Dog Demon Names: Dog Name Ideas From Mythology and Fiction with Demonic Flair

If you are looking for a unique name for your dog, one of the areas that you might want to consider is a name with some mysticism. Many pet owners prefer to name their dogs after cute things like deserts or cartoon characters. Some pet owners want to make sure their dogs are taken seriously, and a great way to give your dog a serious and perfect name is to give them after something demonic.

If you are looking for a darker name for your pet or you would like a list of somewhat occult choices for your new pet, here are some top demon names for dogs that you may want to consider:

Cool Demon Names For Dogs

If you are interested in picking out the coolest names for dogs, here is a short list of some of the top cool demon names for dogs we don’t see too often.

• Diablo. Diablo is a popular character in a series of games. He is a true nemesis to mortals and one of the largest winged demons you will ever see.
• Hades. Hades is the underworld god from Greek mythology and a truly mystical figure. We see depictions of hades in ancient scripts and some more comic tributes to the lord of the underworld in depictions like Hercules.
• Osiris. Osiris is a god from Egyptian mythology, and he is the god of fertility and the god of the underworld. His image would often symbolize death, and he often would appear in script and hieroglyph as a man in green or dark shrouds.
• Reaper. This is another name for the grim reaper or a figure in European folklore that is said to come to claim the souls of the living and transport them to the underworld. The grim reaper has been a symbol of many intimidating figures throughout the years and it makes for an excellent choice as a demon dog name.
• Azrael. Azrael is a similar figure to the grim reaper and he appears as an angel that separates souls from their bodies, and he is considered the angel of death.
• Oni. Oni is a big and strong creature in Japanese mythology.

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Female Demon Dog Names

If you are going to have a female puppy, you are going to want an original name that may have a more feminine side to it. If you would like to choose a demon name that  is more unique, here are some girl dog demon names that you may want to consider:

• Lilith. Lilith is a mythical figure in Mesopotamian and Judaic mythology, who was either the first wife of Adam or the primordial she-demon. For failing to obey and obey Adam, Lilith has been “banished” from the Garden of Eden.
• Medusa. She was once a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair. She was turned into a monster by Athena, the Greek mythology goddess after she dared to compete with the goddess for beauty. As a monster, Medusa could turn anyone who looked at her to stone.
• Rusalka. The rusalka (mermaid) is a feminine figure in Slavic mythology that is usually malevolent toward people and frequently associated with water, having counterparts throughout Europe, such as the French Melusine and the German Miethe.
• Nixie. This is another name for a female water sprite found in Slavic folklore.
• Kali. In Hinduism, Kali is the goddess fierce goddess of time, death and change. She is often depicted with a long tongue and wearing a garland of skulls. It is the feminine form of the word “Kala”, from Sanskrit, meaning “time-doomsday-death” or “black”. Kali or Kala is a great name idea if you have black dogs.
• Pandora. Pandora is a figure from  Greek mythology who was the first human woman. Her name means all gifted or a gift to all. In the story of her creation also revolves around pandora’s box, an artifact she cared for, opened and released all the evils of the world.
• Persephone. Proserpina is the Roman goddess of springtime, flowers, and youth. She was abducted by Pluto to be his wife in the underworld. It is said that when she is with her husband, winter comes, but when she returns to her mother Ceres, spring arrives.
• Kitsune. Kitsune is a fox with supernatural abilities. They are often portrayed with multiply tails. Kitsune portrait in Japanese mythology as wise and able to shapeshift.

Male Demon Dog Names

If you are going to be naming a male dog, its probably a wise idea to choose a more masculine name from the list of demons. Here are some of the top  male demon names that you may want to consider:

• Dracula. The most famous vampire of all time, Dracula is a novel by Bram Stoker. It tells the story of Count Dracula’s attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of people led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.
• Behemoth. This word is derived from Jewish mythology. Behemoth was a nocturnal beast known for enticing and persuading others to do the same. He was the demon of gluttony. This creature is recognized for keeping wine cellars, as well as other symbols, safe. The term “beast” is roughly translated to Behemoth.
• Furcas. The name Furcas is derived from demonology. Furcas was a commander of hell, known as the knight. He rules over 20 different demon legions and instructs them in philosophy, astronomy, and other fields. He’s usually depicted as an elderly guy with long white hair and a beard wearing armor. He is enormous and powerful, armed with a sword and a shield, and he is feared by all who see him.
• Humbaba. It is derived from Mesopotamian myth. Humbaba was in charge of the Cedar Forest, where the sentinels resided. Enlil charged him with scaring humans by frightening them with tales of his hideousness. This fell creature was known as “The Terrible” because to its awful nature.
• Baldur. A cruel and sadistic figure from Norse mythology, he became crazed when he lost his mother Freya. The gods gave him the gift of invulnerability but he was unable to escape his madness.
• Baccus. Although he was not technically a demon, Baccus was the god of wine, fertility and agriculture. 
• Cernunnos. The Celtic god of fertility, hunting, animals, and the underworld.
• Erebus. The primordial god of darkness in Greek mythology. Erebus is a spine-chilling name that is perfect for a black dog.
• Set. In Egyptian mythology, Set is a god of chaos, darkness, and the desert. Set was also the murderer of his brother Osiris.
• Gorgo. Medusa’s story is quite popular in Greek mythology, and the inspiration from it can continue into a perfect name for your boy puppy.

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Demon Dog Names From Fiction

If you are having some trouble narrowing down some names from demon myths, it might be time to browse some more modern fiction. Here are some names of some lightly demonic and fictional dogs that we have throughout literature. Choosing any of these can give a great nod to some popular culture dogs or some dog names that you may not have considered from your favorite books and films, that might suit both male and female puppies:

• Cujo. Comes from Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The story is about a dog that becomes infected with rabies and goes on a killing spree. There is also a film about the dog where a St. Bernard terrorizes a group of people after catching rabies-like in the book.
• Warg. Warg is the name of the wolves in the lord of the Rings series. The larger beasts are able to carry figures as large as orcs on their backs and they often resemble very large wolves or hyenas.
• Fang. Fang is the name of the large dog that the groundskeeper Hagrid of Harry Potter fame keeps at Hogwarts. He is a large mastiff and this name could be perfect to choose for a dog for fans of the Harry Potter series.
• Ghost. Ghost is Jon Snow’s dire wolf in the Game of Thrones series. He is a large white wolf that is several times the size of a traditional wolf. If you have a larger dog or you are a fan of the Game of Thrones, series, this could be an excellent name to choose.
• Argos. Argos is the loyal hound from Homer’s Oddessy. Although it is not a popular name for a dog, this is the name of a dog that was present throughout years of adventure standing strong at the side of its owner. This is not so much a demon name but a name from history, fiction, and light mythology.

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