“The evolution of Snotgobbler begins at it’s earliest origins, when the name came into existence.
“The meaning of Snotgobbler may come from a profession, such as the name ‘Fisher’ which was given to fishermen. Some of these profession-based surnames can be a profession in a different language. Because of this it is essential to know the nationality of a name, and the languages used by it’s ancestors. Many western names like Snotgobbler come from religious texts like the Bible, the Bhagavadgītā, the Quran, etc. Often these names relate to a religious phrase such as ‘Lamb of God’.”
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