Goblin Name Generator (Pathfinder)

How Goblins Get Their Names

In Pathfinder, goblins do not bother with family lineages or noble inheritances. A pup is given a sound or insult by whoever is closest when it starts moving, and the name sticks if the goblin survives long enough to answer to it. Names often shift after a defining event, like setting fire to a village or surviving a horse stampede, so older goblins may have collected three or four names over their short, explosive lives.

What the Generator Produces

Each entry is a single short name built from harsh consonants, repeated syllables, and gleeful nonsense, such as Skreech, Mogmog, Pyro-Pip, or Chuffwretch. Some names lean toward the warlike, others toward the alchemical, and a few sound like things a goblin would shout while running away. Reroll freely and pick whichever makes you grin first, since that is the goblin test of a good name.

Building the Goblin Around the Name

Once you have a name, decide what earned it. Did Crackjaw lose teeth to a thrown brick? Did Hissywig once wear a flaming wig as a hat? Tie the name to a scar, a pet, a song the goblin invented, or a forbidden hobby like reading. Add a tribe affiliation drawn from canon, such as Licktoad, Mosswood, or Birdcruncher, or invent your own with an equally ridiculous totem.

Best Uses

These names work for tribal mooks, named villains, alchemist henchmen, and player characters using the goblin ancestry. Game masters can prep a list of ten before a session and hand them out as goblins die in droves, giving each victim a moment of comic identity. Players can use the generator to brainstorm a character whose backstory is one long string of fires, escapes, and questionable life choices.

Unleash Your Goblin Creativity

Creating a memorable goblin name can add depth to your Pathfinder character. Consider these questions to inspire your unique goblin identity.

• What is your goblin's most notable physical feature?
• What peculiar habits or behaviors does your goblin exhibit?
• What environment does your goblin thrive in-swamps, caves, or urban areas?
• Does your goblin have a particular obsession or favorite item?
• Is there a unique word or sound that captures your goblin's personality?

What are good Goblin names (Pathfinder)?

There's thousands of random Goblin names (Pathfinder) in this generator. Here are some samples to start:

• Gobfist
• Snaggletooth
• Uglysnout
• Gobsmack
• Nimblefingers
• Bloodsucker
• Razorfang
• Greenbelly
• Stinkfoot
• Blacktooth