When I first started playing Dungeons & Dragons, I remember being drawn to the mystery and beauty of Tieflings—those horned, infernal-blooded beings walking the fine line between light and shadow. As a long-time player and campaign designer, I’ve helped create over 200 characters for others, and every time a Tiefling enters the party, there’s a moment of pause when naming—because a Tiefling deserves a name with depth, fire, and fate.
In this article, I’m not just listing names. I’m giving you a treasure trove of original, lore-friendly, and meaning-rich Tiefling names that breathe character into your D&D world. Whether you’re a dungeon master building a campaign or a player stepping into your infernal legacy—this list of 100+ hand-crafted Tiefling names will help you find the one name that feels like destiny.
What Makes a Good Tiefling Name?
Tiefling names often draw from:
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Infernal heritage (harsh consonants, fiery meanings)
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Virtue-based naming (Hope, Despair, Vengeance)
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Forgotten languages (Latin, Infernal, Draconic vibes)
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Symbolic meaning (fire, fate, rebellion, temptation)
Each name you’ll see below is carefully picked, with meanings or suggestions to inspire roleplaying depth, backstory hooks, or even plot twists.
Male Tiefling Names (With Meanings)
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Kaelzor – “Fire-born storm”
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Malric – “Ruler of the cursed”
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Zavren – “Bringer of change”
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Drazik – “Black fang of the pit”
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Thornez – “Piercer of fate”
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Xavoris – “He who knows flame”
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Vaelion – “Oath-breaker turned savior”
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Orzinak – “Ash-spreader”
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Belgrom – “Infernal truth”
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Nekthar – “Shadow-born wisdom”
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Rivak – “Blade from the beyond”
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Azgrim – “Bound in fire”
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Korven – “Scorched oath”
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Varnis – “Son of twilight”
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Zanrael – “Exiled angel”
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Drathen – “Curse-walker”
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Lucovar – “Bearer of silent light”
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Marnok – “Hunter of broken souls”
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Saryth – “Whispers of dusk”
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Vorik – “Vessel of vengeance”
Female Tiefling Names (With Meanings)
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Zyrena – “Temptress of truth”
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Velra – “Fire in bloom”
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Lilix – “Eternal whisper”
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Thavira – “Chains undone”
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Nyzra – “Eyes that bind”
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Aelira – “Dreamer of ruins”
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Seraphyne – “Flame-touched angel”
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Kazmira – “Storm of secrets”
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Driselle – “Dancer in shadow”
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Mezira – “Watcher of fate”
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Shyxa – “One who walks alone”
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Virelle – “Fire-hearted voice”
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Noctira – “Midnight bloom”
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Xevanya – “Blood of starlight”
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Yllistra – “Bound to chaos”
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Azriah – “Wings of rebellion”
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Tyxil – “Poisoned rose”
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Inezra – “Quiet rage”
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Solvina – “Mirror of loss”
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Vexari – “Whispered blade”
Gender-Neutral Tiefling Names
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Reven – “One reborn”
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Thorne – “Silent punishment”
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Vaex – “Of no house”
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Cinder – “Ash and fury”
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Zareth – “Fate-split”
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Omen – “Living prophecy”
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Kavyrn – “Binds the light”
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Hexis – “Built from curses”
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Dusk – “End of light”
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Skarin – “Burning scar”
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Vyrn – “Unseen fire”
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Irix – “Edge of flame”
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Nyxal – “Shadows remember”
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Raezel – “Song of ash”
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Karnyx – “Heir of the flame tongue”
Virtue Tiefling Names (Ideal for Roleplay)
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Hope – The eternal optimist
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Wrath – Fuelled by anger
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Bliss – Too joyful to be real
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Ruin – Destined to destroy
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Fear – Carries dread in every step
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Mercy – Ironically cruel
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Glory – Desperate for fame
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Hollow – Empty inside
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Grace – In name, not in action
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Vengeance – Carries ancestral rage
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Despair – Forlorn and distant
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Fortune – Attracts both gold and chaos
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Silence – Speaks louder than most
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Ash – Soft, yet from fire
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Oblivion – Destruction personified
Fiery and Infernal-Inspired Names
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Ignarok – “Molten throne”
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Brimvex – “Born in the brimstone”
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Calzira – “Flame within”
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Pyrric – “A costly flame”
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Volkarin – “Fire-wrapped voice”
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Sinthra – “Serpent of flame”
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Lazraan – “Inferno king”
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Blazien – “Walking wildfire”
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Scathra – “Smoldering secret”
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Embrith – “Goddess of coals”
Battle-Ready Names for Tiefling Warriors
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Dreadnix – “Bringer of fear”
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Skavren – “Blade in shadow”
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Tyraxes – “The horned soldier”
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Fexan – “Steel-blooded”
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Vornak – “War’s echo”
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Grallith – “Breaker of shields”
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Kraven – “Edge-walker”
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Orzeth – “He who devours”
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Lazrak – “Ash-covered blade”
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Kaelgrim – “Storm-cloaked killer”
Arcane Tiefling Names for Sorcerers & Warlocks
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Xarithiel – “Bound by ancient blood”
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Thrymara – “Speaker to shadows”
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Velzinor – “Architect of spells”
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Omnyra – “The abyss stares back”
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Quarnyx – “Master of sealed runes”
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Iskariel – “Infernal contract bearer”
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Selvryn – “Cursed by knowledge”
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Maelveth – “One with the void”
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Yazarin – “Breathes black fire”
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Azinthor – “Of the ninth gate”
Bonus Name Ideas (For Truly Unique Characters)
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Nyvrax – “Wordless scream”
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Zhalith – “Dreams of rage”
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Kymera – “Beast of many truths”
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Vorashka – “Matron of broken pacts”
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Cazmiron – “Eater of wishes”
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Phazryl – “Phantom-touched”
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Irkesh – “Echoes from the void”
Final Thoughts: Name With Purpose
In D&D, your name isn’t just a tag. It’s a foundation for storytelling.
Tieflings walk between curses and choices, between what they are and what they can become. A great name helps bring that inner conflict or purpose to life—whether you choose Ash for a quiet sorcerer or Vengeance for a rage-bound fighter, let the name shape your roleplay.
As someone who has written character sheets, DM’d story arcs, and watched parties fall in love with Tieflings again and again—trust me when I say: the name matters.
Let your name be the spark that starts the fire.
Deven Kumar is the passionate writer and founder behind povforbook.com, a website dedicated to exploring unique perspectives in literature and storytelling. With a deep love for books and language, Deven aims to inspire readers by sharing insightful reviews, thought-provoking synopses, and engaging content that highlights the power of narrative. When not writing, Deven enjoys connecting with fellow book lovers and continuously discovering new voices in the literary world.