167 Funny Gnome Names for Tiny Troublemakers
Gnomes have always had a bit of a reputation. They're tiny, they're clever, they're probably tinkering with something they shouldn't be, and they absolutely have an opinion about everything. Picking funny gnome names that actually match that chaotic little energy is the whole challenge.
Whether you're building a DnD character at midnight or finally naming the ceramic guy who's been judging your garden for three years, this list has you covered. These names are weird, punny, and some of them are genuinely too good not to share with your group chat the second you find one that fits.
On this page
- Funniest Gnome Names of All Time
- Hilarious DnD Gnome Names for Your Next Campaign
- Funny Female Gnome Names
- Funny Male Gnome Names
- Funny Garden Gnome Names
- Witty Tinkerer and Inventor Gnome Names
- Clean and Family-Friendly Gnome Names
- Slightly Edgy Gnome Names for Adult Campaigns
- Pun-Based Gnome Names That Are Almost Too Good
- How to Use These Names
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Last Word on Gnome Names
Funniest Gnome Names of All Time
These are the heavy hitters. The ones that made it through the filter because they're just good. Classic funny gnome names that work for DnD campaigns, garden décor, video games, or any situation where you need a name that sounds like it belongs on a three-foot chaos gremlin with strong opinions and a tool belt.
These names hit different because they balance the fantastical gnome vibe with something that just makes you snort. That's the sweet spot.
- 1Bumble Snodwick
- 2Crank McGuffin
- 3Wobbin Fizzlehat
- 4Grumble Toesworth
- 5Pebble Knocksworth
- 6Tinkle Dunderfoot
- 7Zippo Brassknuckle
- 8Noodle Farglebottom
- 9Sir Blurts-a-Lot
- 10Fumble Gearloose
- 11Huckle Bimbleton
- 12Dribble Copperwick
- 13Splonk Thundertoe
- 14Runcible Sneezeworth
- 15Wobble McGee
- 16Clonk Fiddlebits
- 17Figget Rumbledown
- 18Gonzo Pipsqueak
- 19Boffin Tanglewheel
Hilarious DnD Gnome Names for Your Next Campaign
DnD gnomes are a special breed. They're usually the character who has seventeen plans running at once, three of which are definitely illegal in at least two kingdoms, and a very sincere belief that this time the contraption will work. Your name needs to carry all of that personality before you even roll initiative.
These silly DnD gnome names are built for players who want the table to groan and then immediately write the name down. If you love funny character names that work in actual gameplay, these are made for you.
- 20Nix Boltthrow
- 21Thwick Scattergold
- 22Copperpot Dimbledorenot that one
- 23Snik Fizzlecrank
- 24Gimble Wrenchwhistle
- 25Wick Sputterflame
- 26Plonk Warblington
- 27Razzle Dazzlequick
- 28Sprocket McGonagallalso not that one
- 29Binky Ironteeth
- 30Gadget Von Blammo
- 31Fip Clattersworth
- 32Whiz Poppington
- 33Tink Blunderblast
- 34Crank Noodlwick
- 35Poof Smokebottom
- 36Snip Sparklebolt
- 37Dingle Fizzbang
- 38Nut Wrenchface
Funny Female Gnome Names
Female gnomes in lore are every bit as chaotic and brilliant as their counterparts, and their names should reflect that. Think sharp wit, a little mischief, and the energy of someone who built a crossbow before breakfast just to see if she could.
These names are great for DnD characters, fantasy writing, or any gnome figurine that's clearly running the whole operation from the flower bed.
- 39Tizzy Mumbleton
- 40Fern Crankwhisper
- 41Nizzle Pepperwick
- 42Glinda Boltsworth
- 43Pickles von Fizzle
- 44Wee Winifred Sprocket
- 45Dizzy Copperbell
- 46Moxie Rumbleknee
- 47Blinky Tanglethorn
- 48Zap Sugarfingers
- 49Fifi Clatterwick
- 50Snappy Morcelwick
- 51Twitch Goldenspark
- 52Breezy Thunderwhistle
- 53Lottie Grumblepot
- 54Wiggly Farthingale
- 55Dazzle Snodsworth
- 56Pippa Brassknot
- 57Trixie Fumblenook
Funny Male Gnome Names
Male gnomes tend to have names that sound like something fell over in a workshop. That wobbly, overly confident energy of a guy who has already broken three things today and is about to attempt a fourth needs to be baked right into the name itself.
