name-generator.net

D&D Tiefling Name Generator

D&D 5e tiefling names — infernal first names plus virtue or concept surnames.

829 possible names

Gender
10 names
  1. Weary
    Tiefling
  2. Ideal
    Tiefling
  3. Nemeia Weary
    Tiefling
  4. Amnon Wrath
    Tiefling
  5. Iados Mercy
    Tiefling
  6. Morthos Reverence
    Tiefling
  7. Barakas Ambition
    Tiefling
  8. Aym Cruelty
    Tiefling
  9. Zeal
    Tiefling
  10. Saphira Quest
    Tiefling

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.

Related generators