105 Ominous Demon Names

Some names come with a shiver built in, pulled from demon lore, dark mythology, and the villains that stuck with us long after the story ended. If you want a name with teeth, this is the shadowy corner you have been looking for.

You will find 105 picks here, sorted into 30 for girls, 60 for boys, and 15 gender-neutral options. Each one comes with its meaning and the folklore, mythology, or pop culture it climbed out of, so you can see exactly why it lands so ominously.

A fair warning before you scroll: many of these names carry real cultural and religious weight, and some people will find them unsettling. Read for the fun of it, and think twice before pinning one on an actual birth certificate.

30 Demon Baby Girl Names for Devilish Daughters

These evil baby names might be the perfect fit if you have a ghoulish girl on your hands.

1. Achlys: A pretty Greek girl’s name for the primordial goddess of the death-mist, said to cloud the eyes of the dying.
2. Ammit: Meaning “devourer of the dead,” this Egyptian demoness swallowed the hearts of souls judged unworthy at the final weighing.
3. Antuara: A female demon whose name holds the airy meaning of “a light breeze.”
4. Arachne: This Greek mythological name means “spider,” for the weaver Athena turned into one after a fateful contest.
5. Asura: A Sanskrit name meaning “powerful,” given to the power-hungry adversaries of the gods in Hindu myth.
6. Banshee: From the Irish “bean sidhe,” a wailing female spirit whose cry was said to foretell a death in the family.
7. Bushyasta: Named after the Zoroastrian demoness of sloth, who lulled people into laziness and oversleeping.
8. Carrie: A short form of Caroline meaning “free,” forever tied to Stephen King’s bullied, telekinetic outcast.
9. Chiwa: Do not let the cuteness of this African girl’s name fool you, as it literally translates to “death.”
10. Desdemona: From the Greek for “ill-fated,” borne by the doomed wife wrongly accused in Shakespeare’s Othello.
11. Dolores: A vintage Spanish pick drawn from a title for the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows.
12. Eris: Meaning “strife,” this Greek goddess tossed the golden apple that set the Trojan War in motion.
13. Furiosa: A ferocious modern pick popularized by the armored war captain of Mad Max: Fury Road.
14. Hel: The Norse goddess who rules over the dead, her name rooted in a word for “hidden.”
15. Kali: The fierce Hindu goddess of time, death, and destruction, often shown garlanded with skulls.
16. Ker: Meaning “doom,” this Greek mythological name comes from the Keres, the goddesses of violent death.
17. Lefu: Another deceptive African name that sounds cute but actually means “death.”
18. Lilith: Meaning “of the night,” the rebellious figure cast in Jewish folklore as Adam’s defiant first wife.
19. Maleficent: Fit for an evil queen, after the horned sorceress villain of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
20. Mallory: French and uplifting in sound, yet it carries the treacherous meanings of “misfortune” and “ill-omened.”
21. Medea: Meaning “cunning,” the Greek sorceress who took brutal revenge on the husband who betrayed her.
22. Morrigan: Taken from Irish mythology, this name means “phantom queen” and strikes terror into enemies.
23. Nimue: Meaning “lady of the lake,” the enchantress who, in Arthurian legend, sealed Merlin away forever.
24. Oizys: The Greek goddess of misery and anxiety lent her name to this rare, haunting pick.
25. Persephone: After the Greek queen of the underworld, a name some scholars link to a root meaning “to destroy.”
26. Selene: A popular Greek name meaning “moon,” which works great for a little lunar were-baby.
27. Siren: After the sea creatures whose enchanting song lured passing sailors to wreck on the rocks.
28. Villanelle: A rustic Italian female name meaning “farmhand,” now also the codename of the stylish assassin in Killing Eve.
29. Wednesday: Popularized by The Addams Family, this weekday name fits a dark, brooding little girl.
30. Yurena: A pretty Spanish girl’s name believed to hold the alarming meaning of “demon.”

60 Evil Baby Names for Malicious Males

These terrifying demon baby names suit the boldest of boys.

