50 Nicknames for The Devil from Myth and Slang Worldwide

Have you ever noticed how the Devil seems to have more nicknames than anyone else?

From Sunday school stories to old folk sayings, people across the world have come up with countless traditional evil names for the same figure.

Some names, like Satan and Lucifer, come straight from religious texts. Others, such as Old Scratch or Old Nick, come from folklore and everyday slang.

Each one reveals how people think about fear, temptation, and the idea of evil.

In this post, I’ll walk you through the m...

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Published on September 08, 2025 22:10
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