300+ Tiefling Names (Virtue, Vice, and Infernal Options)

Picture this: you’ve spent three hours perfecting your tiefling rogue’s backstory. You’ve calculated every stat, chosen the perfect feats, and even sketched out their tragic past involving a deal with a devil. Then your DM asks, “What’s your character’s name?” and you freeze. Sound familiar?

I’ll never forget watching my friend Sarah panic during our first session of Curse of Strahd. She’d created this incredible tiefling warlock with crimson skin and golden eyes, complete with a 10-page backstory about her family’s infernal pact. But when it came time for introductions, she blurted out “Uh… Jennifer?” The table went silent. Even Strahd would’ve been confused.

That’s exactly why I’ve put together this massive collection of 300+ tiefling names that’ll save you from the dreaded “Jennifer the Tiefling” moment. Whether you’re rolling up a virtue-driven paladin or embracing your character’s devilish heritage, you’ll find the perfect name that makes both you and your DM smile.

Traditional Virtue and Vice Names: Fighting Against the Darkness

Many tieflings choose virtue names to represent their struggle against their infernal heritage. These names pack emotional punch and create instant character depth. Here are 50 options that’ll make your character memorable:

Virtue Names:

• Temperance – Perfect for lawful good tieflings rejecting their dark nature
• Serenity – Creates compelling contrast with a fiendish appearance
• Grace – Shows desire for divine favor despite infernal bloodline
• Justice – Ideal for paladin or cleric characters
• Mercy – Demonstrates compassion overcoming cruel instincts
• Hope – Symbolizes optimism despite cursed heritage
• Faith – Shows trust in good despite family history
• Charity – Reflects selflessness conquering selfish nature
• Patience – Represents calm control over fiery temperament
• Prudence – Wisdom gained through ancestral mistakes
• Fortitude – Strength to resist evil influences
• Constance – Unwavering commitment to good
• Verity – Truth-telling despite deceptive heritage
• Clemency – Forgiveness for past family sins
• Harmony – Balance between conflicting natures
• Valor – Courage to fight for right
• Honor – Nobility despite shameful ancestry
• Dignity – Self-respect earned through good deeds
• Purity – Cleansing of tainted bloodline
• Devotion – Religious commitment to good
• Sincerity – Honest nature overcoming deceit
• Tranquility – Peace found despite inner turmoil
• Chastity – Moral purity despite temptation
• Humility – Modest spirit conquering pride
• Reverence – Respect for divine authority

Vice Names (for those embracing their nature):

• Torment – Reflects inner struggle and pain
• Spite – Bitter anger at their cursed fate
• Malice – Deliberate cruelty inherited from ancestors
• Envy – Jealousy of those with pure bloodlines
• Wrath – Righteous anger or destructive fury
• Pride – Arrogance about infernal power
• Greed – Insatiable desire for more
• Gluttony – Excessive consumption or desire
• Sloth – Lazy acceptance of evil nature
• Lust – Passionate desires run wild
• Vanity – Obsession with appearance or status
• Contempt – Disdain for weakness in others
• Despair – Hopelessness about redemption
• Deceit – Natural inclination toward lies
• Corruption – Spreading taint to others
• Vengeance – Seeking retribution for persecution
• Hatred – Pure loathing for the world
• Betrayal – Breaking trust for personal gain
• Cruelty – Enjoying others’ suffering
• Ambition – Ruthless pursuit of power
• Treachery – Backstabbing for advantage
• Malevolence – Wishing ill upon others
• Bitterness – Resentment at unfair treatment
• Scorn – Mocking derision for perceived weakness
• Perdition – Embracing damnation completely

Infernal-Inspired Names: Embracing the Heritage

Sometimes you want a name that sounds properly demonic without being too over-the-top. These infernal-inspired names draw from actual D&D lore and demonology, perfect for warlocks or characters who’ve made peace with their heritage:

