Tiefling Name Generator
Infernal names and virtue names for tiefling characters in D&D.
Male Tiefling Names
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This tiefling name generator makes names for tiefling characters in Dungeons & Dragons. Tieflings are named in more than one way, so it offers three kinds. An infernal name such as Azrakos or Lysmera comes down through the family. A full name adds the surname of the human household the tiefling was born into. A virtue name is one word, such as Vigil or Defiance, that the tiefling has chosen for themselves.
Three Kinds of Tiefling Name
| Kind | What it is | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Infernal name | A name in the old infernal style, kept in the bloodline | Azrakos, Karthos, Ishkara, Nethria |
| Full name | An infernal name and a human surname | Malthos Thorne, Lysmera Blackwell |
| Virtue name | One word the tiefling has chosen to live by | Mercy, Vigil, Defiance, Penance |
What an Infernal Name Sounds Like
Infernal names borrow the shape of ancient Greek. Male names tend to end in -os, -on or -is, as in Karthos, Theramon and Nerakis. Female names end in -a, -ia or -is, as in Azmira, Rhemeia and Phaelis. Hard sounds in the middle, such as k, z, x and th, give the name its edge. The pattern is strong enough that a new name built on it is recognised as a tiefling name at once.
Choosing a Virtue Name
- Pick the word for the character, not the class. Mercy is a better name for a tiefling assassin than for a healer, because it raises a question.
- Decide who chose it. A name the tiefling took at fifteen says something different from one given by a temple or a gang.
- Dark words work too. Ruin, Spite and Lament are a way of wearing other people's expectations openly.
- Keep the birth name in reserve. A character called Vigil still has the name their parents used, and someone in the story may know it.
A tiefling who has made a pact can take an epithet from the Warlock Name Generator. The fiend in the family's past can be named with the Demon Name Generator. For the celestial counterpart, see the Aasimar Name Generator.
How to Use the Tiefling Name Generator
- Choose the kind of name: Pick a full name, an infernal name alone, or a virtue name.
- Choose a gender: This sets the infernal name. Virtue names are not gendered.
- Generate and copy: Each press gives six new names.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are tieflings named in D&D?
In three ways. Some have the ordinary name of the culture they were born into. Some have an infernal name handed down in the family. Some choose a virtue name, a single word that stands for an ideal they mean to live by.
What is a tiefling virtue name?
A word the tiefling adopts as a name, usually in youth: Mercy, Vigil, Defiance, Solace. It can be a goal, a warning or a joke at the world's expense.
What are good female tiefling names?
Azmira, Lysmera, Ishkara, Nethria and Thalmeia are typical of this generator. Choose female for six more.
Do tieflings have last names?
Most are born to human families and carry that family's surname. A tiefling who has left that life behind may drop it and use one name only.
Are these names from the Player's Handbook?
No. The handbook prints a short list of examples, and they are left out here. These names follow the same sound but are new.
Can a tiefling use a normal human name?
Yes, and many do. It suits a character who wants to pass unnoticed or who was raised without knowing the family's history.