Why are Voldemort's followers called Deatheaters ??

[fanofminerva]

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wrote:
> Why are Voldemort's followers called Deatheaters?
> Does any one have any theories?

I have wondered that, because of their use of Unforgiveables, 
they "feed" off the fear they create, specifically with the dark mark 
and the AK.  What I do not think has been told is who gave them that 
name.  Did LV create that name for his followers or was it 
a "nickname" that someone said/penned and it stuck?  (If there is 
canon for the name, please respond because I just simply do not know).

I also have wondered about the DeathEaters and the Dementors.  Both 
now are supporters (for lack of a better word) for LV.  With the Kiss, 
Dementors, in a way, are "Life Eaters."  Just thought this was an 
interesting juxtaposition.