50+ Bold and Unique Names Meaning Chaos, Destruction, or Wild

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Naming expert Natalie Mulholland shares chaos-inspired names for any child, pet, or character

Co-authored by Natalie Mulholland and Devin McSween

Last Updated: January 7, 2026 Fact Checked

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Looking for a bold and edgy name for your child, pet, or character that means “chaos” or is associated with chaos? We’ve got you covered! With the help of naming expert Natalie Mulholland, we’ve compiled a list of names for boys and girls, as well as gender-neutral options, that are associated with chaotic energy. Keep reading to find the perfect name!

Names that Mean Chaos

An illustrated list of names meaning “chaos” or similar: Abaddon, Balor, Corentin, Loki, Riot, Wilder, Aella, Eris, Fiadh, Kali, Lilith, Lyssa, Pandora, Blaze, Gale, Phoenix, Rebel, Storm, Zephyr.

Naming expert Natalie Mulholland says her favorite names related to “chaos” include Loki, Eris, Ares, Kali, and Riot. Some of these names mean “chaos” or something similar, like “destruction” or “wild.” Others come from mythological deities, while some are associated with the chaos of nature, like Storm or Wilder.

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Boy Names that Mean Chaos

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There are plenty of boy names that symbolize chaos, perfect for inspiring your little one to live a wild, carefree life. Opt for a name that represents disorder and destruction, or choose a name based on a deity of chaos, storms, or nature. Check out these options below:
- Abaddon: “Destruction” or “doom,” Hebrew origin.
- Admetus: “Untamed,” Greek origin.
- Alastor: “Vengeance” or “avenger,” Greek origin.^{[1]
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- Ares:^{[2]
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- Balor: After the one-eyed monster of destruction and havoc in Irish mythology.^{[3]
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- Bora: “Storm” or “strong wind,” Turkish origin.^{[4]
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- Breaker: “One who breaks,” English origin.
- Chernobog: After the “Black God” in Slavic mythology.
- Corentin: “Hurricane,” French origin.^{[5]
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- Devlin: “Fierce” or “unlucky,” Irish origin.
- Dionysus: After the Greek god of wine, festivity, insanity, and ritual madness.
- Hades: After the Greek god of the underworld.
- Havoc: “Widespread destruction,” French origin.
- Indra: After the Hindu god of weather, storms, lightning, and thunder.
- Jaala: “Wild goat,” Hebrew origin.
- Loki:^{[6]
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- Nidal: “Strife” or “struggle,” Arabic origin.
- Nimrod: “Rebel,” Hebrew origin.^{[8]
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- Perun: After the god of the sky, storms, thunder, lightning, and war in Slavic mythology.
- Riot:^{[9]
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- Set/Seth: After the Egyptian god of disorder, storms, deserts, and violence.
- Sverre: “Wild, swinging,” Norse origin.
- Tano: After the god of rivers, war, thunder, and nature in Akan (Ghanaian) mythology.
- Wilber: “Wild boar,” English origin.
- Wilder: “Untamed” or “wild,” German origin.
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Girl Names that Mean Chaos

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Plenty of girl names have chaotic meanings, making them the perfect option to encourage your little one to be spontaneous and a little unpredictable. Some of these names are associated with chaos and destruction, while others are based on deities and mythological creatures. Here are some great options:
- Aella: “Whirlwind,” “tempest,” or “stormwind,” Greek origin.^{[11]
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- Banshee: “Wailing spirit,” Irish origin.
- Bellatrix: “Female warrior,” Latin origin.
- Discordia: After the Roman goddess of discord and strife.
- Echo: “Reflected sound,” Greek origin.^{[12]
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- Eris:^{[13]
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- Fiadh: “Wild” or “untamed,” Irish origin.^{[14]
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- Hecate: After the Greek goddess of magic and witchcraft.
- Kali:^{[15]
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- Khulan: “Wild donkey,” Mongolian origin.
- Lilith: “Belonging to the night,” Babylonian and Hebrew origin. Also refers to a demon in Judaism and Christianity.
- Lyssa: “Rage,” “fury,” or “madness,” Latin origin.^{[17]
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- Pandora: After the mythical woman who released curses into the world in Greek mythology.
- Vilde: “Wild” or “untamed,” Norse origin.

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Gender-Neutral Names that Mean Chaos

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Want a name that’s not traditionally masculine or feminine? There are also lots of gender-neutral names that are associated with chaos and turmoil, like:
- Aidan: “Born of fire” or “fiery one,” Irish origin.
- Aran: “Wild goat,” Hebrew origin.
- Blaze: “Fire” or “flame,” Latin origin.^{[18]
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- Briar: “Thorny bush or wild roses,” British origin.
- Chaos: “Emptiness,” “abyss,” or “vast void,” Greek origin.
- Fury: After the Greek goddesses of vengeance.
- Gale: “Strong wind,” English origin.^{[19]
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- Phoenix: After the mythological bird that is in a cycle of death and rebirth.
- Rebel: “Person who does not obey” or “defiant,” French origin.^{[20]
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- Storm: “Tempest,” English origin.
- Taran: “Thunder,” Celtic origin.
- Tempest: “Turbulent” or “stormy,” French origin.
- Zephyr: “West wind,” Greek origin.^{[21]
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