These work perfectly as funny DnD gnome names for tinkerer-type characters, or just for the garden gnome who's leaning suspiciously against the fence post.
- 58Bort Clatterknee
- 59Fumble McBrass
- 60Snorkel Tumbleton
- 61Wibble Dunderhead
- 62Grub Coppernose
- 63Plop Fizzbottom
- 64Ronk Screwloose
- 65Dinky Bumblebott
- 66Whomper Tanglefist
- 67Gunk Winklefoot
- 68Boggle Ironshins
- 69Flap Muttoncap
- 70Grunt Noodlearm
- 71Splat Boltstumble
- 72Flob Grumblwick
- 73Pim Wobblejaw
- 74Chunky Diddlewheel
- 75Snort McGearbox
- 76Dobber Crinklehat
Funny Garden Gnome Names
Garden gnomes are out there 24/7, rain or shine, watching the neighborhood with that blank little stare. They deserve names that reflect both their dignity and their complete inability to actually do anything. These are the humorous garden gnome names for the ceramic guys who have seen things.
Perfect for labeling your garden figurine, naming a friend's gnome as a gift, or setting up a little nameplate situation that will confuse every single person who walks by.
- 77Gerald the Watcher
- 78Nosy Norm
- 79Sir Stands-a-Lot
- 80Dave from Next Door
- 81Muddy McStumpkin
- 82Lawn Enforcement
- 83Captain Ceramic
- 84The Squinting Sentinel
- 85Barry the Boldhe is not bold
- 86Reginald Dirtworth
- 87Glen the Garden Goblin
- 88Yard-Rick
- 89Sprinkle Overlord
- 90Pete the Perpetually Damp
- 91Silent Bob Stoneface
- 92Mulch Murphy
- 93Hank Halfburied
- 94Gnome Chomsky
- 95Weed Watcher Winston
Witty Tinkerer and Inventor Gnome Names
If your gnome is the type who shows up to the session with seventeen pockets full of things that may or may not explode, the name needs to pull that weight. Witty tinkerer names lean into the gnome's reputation for building impractical genius contraptions and calling the whole thing "perfectly safe."
These names work beautifully for DnD artificers, wizard-adjacent gnome builds, and anyone who wants their character to sound like they run a chaotic little workshop that's technically not on fire right now.
- 96Professor Crankbottom
- 97Inventor Skibbles
- 98Archibald Fizzleplonk
- 99Dr. Wrenchface III
- 100Magneto McBoltsnot a superhero, definitely not
- 101Copperbond Q. Sprockett
- 102Nix the Unnecessarily Complex
- 103Thaddeus Geargrinder
- 104Splot Blueprintz
- 105Doc Rumblethunder
- 106Sir Tinkers-Too-Much
- 107Fizwald the Almost-Done
- 108Brim Explosington
- 109Wick Overengineer
- 110Ratchet Bumbleton
- 111Zapworth Q. Sparksworth
- 112Clank Muttington
- 113Gizmo von Tangle
Clean and Family-Friendly Gnome Names
Not every gnome name needs to be chaotic or edgy. Sometimes you need something that works for a kids' game, a school project, a family tabletop night, or just a garden ornament in a household where you can't get away with naming it Dave the Dirtbag.
These names are silly, safe, and still genuinely funny. The kind of names a seven-year-old would pick and then insist on telling everyone at dinner.
- 114Buttons
- 115Twiggle
- 116Pudgy Pete
- 117Smiley Stumpkins
- 118Biscuit
- 119Wobbleton
- 120Freckle
- 121Captain Clover
- 122Doodlebug
- 123Mossy Mike
- 124Sprout
- 125Pebble
- 126Crinkle
- 127Goober McFluff
- 128Snickerdoodle
- 129Bumpy
- 130Clover the Small
- 131Jelly Roll
- 132Thimble
Slightly Edgy Gnome Names for Adult Campaigns
Some DnD tables run a more adult game. Morally grey gnome characters, chaotic neutral tinkerers who blow things up on purpose, or rogue-type gnomes who are definitely up to something. These names have a little more bite to them without going completely off the rails.
Great for players who want their gnome to have a reputation before they even walk into the tavern. Pairs well with other funny rogue names if you're mixing classes.
