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120+ Tiefling Names for D&D and Fantasy Worldbuilding

Tieflings carry their heritage in their names, and that makes naming one a character decision before it is a style decision. A tiefling might bear a harsh Infernal name handed down a fiendish bloodline, a plain human name from the city that raised them, or a virtue name — a single word like Hope or Torment, chosen as an aspiration or worn as a scar. This curated list collects 120+ tiefling names organized by tradition: Infernal names for male and female characters, virtue names, shadowed surnames, and modern edgier picks. Every name works for D&D characters, novels, or a world entirely your own — and if none of them lands, the tiefling name generator will keep producing curated options until one fits.

Popular Tiefling Names

The most-requested names from our curated tiefling pool — full names, ready to drop straight onto a character sheet.

Male Tiefling Names (Infernal)

Angular, consonant-heavy names drawn from the Infernal naming tradition — suited to warlocks, exiles, and bloodline-proud characters.

Female Tiefling Names (Infernal)

Sharper vowels and trailing syllables that keep the fiendish edge without losing melody.

Tiefling Virtue Names

Single-word names chosen as an aspiration or a burden. Use one alone, or pair it with a surname below.

Tiefling Surnames & House Names

Shadowed family names to finish a character — fire, dusk, and thorn imagery that reads infernal at a glance.

Dark & Modern Tiefling Names

Contemporary-feeling picks for tieflings raised outside Infernal tradition — still otherworldly, less ceremonial.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do tiefling names work in D&D?

Tiefling names come from three traditions. Some use Infernal names inherited from their fiendish bloodline — harsh, angular names like Akmenos or Bryseis. Others take the name of the human culture they grew up in, so a tiefling raised in a coastal city may simply be called Marcus. The third tradition is the virtue name: a word chosen as an aspiration or a burden, like Hope, Torment, or Reverence. Any of the three is correct, and the one you pick says something about your character’s upbringing before you say a word at the table.

What is a tiefling virtue name?

A virtue name is a single word used as a name, chosen by a tiefling or given to them by a parent — Ambition, Sorrow, Glory, Nowhere. The convention comes from tieflings who rejected Infernal naming and named themselves after a concept instead. They work well because they carry meaning instantly: a character called Creed reads very differently from one called Despair. Virtue names also pair cleanly with a surname if you want a fuller identity.

Can I use these tiefling names in my campaign or novel?

Yes — every name on this page is free to use for player characters, NPCs, and published fiction. Mix and match across the sections too: an Infernal first name with a shadowed surname, or a virtue name on its own. If you want names shaped to your specific setting, the tiefling name generator will keep producing curated options and let you save your favorites as you go.

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