Succubus is a word that we have all come to know, but what do you call the female equivalent of this? I find it interesting that a single word can have such an impact. Perhaps because sometimes, when the night is still and desolate and death is creeping ever closer, succubi may appear as little more than an itch in your thoughts. They are women who are known for luring men in with their beauty. Oftentimes this beauty manifests into seduction but also oftentimes there is a darker side to many of these women as well. You never know which one you’re going to get with one glance either…
If you’re looking for a new, powerful name for your succubus character then this is the perfect list for you! We go through some of the most popular names from mythology and superstition to offer you plenty of different choices. Whether you’re looking for something girly or tough, from languages known or unknown, we have it all. You’re sure to find a perfect pick in our list below!
| Table of contents: Succubus Names List for Magic feels Succubus Names for Females Succubus Names for Toughs Succubus Names List for Literature Genre Characters Succubus Names List for the Nobles Succubus Names for Sirens Succubus Names List for the Characters of Mythology Summary |
Succubus Names List for Magic feels
Succubus is a female demon or supernatural entity in folklore. In female form, a succubus takes the shape of an attractive woman, and often uses her seductive powers to enslave men or carry out other…
| Alcuntia | Amazon | Ame |
| Uzume | Banshee | Bellona |
| Chrysaor | Beithirne | Bithonus |
| Medusa | Poseidon | Echidna |
| Typhon | Gaia | Tartarus |
| Euryale | Furies | Hecate |
| Hegemone | Thanatos | Inachis |
| Hel | Hypnos | Iris |
| Eurynome | Io | Kirikou |
| Amadour | Lilith | Maedhb |
Succubus Names for Females
There are a couple of different myths about succubi and the origins of the word ‘succubus’. One is that they were created by God as punishment for sinful males because they tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden (this is why they visit men in their sleep). Another says that they were sent by God to punish sinner…
| Ereshkigal | Nanna | Sessrumnir |
| Nemesis | Mot | Pandora |
| Persephone | Ploutos | Polyhymnia |
| Samson | Tiamat | Artemisia I of Caria |
| Corybante | Corymbus | Cyane |
| Danae | Erinyes | Neith |
| Pelops | Atlanta | Erebinitis |
| Sisyphus | Myrine | Athene |
| Aphrodite | Leda | Agenoria |
| Alcmena | Ceres | Titania |
Succubus Names for Toughs
Succubus are very tough in nature , since they’re quite powerful and ruthless. As a result, if you want your succubus to be powerful but fierce instead of just seductive and cunning, this list should help push you in that direction.
| Mormo | Mal’ach | Sigyn |
| Aello | Arachne | Baba Yaga |
| Celaeno | Charybdis | Irisa |
| Kaoya | Thekla | Syriaca |
| Ziz | Zura | Bacchus |
| Cerberus | Kronos | Pylades |
| Phobos | Athena | Glauce |
| Venus | Chloe | Scylla |
| Bellerophon | Kore | Ranae |
| Io | Jamais | Ophion |
Succubus Names List for Literature Genre Characters
If you’re looking for a new, powerful name for your succubus character then this is the perfect list for you! We go through some of the most popular names from mythology and superstition to offer you plenty of different choices.
| Prometheus | Themisia II of Caria | Thetis |
| Hera | Calypso | Antigone |
| Erato | Eriphyle | Felicitas I of Samos |
| Titaness Selene I of Cos | Selene | Tereus |
| Scylla | Urania | Bion |
| Caronte | Chione | Circe |
| Clymene | Coronis | Daphne |
| Doris | Echo | Inachus |
| Maera | Myrrha | Ithaca |
| Lesbos | Odysseus | Calydon |
Succubus Names List for the Nobles
If you’re looking for a new, powerful name for your succubus character then this is the perfect list for you! We go through some of the most popular names from mythology and superstition to offer you plenty of different choices. Succubi are often associated with nobility and as such you can use this list to come up with a name for your character.
| Orcus | Sowilo | Thebes |
| Parnesia | Shekinah | Menoetius |
| Paphos | Thessaly | Lachesis |
| Apollo Pylius | Flora | Remati |
| Rhea Silvia | Eurydice II of Macedon | Manto of Thebes |
| Ratiaria | Hecuba | Dryas I of Caria |
| Hyacinthos | Teiresias | Hippolyte I of Egypt |
| Io and Argus | Nausicaa | Hippolytus |
| Leda | Medea | Polyxena |
| Erisychthon | Alcestis | Callisto |
Succubus Names for Sirens
Sirens are often thought of as demonic entities that lure sailors to their deaths. As a result, succubus characters are often associated with the watery abyss and its sirens. This list should help you come up with names for your character that speak to these myths.
| Clytemnestra | Castor | Polydeuces |
| Theseus | Helen of Troy | Aeneas of Troy |
| Gaea | Demeter | Omphale |
| Anchialus | Elis | Eurydice I of Macedon |
| Tantalus | Crete | Aeolus |
| Achelous | Pontus | Nereid(s) |
| Nereus | Oreithyia | Sthenno |
| Atlas | Gorgons | Ceto |
| Phorcys | Cos | Oberon |
| Triton | Deianeira of Argos | Oenomaus |
Succubus Names List for the Characters of Mythology
Mythology is filled with many stories about succubi. From Greek to Egyptian and Celtic, there are quite a lot of mythical characters that can be tied to succubus–or at least have similar characteristics. If you’re looking for inspiration or a unique character name, this list should help get you started.
| Gastronome | Muse | Euripides |
| Circe | Polyphemus | Perseus |
| Alcyone | Cephalus | Pleione |
| Atropos | Aisa | Anaon |
| Aoede | Bromie(s) | Thracia |
| Amphione II of Amazonia | Ariadne | Rachael |
| Phaethon | Aristobulus II of Caria | Eurynome I of Olympos |
| Cyrene | Danae | Euryale |
| Gorgophone | Kore I of Egypt | Ganymede |
| Hypate of Bactria | Leda | Dionysos |
Summary
The very meaning of the name shows what it is about–a lure, a seducer, a tempter who lures men and women to their deaths. While some succubus are clearly vampiric in nature, the majority fall somewhere in between. If you’re looking for a different type of monster that is still a part of mythology and folklore, then this list should help you find a name for your character. As you can see, there are many different names that can be used for succubi. This list should allow you to find something perfect for your character! As always thanks for reading.