• Zariel – Named after the fallen angel archdevil
• Malphas – Sounds intimidating but pronounceable
• Belphegor – Classic demon name with gravitas
• Asmodeus – After the lord of the Nine Hells
• Glasya – Daughter of Asmodeus, perfect for ambitious characters
• Mammon – Archdevil of greed and wealth
• Baalzebul – Lord of lies and deception
• Mephistopheles – Classic literary devil reference
• Levistus – Frozen archdevil of betrayal
• Fierna – Seductive archdevil of pleasure
• Belial – Archdevil of lies and tyranny
• Dispater – Iron-fisted ruler of Dis
• Moloch – War-loving archdevil
• Geryon – Ancient archdevil of wild beasts
• Vassago – Lesser demon of knowledge
• Vapula – Demon of craftsmanship
• Naberius – Demon of rhetoric and arts
• Andromalius – Demon of punishment
• Leraje – Archer demon of battle
• Gusion – Demon of honor and dignity
• Eligor – Knight demon of war
• Zepar – Demon of love and war
• Botis – Serpent demon of reconciliation
• Bathin – Demon of herbs and travel
• Sallos – Peaceful demon of love
• Purson – Demon with knowledge of hidden things
• Marax – Demon of astronomy and liberal arts
• Ipos – Demon of wit and boldness
• Aim – Fire demon of destruction
• Orobas – Honest demon who tells truth
• Vapore – Demon of waters and winds
• Cimejes – Warrior demon of Africa
• Murmur – Musical demon of the dead
• Orias – Demon of astrology and transformation
• Vapual – Demon of waters and winds
• Zagan – Demon of transformation and alchemy
• Valac – Child demon with angel’s wings
• Andras – Marquis demon of discord
• Haures – Demon of frightful appearance
• Andrealphus – Peacock demon of mathematics
• Cimeies – Marquis demon of warrior spirit
• Amdusias – Musical demon with unicorn horn
• Beleth – Mighty king demon of love
• Leraikha – Demon of hidden knowledge
• Paimon – King demon of arts and sciences
• Buer – Great president demon of healing
• Gremory – Duke demon of treasure
• Ose – President demon of divine knowledge
• Amy – Fire demon of astrology
• Orias – Demon of stellar transformation

Human Cultural Names with Demonic Twists

Want something that sounds familiar but carries that infernal edge? These names take traditional human names and add subtle demonic modifications that create perfect tiefling appellations:

Latin-Inspired:

• Lysandros – Lysander with infernal suffix
• Vinceth – Vincent twisted for tiefling culture
• Maximeth – Maximus with demonic ending
• Sebasteth – Sebastian with dark modification
• Aurelius – Golden name with regal bearing
• Cassioth – Cassius with infernal twist
• Octaveth – Octavius modified for tieflings
• Corneleth – Cornelius with dark suffix
• Valenteth – Valentine with demonic edge
• Adrianeth – Adrian with infernal ending

Greek-Inspired:

• Alexandros – Alexander with classical feel
• Nikephoros – Victory-bearer with power
• Theodoros – Gift of the gods, ironic for tieflings
• Athanasios – Immortal, fitting for infernal heritage
• Dimitrios – Devoted to Demeter, earth connection
• Georgios – Earth-worker with strong sound
• Leonidas – Lion-like courage and strength
• Philippos – Horse-lover with noble bearing
• Timotheos – Honoring the gods
• Aristides – Best of the noble

Spanish/Italian-Inspired:

• Isbael – Isabella twisted for tiefling use
• Esperath – Esperanza with infernal ending
• Cataleth – Catalina with demonic touch
• Gabrieth – Gabriela modified for tieflings
• Marianeth – Mariana with dark suffix
• Fernandeth – Fernando with infernal twist
• Alejandros – Alejandro with classical ending
• Ricardeth – Ricardo with demonic modification
• Antoneth – Antonio with dark suffix
• Franciscos – Francisco with Greek ending

Northern European-Inspired:

• Eriketh – Erik with infernal modification
• Bjorneth – Bjorn with demonic twist
• Thorvald – Thor’s rule, ironic for devil-touched
• Gunnareth – Gunnar with dark suffix
• Ragnareth – Ragnar with infernal ending
• Sigurdeth – Sigurd modified for tieflings
• Haraleth – Harald with demonic touch
• Olafeth – Olaf with infernal twist
• Magneth – Magnus with dark modification
• Sveneth – Sven with demonic suffix

Celtic-Inspired:

• Aedaneth – Aidan with infernal twist
• Ciarareth – Ciara with demonic modification
• Finneth – Finn with dark suffix
• Seameth – Sean with infernal ending
• Bridgeth – Bridget with demonic touch
• Cormaceth – Cormac with dark twist
• Nialleth – Niall with infernal suffix
• Roisineth – Roisin with demonic ending
• Padraiceth – Padric with dark modification
• Maireadeth – Mairead with infernal twist

Modern Creative Names: Forged in Fire and Shadow

These names blend modern creativity with infernal themes, perfect for players who want something completely unique that still feels authentically tiefling:

