About Tiefling Names
Tieflings in D&D 5e have one of the most interesting naming traditions of any race — they may carry an infernal heritage name from ancient Greek or Latin roots, a virtue name chosen to define who they want to be, or simply a human name from the culture that raised them.
Our tiefling name generator covers all three traditions:
- Heritage names: Greek and Latin-derived names (Akmenos, Bryseis, Damaia)
- Virtue names: Abstract ideals used as names (Carrion, Excellence, Hope, Music)
- Infernal surnames: Names that mark their lineage (Hellscar, Shadowmark, Voidborn)
Types of Tiefling Names
Infernal Heritage Names
These names derive from ancient infernal languages and often feel classical — Akmenos, Damakos, Kallista, Orianna. They're the most distinctive and recognizable as tiefling.
Virtue Names
A tiefling choosing a virtue name is making a statement about who they aspire to be — or darkly rejecting what society expects. Art, Hope, Ideal contrast with Fear, Carrion, Despair.
Human Names
Many tieflings raised in human society simply use human names. Pair them with an infernal surname for a compelling combination.
Tips for Naming Tiefling Characters
- Choose a virtue name to make a strong character statement in session zero
- Pair an infernal first name with an ironic virtue epithet for NPC flavor
- Warlocks often lean into darker names; bards and rogues might choose more ironic virtue names