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Evil Names

evilqueen365
By evilqueen365
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Villain names are often some of the most fun, creative names in books. But giving your baby the name of a famous fictional (or real) villain, especially if the name is an unusual one, can lead to unfortunate stigmas throughout your baby's life. But what if you want to capture the unique feel of villain names without the taboo? Hopefully, this list of beautiful, slightly evil, names will help! (P. S. If you're writing a book and need villain names, this might help, too!)
  1. Ash

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Asher, English

    • Meaning:

      "ash tree"

    • Description:

      Ash has Southern charm plus the arboreal-nature appeal. Plus your little boy will prize Ash as the name of the hero of the Pokemon cartoons. Ash can also be a dashing short form of Asher, Ashton, or any other "Ash" name.
  2. Ashe
    • Chalice

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "cup"

      • Description:

        A pure and wholesome image... unless it's poisoned!
    • Chaos

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "disorder and confusion"

      • Description:

        Not even for the child who wreaks havoc.
    • Circe

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "bird"

      • Description:

        In Greek myth, Circe, daughter of Helios, the sun, was a sorceress living on the island of Aeaea, who could turn men into animals with her magic wand, which is just what she did to Odysseus's crew in Homer's Odyssey, transforming them into swine. All was forgiven, however, as Circe and Odysseus later had a child together—Telegonus.
    • Chaos
      • Devany

        • Description:

          Devany is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Devony or Devoney, which likely derive from geographical locations in England. Another possibility is that it relates to the Irish surname Devaney, meaning "descendant of Duibheannaigh" (from dubh, meaning "dark" or "black"). The name has a contemporary feel with its flowing sounds and modern spelling pattern. Though uncommon, Devany has periodically gained modest usage in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents seeking names that sound familiar yet remain distinctive. Its Irish surname connection gives it a subtle Celtic heritage, while its sound pattern fits well with popular feminine naming trends. Devany strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility, with a pleasant rhythm and easy pronunciation.

      • Dagon
        • Eilif
          • Eilif
            • Esmerée
              • Ettoire
                • Kal

                  • Description:

                    Kal is a concise, powerful masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Norse mythology, Kal relates to 'cold' or 'frost,' while in Sanskrit it can mean 'time' or 'black.' The name also appears as a diminutive of Kalman or Kaleb in some traditions, and resonates with Superman fans as the birth name of the superhero (Kal-El). This cross-cultural versatility gives Kal a global appeal while maintaining a strong, distinctive sound. The name's brevity makes it punchy and memorable, following the modern trend toward shorter masculine names. Despite its ancient roots, Kal feels contemporary and has gained modest popularity in recent decades. Its simplicity makes it work well internationally while its varied cultural connections give it depth and character.
                • Kalevala
                  • Levi

                    • Origin:

                      Hebrew

                    • Meaning:

                      "joined, attached"

                    • Description:

                      Levi, lighter and more energetic than most biblical names, with its up vowel ending, combines Old Testament gravitas with the casual flair associated with Levi Strauss jeans.
                  • Leviathan

                    • Origin:

                      Hebrew

                    • Meaning:

                      "twisted, coiled; in modern Hebrew - whale"

                    • Description:

                      Leviathan was a name given to 76 boys in the USA in 2021. It makes a rather unusual Biblical choice, being the name not of a man or angel, but of a sea monster. In literature and popular culture, the term Leviathan has since come to be used as a synonym for any gargantuan, monstrous creature or object (think of the bag in VEEP).
                  • Lilith

                    • Origin:

                      Assyrian, Sumerian

                    • Meaning:

                      "ghost, night monster"

                    • Description:

                      Lilith is derived from the Akkadian word lilitu meaning "of the night." In Jewish folklore she is portrayed as Adam's rejected first wife, who was turned into a night demon for refusing to obey him. Lilith is unrelated to most other Lil- names, with the exception of Lilita, which is the Latvian variation.
                  • Lucifer

                    • Origin:

                      Latin

                    • Meaning:

                      "light-bearer"

                    • Description:

                      Lucifer is the name of the archangel cast into hell and while theologians disagree on whether he and Satan are separate beings, it long been on the list of forbidden names for religious and non-religious parents alike. With connotations of hell and devilry so strongly attached to it, the name is officially banned in some places, including New Zealand.
                  • Lilitu
                    • Lyth