1. Aamon: A Grand Marquis of Hell in demonology, whose name is often read as “the hidden one.”
2. Abaddon: With the meaning of “destruction,” this Hebrew boy’s name names the angel of the abyss in the Book of Revelation.
3. Abigor: A Great Duke of Hell in Christian demonology, pictured as a knight riding a winged horse.
4. Akuji: Meaning “dead and awake,” this African boy’s name carries an eerie, otherworldly weight.
5. Anwir: A Welsh masculine name fit for a deceptive little boy, carrying the questionable meaning of “liar.”
6. Apep: Named after the giant serpent of chaos who battled the sun god Ra each night in Egyptian myth.
7. Ares: The Greek god of war, brutal and bloodthirsty, makes a bold namesake for a little chaos-maker.
8. Astaroth: A Great Duke of Hell in the Ars Goetia, depicted as a fallen angel riding a beast.
9. Azazel: A Hebrew name tied to the scapegoat ritual of Leviticus, and a fallen angel in the Book of Enoch.
10. Balam: A Semitic name meaning “possessor,” borne by a King of Hell in the Ars Goetia.
11. Belial: A Hebrew word name meaning “worthless” or “wicked,” used in scripture as a byword for the devil.
12. Birsha: A sinister, biblical pick among baby boy names meaning “evil.”
13. Cadmus: The Greek founder of Thebes, who sowed dragon’s teeth that sprang up as an army of warriors.
14. Chucky: A cute pet name to some, or a terrorizing evil doll to others. You can take your pick.
15. Dajjal: An Arabic male name meaning “deceiver” or “devil.”
16. Damien: A hot Greek name meaning “to tame,” best associated with the creepy child in The Omen.
17. Darth: A dark, space-sounding name for a Star Wars-loving bad guy.
18. Dev: If you cannot get away with calling your son Devil, try shortening it to Dev instead.
19. Diablo: This is the Spanish word for “devil,” making it a great option for international baby demons.
20. Djall: The Albanian personification of evil, a name that translates directly to “devil.”
21. Doyle: Meaning “dark stranger,” this Irish name works well if you are not quite sure where your newborn came from.
22. Dracula: After Bram Stoker’s vampire count, drawn from a byname meaning “son of the dragon.”
23. Dragon: A serpentine word name for a fiery baby boy that also works as a superb middle name.
24. Eligor: Also written Eligos, a Great Duke of Hell said to foretell the outcome of wars.
25. Furfur: A Great Earl of Hell in the Ars Goetia, said to appear as a winged stag and stir up storms.
26. Gunnar: An Old Norse name meaning “bold warrior,” from elements for “battle” and “army.”
27. Hadeon: Meaning “destroyer,” this Ukrainian boy’s name comes loaded with revenge and betrayal.
28. Hunter: A cool name for a little seeker. Whether he hunts for good or evil remains to be seen.
29. Iblis: In Islam, the jinn who refused to bow to Adam and became the chief of the devils.
30. Ikelos: The Greek god of nightmares, who shaped the frightening figures that haunt our sleep.
31. Jabez: Meaning “one who brings pain and sorrows,” this highly unique name comes directly from the Bible.
32. Kek: The ancient Egyptian god of primordial darkness, paired with a counterpart of light.
33. Kevin: An Irish-rooted boy name meaning “handsome” or “noble,” though slightly questionable if you read We Need to Talk About Kevin.
34. Kylo: Of unknown meaning, Kylo makes a great pick for Star Wars fans raising cute little manipulators.
35. Leviathan: A monstrous biblical sea dragon, its Hebrew name rooted in a word for “coiled” or “twisted.”
36. Lucifer: A Latin name meaning “light-bringer” or “morning star,” long applied to the devil.
37. Matchitehew: A long name of Native American origin meant for a baby “with an evil heart.”
38. Moros: The Greek personification of impending doom, brother to the Fates and to Death itself.
39. Mors: The Latin word for “death,” and the Roman personification who carried souls to the underworld.
40. Nidhogg: Few demon baby names sound as alarming as Nidhogg, meaning “malice striker” in Old Norse.
41. Nukpana: A unique Native American pick among evil baby names for boys.
42. Orcus: The Roman god of the underworld and punisher of broken oaths, later pictured as a hairy ogre.
43. Orobas: A Great Prince of Hell in demonology, said to be honest and to guard against deception.
44. Perseus: A Greek hero whose name is often linked to a root meaning “to destroy.”
45. Ravana: The ten-headed demon king of Hindu epic, whose name carries the meaning “roaring.”
46. Samael: An archangel of death in Jewish lore whose name is read as “venom of God.”
47. Satan: Be extremely careful with this name. It should only belong to the most rebellious of babies.
48. Sauron: This Tolkien-created name means “abhorred” in the fictional Quenya language from The Lord of the Rings.
49. Seth: A Hebrew name meaning “appointed,” also the Egyptian god of storms, chaos, and the desert.
50. Sidero: A menacing Latin boy’s name referring to an “evil nymph.”
51. Tavarious: A modern American name of uncertain roots, with a bold, commanding sound.
52. Teivel: Another strong entry among demon baby names meaning “devil” in Yiddish.
53. Tuwile: Meaning “death is invincible,” this Kenyan name is ideal for the most morbid of newborns.
54. Tyson: Meaning “high-spirited” or “fiery,” this French male name works great for a little troublemaker.
55. Übel: Meaning “evil,” this Germanic male name is perfect for an adorable monster baby.
56. Ulysses: The Latin form of Odysseus, a name often tied to a root meaning “to be wrathful.”
57. Villanus: It sounds villainous, but it stems from a medieval Latin word for a farm servant, the root of “villain.”
58. Vlad: Short for Vladimir, meaning “to rule,” and unshakably tied to Vlad the Impaler.
59. Voldemort: A name created for Harry Potter, perfect for parents who always root for the bad guy.
60. Zagan: A King of Hell in the Ars Goetia, said to turn fools wise and metals into coin.

15 Ghastly, Gender-Neutral Demon Baby Names

These unisex demon names are perfect for any little evil being.

1. Daeva: The malevolent spirits of Zoroastrian belief, set in opposition to truth and order.
2. Devil: Not the most popular of names, but if your child looks the part, you might just go for it.
3. Enyo: A badass name for a baby destroyer, inspired by the Greek goddess of war.
4. Gorgon: After the snake-haired sisters of Greek myth, whose gaze turned onlookers to stone.
5. Grimm: Any lover of dark fairy tales will approve of this unique name, honoring the literary Brothers Grimm.
6. Hemlock: A nature-inspired name after the historically significant and highly poisonous plant.
7. Kennedy: A popular, presidential name fit for a misfortunate soul read as “helmeted head,” with a darker old gloss of “misshapen head.”
8. Likho: The one-eyed Slavic embodiment of evil fate and misfortune.
9. Náli: Both Old Norse meanings of “dead person” and “corpse” give this name a distinctly morbid aura.
10. Omen: Not the most common of choices, but certainly a fearful pick among demon baby names.
11. Raven: A badass bird name for a dark, shady little omen.
12. Reaper: As in the Grim Reaper, especially fitting if your child seems drawn to dark imagery.
13. Regan: Or Reagan, both regal names best suited to horror-movie children.
14. Shadow: A name more popular for pets than babies, perfect for a baby born on the shady side.
15. Styx: After the famed river in Greek mythology that runs between the living world and the underworld.

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