Looking for the perfect name for your dragon? Whether it’s for a character, a game, or just for fun, the correct name can bring your dragon to life. That’s where our Dragon Name Generator comes in—packed with inspiration and easy to use.

Browse through handpicked categories featuring powerful male names, elegant choices for female dragons, and legendary picks from myths, books, and pop culture. From fierce fire-breathers to icy guardians, cute companions to bearded dragons, we’ve got something for every kind of creature—including fans of Game of Thrones.

Not sure where to start? Just hit the generate button and let the magic happen. With one click, you’ll get a fresh, bold name that fits your dragon’s personality. Ready to name your beast? Dive in and see what legendary title awaits.

Top Dragon Names

Naming a dragon should feel like naming a force of nature. It’s not just about sounding fierce—it’s about finding a name that holds power, mystery, and a touch of magic. The kind of name that feels like it belongs in a legend.

Drakon	Fenris	Gideon
Harkon	Ironhide	Kraken
Lazarus	Mortis	Onyx
Pyre	Quillon	Ragnar
Scorpius	Thorn	Umbra
Viper	Wyrm	Xerxes
Ymir	Zeus	Blade
Crimson	Eclipse	Grave
Juggernaut	Kael	Nox
Obsidian	Phoenix	Rage
Savage	Titan	Tyrant

Famous Dragon Names

Well-known dragons from mythology, literature, and popular culture inspire these dragon names. They carry a sense of legacy and recognition. These names are ideal for dragons who echo the traits or stories of their famous counterparts.

Male Dragon Names

These dragon names lean toward the bold and mighty—perfect for a fire-breather with a commanding presence. They carry a sense of strength and authority, ideal for dragons that rule the skies and leave legends in their wake.

• Veridian – Green strength
• Kaelen – Mighty warrior
• Ragnar – Powerful ruler
• Zephyr – West wind
• Gideon – Great destroyer
• Thorne – Sharp point
• Jasper – Treasure stone
• Griffin – Guardian beast
• Silvanus – Of the forest
• Magnus – The great one
• Torvin – Thunder lord
• Eldrin – Wise elder
• Bram – Raven’s cry
• Caspian – Sea dweller
• Lysander – Liberator
• Orion – Hunter of the sky
• Pheonix – Reborn fire
• Rhys – Ardent, fiery
• Stellan – Calm star
• Vance – Marsh dweller
• Alaric – Ruler of all
• Cyrus – Sun-like
• Fenris – Wolf of doom
• Hadrian – Dark one
• Isidore – Gift of Isis
• Jorah – Autumn rain
• Lucien – Light bringer
• Oberon – Royal bear
• Quillon – Sword blade
• Seraph – Fiery one

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Female Dragon Names

These dragon names lean toward the feminine side—full of charm, elegance, and a touch of mystery. Perfect for dragons that glide with grace and carry an air of enchantment, each name tells a story as captivating as the dragon herself.

• Anya – Resurgence
• Lyra – Lyre (musical)
• Saphira – Sapphire (blue)
• Eira – Snow
• Astrid – Divine strength
• Briar – Thorny bush
• Celestia – Heavenly
• Evelyn – Wished for child
• Isolde – Ice ruler
• Juniper – Evergreen shrub
• Lilith – Night monster
• Nayana – Eyes
• Oriana – Golden dawn
• Rowan – Little redhead
• Sylvie – Spirit of the woods
• Talia – Dew from heaven
• Vivienne – Lively
• Willow – Graceful tree
• Xylia – Wood dweller
• Yara – Friend
• Zara – Princess
• Bianca – White
• Cassia – Cinnamon
• Elara – Shining one
• Gwendolyn – White ring
• Ingrid – Beautiful
• Linnea – Twinflower
• Nadia – Hope
• Rhiannon – Great queen
• Thalia – Flourishing

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Cool Dragon Names

These dragon names have a sleek, modern, and often slightly mysterious feel. They are suitable for dragons with a captivating and intriguing personality. These names aim to evoke a sense of awe and admiration.

• Nyxian – Of the night
• Solarian – Of the sun
• Aetheron – Of the upper sky
• Rystan – Calm, serene
• Zephyrion – Like the west wind
• Silas – Forest dweller
• Kael – Powerful
• Jaxx – Strong sound
• Rylan – Rye land
• Valken – Powerful ruler
• Astron – Of the stars
• Frostian – Of the frost
• Shadowyn – Of the shadows
• Stormon – Of the storm
• Thunderon – Of the thunder
• Volcanus – Of the volcano
• Whisperon – Silent movement
• Zenithon – Highest point
• Apexion – The highest peak
• Crimsonax – Red peak
• Glacieron – Of the ice river
• Ironclad – Armored
• Nightshade – Shadowy poison
• Obsidian – Dark volcanic glass
• Quasarion – Bright celestial object
• Runeclaw – Mark of magic
• Silverscale – Shiny armor
• Starlight – Light from stars
• Tempest – Violent storm
• Twilight – Dim light

Cute Dragon Names

These dragon names have a soft spot. They’re cute, playful, and perfect for dragons with a gentle side. Think of the kind you’d want to cuddle—if dragons were into that. Warm, sweet, and full of charm, they’re hard to resist.

Funny Dragon Names

Funny dragon names? Oh yeah, they’re a blast to come up with. You’re not just naming a fire-breathing beast—you’re giving a title to the lazy lizard who accidentally burns his own tail or sneezes out sparks. Let’s dive into some names that are more goofy than scary.

Snortle	Fluffybutt	Grumbleguts
Sparky	Toast	Pancake
Noodle	Pickle	Spud
Wobbles	Rumbles	Zippy
Squiggle	Doofus	Dumbo
Gloop	Fartimus	Honk
Jellybelly	Knucklehead	Lumpy
Muffin	Nugget	Oaf
Plump	Quirky	Roo-roar
Snorlax	Whiffles	Zonk

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Got Dragon Names

These dragon names are specifically inspired by the “Game of Thrones” universe, evoking the power, history, and mystique of the dragons within that series. They are suitable for dragons with a regal or significant presence.

• Drogon – Fierce and loyal, named after Khal Drogo.
• Rhaegal – Serpent-green dragon, named for Rhaegar Targaryen.
• Viserion – Pale and icy, named for Viserys Targaryen.
• Balerion – The Black Dread, massive and legendary.
• Meraxes – Ancient and deadly, ridden by Rhaenys.
• Vhagar – Towering brute, second only to Balerion.
• Syrax – Rhaenyra’s proud and golden dragon.
• Caraxes – Blood Wyrm, lean and vicious.
• Meleys – The Red Queen, graceful and quick.
• Sunfyre – Golden and radiant, a beauty in the sky.
• Tessarion – Blue-winged and elegant in battle.
• Vermax – Strong, reliable, raised from a hatchling.
• Arrax – Young and brave, flown by Lucerys.
• Tyraxes – Eager and untamed, still growing.
• Moondancer – