Tiefling Name Generator
Generate unique tiefling names including infernal names and virtue names for your D&D 5e characters. Perfect for warlocks, sorcerers, and any character with fiendish heritage.
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About Tiefling Names
The study of tiefling onomastics reveals a culture **fractured by its own genesis**. A tiefling's name is a battleground—the locus of lifelong struggle between fiendish origin that seeks to claim them and mortal spirit that strives to define itself. The naming conventions fall into three categories: **Infernal names** (accepting one's place in the cosmic hierarchy), **Cultural names** (hiding within the herd), and **Virtue names** (carving out destiny through sheer will). The Virtue name is perhaps the most unique cultural contribution—a rite of passage where young adults shed birth names for **concepts they intend to embody**. A human named "Faith" because parents liked the sound; a tiefling names herself "Faith" because she intends to BE faithful in defiance of a world that expects her to be faithless.
Naming Conventions
The Infernal tongue is characterized by specific phonetic markers: **Sibilant fricatives** (S, Z, SH) mimic hissing serpents and steam, evoking deceit. **Velar plosives** (K, G) convey aggression—hard stops demanding attention. **Infernal diphthongs** (ae, ia, os) borrow from Latin/Greek, lending archaic bureaucratic weight befitting Lawful Evil devils. **Glottal stops** (apostrophes) denote pauses difficult for mortal tongues. Male names end in *-os*, *-us*, *-on*, *-or* (agency/status). Female names end in *-a*, *-is*, *-ia*, *-e* (elegance masking sinister intent). Virtue names are monosyllabic concepts: *Hope*, *Ash*, *Fear*, *Art*—the name IS the aspiration or warning.
Tiefling Subraces & Styles
Asmodeus ( Nessus)
Portfolio: Authority, Law, Sin. Names are **grandiose, Latinate, regal**—no room for nicknames. Roots: "Rex" (King), "Dom" (Master), "Mal" (Bad). Examples: *Invictus* (Unconquered), *Dominius*, *Primus*, *Regina*, *Imperia*, *Exarch*, *Corona*, *Lex* (Law). These families view themselves as tiefling "royalty."
Zariel ( Avernus)
Portfolio: War, Wrath, Fallen Angels. Names are **aggressive, short, shouted**—military commands. Examples: *Blade*, *Axe*, *Spear*, *Shield*, *War*, *Wrath*, *Fury*, *Strike*, *Soldier*, *General*, *Vanguard*, *Blood*, *Scar*. Zariel's children are soldiers.
Mephistopheles ( Cania)
Portfolio: Arcane Magic, Hellfire, Forbidden Knowledge. Names are **academic, multi-syllabic, rhythmic**—wizard incantations. Examples: *Mephisto*, *Faust* (pact-maker), *Arcane*, *Rune*, *Sigil*, *Glyph*, *Tome*, *Sage*, *Warlock*, *Ritual*. The lineage values intellect above all.
Fierna ( Phlegethos)
Portfolio: Passion, Fire, Manipulation. Names are **breathless, romantic, seductive**—designed to provoke reaction. Phonetics: soft fricatives (F, V), liquid L, long vowels. Examples: *Fervor*, *Passion*, *Flame*, *Ember*, *Lust*, *Desire*, *Charm*, *Allure*, *Heart*, *Siren*. The "friendly" face of evil.
Glasya ( Malbolge)
Portfolio: Criminality, Rebellion, Prisons. Names are **edgy, punk-rock, street**—prison handles or gang signs. Phonetics: sharp X, K, J. Examples: *Jinx*, *Hex*, *Vandal*, *Riot*, *Shiv*, *Vice*, *Punk*, *Rebel*, *Chaos*, *Spite*, *Heist*, *Cutter*. The rebellious daughter's lineage.
Levistus ( Stygia)
Portfolio: Ice, Betrayal, Survival, Isolation. Names are **cold, sharp, whispered**. Phonetics: sibilant S, "ice" sounds. Examples: *Frost*, *Rime*, *Chill*, *Glacier*, *Winter*, *Zero*, *Numb*, *Freeze*, *Shard*, *Crystal*, *Pale*, *Tomb*, *Silent*. Frozen, detached souls.
Mammon ( Minauros)
Portfolio: Greed, Wealth, Commerce. Names are **transactional**—currency and accounting terms. Examples: *Avarice*, *Coin*, *Gold*, *Profit*, *Usury*, *Debt*, *Audit*, *Ledger*, *Count*, *Sterling*, *Barter*, *Vault*, *Asset*. The child as asset to be managed.
