Ever stared at a blank character sheet for twenty minutes because your tiefling still has no name?
You have the horns, the tail, and a backstory full of smoke and regret.
The name is the last missing piece and nothing sounds right.
Picking Tiefling names feels tricky because the name has to say something about where your character comes from and who they’ve chosen to become.
This guide hands you 550+ names, sorted by mood, bloodline, and game.
You’ll see male, female, funny, cool, virtue, and fire-themed picks.
You’ll also get last names, ideas for D&D 5e, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Pathfinder, plus a simple recipe for building your own.
By the end, you’ll know how tieflings get their names and how to choose one that fits your table.
Think of it as a naming workshop with fewer spreadsheets.
Tiefling Name Generator
Want a name nobody else at the table owns?
Build one in under a minute.
Roll a d6 three times and read across the table below.
| Roll | Opening | Middle | Ending |
| 1 | Ash | ar | ixa |
| 2 | Vor | ev | oth |
| 3 | Kes | un | eil |
| 4 | Ilm | or | ak |
| 5 | Thas | ez | una |
| 6 | Quor | il | esh |
The table gives you fragments, not finished names.
Roll a 5, then a 2, then a 1, and you get Thasevixa.
Roll a 2, a 5, and a 2, and you get Vorezoth.
Hard sounds like K, Z, and Th echo the harsh feel of the Infernal language, so most pieces lean on them.
If a result feels clumsy, drop the middle piece for a shorter name.
Tiefling Names With Meanings
A name with real roots hits harder when you know its story.
These come from Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Persian, and Irish, so your tiefling carries a hidden message about fire, night, or fate.
Pick from this list when you want the name itself to hint at personality.
| Name | Meaning |
| Lilith | Night spirit |
| Belial | Without worth |
| Mammon | Wealth |
| Nyx | Night |
| Erebus | Darkness |
| Thanatos | Death |
| Moros | Doom |
| Eris | Strife |
| Phobos | Fear |
| Lucian | Light |
| Damian | To tame |
| Ignis | Fire |
| Vesper | Evening |
| Seraphine | Burning one |
| Pyrrha | Flame-colored |
| Rufus | Red-haired |
| Dolor | Pain |
| Furia | Rage |
| Vindex | Avenger |
| Tenebrae | Darkness |
| Umbra | Shadow |
| Malachi | My messenger |
| Abaddon | Place of destruction |
| Baal | Lord |
| Medea | Cunning |
| Morrigan | Great queen |
| Kali | The dark one |
| Mara | Bitter |
| Ahriman | Evil spirit |
| Dante | Enduring |
| Beatrice | She who brings joy |
| Xanthe | Golden |
| Selene | Moon |
| Raziel | Secret of God |
| Gideon | Hewer |
| Ezekiel | God strengthens |
| Cinder | Burnt ember |
| Ember | Glowing coal |
| Sable | Black |
| Corvus | Raven |
| Draco | Serpent or dragon |
| Lazarus | God has helped |
| Nero | Strong |
| Octavia | Eighth |
| Septimus | Seventh |
| Rowan | Little red one |
| Flynn | Son of the red-haired one |
| Kieran | Little dark one |
| Scarlett | Bright red cloth |
| Crimson | Deep red |
Male Tiefling Names
Brooding fighters, smooth-talking warlocks, and sly rogues all wear these well.
Every name below is built to sound good when your DM growls it across the table.
- Vexmor
- Kaldrith
- Zhaveen
- Orkesh
- Brazul
- Tormek
- Valthus
- Draegar
- Haelok
- Malrec
- Nazhir
- Ozmar
- Pyrrik
- Rakhan
- Sevrin
- Thessal
- Urgoth
- Vashtor
- Xerik
- Yorvath
- Zaldek
- Azkor
- Baelos
- Cadrix
- Dorvane
- Eskarn
- Fexor
- Gorvash
- Hadrek
- Jorrek
- Kesrath
- Lazrok
- Morvek
- Nikhael
- Olvaran
- Perzul
- Quillon
- Ravoc
- Sorvane
- Tavrik
- Ulmaz
- Veskar
- Wraxen
- Xanthor
- Yazrel
- Zorvain
- Arkhos
- Belzor
- Caldus
- Dravik
Female Tiefling Names
These run from soft and silky to sharp as a dagger.