• Cindersoul – Evokes fire and inner spirit
• Nightwhisper – Mysterious and memorable
• Ashborne – Suggests rebirth from destruction
• Shadowmere – Dark waters of the soul
• Emberheart – Fire within, passion burning
• Thornwick – Beauty with dangerous edges
• Ravencrest – Dark nobility and intelligence
• Bloodmoon – Ominous celestial connection
• Frostfire – Contradictory elements united
• Stormwraith – Tempestuous spirit unleashed
• Voidcaller – Summoning dark powers
• Crimsonthorn – Red beauty with sharp points
• Duskbringer – Herald of twilight
• Flameheart – Passionate inner fire
• Shadowbane – Destroyer of darkness (ironic)
• Thornweaver – Creating beauty from pain
• Nightfall – The coming of darkness
• Emberstorm – Fiery tempest of emotion
• Ravenshadow – Intelligence cloaked in mystery
• Bloodthorn – Violence with elegant presentation
• Frostborn – Cold heritage, distant nature
• Stormcrow – Harbinger of chaos
• Voidwhisper – Quiet voices from beyond
• Crimsonfall – Dramatic descent or transformation
• Duskweaver – Crafting magic in twilight
• Flameshadow – Fire casting darkness
• Thornheart – Protected emotions, guarded soul
• Nightbane – Enemy of darkness (contradictory)
• Emberfall – Gentle descent of fiery passion
• Ravenstorm – Intelligent chaos unleashed
• Bloodweaver – Creating from life force
• Frostwhisper – Cold secrets softly spoken
• Stormheart – Tempestuous emotions within
• Voidborn – Originated from nothingness
• Crimsonsoul – Red-tinged inner essence
• Duskraven – Twilight intelligence
• Flamethorne – Fiery protection mechanism
• Shadowheart – Dark emotions hidden within
• Embercrow – Fiery harbinger of change
• Thornstorm – Protective chaos unleashed
• Nightweaver – Creating magic in darkness
• Bloodstorm – Violent emotional tempest
• Frostfall – Cold descent or transformation
• Voidraven – Intelligent emptiness
• Crimsonthorn – Red protection with sharp edges
• Duskfire – Twilight flames burning
• Shadowthorne – Dark protection mechanism
• Embervoid – Fiery nothingness
• Stormblood – Tempestuous life force
• Thornvoid – Protective emptiness

Gender-Neutral Options: Names for Every Tiefling

Not every tiefling fits traditional gender roles, and these names work beautifully for any character regardless of how they identify:

• Phoenix – Rebirth through fire, transformation
• Ember – Glowing remnant of greater fire
• Shadow – Darkness that follows light
• Raven – Intelligent dark bird, mystery
• Storm – Powerful natural force
• Sage – Wisdom gained through experience
• Ash – What remains after burning
• Vale – Valley between mountains, transition
• Wren – Small but mighty songbird
• Sage – Herb of wisdom and cleansing
• Rowan – Tree of protection and wisdom
• River – Flowing water, constant change
• Sky – Limitless expanse above
• Reed – Flexible plant that bends but doesn’t break
• Sage – Gray-green herb of wisdom
• Ocean – Vast depths of mystery
• Forest – Deep woods hiding secrets
• Dawn – New beginning each day
• Dusk – Twilight between day and night
• Star – Distant light in darkness
• Moon – Changing phases, cyclical nature
• Sun – Bright warmth overcoming cold
• Wind – Invisible force of change
• Stone – Solid foundation, endurance
• Flame – Dancing fire, passionate spirit
• Frost – Cold beauty, pristine clarity
• Mist – Mysterious vapor between states
• Cloud – Floating between earth and sky
• Rain – Life-giving water from above
• Snow – Unique crystal formation
• Thunder – Powerful sound of storm
• Lightning – Sudden illumination
• Earth – Solid ground beneath feet
• Iron – Strong metal, unyielding
• Silver – Precious metal, lunar connection
• Gold – Most valued metal, solar connection
• Copper – Useful metal, earthy connection
• Crystal – Clear structure, focused energy
• Amber – Preserved golden resin
• Pearl – Treasure formed from irritation
• Ruby – Red gem of passion
• Sapphire – Blue gem of wisdom
• Emerald – Green gem of growth
• Diamond – Hardest gem, unbreakable
• Opal – Multi-colored gem of change
• Onyx – Black gem of protection
• Jade – Green stone of balance
• Quartz – Clear crystal of amplification
• Obsidian – Volcanic glass, sharp edges
• Slate – Smooth stone of writing

Rare and Unique Combinations: Stand Out From the Crowd

These names combine multiple elements to create something truly special. Perfect for players who want their character to be remembered long after the campaign ends:

