Deviled” became a term for describing zesty or spicy foods in the late 1800s. Since deviled eggs had a zippy punch from the use of mustard and pepper, they were given the moniker. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn some Christian denominations, using the term “devil” is prohibited, so they’re also sometimes referred to as “stuffed eggs,” “dressed eggs,” or “salad eggs.