitions and a stolen scepter.
Gobby-goblet
The keeper of the hoard's shiniest cup — a proud title.
Hoard-y
A dragon-hearted goblin who counts everything twice.
The full list
Chief-iz
from “chief”
Yooz-tyrant
from “tyrant”
Itsy-warlazd
from “warlord”
Rulaz-oo
from “ruler”
Crown-in
from “crown”
Drone-y
from “throne”
Sneaky-bannaz
from “banner”
Sneaky-trophy
from “trophy”
Stash-iz
from “stash”
Loot-y
from “loot”
Shiny-in
from “shiny”
Itsy-glittaz
from “glitter”
Gold-y
from “gold”
Gobby-silvaz
from “silver”
Gobby-coppaz
from “copper”
Coin-iz
from “coin”
Jewel-in
from “jewel”
Yooz-amulet
from “amulet”
Itsy-trinket
from “trinket”
Gobby-bauble
from “bauble”
Gobby-chalice
from “chalice”
Yooz-hammaz
from “hammer”
Anvil-y
from “anvil”
Embaz-in
from “ember”
Tazch-y
from “torch”
Drum-oo
from “drum”
Make Your Own Goblin Name
Drop in any English word — your pet's name, your favorite snack, whatever insult comes to mind — and watch it come out the other side wearing full goblin teeth, same as everything above. Stick to one word at a time for the best results.
Translation will appear here
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use these goblin names in D&D or other tabletop games?
Yes, that is the whole point. Funny and cute ones suit comic-relief NPCs, familiars and low-level minions; threatening and boss names fit raid leaders and recurring villains; sneaky names work for scouts and rogues. Copy any of them as-is, or remix from there.
Are these official goblin names from a game or franchise?
Nope — these are all made up for this site's own Goblin language, nothing borrowed from any published game, film or book. That also means nobody's lore gets stepped on when you use one.
How were these names made?
Start with the plain English word printed under the name, then run it through the same rules the Goblin translator uses on this site — a tribe prefix like Sneaky- or Gobby-, a rattly ending like -iz or -oo, and a few chewed consonants (th becomes d, and so on). Build a name yourself with the translator and it will fit right in on this list.
Can I change a name to make it my own?
Absolutely. Swap the prefix (Sneaky-gurgle → Gobby-gurgle), trade the ending (Fang-y → Fang-iz), or pick a different seed word entirely. As long as you keep the doubled-up, chewed-consonant sound, it will still read as goblin.
Do these work as gamertags, pet names or Discord server names?
Yes. Most are short enough for gamertag limits, and the hyphens can be dropped where a platform does not allow them (Gobbywobble, Skulliz). Cute-column names are popular for pets; boss-column names suit servers and guilds.
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Every goblin name here comes from an original language built just for this site, made for fun and creative writing — no franchise or publisher owns any of it. Take whatever you like for your own characters, worlds and usernames.