143 Funny Goblin Names for Greedy Gremlins

Goblins have always gotten a bad reputation. They're sneaky, chaotic, slightly feral, and absolutely convinced that whatever terrible plan they just came up with is going to work this time. That energy deserves a name to match. Whether you're building a DnD character, writing a story, or just need a goblin name for a random online game, the right funny goblin name can carry an entire personality on its own.

This list goes beyond the basic stuff. You'll find wordplay goblins, menacing goblins who are secretly buffoons, tiny goblins with enormous confidence, and everything in between. Pick one that fits your chaos level and run with it.

Funny Goblin Names of All Time

These are the classics. The ones that hit the moment you read them, make you snort, and then slowly realize you're going to be thinking about them at 2am. These funny goblin names work across games, stories, D&D campaigns, and anywhere else a little green chaos is welcome.

The best goblin names feel like the goblin named themselves, probably while standing on something unstable. Each of these carries a personality without needing any backstory attached.

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   Snorkel Puddlejump
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   Grix the Mostly Fine
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   Wobbert
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   Fizbang Noodlearm
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   Loot Goblin Steve
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   Grumblesnatch
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   Bork the Adequate
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   Twig Fartleby
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   Nugget McSneaky
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    Zipplewort
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    Grum Bumbleclaw
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    Skribblewix
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    Blorp the Unstoppable

    he has been stopped four times
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    Fizwick Pokeypants
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    Nibbles No-Teeth
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    Splort
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Hilarious Goblin Names for D&D Characters

If you're building a D&D goblin character and your DM sighs the moment you introduce yourself, you've done it right. These names are built for the table. They're the kind of names that make the whole party pause mid-session, blink, and then burst out laughing before the DM even finishes reading the stat block.

Pair any of these with a backstory involving a failed heist or a stolen chicken and you've got a legendary character on your hands.

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    Splodge Grimblesnout
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    Grobbins the Wise

    he is not wise
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    Krex Fumblefist
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    Ooze McKnife
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    Wazzle Plinkfur
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    Gribble the Unseen

    constantly seen
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    Spudnick Blackteeth
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    Blibber of the East Wood
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    Gorgnak Twice-Stepped-On
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    Fleeb Snagroot
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    Snotwick the Brave

    left immediately when combat started
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    Gloop Shiverpoke
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    Crumble Vex
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    Moxie Grimwhistle
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    Plig the Luckless
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    Snag the Protagonist
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Silly Goblin Names for Female Goblins

Female goblins deserve ridiculous names just as much as anyone. These work great for D&D characters, tabletop RPG campaigns, fantasy writing, or any story where you need a female goblin who shows up with big attitude and questionable decision-making skills.

The energy here is chaotic, scrappy, and slightly feral. These names sound like they belong to someone who has stolen at least three things in the last hour and feels no guilt about any of it.

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    Vrixie Snarlfang
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    Wobella the Persistent
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    Grimelda Pickpurse
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    Flicky Mosswick
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    Snagga Pimplebrook
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    Yizzle Toadfoot
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    Nibsie Crumblehorn
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    Brixxa the Daring

    she dared once, it went poorly
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    Goozla Firepocket
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    Sprockit Gnarl
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    Weeble Vomstain
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    Glintrix Sharptoe
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    Frizzy Bonewhisper
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    Blurpette
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    Snikkit Mossgrub
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    Tweezle the Undefeated
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Funny Male Goblin Names for Your Next Campaign

These are built for the goblin who swaggers into a room like he owns it, immediately trips over something, and then pretends nothing happened. Male goblin names hit different when they sound both threatening and completely ridiculous at the same time. That tension is the whole joke.

Use these for D&D, fantasy games, storytelling, or naming an NPC your players will never forget. A well-named goblin NPC is forever.

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    Grix Bonecruncher

    he has never crunched a bone
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    Smolb the Mighty
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    Crunt Yellowtooth
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    Figwick Noseward
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    Blarg the Overlooked
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    Skitter Gribblefang
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    Prundle McVex
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    Lurk Shadebottom
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    Gormo Slipwick
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    Snibble Claws
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    Wick the Slightly Dangerous
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    Thumple Greaseback
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    Vort Sporkwhistle
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    Plop von Ambush
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    Grumbus Fumbleclaw
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    Snaggish Torkleby
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Witty Goblin Names Based on Pure Wordplay

Wordplay goblin names are for the person who appreciates a name that works on two levels and makes you groan before you laugh. These are the goblin names that your D&D group screenshots and shares in the group chat without explanation. They're also perfect if you want something clever enough to use as a username or gamertag.

If you enjoy wordplay-based character names, you'll also appreciate funny gnome names that use the same ridiculous energy.

