Tiefling Name Generator
Tieflings carry infernal blood, and their names usually tell you how they feel about it. Some bear an infernal name with a Greek or Latin ring and a sinister edge (think X, Z and -os endings). Others, raised among humans, have an ordinary human name. And many reject both to choose a virtue name, a single word like Hope, Tempest or Sorrow that describes who they want to be.
The generator below covers all three styles; underneath you’ll find 90+ hand-picked tiefling names and the bloodline names of the Nine Hells. Building a party? Pair this with our dragonborn name generator and drow names, or go darker with demon names.
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Male tiefling names (infernal)
Infernal names draw on Greek, Latin and old demonology. A few borrow real mythic figures, like Ixion, bound to a burning wheel for eternity.
| Name | Sound / source | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Azrakos | Rasping, ancient | A warlock with a patron |
| Belthas | Smoky, smooth | A silver-tongued bard |
| Caimon | Soft but ominous | A brooding rogue |
| Draxios | Sharp, Greek-sounding | A duelist |
| Eryx | Short, hissing | An assassin |
| Galzeth | Buzzing Z | A fire sorcerer |
| Haldrakos | Heavy, noble | A fallen aristocrat |
| Ixion | Greek king bound to a fiery wheel | A cursed hero |
| Kazimon | Rolling | A merchant with secrets |
| Lucan | Latin-flavored, “light” feel | A tiefling paladin |
| Malphas | Name of a demon in old grimoires | A villain |
| Nerthos | Dark, earthy | A necromancer |
| Orzeus | Grand, godlike | A cult leader |
| Paxilon | Ironic “peace” root | A reluctant soldier |
| Rhazmel | Rasping | A thief |
| Sethrak | Snake-like | A spy |
| Tharos | Classic, sturdy | A fighter |
| Vexmon | Vexing | A trickster |
| Xandros | Greek-style X | A scholar |
| Zephael | Angelic ending, devilish start | A redemption arc |
| Morvex | Clipped, grim | A mercenary |
| Amdusk | Twilight feel | A night hunter |
| Kyrieth | Echoes “Kyrie” (Lord) | A cleric with doubts |
Female tiefling names (infernal)
Elegant names with a dangerous edge. For darker options, see female demon names and evil names.
| Name | Sound / source | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Akrisse | Sharp, elegant | A sorcerer |
| Bellaxa | Pretty with a bite | A charmer |
| Criselle | Crisp, French-like | A courtier |
| Damara | Warm, grounded | A monk |
| Elyssa | Soft, sibilant | A bard |
| Hesperine | Greek “evening” root | A twilight cleric |
| Ixara | Exotic X | A warlock |
| Kalista | From Greek “most beautiful” | A performer |
| Lilitha | Echo of Lilith | A dark mage |
| Mezria | Buzzing, sultry | A gambler |
| Nyxara | Built on Nyx, “night” | A shadow monk |
| Orisca | Round, mysterious | An oracle |
| Pheraxa | Fiery | A fire sorcerer |
| Rexia | Latin rex, “king,” made feminine | A leader |
| Sabraxis | Long, arcane | A wizard |
| Thessaly | Greek region name | A traveling healer |
| Velaria | Velvet-soft | A diplomat |
| Xerissa | Striking | A rogue |
| Zarielle | Echo of the archdevil Zariel | A fighter |
| Iridae | Iridescent, rare | An illusionist |
| Morrigana | Nod to the Morrígan | A battle cleric |
| Seraxa | Seraph turned infernal | A fallen paladin |
| Vashti | Persian queen who defied a king (Esther 1) | A proud rebel |
Tiefling virtue names
A virtue name is a statement. It can be an aspiration (Hope, Valor), a burden (Sorrow, Ruin) or a joke (Mischief). Use one alone, as most tieflings do.
