Multiple choice general knowledge sports What is "Iron Maiden" named after? a virgin made of iron the first spaceship The first Lady of England A torturing device Nothin....Steve liked that name Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Iron Maiden is named after a medieval torture device - a coffin-shaped iron cabinet with inward-pointing spikes. The band's founders saw this device in an illustration and chose it as their name, later adopting Eddie as their mascot.