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Succubus Names: 100+ Ideas by Style, With Meanings
By Metavulgar · updated 2026-11-11 · 7 min read
Succubus names fall into a few styles: classic demonic names from folklore, elegant names with a velvet sound, short sharp names, and playful ones with a wink. Below are more than a hundred, grouped by style, each with a brief meaning. I mark which names have real roots and which are my own coinages, because a name list should not pretend to more history than it has.
I name my characters before I record them, because a name decides how a voice sits. If you want the creature behind the names, read what is a succubus. For the monster girls beyond succubi, monster girl names has the wider list, and Start Here shows these names in action across five nights.
How to read this list
- Real root means the name exists in myth, history or a real language, and I state the meaning only when I am sure of it.
- Coined means I invented it for fiction and its meaning is mood, not etymology.
- Where a name belongs to a figure from folklore, I name the tradition.
Pronunciations are a suggestion; say them the way they sound best in your own story.
Classic demonic names
These come from or echo mythology and demonology. Treat the tradition notes as lore.
- Lilith, from the Mesopotamian lilitu spirits; later the famous first-woman-turned-night-demon of Jewish legend. See Lilith.
- Lilitu, the Mesopotamian spirit name itself.
- Ardat, short for ardat lili, a Mesopotamian night spirit.
- Naamah, a demon in the Zohar; the Hebrew name means pleasant.
- Agrat, from Agrat bat Mahlat, "Agrat, daughter of Mahlat."
- Mahlat, her mother's name in that title.
- Eisheth, from Eisheth Zenunim, a figure in Jewish mystical texts.
- Lamia, from Greek legend, a queen who became a monster. See lamia.
- Mara, the Germanic and Slavic night spirit behind the word nightmare.
- Empusa, a shape-changing night creature of Greek legend.
- Lamashtu, a Mesopotamian demoness.
- Abyzou, a female demon named in late ancient texts.
- Nyx, Greek goddess of night, borrowed constantly for dark characters.
- Hecate, Greek goddess of thresholds and night magic.
- Morrigan, Irish figure of battle and omen.
- Asenath, a biblical name used by writers for demon queens.
- Vexaria, coined, vex plus a Latin-style ending.
- Malvara, coined, from mal for bad.
- Samaela, coined feminine of Samael, an angel-demon name in Jewish tradition.
- Belladoria, coined, bella for beautiful with a dark twist.
Elegant names
Longer, softer, with vowels you can linger on. Many are real names with real meanings.
- Seraphine, from seraph, a Hebrew word meaning burning ones.
- Calista, Greek, most beautiful.
- Selene, Greek, the moon.
- Vesper, Latin, evening.
- Aurelia, Latin, golden.
- Valentina, Latin root meaning strong or healthy.
- Ravenna, a real city in Italy, used as a given name.
- Morgana, from Arthurian legend.
- Isolde, Arthurian and Celtic legend.
- Cassandra, Greek prophetess.
- Evangeline, Greek, good news; irony is the point.
- Serafina, the Italian form of Seraphine.
- Ophelia, Greek, and a Shakespeare heroine.
- Persephone, Greek queen of the underworld.
- Circe, Greek enchantress who changes men.
- Celestine, from Latin for heavenly.
- Isadora, Greek, gift of Isis.
- Marguerite, French form of Margaret.
- Delphine, tied to Delphi, via Greek.
- Lucienne, feminine of Lucien, from Latin lux, light.
- Esmeralda, Spanish for emerald.
- Cordelia, Shakespearean name, uncertain origin.
- Anastasia, Greek, resurrection.
- Tatiana, Roman family name carried into Russian.
- Verena, probably from Latin vereor, to revere, though sources differ.
Short and sharp names
Easy to say in one breath, which suits a voice that whispers.
- Vex, to annoy or tease.
- Nyra, coined, soft and sharp.
- Kali, Hindu goddess of time and destruction; use with respect.
- Lux, Latin, light.
- Zara, Arabic and Hebrew roots, often read as radiance.
- Vera, Latin truth, or Russian faith.
- Ash, as in ember and what is left.
- Rue, a bitter herb and a word for regret.
- Sable, black, from heraldry.
- Onyx, a black stone.
- Jett, jet, a black gemstone.
- Raze, coined, to level.
- Briar, thorny shrub.
- Cinder, burnt remains.
- Nox, Latin, night.
- Lilu, short for Lilith.
- Vyra, coined.
- Tess, a plain name with sharp edges.
- Mira, Latin to wonder, or Slavic peace; context decides.
- Sin, simply what it says.
- Kaia, borrowed across several languages.
- Ilsa, a Germanic short form of Elisabeth.
- Dax, a short punchy coinage.
- Elsie, soft and old-fashioned, used for contrast.
- Zephyra, from Greek zephyros, the west wind.
Playful and wicked names
For succubi who tease and bargain, the kind with a wink in the voice.
- Honeytrap, as a pet name she gives herself.
- Lady Fine Print, for the contract specialist.
- Madam Midnight, a stage name.
- Velvet, soft and expensive.
- Cherry Hex, coined.
- Sugarspell, coined.
- Mistress Mischief, alliterative classic.
- Pandora, Greek, all-gifted, and the opener of a box.
- Delilah, biblical; the meaning is uncertain, so it is best used for its story.
- Jezebel, a biblical queen whose name became a byword.
- Salome, biblical dancer.
- Mata, as in a real spy's stage name, short for Mata Hari.
- Temperance, the virtue, used with a grin.
- Prudence, ditto, ironic.
- Charity Black, virtue plus a darker surname.
- Faye Wicked, coined.