• Vextharion – Sounds ancient and powerful
• Quelindra – Elegant yet otherworldly
• Thaximus – Memorable and pronounceable
• Xyraleth – Exotic but not tongue-twisting
• Zaephiron – Mystical air with strong ending
• Velthara – Smooth sound with mystery
• Kythander – Strong consonants, noble feel
• Noxileth – Dark beauty in sound
• Pyraxis – Fire-themed with power
• Zindrath – Sharp sounds, memorable
• Vaelthon – Flowing yet strong
• Xerathis – Unique without being ridiculous
• Nyxaleth – Night-themed elegance
• Korthain – Harsh beauty in sound
• Selvaren – Mystical forest connection
• Thyraleth – Strong beginning, soft ending
• Xephyron – Wind-themed with power
• Zaltharos – Complex but pronounceable
• Vorthain – Strong, warlike sound
• Xytheris – Flowing mystical quality
• Kaelthorn – Nature with sharp edges
• Zephirath – Airy lightness with substance
• Vorthek – Short, punchy, memorable
• Xylathan – Wood-themed mysticism
• Nyxthral – Night power combined
• Korthek – Harsh strength in sound
• Selvion – Forest nobility
• Thyrael – Flowing strength
• Xerion – Dry power, desert feel
• Zalthen – Strong ending, memorable
• Vorthaal – War-like extended sound
• Xythek – Sharp, decisive sound
• Nyxarel – Night elegance
• Korvain – Raven-themed strength
• Seltharon – Forest power
• Thyvelis – Flowing mystery
• Xerathel – Dry elegance
• Zephyros – Wind power amplified
• Vorthuin – War ruin combined
• Xylethon – Wood power
• Nyxtheron – Night beast combination
• Korthaal – Extended harsh power
• Seltharix – Forest sharpness
• Thyralion – Flowing lion strength
• Xerothel – Dry divine connection
• Zephyral – Wind elegance
• Vorthek – War simplicity
• Xythalion – Complex mystical power
• Nyxarien – Night aria, musical
• Korvathion – Raven power ultimate

Why Your Tiefling’s Name Actually Matters More Than You Think

Here’s the thing about tiefling names – they’re not just random fantasy words you pick from a hat. These names carry serious weight in D&D lore and can completely change how other players and NPCs react to your character.

Tieflings are descendants of humans who made pacts with devils generations ago. This means their naming traditions blend human cultures with infernal influences, creating something uniquely fascinating. Some tieflings embrace virtue names to fight against their dark heritage, while others lean into infernal titles that reflect their otherworldly nature.

Trust me, a well-chosen tiefling name can be the difference between a forgettable character and one that becomes legendary in your campaign. Plus, with tieflings being the third most popular player race according to D&D Beyond’s latest stats, you want yours to stand out from the crowd.

Pro Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Tiefling Name

Alright, here’s where I get real with you about picking the right name. After years of DMing and playing countless tieflings, I’ve learned what separates good names from great ones.

Think about your character’s relationship with their heritage. A tiefling who’s ashamed of their bloodline might choose a virtue name like Temperance or Grace. Someone who’s made peace with it might go for something like Ember or Phoenix. And those who fully embrace their infernal nature? Well, Malice or Torment might be perfect.

Consider the pronunciation factor. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen beautiful, complex names get butchered at the table until they become “Bob” by session three. Test your name out loud with friends before committing.

Match your campaign’s tone. A serious, gritty campaign calls for names with weight – think Zariel or Shadowbane. A lighthearted romp with friends? Cindersoul or Emberheart might be perfect.

Don’t forget about nicknames. Most tieflings end up with shortened versions of their names that friends use. Make sure yours shortens to something you actually like saying.

Research the cultural inspiration. Many of these names draw from real-world cultures. Take a moment to understand the background – it’ll make your roleplay richer and more respectful.

Test the “intimidation check” factor. Some names naturally sound more threatening than others. Make sure your choice matches how you want NPCs to react to your character.

Bringing Your Tiefling to Life Through Their Name

The perfect tiefling name does more than just give other players something to call your character. It becomes part of their identity, influences how you roleplay them, and creates instant connections to D&D’s rich lore.

I’ve seen virtue-named tieflings inspire entire redemption arcs, while infernal-named characters become the charismatic face of the party. Creative names like Cindersoul or Thornwick spark conversations that lead to deeper character development and more engaging roleplay.

Remember, your tiefling’s name is often the first thing other characters learn about them. Make it count. Whether you choose the classical elegance of Serenity, the infernal power of Zariel, or the creative flair of Shadowmere, pick something that makes you excited to roleplay.

What’s your favorite from this list? Drop a comment and let me know which name caught your attention – I love hearing about the characters these names inspire. And hey, if you’re planning a new campaign, share this with your fellow players who might be struggling with their own naming decisions.

Happy gaming, and may your tiefling’s name become legendary at your table! 🎲

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