What Is This Tiefling Names Generator?
The Tiefling Name Generator creates original Tiefling names for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition — drawing on the three naming traditions described in the Player's Handbook: the Infernal names from their diabolical ancestry, the virtue names that many Tieflings adopt to define their own identity, and the humanoid names from whatever culture they were raised in.
Every name is original and fictional. The generator draws on the D&D 5e Player's Handbook Tiefling section, which notes three name traditions: Infernal names with harsh, diabolical sounds; virtue names (abstract concepts like Art, Carrion, Fear, Music, Torment, Vice); and cultural names from the human, elven, or other cultures their parents belonged to — reflecting the Tiefling's choice of how to define themselves.
How to Use This Generator
- Click the Generate Names button at the top of the page.
- Choose a naming tradition: Infernal, Virtue Name, Cultural, or Mixed.
- Select a gender: Male, Female, or Any.
- Browse results — each name includes the tradition note and character concept.
- Click Generate again for a fresh batch.
How Tiefling Are Named
Tiefling names follow three distinct traditions: Infernal names: harsh, consonant-heavy names from their diabolical heritage — Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos, Therai (male); Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta (female). Virtue names: abstract nouns that the Tiefling chooses as their identity — Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Urge, Vice. Cultural names: names from the human/elven/other culture the Tiefling was raised in, indistinguishable from any other member of that culture.
Infernal Tiefling Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kairon | canonical PHB male — Kai + ron, diabolical resonance |
| Morthos | canonical PHB male — mort (death) + hos, infernal |
| Bryseis | canonical PHB female — from Greek mythology, infernal adaptation |
| Damaia | canonical PHB female — dama + ia, feminine infernal |
| Vexar | invented male — vex (to disturb) + ar, harsh infernal |
| Serakel | invented male — sera + kel, dark angelic inversion |
| Thyxara | invented female — thyx + ara, infernal feminine |
| Noxalis | invented — nox (night in Latin) + alis, dark |
Tiefling Virtue Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Torment | canonical PHB — a Tiefling who embraces their feared nature |
| Hope | canonical PHB — a Tiefling who refuses their presumed dark destiny |
| Fear | canonical PHB — either ironic or an embrace of what others feel |
| Music | canonical PHB — a Tiefling with a bardic or artistic soul |
| Sorrow | canonical PHB — grief as identity, often a deeply empathic Tiefling |
| Defiance | invented virtue name — refusal, rebellion against fate |
| Ember | invented virtue name — warmth that burns |
| Silence | invented virtue name — a Tiefling of few words and great menace |
Tiefling Cultural & Custom Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Mira | a Tiefling raised in a human city — completely normal name |
| Seraphel | a Tiefling raised among elves — Elvish-style name |
| James Hellborn | human first name + infernal surname — cultural + heritage |
| Lucian Ashcraft | cultured human name, hides Tiefling ancestry |
| Vex | short virtue name chosen after leaving their hometown |
| Ash Darkmore | combined cultural + descriptive surname |
| Isabella Crimsonveil | human name + infernal descriptive surname |
| Brand the Fallen | human name + religious epithet |
History & Background
Tieflings were introduced in Planescape: Campaign Setting (1994) for Advanced D&D 2nd edition, designed by Zeb Cook. The original Tieflings were described as humans with a trace of fiendish (devil or demon) ancestry somewhere in their family tree — not necessarily one generation back, but somewhere in the bloodline. They had various infernal traits but no consistent appearance. In D&D 4th edition (2008), Tieflings were redesigned as a specific race: descendants of ancient humans who made pacts with devils, all with the specific infernal appearance now standard (horns, tail, solid-colour eyes, unusual skin tones). In D&D 5e (2014), this design was kept with the addition of the three naming traditions and the explicit note that Tieflings have the freedom to name themselves however they choose — a deliberate design to make them protagonists, not just villains.
Tiefling Naming Reference
- Infernal name phonetics — harsh consonants (k, x, th, sk, br), Greek/Latin-adjacent sounds, endings: -on, -os, -is, -ia, -eia, -akos. Examples: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Kairon, Morthos, Bryseis, Damaia. These names draw on Greek and Semitic roots filtered through a diabolical lens
- Virtue name tradition — many Tieflings choose virtue names as a statement about who they choose to be rather than what their blood dictates. Hope is the most hopeful choice. Torment is the darkest acceptance. Fear is the sharpest irony. This choice is central to the Tiefling's character concept
- Cultural name tradition — a Tiefling raised by humans, elves, or halflings may have a completely ordinary name from that culture. This is often the Tiefling who has spent their life trying to fit in
- Canonical 5e Tiefling names (male) — Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos, Therai
- Canonical 5e Tiefling names (female) — Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta
- The Tiefling's choice — the 5e PHB notes that Tieflings have the freedom to choose any of these naming traditions. This makes naming a character statement: a Tiefling named 'Hope' has made a different choice than one named 'Torment' or one who kept their infernal name 'Kairon'
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of names does this Tiefling Name Generator create?
The generator creates original Tiefling names across the three traditions described in the D&D 5e Player's Handbook: Infernal names (harsh, diabolical-sounding with Greek/Latin influence), virtue names (abstract concept names like Hope, Torment, Fear), and cultural names (from whatever humanoid culture the Tiefling was raised in).
What is the virtue name tradition for Tieflings in D&D?
Many Tieflings, particularly those who grew up in non-Tiefling communities, adopt virtue names — abstract concept nouns that express who they choose to be. Examples from the PHB: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Urge, Vice. This is a way of reclaiming identity from the circumstances of their birth.
Why are Tieflings named with infernal names?
In D&D lore, Tieflings are descended from humans who made infernal pacts with devils. Their diabolical ancestry manifests in their appearance (horns, tail, unusual skin/eye colour) and sometimes their name. Infernal names are harsh and diabolical-sounding, drawing on Greek, Latin, and Semitic phonetics filtered through a fiendish lens. Not all Tieflings use their infernal name — many choose to rename themselves.
Can I use generated names for a D&D 5e character, fan fiction, or game?
Yes. Generated names are original and appropriate for any D&D or tabletop RPG project.