Tiefling Name Generator (Pathfinder)

Three flavors of Tiefling names

Most Tiefling names in Pathfinder fall into three rough groups. The first is infernal or abyssal in feel, full of harsh consonants, apostrophes, and syllables borrowed from the planes their ancestors served. The second is human, often Chelaxian or Varisian, given by parents who want their child to pass for something other than what they are. The third is the chosen name, taken in adolescence to claim an identity, sometimes a virtue like Hope or Mercy, sometimes a defiant slur turned shield.

Who these names suit

Use these names for Tiefling adventurers, urchins, cultists, antipaladins, witches, sorcerers with abyssal or infernal bloodlines, and Hellknight signifers who lean into their heritage. They also work for NPCs in Cheliax, Westcrown, Nidal, Geb, and Kintargo, where Tieflings are common enough to fill rookeries, slums, and noble courts alike. Pair a soft virtue name with a harsh family name to capture the tension of a Tiefling raised between cultures.

Tips for picking a name

When generating a name, think about who chose it. A Tiefling raised by an indifferent Chelish parent likely carries a flat human name and a cruel nickname. One raised in a diabolist household might bear a name lifted straight from an infernal hierarchy. A Tiefling who escaped both might rename themselves entirely, picking something simple and pointed. Roll a few options and decide which story you want the name to tell before the character opens their mouth.

Tone and tabletop fit

Pathfinder Tiefling names should feel a little heavier than the surrounding cast. They do not need to be unpronounceable to land. A name like Ravonel, Iomedaea, Calix, or Nyxara reads as planar without becoming a tongue twister. Use the generator to seed quick NPCs, then refine your favorites for player characters whose names will be repeated across an entire adventure path.

Unlock Your Tiefling's True Identity

Crafting a name for your Tiefling character can shape their personality and backstory. Here are some reflective questions to inspire unique and fitting names.

• What significant event from your Tiefling's past might influence their name?
• Which characteristics (like cunning, strength, or charm) do you want your Tiefling's name to convey?
• Are there particular cultural or historical influences that could inspire a unique name for your Tiefling?
• What aspects of your Tiefling's appearance (like skin color or horns) could inspire a fitting name?
• How might your Tiefling's aspirations or goals shape the sound or meaning of their name?

What are good Tiefling names (Pathfinder)?

There's thousands of random Tiefling names (Pathfinder) in this generator. Here are some samples to start:

• Aamon
• Akmenos
• Alastor
• Andras
• Balam
• Barbatos
• Bileth
• Caim
• Charon
• Decarabia