- 133Swindler Q. Dimblewick
- 134Backstab Bumbleton
- 135Grift McGearson
- 136Pickpocket Nix
- 137Scam Fizzlecrank
- 138Lord Snatchworth
- 139Bamboozle Brockwick
- 140Fleece Mcnoodlepants
- 141Racket Ironwick
- 142Caper Von Bolts
- 143Hustle Tinkerton
- 144The Artful Grumbler
- 145Wrench Stealsworth
- 146Dodge Copperfingers
- 147Sly Brimstone
- 148Dupe Clatterwick
- 149Weasel Noodlehat
- 150Shiv Grumbleton
Pun-Based Gnome Names That Are Almost Too Good
This is the section for people who love wordplay and have zero shame about it. Gnome puns are an entire art form, and these names lean all the way into that. If someone at your table doesn't groan when you introduce your character, you didn't go hard enough.
Some of these also work as a perfect funny Kahoot name if you happen to be running a fantasy-themed quiz and want the entire classroom to stop what they're doing.
- 151Gnome-an's Land
- 152Gno Mercy
- 153Gnome Sayin'?
- 154Gnome Sweet Gnome
- 155Gnome If I Know
- 156Sir Knot-a-Gnome
- 157I'm-a-Gnome Back
- 158Gnome-body Expects This
- 159Gnome Way Out
- 160Gnome-er Simpson
- 161Gnome Pun Intended
- 162Gnome Problem Here
- 163Gnome Doubt About It
- 164Gnome Brainer
- 165Gnome-ville Population Me
- 166Al-Gnome-a
- 167Gnome Run
How to Use These Names
For DnD and tabletop RPGs: Pick something with two parts. A punny or absurd first name paired with a clunky, functional-sounding surname gives you instant gnome credibility. Tinkerer builds love inventor-style names. Rogues and bards pull well from the witty or edgy sections. Rock gnomes tend toward mechanical names, forest gnomes lean a little more whimsical.
For garden gnomes: Lean into either what they look like or what energy they give off. A suspicious-looking gnome with a shovel should probably be named Gerald or Gnome Chomsky. A cheerful round one goes better with Biscuit or Captain Clover.
For gaming usernames: The pun names hit differently in online spaces. Gnome Sayin' or Gnome Brainer as a username makes you instantly recognizable. The tinkerer names also work well for funny gamertag names if you want something character-driven.
For kids: Stick to the clean section. Names like Snickerdoodle, Goober McFluff, and Thimble land with younger audiences every time, whether it's for a toy, a story, or a drawing project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a gnome name sound authentically gnome-like?
Good gnome names usually have two qualities: something slightly clunky or mechanical in the sound, and at least one syllable that feels soft or silly. Combinations like "Fizz," "Crank," "Wobble," "Nix," or "Tink" paired with a lumpy surname hit the sweet spot every time.
What are good gnome names for a DnD tinkerer or artificer?
Anything that sounds like it came out of a workshop. Names with gears, sparks, or mechanical vibes work great: Thaddeus Geargrinder, Sprocket Von Blammo, Wick Sputterflame. The goal is a name that sounds like something just exploded nearby when you say it.
Can I use gnome names for non-fantasy contexts, like a garden ornament or a username?
Absolutely. Garden gnome names work best when they're either extremely mundane (Gerald, Dave) or extremely silly (Gnome Chomsky, Muddy McStumpkin). For usernames, the pun-based names tend to get the most reactions.
What's the difference between a rock gnome name and a forest gnome name in DnD?
Rock gnomes lean mechanical and inventor-coded, so names with gears, sparks, and workshop energy fit well. Forest gnomes tend toward nature and illusion magic, so softer, more whimsical names with natural elements work better for that flavor.
Are there funny gnome names that work for female characters specifically?
Yes, and the best ones keep the same silly gnome energy without just feminizing a male name. Names like Tizzy Mumbleton, Moxie Rumbleknee, Pickles von Fizzle, and Dazzle Snodsworth all carry full gnome charisma and work great for female characters.
The Last Word on Gnome Names
Gnomes are basically the personality class of the fantasy world. They show up with too many gadgets, too much confidence, and names that sound like someone sneezed in a workshop. Picking the right one is half the fun. Screenshot the ones you love, share the puns with your gaming group, and if someone at your table doesn't laugh at Gnome Chomsky, that's their problem. Go cause some fictional chaos with your very small, very loud character.