Coming up with the ideal name for your Dungeons & Dragons character can be quite a task. This name will accompany you throughout your adventures, sometimes lasting for years, so it’s understandable that you want it to be really good. Furthermore, coming up with names for fantasy races can be an even greater challenge.
Tieflings, in particular, pose a unique challenge when it comes to naming. Their naming conventions are quite distinctive within the world of Dungeons & Dragons. However, there are some helpful tips you can use to create your own tiefling names. Here’s a guide to help you select an excellent name for your tiefling character.
Understanding Tiefling Names
Tiefling names generally fit into two primary categories.
- Infernal Names
- Virtue Names
Some tieflings may have originated from human, elvish, or other races within the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
In such cases, you might want to choose a name that reflects that specific culture or race, rather than an infernal or virtue name.
Infernal Names
This naming style is the most typical for tieflings. Due to their demonic lineage, tiefling names often draw inspiration from demons or devils found in the D&D universe and elsewhere.
Keep in mind that while tieflings may have infernal roots, this does not dictate that your tiefling character must be evil or untrustworthy. A character’s background does not define their personality.
Typically, these names feature a heavy use of consonants and often contain apostrophes. But they aren’t solely linked to demonic origins; some names can actually sound more heavenly.
Examples of Infernal Names
Here are a few examples of names that would suit an infernal tiefling.
Virtue Names
Additionally, due to their often tumultuous upbringing, some tieflings choose names based on moral principles or ideals that resonate with them.
These chosen names reflect virtues or concepts that tieflings admire and should more strongly convey their character’s persona than anything else.
Examples of Virtue Names
Here are some examples of virtue names suitable for tieflings.
Because virtue names are derived from actual principles, these can apply to any gender for tieflings and are usually non-binary.