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    Rob Goblin
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    Kris P. Earfingers
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    Gob Linn
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    Sneaky Pete-zza

    a goblin who works a pizza heist
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    Warren Peace

    surprisingly philosophical for a goblin
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    Grin Reaper
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    Ick Ognito
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    Gab Bling
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    Pilfert Swipeswell
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    Grix Topher
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    Phil Cher
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    Grack O'Lantern
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    Sneakret Agent
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    Pock Etpicker
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    Mug Shot McGee
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    Loot Enant Dan
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Humorous Goblin Names Inspired by Pop Culture

Goblins and pop culture are a match nobody asked for but everyone needed. These names take a familiar reference and run it through the goblin filter, which mostly means making it smaller, greedier, and vaguely criminal. Great for D&D characters, fan fiction, or impressing exactly the right kind of nerd.

These also work really well as funny names for games or character usernames where the reference will land with the right crowd.

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    Gollum's Cousin Randy
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    Dobby's Less Charming Friend
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    Grix Skywalker

    one arm, different reason
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    Gandelf the Greige
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    Yob-a

    baby Yoda's chaos goblin cousin
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    Smeagoblin
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    Jon Snob the Goblin King
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    Daenerys Targoblin
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    Bilbo Snaggins
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    Grix Wick

    you stole his gold, that was a mistake
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    Shrub Shrek
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    The Mandal-ork-ian
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    Muggridge Weasley
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    Grum Stark
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    Frodo Baggins of the Underpants
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    Spriggit Palpatine
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Clean and Family-Friendly Goblin Names

Not every goblin is here to cause mayhem. Some of them are friendly little creatures who just want to collect rocks and eat slightly too much bread. These clean, family-friendly goblin names work great for kids' games, school projects, tabletop sessions with younger players, or stories where the goblin is actually kind of the hero.

Think of these as the goblin who packs a lunch and still somehow ends up in trouble by noon.

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    Puddle
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    Wigsby
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    Crumpet
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     Bloop
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     Nibby Greenleaf
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     Sprocket
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     Tumble
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     Gribbit
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     Mossy
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     Plink Toadstool
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     Fudge Knob
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     Snapper
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     Bimble Wortpatch
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     Fizz
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     Gigglewort
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     Toadbert
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Goblin Names That Sound Threatening but Really Aren't

The funniest goblin names are the ones that clearly tried to be scary. This goblin introduced himself with full confidence at the start of the encounter, made aggressive eye contact, and then rolled a 2 on his attack. These names are perfect for DMs who want to give players an NPC they'll both laugh at and secretly enjoy.

Pair with funny orc names if you need a whole squad of creatures who are convinced they're terrifying.

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     Deathlord Wibble
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     Shadow Snurp the Devastating
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     Grim Notch

     his notch is on a stick
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     Bonecrusher Tib
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     Vex the Annihilator

     he annihilated one loaf of bread once
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     Dark One Floopsworth
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     The Goblin Formerly Known as Bort
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     Nightfall Gribb
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     Doomclaw Snibble
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     Snaggis the Merciless

     he showed mercy twice last Tuesday
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     Grimtide Pudge
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     Wrath Biscuit
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     Destroyer Lil Grix
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     Skullcrusher Nob
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     Shadowfang McNugget
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     Terrible Twitch
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Short and Punchy Goblin Names That Just Work

Sometimes you want a name that fits in a username field, rolls off the tongue in a split second, and sounds exactly right the moment you say it. These short goblin names punch above their weight. One or two syllables max. No explanation required. The name is the joke.

These also double as solid funny gamertag names if you're building a chaos-themed profile somewhere.

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     Grix
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     Blorp
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     Nib
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     Vex
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     Twitch
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     Snag
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     Grot
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     Plop
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     Blik
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     Grub
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     Wonk
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     Skit
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     Zorp
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     Drib
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     Greem
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How to Use These Funny Goblin Names

For D&D and tabletop RPGs: Pick a name that matches your goblin's energy. A goblin rogue who keeps failing stealth checks deserves something like "Lurk Shadebottom." A goblin who insists he's the group's leader despite zero qualifications is clearly a "Smolb the Mighty" situation.

For video games and usernames: The short punchy names work best here. One syllable goblins like Grix, Blorp, or Splort fit nicely in username fields and still get the point across. If you want something longer for a display name, go full chaos with "Deathlord Wibble" and watch people do a double take.

For writing and world-building: Give your goblin a name that tells the reader something before the character even speaks. "Bork the Adequate" sets a very different tone than "Grix Bonecruncher." The name should carry the comedy so you don't have to explain the joke.

For kids and family games: Stick to the clean section. Puddle, Wigsby, Crumpet, and Bimble Wortpatch are equally silly without needing an adult filter applied first.

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Let the Goblin Era Begin

There's something deeply satisfying about finding the perfect goblin name. It's not just a label. It's a whole personality in three syllables or less. Whether your goblin is a D&D character, a gaming alter ego, or just a name you're going to use for the chaos of it, the right choice makes the whole thing click.

Share this list with your party, your group chat, or anyone who's ever said "I want to play a goblin but I don't know what to call it." They'll thank you. Probably. Goblins aren't great at gratitude, but the sentiment is there.