Historic and Vintage Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
Birsha was a king of Gomorrha described as the "son of wickedness"
Polish
The Devil Boruta is a character from Polish mythology and folklore, a demon said to be a swamp spirit.
In demonology, Corson is one of the four demon kings that have power over the 72 demons constrained by King Solomon.
Dagan, also spelled Dagon, was a half-man, half-fish fertility god worshipped in ancient Syria. Dagon, also represented a fish-man hybrid was also a demon in some mythology.
Spanish
"devil"
Diablo Cody, self-named (she's really Brook Busey) screenwriter of Juno, singlehandedly helped popularize not just her heroine's name and her own but all o-ending names for girls. You don't need us…
The Spanish word for "devil" makes for a very daring baby name, but in the era of babies names Hades, Azrael, Loki and even Lucifer, it feels like a plausible possibility. Indeed, 5 baby boys were…
Eisheth is thought to be the personification of sin, said to eat the souls of the damned in Jewish mythology.
Greek mythological name
In Greek mythology, Empusa is a shape-shifting female being commanded by the witch Hecate. She is said to seduce and feed on young men.
Hungarian mythological name
In Hungarian mythology, Erlik is the god of death and the underworld.
In demonology, Foras is a President of Hell who commands legions of demons. He teaches logic and ethics.
Sanskrit
Hariti is a Buddhist goddess of the protection of children, smooth delivery, and positive parenting. In Japanese Buddhism, she is known as Kishimojin and has a dual personality as the demon of misery…
Greek mythology name
"willpower or far-reaching"
In Greek mythology, Hecate is associated with witchcraft and magic. The name may mean "willpower" or "far-reaching". She was often associated with the moon and with storms, making this name a good…
A phrase used in versions of the Bible, possibly referring to Satan.
Islamic
"enemy of God"
In Islam, Iblīs is the personal name of the devil, possibly derived from the Greek diablos.
Mesopotamian
The mother goddess Ishtar (also called, or identified with, Ashtoreth, Ashtoret, Astarte and Inanna) was worshipped by the Assyrians and Babylonians as the goddess of love, war, justice and…
In Greek mythology, the Keres were female death spirits; goddesses who personified violent deaths and were drawn to bloody deaths on battlefields.
Japanese
"demon shark"
Naruto character named for his shark-like appearance and powers. Probably a better name for your pet fish than baby.
Japanese, Hebrew
Kishi is a common Japanese surname. Kishi is also a two-faced demon in Angolan folklore, as well as a separate figure in the Bible.
Greek
"maiden"
Kore is the original Greek form of the modern Cora, a name that's heading straight for the top of the charts in the English-speaking world. Kore was an alternate name for Persephone, goddess of the…
Variation of Lucifer, Latin
"light bearer"
Lucifer not cool enough for you? Then you might want to pivot to this arguably badder-boy alternative with the X in the middle. Bonus advantage: Nickname Lux.
