Kobold Name Generator
Kobold names are short, shrill and vaguely reminiscent of dragons – these small creatures revere dragons above all.
More Race Generators
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.
All Race Generators:
- Elf Name Generator
- High Elf Name Generator
- Dwarf Name Generator
- Halfling Name Generator
- Gnome Name Generator
- Half-Orc Name Generator
- Tiefling Name Generator
- Dragonborn Name Generator
- Orc Name Generator
- Dark Elf Name Generator
- Goblin Name Generator
- Hobgoblin Name Generator
- Kobold Name Generator
- Demon Name Generator
- Troll Name Generator
- Giant Name Generator
- Centaur Name Generator
- Minotaur Name Generator
- Fae Name Generator
- Tabaxi Name Generator
- Angel Name Generator
- Werewolf Name Generator
- Lizardfolk Name Generator
- Naga Name Generator
- Merfolk Name Generator
- Golem Name Generator
- Vampire Name Generator
- Wraith Name Generator