Female Demon Names: 82 Original Names With Meanings

Female demon names in fantasy tend to do two things at once: they sound beautiful, and something in them is slightly wrong. A pretty ending on a harsh root, or a sweet word with a sting in it. Here are 82 original names for demon queens, deal-makers, monsters and mischievous little imps.

For more, set the demon name generator to Female.

These are fictional names for fictional characters. We invented the names and the meanings, and none of them come from religion or folklore.

Female demon names with meanings

• Velzara: could mean "velvet fire"
• Nythera: could mean "she who brings the night"
• Cindressa: could mean "heart of the coals"
• Xyrena: could mean "the glass smile"
• Zahreth: could mean "thorn in the vow"
• Ombriss: could mean "soft shadow"
• Vashara: could mean "white ash"
• Ignessa: could mean "small flame"
• Threnna: could mean "the mourner"
• Sorvira: could mean "she who keeps the ledger"
• Urzelle: could mean "iron lullaby"
• Noxenne: could mean "ninth night"
• Kaelstra: evokes a cold star, falling
• Druvana: could mean "the deep root"

Queens, duchesses and other titles

• The Marchioness of Soot: keeps excellent records
• Lady Kessandre Ashglove: wears gloves so the contracts don't scorch
• Empress Zulmareth, First of the Nine Fires: nobody has met the other eight
• Mother Hollowthorn: older than the court she advises

Queen Azmaretha, Countess Vexabelle, Princess Dravenya, Baroness Malgritte, Lady Sathrine Blackvow, Duchess Obrielle, Archduchess Karnissa, Regent Ysmorra

Charming and deceptive names

For tempters and deal-makers: names that could almost pass in polite company.

• Liraze: could pass for a singer's stage name
• Delmira: polite, patient and always holding a contract
• Solenne: sounds like a blessing, which is the trick
• Mirabane: starts out wonderful and ends with a sting

Amaranthe, Belisse, Evarelle, Honeyvane, Jessamor, Lucivane, Marazelle, Ophirra, Rosavex, Vivessa

Girl demon names: cute and small

For imps, apprentices and chibi designs.

• Embrie: could mean "little ember"
• Nixi: a nuisance with a tail
• Hexi: learning her first curse, badly
• Mimble: hides in teapots

Ashlet, Blaizie, Charri, Fizza, Grimlet, Impette, Lavi, Pepperwick, Sootie, Zizzle

Dark and frightening names

• Gorvessa: could mean "she who takes names"
• Skareth: could mean "the long winter"
• Morzula: could mean "the one beneath the stairs"
• Thraxenna: could mean "iron verdict"

Azgora, Brakhira, Druzhna, Felmora, Hazreth, Khezra, Nargula, Ulgatha, Xarketh, Zolgira, Mavrikka, Sengrath

Fallen-angel style names

• Ashiela: could mean "she who fell quietly"
• Vesmiriel: could mean "evening mercy, withdrawn"
• Sorrowyn: a name that used to mean joy

Aziela, Cendriel, Eclipsiel, Graviel, Lamentiel, Nihariel, Penumbra, Ruiniel, Tenebrielle

How to make a female demon name

The quickest method is "soften, then spoil".

1. Start with a pleasant name or word. Mirabel, Solene, Rosa, Honey, Vesper.

2. Spoil one part of it. Swap the last syllable for something sharp (Mirabel to Mirabane), add a harsh consonant (Rosa to Rosavex), or attach a dark word (Honey to Honeyvane).

3. Or build from scratch with a harsh root and a graceful ending:

• Roots: Vel, Nyth, Cind, Xyr, Zah, Mor, Thrax, Gor, Vex
• Endings: -ara, -essa, -ena, -eth, -yra, -elle, -enne, -ula

For rank, climb the ladder of titles: Lady, Baroness, Countess, Duchess, Queen, Empress. Each step up can carry a longer name.

For imps, do the opposite. Take a fire or soot word and add a small ending: -ie, -let, -ette, -kin. Ember becomes Embrie. Ash becomes Ashlet.

Tips for choosing a female demon name

• Decide how she presents herself. A demon who works through charm needs a name people would trust.
• Read it aloud with her title. If Countess plus the name is a mouthful, shorten one of them.
• Avoid names that are only a pun on evil. They get old by chapter two.
• Keep it clear of real religious names. An invented name carries no baggage and is yours.

More names like these

See male demon names for the matching list and demon names for lords, imps and unisex options. If she's less infernal and more spellbook, try witch names. The demon name generator can roll more whenever you need them.

FAQ

What is a good female demon name?

Velzara, Nythera, Xyrena and Sorvira are good picks. Look for a graceful ending such as -ara, -essa or -ena on a harsh root.

What are cute girl demon names?

Embrie, Nixi, Hexi, Ashlet, Sootie and Zizzle. Use a fire or soot word with a small ending like -ie or -let.

What do you call a female demon?

In fiction, simply a demon, or by rank: imp, fiend, duchess, queen. Some stories use words borrowed from folklore, but an invented title works just as well.

Can I use these names for a game character?

Yes. They're original, and a name by itself can't be owned. It's still worth a quick search before you publish anything.