How do Goliath names work in D&D?

A Goliath's full name is a three-part structure: a birth name, a descriptive nickname from the chief, and a clan surname.

What are Goliath clan names like?

Goliath clan names are long, rolling geographical words representing mountain valleys, such as Thunukalethi or Katho-Olavi.

Classic male choices include Grog, Kavak, Keothi, Thurai, and Maveith.

Classic female choices include Orilo, Gae-Al, Ilikan, Kuori, and Thalai.

Yes, and they can change over their lifetime if they achieve a greater feat of strength or survival.

A Goliath's full name is a three-part structure: a birth name, a descriptive nickname from the chief, and a clan surname.

Goliath clan names are long, rolling geographical words representing mountain valleys, such as Thunukalethi or Katho-Olavi.

Classic male choices include Grog, Kavak, Keothi, Thurai, and Maveith.

Classic female choices include Orilo, Gae-Al, Ilikan, Kuori, and Thalai.

Yes, and they can change over their lifetime if they achieve a greater feat of strength or survival.

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Goliath Element	Naming Strategy	Vibe Description	Rugged Example
Birth Name	Short given name, hard plosives	Fierce, powerful, and resolved	Grog / Gark
Athletic Nickname	Active verb compound descriptive	Granted by the clan to honor feats	Stonecarver / Bearkiller
Mountain Clan Name	Geographical compound name	Represents peak territory	Thunukalethi Clan
Ancient Epithet	Earthy stone adjectives	Rugged, ancient, and heavy	Flintskin / Peakwalker