- Dolores, Spanish for sorrows, a real name.
- Winnie Whisper, coined.
- Bonbon, French for sweet, her nickname for you.
- Scarlet, color of trouble.
Names for a full character: given name plus title
Succubi in stories often have a family or house name. These combos work well:
- Lilith Vane, Seraphine Ashgrave, Vesper Crowe, Morgana Thorne
- Selene Nightfall, Calista Hollow, Nyx Ravenmoor, Delphine Sable
- Valentina Blackwood, Circe Emberly, Isolde Wraith, Zara Duskwell
A second batch for when the first set is not quite right. Same rule: real roots are marked, coined names are mood only.
More names: moonlit and soft
- Luna, Latin, moon.
- Noor, Arabic, light.
- Elara, a moon of Jupiter named from Greek myth.
- Thalassa, Greek, sea.
- Iris, Greek, rainbow and messenger goddess.
- Daphne, Greek, laurel; the nymph of myth.
- Aveline, an old Norman French name.
- Lyra, Latin and Greek, the lyre.
More names: dark and regal
- Morrigane, a coined blend of Morrigan and Morgana.
- Draven, a modern coinage that sounds like raven.
- Nerezza, coined, echoing Italian nero, black.
- Mordana, coined, mor for death-ish gloom.
- Zerathine, coined, long and ceremonial.
- Ysolde, a spelling variant of Isolde.
- Belisama, a Celtic goddess name, meaning uncertain but often read as brightest.
- Astarte, the Greek form of an ancient Near Eastern goddess.
More names: spiced and warm
- Amber, resin and color.
- Cinnamon, a spice, used as a pet name.
- Saffron, spice and golden color.
- Rosalind, Germanic roots, Shakespearean heroine.
- Carmen, Spanish, song.
- Esme, Old French, esteemed or beloved.
Build your own succubus name
A method that always gives me something usable:
- Pick a start. Soft (Sel-, Ser-, Cal-), sharp (Vex-, Raz-, Kal-), or dark (Mal-, Nyx-, Mor-).
- Add a middle. One vowel-heavy syllable: -ia-, -ora-, -ena-.
- Close the name. -ine, -elle, -yra, -aeth, -ana.
- Check the sound. Say it as a whisper, then as an order.
- Pair it with a title. The Lady of, Mistress of, She Who Collects.
Examples built this way: Malena, Serora, Vexelle, Calyra, Norvaeth, Morena.
Saying the names well
If you read these aloud or write dialogue, a few practical tips from my recording booth:
- Names ending in a vowel sound, like Seraphine or Calyra, glide and suit a whisper.
- Names with hard consonants in the middle, like Vexelle or Norvaeth, bite and suit commands.
- Two-syllable names are easiest to repeat. A succubus who says your name three times needs yours to be short; hers can be as long as she likes.
- When a listener will hear the name without seeing it, avoid pairs that sound alike, such as Mara and Mira in one story.
Choosing by style of character
| If your succubus is | Try |
|---|---|
| Ancient and solemn | Lilith, Naamah, Hecate, Agrat |
| Elegant and patient | Seraphine, Vesper, Isolde |
| Wicked and flirty | Pandora, Velvet, Mistress Mischief |
| Blunt and efficient | Vex, Nox, Rue |
| Contract specialist | Lady Fine Print, Valentina, Prudence |
Where these names sound best
I use these when I voice characters. In The Summoning the first thing the succubus does is give you her name, because in old lore a name is a hook. In Her Sisters the sisters each have a style of name that matches their hunger. Names set the temperature of a scene before a single sensual word.
Everything here is for fiction and fantasy writing. Every succubus named above is an adult character, centuries old, and no name implies anything else.
Frequently asked questions
What are some good succubus names?
Classic picks are Lilith, Naamah, Lamia, Mara and Nyx. Elegant ones include Seraphine, Vesper, Selene and Isolde; sharp ones include Vex, Nox and Rue. Combine a given name with a house name, such as Lilith Vane or Vesper Crowe, for a full character.
What was the first succubus called?
Folklore has no single first one. Mesopotamian night spirits called lilitu and ardat lili are the oldest ancestors, and Lilith is the name later legend made famous. Medieval writers used the word succubus for any such demon, so a personal name came later from fiction.
Is Lilith a succubus?
In popular fantasy she is often called the mother or queen of succubi. In old sources she is a night demon from Jewish legend with Mesopotamian roots, and the word succubus is a later Latin label. So the link is real but it comes from later tradition. See the Lilith entry.
How do I make up a succubus name?
Pick a soft, sharp or dark opening syllable, add a vowel-heavy middle, and end with a sound like -elle, -yra or -aeth. Test it by saying it as a whisper and as a command. Pairing the name with a title, like Lady of the Fine Print, adds character.
Where can I hear succubus characters with these names?
The six-part Succubus Contract series, beginning with The Summoning, features succubi who introduce themselves by name. It is a good way to hear how a name changes a voice, since the same low whisper sounds quite different attached to a long name than to a short one.
Listen next
Keep reading
- What Is a Succubus? Meaning, Origin and Modern Myth
A succubus is a female demon from medieval European folklore who visits sleeping men to seduce them and draw off their vitality. Today the word also n - Succubus Lore: Lilith, Lamia, Mara and Beyond
Succubus lore is a collage: Mesopotamian night spirits, Lilith in medieval Jewish writing, the Greek lamia, the Germanic mara and Christian demonology - Succubus Abilities: Folklore Powers and Fantasy Additions
Classic succubus abilities are dream entry, shapeshifting, charm through voice and gaze, draining a sleeper's vitality, and binding bargains. Folklore