666 Original Demon Names That Strike Terror

What is it about demon names that grabs our attention and refuses to let go? Is it the eerie cadence of the syllables, the heavy, ancient weight of their histories, or maybe just the chills that run up your spine when you hear them spoken aloud? (Come on, admit it—you’ve said a few out loud just to test the waters, haven’t you?) Growing up with a fascination for mythology and lore, I used to scribble these names into the margins of notebooks, imagining the dark figures they represented.

Fast-forward to now, and let’s just say that fascination hasn’t faded—it’s evolved into a deep dive (oops, not that word!) into their origins, meanings, and cultural significance. And honestly? This list of 666 original demon names is equal parts chilling and fascinating.

But let’s ground this in reality for a second. Did you know that some of these names aren’t just fodder for horror movies? They show up in ancient texts like the Lemegeton (a.k.a. The Lesser Key of Solomon), which scholars have analyzed for centuries. This makes researching these names so captivating—it’s not just fiction. There’s a thread of real history woven into every name on this list. Trust me, you’re in for a treat (or a fright) as we explore them together.

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Cool Names for a Demon

Vexthar
Noxthra
Cindrath
Malakar
Zyphrael
Thalgrim
Dreadrune
Scornak
Ebonshade
Gloomspire
Raventhorn
Ashkorr
Inferrax
Blightwraith
Vylorath
Sablefang
Acheron
Nyxas
Corvath
Darkshroud
Grimwulf
Xerathul
Shadowscale
Felstrider
Tzarek
Voragoth
Duskmourn
Sorrowveil
Korthal
Nightreaver
Wraithbane
Malfury
Erebos
Tenebris
Nexis
Vesperoth
Hallowshade
Dreadmire
Bloodthirst
Pyrelith
Gorgonath
Shadowblight
Vorpalyn
Riftspawn
Umbrafel
Havokra
Zaldaroth
Belladusk
Cimmerian
Abyssaris
Duskweaver
Tormentis
Obsidian
Morbith
Fenrisra
Nethrax
Seraphel
Cruor
Malachai
Voidshadow

Funny Demon Names

Chuckles the Unholy
Giggly Gloom
Fuzzy the Fiend
Sillybane
Snickerfrost
Punny McDevil
Demonic Dillydally
Banterblight
Grin Reaper
Wacky Wraith
Chortling Chaos
Boo-boo the Horrible
Laffy McLurker
Cacklecrunch
Jesterfury
Mirthful Malice
Punsford the Malevolent
Droll Doom
Jovial Juggernaut
Bubonic Banter
Frolic the Fallen
Quirkus the Quizzical
Dizzy Demon
Gigglefiend
Noodle the Nefarious
Kooky Klown
Bumbling Beelzebub
Wobblewraith
Hilarity the Horrible
Jovial Jinx
Sassafras the Sinister
Goofy Gargoyle
Rascal the Reckless
Chuckleblight
Nonsense the Nightmare
Sillypocalypse
Mischiefmaker
Gigglepocalypse
Wacky Wight
Fluffernutter the Fiend
Ticklefiend
Jolly Jamboree
Clowning Chaos
Jester the Jaded
Dizzy Dread
Smirkathor
Snickerbloom
Daffy Doom
Bantering Beastie
Bouncy Banshee
Raucous Ruckus
Chortle the Churlish
Whimsical Woe
Witty Wraith
Snicker the Sinister
Grinny the Grumpy
Mirth Monster
Punny Pandemonium
Guffaw the Gruesome
Cacklefluff

Cute Demon Names

Cuddles the Cursed
Daisy Doom
Bubbles the Bewitched
Snickerdoodle the Sinister
Puff the Infernal
Fuzzy Fiend
Nibbles the Nefarious
Sprinkles the Shadow
Pinky Purgatory
Wiggles the Wicked
Luna the Lurker
Tiny Terror
Sugar the Scary
Boo the Boo-tiful
Cinnamon the Cursed
Snugglefang
Pixie Perdition
Whiskers the Wretched
Gummy the Gloomy
Tootsie the Tormented
Cupcake Chaos
Puddles the Perilous
Twinkle the Twisted
Button the Beastly
Waffles the Wicked
Peaches the Pitiful
Muffin the Malevolent
Choco the Chilling
Doodle the Demon
Nibblet the Nefarious
Sparkle the Sinister
Teddy the Tormentor
Chewy the Chilling
Sprout the Sinister
Pip the Persecutor
BooBoo the Bewitched
Marshmallow Malice
Honey the Harbinger
Froggy the Fearsome
Gingersnap the Gruesome
Fidget the Fiend
Sweetie the Sorrowful
Cocoa the Cursed
Binky the Beast
Petal the Perilous
S’more the Sinister
Snugglebug the Sinful
Pixie the Pitiful
Poppy the Purgatorial
Whisk the Wicked
Puffball the Perilous
Kiki the Kooky
Jellybean the Jaded
Chirpy the Chilling
Blossom the Blighted
Tinkle the Terror
Cuddlebug the Cursed
Giggly the Grim
Buttercup the Bewitched
Doodlebug the Dreadful

