Goblin (language)

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Goblin is the language used by the goblins. Goblin is generally written with the Common alphabet.^{WoWRPG 131} However, most goblins have mastered a myriad of other languages including Orcish and Common in order to trade with members of the big factions.^{WoWRPG 43}

Goblin Primer

Goblin Names

Every goblin has a given name and a family name. The family names portray some ancestor's achievement, though a goblin may take a new family name if he feels he has made an accomplishment that outstrips that of his eponymous forebear.

• Male Names: Zautso, Beedle, Chizbolt, Nuzak.
• Female Names: Lystis, Mefeero, Sazai, Rossa.
• Family Names: Steamgear, Boltnose, Manclamp, Leafgrinder.

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Speculation

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"Goblin" has an apparent connection to D&D derived generic languages, which apparently can be found in D&D rule books. Goblin is typically spoken by Goblins, hobgoblins, bugbears, and uses the Dwarven alphabet.[1]

Races and their languages
	Draenei		Dwarves	Gnomes		Humans		Night elves		Worgen
	Draenei		Dwarven	Gnomish		Common		Darnassian		Worgen
	Blood elves		Forsaken	Goblins		Orcs		Tauren		Trolls
	Thalassian		Gutterspeak	Goblin		Orc or Orcish		Taur-ahe		Zandali
	Demons	Dragons	Elementals	Furbolgs	High elves	Naga	Nerubian	Murlocs	Titans	Tuskarr	Vrykul
	Demonic or Eredun	Draconic	Kalimag: (Ignan, Aquan, Terran, Auran)	Ursine	Thalassian	Nazja	Nerubian	Nerglish	Titan	Tuskarr	Vrykul