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Kobold Name Generator

Kobold names are short, shrill and vaguely reminiscent of dragons – these small creatures revere dragons above all.

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Examples from the name parts

These invented names are inspiration for your own world, not official names from a game setting.

  • Gixriix
  • Meepoixox
  • Rixrxap
  • Trixyii
  • Pixieixie
  • Nixieiixi

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Kobold Names – Background & Tips

Kobold names sound shrill, sharp and somehow desperately brave. Our Kobold Name Generator creates authentic names for D&D 5e, Pathfinder and fantasy adventures. Kobolds are small, scaly tribal creatures who worship dragons and consider themselves their worthy heirs despite their small size.

Kobold names are almost always short – one to two syllables – and sound shrill and sharp. They often contain X, IX combinations or other sharp sibilants: names like Gix, Meepo, Rix, Kurpo, Yix or Drax are typical. This brevity reflects the quick, nervous energy of kobolds.

In D&D 5e, kobolds have a deeper history than their size suggests: they are clever trapmakers, experienced mine builders and fanatical dragon worshippers. The most famous kobold example is Meepo from the classic D&D module 'The Sunless Citadel' – a sad little kobold who lost his dragon and became a cult figure.

In Pathfinder 2e, kobolds are available as a playable race with more character depth. Pathfinder kobolds are clever, cunning beings that compensate for their weaknesses with resourcefulness. Kobold Press – a well-known tabletop publisher – named itself after this race.

For your D&D or Pathfinder kobold character, choose a name reflecting their shrill energy and sneaky cleverness. Short, sharp names fit perfectly. Use our generator for male and female kobold names.

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