Demon Name Generator
Demons in fiction draw from real demonological tradition - the Goetia, biblical apocrypha, Mesopotamian texts, Hindu folklore. Our demon name generator uses authentic names from these sources (Abaddon, Asmodeus, Lilith, Lamashtu, Naberius) paired with infernal epithets ("of the Pit", "the Vow-Breaker", "the Many-Mouthed"). The names feel ancient and dangerous because they are.
Example output: Asmodeus, the Tempter · Lilith of the Pit · Belphegor the Vow-Breaker · Naberius the Sigil-Bearer
Featured names from this generator
A sample drawn from the demon pool. Each name carries its documented etymology. Click Generate above for a fresh batch.
Frequently asked questions
›Where do these demon names come from historically?
Multiple traditions: the Goetia (Asmodeus, Belphegor, Stolas, Naberius), Hebrew/Aramaic (Lilith, Naamah, Lamashtu), Greek (Megaera, Empusa), Hindu (Mahishi, Surasa), Mesopotamian (Pazuzu-adjacent forms). Real names from real demonologies, not invented words.
›Are demon names from real religions sensitive to use?
For fiction purposes, names from historical demonology (Goetia, biblical apocrypha) are widely used and legally fine. We avoid current sacred usage - all our names come from established demonological texts that fantasy writers have drawn from for centuries.
›How do I make a demon character feel ancient?
Pair the given name with an infernal epithet ("the Vow-Breaker", "of the Last Hour", "the Sigil-Bearer") - our generator does this automatically. The titles signal age and reputation in a way bare names cannot.