D&D Gnome Name Generator
D&D 5e gnome names — rock gnomes, forest gnomes, deep gnomes / svirfneblin.
2.4K possible combinations
10 names
- Zook Wanderfoot
- Glim Roothoof
- Roywyn Roothoof
- Caramip Roothoof
- Tana Topplebrook
- Ellywick Quickfingers
- Boddynock Tinkermart
- Dabbleton Folkor
- Erky Gemboot
- Erky Pickwood
About
Generate D&D 5e gnome character names. Gnomes have lively, slightly-comedic naming conventions with short syllables, playful sounds, and rich nicknames (Boddynock, Wrenn, Zook, Lilli). The pool draws on the 5e SRD gnome list. Useful for rock gnome wizards and artificers, forest gnome druids and rangers, and deep gnome / svirfneblin Underdark characters. Class selection adds an optional epithet — "Spellbinder" for wizards, "Lightfingers" for rogues, "Greenleaf" for druids.
FAQ
Do these names fit rock vs forest gnomes?
Both. The 5e gnome pool covers all three subraces (rock, forest, deep/svirfneblin) without separate divisions. Add your own "Underdark" prefix or epithet if you want to flag deep gnome subrace explicitly.
Why are gnome names so playful?
D&D canon — gnome culture treasures inventiveness and humor, and their names reflect that with quirky syllables and abundant nicknames. The PHB notes a gnome may collect 6+ nicknames over a lifetime.
Are these usable for tinker gnomes (Krynn)?
Yes. The pool is generic enough for Krynn tinker gnomes, Eberron gnomes, and Forgotten Realms gnome variants.
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