Female Demon Names

Lilith
Morgana
Selene
Nyx
Isolde
Kalyndra
Zyra
Vespera
Carmilla
Eretria
Astarte
Draegan
Furia
Ravenna
Thalassa
Morrigan
Tempest
Soraya
Belladonna
Xanthe
Demonica
Valkyrie
Nerissa
Hecate
Pandora
Lucinda
Cassandra
Elysia
Seraphine
Nyssa
Valeriana
Malefica
Zara
Aurelia
Lilithia
Mavara
Zafrina
Gwendolyn
Tempestra
Rhiannon
Evelina
Selis
Althea
Astraea
Nyara
Celia
Zephyra
Sapphira
Briony
Amaranth
Eris
Zinnia
Carmelita
Nerine
Scathach
Azura
Mysia
Felicity
Thessaly
Korra

Male Demon Names

Asmodeus
Balthazar
Lucifer
Azazel
Malakai
Dante
Raxiel
Zarathos
Korin
Belphegor
Draven
Thorne
Fenris
Malphas
Vesperion
Zephyr
Nihilus
Kaimon
Draziel
Thanatos
Sethos
Zebulon
Noctis
Acheron
Karnak
Nyxar
Vorath
Lucian
Baal
Ragnarok
Orion
Gideon
Zephyrus
Onyx
Raiden
Kothar
Typhon
Barachiel
Malikoth
Hades
Erebus
Drakon
Astaroth
Bane
Kraken
Shadow
Krull
Vladmir
Seth
Rhyker
Dread
Scythe
Gorgon
Mordred
Zypher
Vulcan
Fenrir
Havoc
Blaze

Biblical Demon Names

Azazel
Asmodeus
Beelzebub
Baal
Leviathan
Belphegor
Lilith
Astaroth
Mammon
Moloch
Belial
Ziz
Samael
Dagon
Merihim
Gremory
Furfur
Amon
Barbatos
Bifrons
Ronove
Naberius
Dantalian
Orobas
Zaphkiel
Amon
Kobal
Baalberith
Agares
Valefor
Malphas
Paimon
Astarte
Zarathos
Adramelech
Mastema
Rimmon
Khemri
Tzaphkiel
Sargatanas
Vepar
Ipos
Seere
Tartarus
Buer
Andrealphus
Caim
Murmur
Nergal
Baalhamon
Zebul
Demonas
Aarons
Balthazar
Beliar
Shemhazai
Zebub
Abaddon
Satan

Japanese Demon Names

Here are some unique Japanese demon names, many of which are inspired by folklore, mythology, and traditional stories:

Yokai
Oni
Tengu
Yurei
Kappa
Jorogumo
Rokurokubi
Yuki-onna
Shōjō
Kitsune
Tanuki
Yamamba
Kijin
Ibaraki-dōji
Shōki
Tsuchinoko
Futakuchi-onna
Yamabiko
Nure-onna
Umibōzu
Yamata no Orochi
Hōri
Henge
Mizuchi
Gashadokuro
Shishi
Nurarihyon
Tsuchigumo
Kawa-no-kami
Inugami
Jikininki
Yama-uba
Tengu
Zashiki-warashi
Furu-ikazuchi
Shōboku
Kurokawa
Kurai
Akkorokamui
Shōzoku
Yama-uba
Futakuchi
Mikoshi-nyudo
Yōkai
Orochi
Tama
Miketsu
Kusanagi
Tora-no-kami
Namakubi
Jigoku
Hidoi
Mizukami
Rōjō
Yurei
Kurokuma
Fujin
Raijin
Yureika
Ikiryo

Chinese Demon Names

Here are some unique Chinese demon names inspired by folklore, mythology, and traditional stories:

