Demon Name Generator
Twenty demon names at a time: invented infernal names, full titles like Duke of Cinders, and a separate style of traditional demon names from folklore and old texts, each tagged with where it comes from.
- Naheth
- FurfurArs Goetia
- Nakthor, Prince of Rust
- Lamesh
- Azroth
- Serith
- Azok
- Urax
- Thesenna, Countess of the Empty Throne
- Grulax
- Voryr, Herald of Ash
- Velok
- Zebok
- Praxith, Countess of Unpaid Debts
- Morith
- Malashi
- Gorekh
- Xazeth
- BarbatosArs Goetia
- Pyruz, Regent of Hunger
What makes a demon name sound infernal
Demon names work on the ear before they mean anything. Hard stops (k, g, d, t), buzzing consonants (z, x) and dark back vowels (o, u) make a name feel heavy and old, which is why invented demons tend to look like Vorgoth or Xazrax. The endings do a lot of work too. The -oth, -ax and -ul endings sound like closed doors; -ith and -ixia sound like something whispering behind them. Two syllables reads as a common fiend. Three or four starts to sound like someone important.
The traditional demon names in European texts come from a mix of sources: Hebrew and Greek scripture, Jewish folklore, medieval grimoires, and much older Mesopotamian material. Many were borrowed and reshaped as they passed between languages, which is why so many have that heavy, foreign weight. The generator's invented names borrow the sound of that tradition without reusing the names themselves, so your demon won't clash with anyone's actual religious reference.
Traditional demon names and where they come from
The Traditional chip shows names that are attested in old texts or folklore, with the source beside each one. Asmodeus appears in the Book of Tobit, Azazel in the Book of Enoch, Lilith in Jewish folklore, and Pazuzu and Lamashtu in Mesopotamian belief. Many others, such as Paimon, Vassago and Gremory, come from the Ars Goetia, a seventeenth-century grimoire that lists spirits with noble ranks like king, duke and marquis.
These names belong to real traditions, and some are still meaningful to people today, so treat them with a bit of care. They suit historical fiction, horror grounded in a real mythology, or a campaign that deliberately draws on this material. For a homebrew setting, an invented name is usually the better choice: it's yours, and nobody at the table brings baggage to it.
Demon names with rank and domain
A rank and a domain turn a demon from a monster into a character. Vorgoth is a thing that attacks you. Vorgoth, Duke of Unpaid Debts is someone who has plans for you. The With rank style borrows the grimoire habit of noble titles and pairs it with a domain that hints at what the demon feeds on or rules over. Small, oddly specific domains (Mirrors, Last Words, the Drowned Bell) are often creepier than grand ones.
Demon names that earn their place, and why
- VorgothDark vowels and a closed -oth ending; it sounds like it has been waiting in the dark a long time.
- XazraxTwo x sounds and a z make it look alien on the page, perfect for a chaotic demon.
- ThularothFour syllables with a rolling middle; reads as an ancient demon lord rather than a minion.
- SkarekhThe kh ending sounds like a throat being cleared, harsh enough for a brute.
- MalzulMal- carries a hint of bad in Latin languages, and -zul closes it with a buzz.
- LilissaSoft and sibilant, a tempter's name that sounds almost kind until you hear the hiss.
- KezyraThe k and z give it edge while the -yra ending keeps it elegant.
- NahethraBreathy h and a trailing -ethra: a whispered, hypnotic name for a manipulator.
- SyllixShort and slippery, with a snap at the end like a trap closing.
- OrzeshGender-neutral and hard to place, useful when the demon's shape keeps changing.
- GrulokSounds like the noise it makes. Ideal for a lesser demon or a bruiser in the pit.
- Vorgoth, Duke of Unpaid DebtsThe domain makes it personal: this demon is here to collect, and everyone knows it.
- Mordrexa, Queen of MirrorsA vain, eerie domain that suggests illusions, doubles and a very bad reflection.
- Kazmon, Marquis of Bitter WineDecadent and a little sad; a demon of indulgence, not rage.
- Ixtuth, Herald of the Drowned BellA neutral rank and a strange image make this feel like the start of a horror story.
- Ishara, Baroness of Sleepless NightsA soft name tied to a small, familiar misery, which is scarier than fire.
- AsmodeusTraditional: the demon of the Book of Tobit, later cast as a demon of lust in medieval lore.
- AzazelTraditional: one of the fallen Watchers in the Book of Enoch, blamed for teaching humans forbidden crafts.
- PazuzuTraditional: a Mesopotamian wind demon, oddly invoked as a protector against the demoness Lamashtu.
- GremoryTraditional: one of the Ars Goetia spirits, described as appearing as a beautiful woman on a camel.
- ZebrathStarts light and ends hard, a good shape for a demon who begins polite and turns.
Naming a demon that feels real
- Match the sound to the demon's job. Brutes get short, hard names (Grulok); tempters get soft, hissing ones (Lilissa); lords get three syllables or more.
- Give important demons a title and a domain. It tells players what the demon wants, which is more useful than any stat block.
- Use traditional names sparingly and on purpose. They carry real religious weight and a lot of pop-culture baggage.
- Folklore often says a demon's true name gives you power over it. Hide the real name and let players find it; it makes a great quest.
- Check how the name looks written down. Demons often appear in letters, summoning circles and handouts, and x, z and th look great on paper.
Questions people ask
What are some cool demon names?
Invented demon names like Vorgoth, Xazrax, Thularoth and Kezyra work well because they use hard consonants and dark vowels. For a named villain, add a rank and domain: Vorgoth, Duke of Unpaid Debts. The Invented style above generates twenty at a time.
What are the names of demons in folklore and old texts?
Well-known traditional demon names include Asmodeus (Book of Tobit), Azazel (Book of Enoch), Beelzebub and Legion (New Testament), Lilith (Jewish folklore), Pazuzu and Lamashtu (Mesopotamia), and Paimon, Bael and Vassago (the Ars Goetia grimoire).
What are good female demon names?
Female demon names tend to be sibilant and elegant with an edge: Lilissa, Kezyra, Nahethra or Syllix. For a demon queen, try Mordrexa, Queen of Mirrors. Lilith and Lamashtu are the best-known traditional female demons, from Jewish and Mesopotamian lore respectively.
Why do demons in stories have ranks like duke and marquis?
Much of that comes from early modern grimoires such as the Ars Goetia, which list demons with noble ranks including king, duke, prince, marquis, earl and president. Fantasy writers and game designers have borrowed the idea ever since.
Is it OK to use real demon names in a game or story?
Yes, but choose them deliberately. Traditional names are part of real religious and folk traditions, so they fit historical or mythic horror best. For homebrew settings, invented names avoid confusion and are entirely yours to use.
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Updated September 2026 · How these names are made