Devil Name Generator
Our Devil Name Generator creates original names for devils, the sly, well-dressed fiends of fantasy and folklore. A devil rarely shouts or rages, because a devil would rather make a bargain. As a result, a good devil name should sound smooth, formal, and a little bit dangerous.
You can use this Devil Name Generator for D&D campaigns, dark fantasy novels, video games, and worldbuilding. It also creates infernal titles, so you can build a whole court of the damned.
How to Use the Devil Name Generator
Click Generate Devil Names to create five names at once. Then click again whenever you want new ideas, and use the copy button beside a name to save it.
The generator mixes several naming styles. For example, you will see invented infernal names, compound names, ranks, domain titles, folk nicknames, and epithets in the same batch. Therefore, you can pick the tone that fits your story.
Devil Name Ideas From Our Devil Name Generator
Need devil name ideas fast? Here are more than 35 names, sorted by style. Of course, you can use them as they are, or swap the parts to build your own.
Formal infernal names: Zarioch, Vorazel, Malioch, Belulan, Nazrax, Kessulan
Compound names: Foultail, Cindermouth, Brimhoof, Rotbeard, Gnashclaw, Pitchsnout
Titles and ranks: Archduke Zarioch, Duke Vorazel, Magistrate Malioch, Marquis Nazrax, Chancellor Belulan, Inquisitor Kessulan
Domain titles: Zarioch, Lord of Contracts; Vorazel, Duke of Ash; Malioch, Keeper of Broken Oaths; Nazrax, Prince of Small Print; Belulan, Collector of Souls; Kessulan, Baron of Unpaid Debts
Folk nicknames: Old Cinders, Mister Brimstone, The Gentleman in Black, The Dealer at the Crossroads, The Silver-Tongued, The Horned Gentleman
Names with epithets: Zarioch the Smiling, Vorazel the Honey-Tongued, Malioch the Patient, Nazrax the Gilded, Belulan the Unforgiving, Kessulan the Well-Dressed
What Makes a Good Devil Name?
A good devil name sounds polished. It usually relies on smooth sounds such as v, z, and l, along with a sharp ending such as -ioch, -azel, or -rax. As a result, the name feels elegant and dangerous at once.
Tone matters, too. A scheming bargain-maker might carry a gentle name with a formal title, while a brutal warlord might have a harsh one. Moreover, a funny, over-polite name can make a devil even more unsettling.
Good devil names share a few traits:
- Smooth, sharp sounds such as z, v, and -rax give the name an infernal edge
- Formal titles such as Duke or Magistrate show rank in a hellish court
- Contract words such as ledger, oath, or debt hint at a devil’s bargains
- Fire and ash words such as cinder, brim, or pitch tie the name to the underworld
- Polite nicknames such as “the Smiling” make a devil sound friendly, which is more frightening
Devils in Folklore and Fiction
The word devil comes from the Greek word diabolos, which means “slanderer” or “accuser.” Over the centuries, writers have given the devil many faces. In Dante’s Inferno, a band of devils called the Malebranche, or “Evil Claws,” guards one pit of hell, and their names, such as Malacoda (“Evil Tail”) and Barbariccia (“Curly Beard”), describe their bodies. In Milton’s Paradise Lost, fallen angels such as Mammon and Belial take their names from old ideas of wealth and wickedness. Meanwhile, in Goethe’s Faust, the devil Mephistopheles makes a famous wager with a scholar. You can read more about the devil in folklore and fiction on Wikipedia.
English folklore also gave the devil friendly nicknames, such as Old Scratch and Old Nick. These casual names show that people sometimes spoke about the devil with a nervous joke. As a result, a devil character can have both a grand title and a folksy nickname.
Devil vs Demon Names
Fantasy often separates devils from demons. In Dungeons & Dragons, devils are lawful fiends who rule the Nine Hells through contracts, ranks, and strict law. Demons, on the other hand, are chaotic fiends who spread destruction. Therefore, devil names often sound formal and legal, while demon names often sound wild and harsh.
For succubi and other tempters, try our Succubus Name Generator. Similarly, our Tiefling Name Generator covers characters with infernal blood, and the Cleric Name Generator covers the priests who fight devils.
Infernal Titles and Ranks
A devil’s rank says as much as the name. Archduke and Duke suggest a ruler, Marquis and Baron suggest a noble servant, and Magistrate or Advocate suggest a legal officer. Besides, titles such as Collector of Souls or Keeper of Broken Oaths hint at a devil’s work.
Pair a title with a name, and the character feels like part of a larger court. To name the groups that devils join, try our Faction Name Generator. Meanwhile, our Government Name Generator covers the realms they rule. For the dark churches that worship them, try our Church Name Generator.
Devil Name Generator for D&D and RPGs
Devils make memorable villains and patrons. A party might sign a contract without reading the fine print, chase a debt-collecting fiend, or discover that a kindly duke serves hell. Moreover, a devil’s rules create plot hooks, because a devil must follow its own bargain.
Game masters can use this Devil Name Generator for archdevils, minor imps, contract holders, and rival tempters. Because players remember a polite name, a smooth title can make a devil even more chilling. For official campaign resources, visit D&D Beyond.
Building a Devil Beyond Their Name
A name only starts the job. First, decide what the devil wants, what it offers, and what it hides. Next, add a contract, a rival, a weakness, and a rule that the devil cannot break. Then give it a surprising kindness.
These details turn a name into a character. When you need more names, return to this Devil Name Generator and click again.
Devil Name Generator FAQs
What is a good devil name?
A good devil name is smooth, formal, and a little dangerous. Names such as Zarioch, Duke Vorazel, and Old Cinders work well.
How do you name a devil?
Start with the devil’s role and rank. Then choose a smooth invented name or a compound, and add a title, a domain, or an epithet that fits.
What are some devil names?
Examples include Malioch, Marquis Nazrax, and Belulan, Collector of Souls. In fact, the generator creates thousands of similar names.
What is the difference between a devil and a demon?
In D&D, devils are lawful fiends who follow strict rules, while demons are chaotic fiends who spread destruction. As a result, their names often sound different.
What does the word devil mean?
It comes from the Greek word diabolos, which means “slanderer” or “accuser.” Over time, it became the common word for an evil spirit.
Can I use these names in D&D?
Yes. The names work for devils, fiends, villains, and tricksters in any tabletop campaign.