Say them out loud first, because you’ll hear them a lot during a long campaign.
| Name | Name |
| Aelith | Perrith |
| Brisenne | Rovenna |
| Calyxa | Sylvara |
| Dessira | Tessavane |
| Elzira | Ulmira |
| Faelis | Valessia |
| Ghalia | Wrenna |
| Hesperra | Zinnara |
| Ilvanna | Marovia |
| Jezara | Rhasha |
| Kalessa | Sorrelle |
| Lysera | Thalixa |
| Malisse | Ulyssa |
| Nerezza | Vorsha |
| Ophira | Wynessa |
| Pythessa | Xylara |
| Quenara | Yvessa |
| Rhasha | Zephra |
| Sorrelle | Azenne |
| Thalixa | Belisara |
| Ulyssa | Cinthra |
| Vorsha | Dahlisse |
| Wynessa | Esmeris |
| Xylara | Fiorra |
| Yvessa | Galdessa |
Cool and Unique Tiefling Names
Gender doesn’t matter here.
These short, punchy picks work for any player character who wants a name that looks great on a character sheet.
- Ashrel
- Brimstone
- Cyrex
- Dusken
- Embrix
- Fyrel
- Gallow
- Hexley
- Ixel
- Jaxen
- Kindle
- Lorvik
- Mourne
- Nightshade
- Onyx
- Pyre
- Quill
- Rook
- Sever
- Thorne
- Umber
- Vesk
- Wick
- Xion
- Yarrow
- Zenox
- Ashen
- Blight
- Cairn
- Dirge
- Flint
- Grimm
- Havoc
- Ire
- Jett
- Kismet
- Lament
- Mirage
- Noxen
- Obsidian
- Pariah
- Quarry
- Raze
- Soot
- Tarn
- Ultrix
- Vandal
- Warden
- Yonder
- Zephyrix
Good Tiefling Names
Not every tiefling is a villain.
These warm names suit the healer, the diplomat, or the kid who just wants a fair shot.
Pick one when your character spends their days proving everyone wrong.
- Aurelin
- Briar
- Corwenne
- Daelan
- Eliora
- Fenwick
- Gavrel
- Halcyon
- Ilyan
- Jovian
- Keziah
- Linnet
- Marisol
- Nolwenn
- Oriel
- Posy
- Quinlan
- Rosalind
- Soren
- Tobias
- Una
- Valentin
- Wendeline
- Yara
- Zadie
- Adelric
- Bartholo
- Cosima
- Dorian
- Elspeth
- Fabian
- Gwendal
- Hollis
- Imara
- Jasper
- Kestrel
- Lucinda
- Mattias
- Nerys
- Odalys
- Percival
- Rhiannon
- Silvia
- Tamsin
- Ulrika
- Viola
- Wilhelm
- Xavia
- Yusra
- Zinnia
Funny Tiefling Names
Every table needs one tiefling who cracks everyone up.
These puns lean on horns, tails, and a lot of smoke.
Save them for lighter campaigns, since your DM may not love a tragic backstory for Pitchfork Pete.