Dispater ( Dis)
Portfolio: Iron, Cities, Paranoia, Defense. Names are **metallic, industrial, defensive**—hammer on anvil. Phonetics: hard T, K, St, R. Examples: *Ferrous*, *Bastion*, *Steel*, *Ward*, *Lock*, *Bulwark*, *Spire*, *Vault*, *Anvil*, *Chain*, *Wall*, *Gate*. Secretive, enduring families.
Baalzebul ( Maladomini)
Portfolio: Decay, Lies, Slugs, Fallen Grandeur. Names **sound beautiful but mean foulness**—tragic irony. Phonetics: buzzing Z, "wet" sounds. Examples: *Zebul*, *Vermina*, *Rot*, *Fester*, *Carrion*, *Falsity*, *Perjury*, *Canker*, *Blight*, *Worm*. Fallen angelic tragedy.
Famous Tiefling Names
- •Morthos - *Mort* (death) + breathless *-thos*: "The Death-Bringer"
- •Kallista - Greek *Kallisto* (most beautiful) + sibilant middle: "Beautiful Deceiver"
- •Karlach - BG3: Harsh, guttural name for a warrior tiefling
- •Farideh - Brimstone Angels: Persian "Unique/Noble," exotic to Sword Coast
- •Hope/Despair - Virtue names: aspirational vs. fatalistic self-definition
- •Carrion - Dark virtue: "I survive on what you discard"
- •Akmenos - *Akmen* (stone/hardness) + *-os* masculine: "The Unyielding"
- •Damaia - *Dam* (Lady/Mother) + regal tone: "The Matriarch"
Tips for Using These Names
- •**Infernal phonetics**: Sibilants (S, Z, SH), velar plosives (K, G), diphthongs (ae, ia, os)
- •Male endings: *-os*, *-us*, *-on*, *-or* (agency/status)
- •Female endings: *-a*, *-is*, *-ia*, *-e* (elegance masking threat)
- •Virtue names: positive (*Hope*, *Glory*), neutral (*Art*, *Music*), or dark (*Torment*, *Carrion*)
- •Match bloodline to portfolio: Zariel = war names, Mammon = wealth names, Levistus = ice names
- •A tiefling named *Torment* says: "I am the torment the world visited upon me"
- •BG3 tieflings use crisis "call-signs" that became permanent: *Mol*, *Zevlor*
- •Multiple names for different contexts: infernal among tieflings, human for business, virtue as true self
Frequently Asked Questions
What are tiefling virtue names?
Virtue names are a uniquely tiefling tradition where individuals choose a concept to embody as their name. These can be positive (Hope, Glory, Excellence, Art), negative (Torment, Despair, Fear, Malice), or neutral (Nowhere, Random, Quest). The name serves as a constant reminder of who the tiefling chooses to be, regardless of their infernal heritage.
Should my tiefling have an infernal or human name?
It depends on your character's background. Tieflings raised among their own kind or embracing their heritage often use infernal names. Those raised in human communities might have human names. Many tieflings use virtue names to define themselves on their own terms. Some have multiple names for different contexts.
What are good tiefling names for warlocks?
Tiefling warlocks with fiend pacts might honor their patron with infernal-sounding names: Malachai, Damakos, Zariel, or Belial. Alternatively, virtue names like Pact, Bound, Bargain, or Price can reference their warlock deal. The name can hint at whether they embrace or regret their pact.
How do tiefling names differ from demon names?
Tiefling infernal names draw from devil (lawful evil) rather than demon (chaotic evil) traditions in D&D lore. Devil names tend toward structured, formal sounds (Asmodeus, Mephistopheles), while demon names might be more chaotic. However, since tieflings can have various fiendish ancestry, both influences are valid.
Can tieflings have normal names?
Absolutely! A tiefling raised in a human community might be named John, Mary, or any other common name. Their name might not reflect their heritage at all. Some tieflings prefer this as it helps them fit in; others eventually adopt an infernal or virtue name later in life.
What are some dark virtue names?
Dark virtue names that tieflings might choose include: Despair, Torment, Fear, Malice, Sorrow, Vengeance, Ruin, Anguish, Spite, Dread, Ruin, and Carnage. These names might reflect a tiefling's pain, their embrace of their darker nature, or serve as a warning to others about what they've become.