Mo (魔)
Yin (阴)
Huli Jing (狐狸精)
Denglong (灯笼鬼)
Lao Wang (老王)
Jiang Shi (僵尸)
Gong Gong (共工)
Zao Jun (灶君)
Xie Zhi (獬豸)
Bai Ze (白泽)
Fei Lian (飞廉)
Wangliang (魍魉)
Yuan Gui (冤鬼)
Gui (鬼)
Wu Gang (吴刚)
Bai Hu (白虎)
Kūn (鲲)
Ming (冥)
Yin Mo (阴魔)
Xie Mo (邪魔)
Qiongqi (穷奇)
Lü Dongbin (吕洞宾)
Bai Ze (白泽)
Meng Po (孟婆)
Dai Shun (代顺)
Duo Nian (剁年)
Ding Feng (丁风)
Bai Jiao (白焦)
Da Ji (妲己)
Jing Wei (精卫)
Hong Jun (鸿钧)
Nü Wa (女娲)
Xuanwu (玄武)
Shou Ji (守鸡)
Heibai Wuchang (黑白无常)
Xiang Yu (项羽)
Tanuki (狸猫)
Yan Wang (阎王)
Bisha (逼杀)
Shen Nong (神农)
Dai Yu (黛玉)
Zhong Kui (钟馗)
Qi Lin (麒麟)
Fu Mo (伏魔)
Jiuwei Huli (九尾狐狸)
Liu Hai (刘海)
Xing Tian (刑天)
Yanluo Wang (阎罗王)
Long Wang (龙王)
Shen Long (神龙)
Zhuque (朱雀)
Xuanwu (玄武)
Huang Long (黄龙)
Xiao Yao (逍遥)
Yuan Shih Tien (元始天尊)
Nezha (哪吒)
Tai Yi (太乙)
Shui Mu (水母)
Yuan Zun (元尊)
Lian Shan (连山)

Demons in Hindu Mythology

Here are some demons and malevolent beings from Hindu mythology, each with unique characteristics and stories:

Ravana
Hiranyakashipu
Mahishasura
Bhasmasura
Kumbhakarna
Shumbha
Nishumbha
Taraka
Dhoomralochana
Brahmasura
Vritra
Apsaras (as temptresses)
Kali (as a fierce goddess)
Chanda and Munda
Andhaka
Surapadman
Prahlaad’s Demons (associated with Hiranyakashipu)
Durgama
Trinavarta
Shankhachuda
Shishupala
Raktabija
Vishakanyas (poisonous maidens)
Diti (mother of demons)
Vasuki (serpent king, sometimes considered malevolent)
Naga (serpent beings, often depicted as demons)
Jambavan (often has demonic traits)
Dharma Raja (demonic in some texts)
Kartikeya’s foes (demons he fought)
Brahma Rakshasa
Maya (demon architect)
Krodha (anger personified as a demon)
Shurpanakha
Prahallad’s uncle (the demon king)
Krura
Pitha
Brahmahatya (the sin of killing a Brahmin)
Vata (demon of wind)
Kaalnemi
Mochang
Kapala Mochana
Narasimha’s enemies
Kali’s Asuras
Panchamukha
Mahapadma
Bhadra
Mochaka
Nishachara
Shambhu (in some interpretations)
Bhagavad Gita’s Asuras
Chaturanan
Prithvi’s demons
Brahmavidya’s enemies
Durga’s foes
Niriti (demon of death)
Samudra (demon of the ocean)
Bhaya (fear personified as a demon)
Pishacha (flesh-eating demon)
Shuddhodhana (some interpretations)
Ahi (serpent demon)

Demon Slayer Names with Meanings

Here are some demon slayer names along with their meanings:

Atsushi (篤志) – “Sincere” or “kind-hearted.”
Kenshi (剣士) – “Sword master.”
Hikari (光) – “Light” or “radiance.”
Riku (陸) – “Land” or “shore.”
Yuki (雪) – “Snow” or “courage.”
Haruka (遥) – “Distant” or “far-reaching.”
Sora (空) – “Sky” or “heavens.”
Kaede (楓) – “Maple” tree, symbolizing strength.
Kaito (海斗) – “Ocean” and “Big Dipper” or “soar.”
Tsubasa (翼) – “Wings,” symbolizing freedom and strength.
Ryo (涼) – “Cool” or “refreshing.”
Renji (連司) – “Connection” and “order,” symbolizing unity.
Akira (明) – “Bright” or “clear.”
Fumiko (文子) – “Child of literary excellence.”
Keiji (圭司) – “Valuable” and “rule,” representing a leader.
Hoshiko (星子) – “Star child,” symbolizing hope.
Yamato (大和) – “Great harmony,” representing peace.
Rei (礼) – “Spirit” or “gratitude.”
Aiko (愛子) – “Child of love.”
Takashi (高志) – “Noble” or “high-minded.”
Hikaru (光) – “Radiance” or “shine.”
Kiyoshi (清) – “Pure” or “clear.”
Emiko (恵美子) – “Blessed” or “beautiful child.”
Shinobu (忍) – “Endurance” or “perseverance.”
Ryoko (涼子) – “Cool child.”
Akane (茜) – “Deep red,” symbolizing passion.
Daiki (大輝) – “Great radiance.”
Megumi (恵) – “Blessing” or “grace.”
Kazuki (和希) – “Peaceful hope.”
Takeshi (武) – “Warrior” or “brave.”
Yori (依) – “Trust” or “reliance.”
Hana (花) – “Flower,” symbolizing beauty and growth.
Kumiko (久美子) – “Child of long-lasting beauty.”
Jiro (次郎) – “Second son.”
Reiko (玲子) – “Lovely child” or “bell.”
Saito (斉藤) – “Purity” and “wisteria,” symbolizing beauty.
Nao (直) – “Honest” or “straightforward.”
Mizuki (瑞希) – “Auspicious hope” or “beautiful moon.”
Shiori (詩織) – “Poetic weaving.”
Rin (凛) – “Dignified” or “cold.”
Yuuto (優斗) – “Gentle” and “Big Dipper.”
Taka (高) – “High” or “noble.”
Masashi (雅志) – “Elegant ambition.”
Kenshi (剣士) – “Sword master.”
Haruto (陽斗) – “Sunlight” and “Big Dipper.”
Yui (結衣) – “Bind” or “connect.”
Ayame (菖蒲) – “Iris,” symbolizing bravery.
Kazuma (一真) – “One truth” or “harmony.”
Mako (真子) – “True child” or “truth.”
Seiji (誠司) – “Sincere” or “just.”
Natsuki (夏希) – “Summer hope.”
Satoshi (聡) – “Intelligent” or “wise.”
Chika (千佳) – “Thousand” and “excellent.”
Koji (光司) – “Radiant rule.”
Suki (好き) – “Love” or “like.”
Tsubaki (椿) – “Camellia,” symbolizing beauty.
Atsuko (厚子) – “Child of kindness.”
Hiroshi (寛) – “Generous” or “tolerant.”
Fuyuki (冬木) – “Winter tree,” symbolizing endurance.
Kiyomi (清美) – “Pure beauty.”