| Virtue name | What it says about them |
|---|---|
| Hope | Stubborn optimism against the odds |
| Mercy | Chose kindness despite everything |
| Temper | Short fuse, big heart |
| Vigil | Always watching, never resting |
| Solace | Brings comfort to others |
| Riddle | A walking mystery |
| Ember | The last spark of something |
| Wander | Can’t settle anywhere |
| Sorrow | Carries a heavy past |
| Valor | Brave to a fault |
| Hymn | Musical, maybe devout |
| Ruin | What they left behind |
| Promise | Owes someone everything |
| Omen | Feared as a bad sign |
| Tempest | Chaotic and loud |
| Lament | A grieving poet |
| Mischief | Exactly what you think |
| Candor | Painfully honest |
| Anthem | Born to inspire |
| Dirge | Gloomy and dramatic |
| Pilgrim | On a lifelong journey |
| Faith | Believes against reason |
| Grace | Elegant under pressure |
| Nowhen | Lost track of time |
Tiefling surnames and epithets
Many tieflings inherit a human family name; others adopt a dark epithet like these. More ideas in fantasy last names.
| Surname | Suggests |
|---|---|
| Ashborne | Born of cinders |
| Blackthorn | Thorny and dark |
| Cinderfell | Fell from a burning place |
| Duskmourne | Mourns at twilight |
| Emberhart | Warm heart, hot temper |
| Grimmoor | Grim moorland |
| Hellscar | Marked by the Hells |
| Nightbrand | Branded at birth |
| Sablewood | Dark forest |
| Thornveil | Hides behind thorns |
| Vantrell | Sounds like an old noble line |
| Wraithmere | Haunted lake |
Infernal bloodline names
In D&D lore, tieflings can trace their heritage to a specific archdevil of the Nine Hells. These rulers’ names, several drawn from real demonology, suit an NPC, a patron or a bold tiefling’s chosen name. See also fallen angel names.
| Name | Origin |
|---|---|
| Asmodeus | Demon of the Book of Tobit; ruler of the Nine Hells in D&D |
| Mephistopheles | The devil of the Faust legend |
| Baalzebul | D&D spelling of Beelzebub, “lord of the flies” |
| Dispater | From Dis Pater, Roman god of the underworld |
| Mammon | Aramaic “wealth,” personified greed |
| Belial | Hebrew, “worthless” |
| Glasya | Derived from Glasya-Labolas, a demon in old grimoires |
| Levistus | Archdevil of Stygia in D&D lore |
| Fierna | Archduchess of Phlegethos in D&D lore |
| Zariel | Fallen angel ruling Avernus in D&D lore |
How to choose a tiefling name
- Decide how your tiefling was raised. An infernal name suggests embracing the heritage, a human name suggests blending in, and a virtue name suggests rejecting both.
- Let the virtue name be a hook. A tiefling called Mercy who is anything but merciful is instant roleplay.
- Use X, Z and Greek endings for infernal names. -os, -ion, -ax and -issa read as classical and slightly sinister.
- Tie it to a patron. A warlock of Mephistopheles might pick a name that echoes the archdevil’s.
- Borrow from real myth. Names like Ixion, Vashti or Lilitha carry built-in stories; our dark names list has more.
Frequently asked questions
How do tiefling names work?
In D&D 5e lore, tieflings generally have one of three kinds of name: an infernal name inherited from their heritage, a name from the culture they grew up in, or a self-chosen virtue name that expresses an ideal or a feeling.
What is a tiefling virtue name?
A virtue name is a single English word, often an abstract concept, that a tiefling adopts as their name, such as Hope, Temper, Sorrow or Tempest. It can be hopeful, tragic or ironic.
What is a good female tiefling name?
Nyxara, Kalista, Hesperine and Velaria are elegant infernal names; Mercy, Solace or Tempest make great virtue names.
What is a good male tiefling name?
Zephael, Draxios, Belthas and Malphas all have the classic infernal ring. For a virtue name, try Valor, Vigil or Riddle.
Can tieflings have normal names?
Yes. A tiefling raised in a human city might be called Tom or Sarah. The contrast between an ordinary name and a devilish look can be great for roleplay.