Are Lore-Friendly Warlock Names More Important Than Creativity?

Hi everyone,

When creating Warlock Names, how important is it to stay lore-friendly versus being completely creative? Do you prefer names rooted in established fantasy traditions, or do you invent entirely new ones?

I’m also curious whether name meanings matter more than how the name sounds. For those who enjoy deep lore and roleplay, does a carefully crafted name improve character immersion? I’d love to hear how others balance originality and tradition when choosing Warlock Names for campaigns, novels, or roleplaying games.

Thanks in advance.