- Hornatio
- Tailbert
- Hellen Highwater
- Brimley
- Sulphur Sue
- Pitchfork Pete
- Lucy Furr
- Fiendly Fred
- Toasty McGee
- Sir Scorchalot
- Beelzebubba
- Inferno Ingrid
- Pentagram Pam
- Hot Rod Hank
- Blazey
- Hornswoggle
- Imp Ressive Ian
- Devilish Dennis
- Smolder Steve
- Betty Bonfire
- Cloven Clive
- Hoofy
- Tailspin Tony
- Sir Hiss-a-Lot
- Crispy Carl
- Torch Tammy
- Eternal Ernie
- Damned Dan
- Lord Fluffybottom
- Grumblehorn
- Wingless Wanda
- Flameo
- Barbecue Barb
- Hellmut
- Sparky Sal
- Pokey Prudence
- Hornet Harriet
- Scorch Marks Marge
- Smokey Joe
- Kindling Kevin
- Singe Sinclair
- Pyro Pablo
- Charcoal Chad
- Sizzlin Sylvia
- Toasterhorn
- Lava Larry
- Madame Mayhem
- Ash Wednesday
- Baron Von Burnt
- Fireplace Fiona
Tiefling Virtue Names
Some tieflings ditch their parents’ names and pick a word that stands for an ideal.
It’s a bold answer to people who expect the worst.
Choose one when your character wants to be judged by what they do.
- Mercy
- Candor
- Solace
- Resolve
- Verity
- Clemency
- Prudence
- Valor
- Honor
- Fidelity
- Charity
- Patience
- Fortitude
- Serenity
- Amity
- Harmony
- Liberty
- Tenacity
- Clarity
- Constance
- Devotion
- Bravery
- Gallantry
- Humility
- Zeal
- Jubilee
- Penance
- Vigil
- Redemption
- Temperance
- Cheer
- Sincerity
- Wonder
- Gratitude
- Kindness
- Probity
- Rapture
- Respite
- Mirth
- Faith
- Promise
- Beacon
- Salvation
- Absolution
- Dignity
- Grit
- Loyalty
- Trust
- Merit
- Atonement
Fire and Infernal Tiefling Names
Red skin, glowing eyes, and a fire-resistant hide call for a name that crackles. 🔥
These suit a sorcerer with a wild streak or any hero whose bloodline runs straight to the Nine Hells.
- Pyrokai
- Flaryn
- Scorian
- Kindrake
- Sulphra
- Magmara
- Infernix
- Ashgrave
- Emberlyn
- Blazewyn
- Charrow
- Furnis
- Hellspire
- Igneon
- Volcara
- Smoldrin
- Flamora
- Pyrelle
- Torchen
- Slagborn
- Cauldra
- Ignarra
- Soulflare
- Brazier
- Wildflame
- Kilnara
- Phlegos
- Hearthfang
- Moltenna
- Burnara
- Sparkrel
- Tindrix
- Combusta
- Flarion
- Lavik
- Obsidra
- Gehennix
- Tartessa
- Styxen
- Carbonne
- Rekindra
- Crucibel
- Firebrand
- Brimfire
- Sunderflame
- Thermis
- Ardent
- Balefire
- Cindermaw
- Flashpoint
Zariel Tiefling Names
Zariel rules Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, and she started out as an angel.
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes tied a tiefling bloodline to her, so these names lean toward duty, war, and fallen glory.
They fit a paladin wrestling with a dark inheritance.
- Avenar
- Valdrys
- Seraquel
- Gladrin
- Marthen
- Banneret
- Cohortia
- Dawnrend
- Edrael
- Fallenor
- Glaivara
- Halberdon
- Ironveil
- Justiciar
- Kestrella
- Legionne
- Mauravel
- Nephilar
- Oathbrand
- Paladrin
- Quellion
- Radiel
- Sunfall
- Tribune
- Ultaris
- Vanguardia
- Warbright
- Xandriel
- Yeldris
- Zethriel
- Aureliel
- Battalyn
- Crusadra
- Duskwing
- Emberhalo
- Falchion
- Gloriel
- Haloshard
- Ironhalo
- Judgrim
- Kaelwing
- Lancelyn
- Morningfall
- Nobellus
- Orderic
- Pennant
- Quartus
- Rampart
- Sentinelle
- Tempestria
Mephistopheles Tiefling Names
Mephistopheles rules Cania, the frozen eighth layer, and he loves a signed contract.
Tieflings from his line suit schemers, scribes, and cold-eyed deal makers.
Try these on a silver-tongued bard who always reads the fine print.