Some More Wicked And Evil Demonic Nicknames

Soul Eater
Doom Bringer
Nightmare Weaver
Blood Ripper
Death Whisper
Wraith of Despair
Shadow Reaper
Malice Incarnate
Tormentor
The Abyssal Fury
Vile Tempest
Cursed Phantom
Flesh Devourer
Sinister Warden
Grim Harbinger
Bane of Souls
Voidwalker
Hellfire Specter
The Desolate
Nightstalker
Dread Bringer
Savage Shade
The Forsaken One
Wrathful Fiend
Malevolent Shade
Corrupted Soul
The Accursed
Malefic Apparition
Abyssal Demon
The Harbinger of Chaos
Cinder Lord
Dreaded Requiem
Wicked Revenant
The Anathema
The Insatiable
Blightwalker
The Plaguebearer
Fell Shade
The Unholy Wraith
The Ravager
Tormenta
Sorrow’s Bane
The Infamous
The Bane of Hope
The Wicked One
The Inquisitor
The Wretched
Havoc Bringer
Doomsayer
Nightmare Fiend
Hellspawn
The Omen
Twilight Horror
Fell Demon
The Devourer of Dreams
The Lost Soul
Torment’s Herald
The Cursed Knight
Maleficent Shade
The Sin Eater

Demonic Group Names

Here are some creative and wicked demonic group names:

The Infernal Syndicate
Legion of Shadows
The Malefic Collective
Brood of the Abyss
Order of the Damned
The Cursed Assembly
The Blight Brotherhood
Coven of the Wretched
Doomsday Cult
The Night Stalkers
Hell’s Enclave
The Vile Consortium
Dark Pact Alliance
The Sinister Cabal
The Forsaken Circle
The Diabolical Assembly
The Fallen Kinship
The Grievous Collective
The Unholy Union
Order of the Black Flame
The Desolation League
Shadows of Malevolence
The Abyssal Congregation
The Dread Legion
The Wraith Guild
The Grim Fellowship
Cult of the Lost Souls
The Tormented Order
Society of Nightmares
The Spectral Alliance
The Bane Consortium
Brotherhood of Sin
The Wicked Collective
The Sinister Court
The Harbingers of Chaos
The Dreadful Assembly
The Malignant Circle
Cult of the Shadowed Ones
The Hellbound Kin
The Fallen Brotherhood
The Cursed Kin
The Malevolent Society
The Wretched Alliance
The Dark Dominion
The Abyssal Coalition
The Grim Covenant
The Forsaken Kin
The Sinister Syndicate
The Harbingers of Despair
The Desolate Conclave

Final Thoughts

After pouring over these names, I’ve got to say—Asmodeus takes the crown for me. There’s something about the mix of menace and mythology that just sticks with you, right? Now, I want to know: What’s your favorite demon name from the list? I’d love to hear what struck a chord (or a nerve) with you! Honestly, putting this together was both a challenge and a thrill. There’s something strangely fun about unraveling the dark and eerie, and I hope you enjoyed reading as much as I did brainstorming. 💀