D&D Tiefling Name Generator
D&D 5e tiefling names — infernal first names plus virtue or concept surnames.
829 possible names
10 names
- Drosis Hope
- Aym Sorrow
- Open
- Phrygian Open
- Iados Fear
- Ambition
- Weary
- Torment
- Damakos Weary
- Nemeia Despair
About
Generate D&D 5e tiefling character names. Tieflings traditionally use either infernal-sounding first names (Akmenos, Damaia, Kallista) paired with a "virtue" concept surname (Ambition, Glory, Sorrow, Mercy), or take entirely conceptual single-word names (Discovery, Quiet, Resolve). About 25 % of generated names use the pure-virtue form; the rest are first + virtue pairs. Class selection adds an optional epithet. Useful for D&D PCs, Curse of Strahd characters, Descent into Avernus, and any setting where infernal heritage matters.
FAQ
Why are some tieflings named after virtues?
D&D 5e canon — many tieflings take virtue / concept names as a declaration of self ("I am Ambition", "I am Sorrow"). The PHB lists ~30 such single-word names; this generator extends that tradition.
What is the difference between an infernal name and a virtue name?
Infernal names are pronounceable demonic-style names (Akmenos, Therai, Iados). Virtue names are English abstract concepts (Glory, Patience, Discovery). Both are canonical for tieflings.
Are these names usable for warlocks with infernal patrons?
Yes — tiefling names work for any character with infernal heritage or pact, including warlocks of the Fiend, devil-bloodline sorcerers, and corrupted paladins.
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