- Cainara
- Frostmere
- Glacius
- Hoarwen
- Icevane
- Pactrix
- Contractia
- Quillscribe
- Faustine
- Silvertongue
- Bargainus
- Rimefang
- Sleetmoor
- Wintrel
- Chillara
- Shiverne
- Hexlock
- Ledgerain
- Indenture
- Scrivenor
- Tithewren
- Vellum
- Whitterbane
- Yuleth
- Zerrowynn
- Brumal
- Cabalian
- Dealwyn
- Escrow
- Frostbarb
- Gelid
- Hailen
- Icicara
- Jestermere
- Knavel
- Lorewick
- Mistrel
- Notarius
- Oathfrost
- Parchwen
- Gildfrost
- Rimeheart
- Snowcloak
- Talisen
- Underfrost
- Vaelcold
- Winterbourne
- Xanthrim
- Yelnia
- Zibrel
Tiefling Last Names
Official 5e material gives tieflings first names but no fixed surnames, so these are yours to borrow.
Some nod to fire and shadow while others sound like a village you’d find on a map.
Pair a dramatic first name with a humble surname for a nice contrast.
- Ashbourne
- Blackbrand
- Cinderfell
- Dreadmoor
- Emberstone
- Flintheart
- Gravenhollow
- Hellwright
- Ironbrand
- Jadecrow
- Kilnwood
- Lowhollow
- Mournfield
- Nightbloom
- Oakenscorch
- Pyregate
- Quillbrook
- Redmantle
- Soothwick
- Thornwall
- Underpyre
- Vexley
- Warrenfire
- Yewborne
- Zephyrcliff
- Bramblefire
- Charwood
- Dunmarrow
- Embergate
- Fenwarden
- Grimwell
- Hornsworth
- Ironmantle
- Kettleburn
- Longshadow
- Moorhaven
- Nethermere
- Overbrand
- Pikemoor
- Ravenscar
- Smokewright
- Tallowmere
- Umberfell
- Vantongue
- Wickham
- Yarrowmoor
- Brandish
- Crowsworn
- Dawnbrand
- Ebonvale
Tiefling Names for D&D, BG3, and 5e
These fit Forgotten Realms games and Baldur’s Gate 3 (from Larian Studios) equally well.
The 2024 Player’s Handbook from D&D Beyond swaps old subraces for three legacies: Abyssal, Chthonic, and Infernal.
Any name below works with whichever legacy you pick.
- Aldrenna
- Baelric
- Corvane
- Dravenna
- Elodrin
- Fenrath
- Garvaine
- Halvena
- Irelith
- Jarreth
- Kyrissa
- Lorrimar
- Maelis
- Navarre
- Ondrae
- Pherrin
- Qadira
- Rasmir
- Saelwyn
- Talvera
- Uldric
- Vaelis
- Wyndra
- Xandrel
- Yseult
- Zorina
- Arvandel
- Belthor
- Caelith
- Derrow
- Everlyn
- Fallorn
- Grayvane
- Hadriel
- Ilthara
- Joriah
- Kharis
- Lenthari
- Mordane
- Nerith
- Odalric
- Pelantha
- Rovian
- Selwyn
- Torrel
- Urielle
- Varnell
- Wystan
- Yaelith
- Zakarel
Tiefling Names for Pathfinder
Pathfinder sets its tieflings in Golarion, where the empire of Cheliax rules in the name of Asmodeus.
Latin and Mediterranean flavors suit that devil-worshipping nation well.
Use these for a noble family with a diabolical secret.
- Valencio
- Corvinus
- Dominara
- Esperanza
- Fabriana
- Gabrion
- Hortensia
- Isidra
- Julianza
- Kasimira
- Leontius
- Marcellan
- Nerolan
- Ottavian
- Primavera
- Quirinus
- Rosarian
- Sabatine
- Tiberion
- Urbanna
- Vittoria
- Xaviera
- Zenobian
- Alvarro
- Benedetta
- Cordelian
- Delphina
- Eusebio
- Florentia
- Galenius
- Honorata
- Ignatia
- Justinian
- Lucrezia
- Mirabel
- Nicanor
- Ortensio
- Placida
- Remigio
- Severina
- Thaddeon
- Ursolina
- Valeriana
- Wilmarin
- Ximena
- Yolanthe
- Zacharian
- Amadeo
- Bellamira
- Clementine
Famous Tiefling Names
Wondering who wore the horns before you?
This list is short on purpose because every name here belongs to a real character.
- Karlach: the tiefling barbarian from Baldur’s Gate 3 who escaped Avernus with an engine where her heart should be.
- Zevlor: the tiefling who leads the refugees in Baldur’s Gate 3.
- Dammon: the tiefling blacksmith you meet in Baldur’s Gate 3.
- Mollymauk Tealeaf: the flamboyant tiefling blood hunter from the second campaign of Critical Role.
- Neeshka: the tiefling rogue companion in Neverwinter Nights 2.
- Annah-of-the-Shadows: the tiefling thief who joins you in Planescape: Torment.
How Do Tieflings Get Their Names?
Tieflings follow no single rule, and that’s the fun part.
In many settings their bloodlines trace back to a deal with Asmodeus, the ruler of the Nine Hells.
Their names usually come from one of three places:
- Their home culture. Tiefling kids often grow up in human towns, so many wear names from that region.
- The Infernal tongue. Some families pass down names with a harsh, devilish sound.
- Virtue names. A few pick a word for an ideal, like the ones in the virtue section above.
A nickname earned through a deed can stick for life too.
The D&D Beyond tiefling page covers the official lore if you want the source.
How to Create a Tiefling Name
Start with your backstory, since the name should grow out of it.
Where did your tiefling grow up, and who named them?
Then follow these steps:
- Choose a route: home culture, Infernal, or virtue.
- Use hard consonants for a devilish edge or soft vowels for a gentler soul.
- Keep it to two or three syllables so the table can say it.
- Test it: say it aloud, write it down, and ask a friend to spell it.
- Personalize it with a title or a class link, like a warlock named for their patron’s layer.
- Make it stick with one signature sound, a nickname your party invents, or a phrase your character always repeats.
Do Tieflings Have Last Names?
Often, no.
Official 5e material lists first names only, so surnames are a table choice.
Many tieflings borrow a regional surname, join a clan, or build one from a deed or trade.
The last names section above has 50 ready to use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tiefling Names
What’s a good Tiefling name?
A good name fits your character’s story and sounds great out loud.
Short names with hard consonants are easy to remember at the table.
What are some other names for Tieflings?
Players say fiend-touched, devil-blooded, or hellspawn.
In D&D, tieflings belong to the planetouched, alongside aasimar and genasi.
Who are some famous Tieflings?
Game and streaming heroes top the list.
The Famous Tiefling Names section above has six of the best known.
What are some hilarious names for Tiefling characters?
Puns on fire, horns, and tails win every time.
Browse the Funny Tiefling Names section for 50 options.
Do Tieflings have genders?
Yes, tieflings come in every gender, and you can choose any for your character.
Many names in this guide work for all of them.
Can two Tieflings have a Tiefling child?
In most D&D lore, yes.
The infernal bloodline can also reappear in human families, so a tiefling can be born to parents who aren’t one.
What is a good name for a female Tiefling Rogue?
Pick something short and sly that’s easy to whisper.
Nimbessa and Vesheen both fit the mood.
Final Thoughts
You just scrolled past 550+ names, from harsh Infernal mouthfuls to virtue names that sound like promises.
You also saw how tieflings earn their names, how to build your own with three quick rolls, and how to test a pick before game night.
Say it out loud.
See if your DM can spell it on the first try.
The right name makes you grin every time you write it on the sheet.
Need a quick recap?
Pick a fire or Zariel name for a battle-scarred fighter or paladin.
Choose a virtue name for a character fighting a rough reputation.
Grab a Mephistopheles name for a silver-tongued warlock or bard.
Which name did you land on?
Drop it in the comments and share this list with your party.
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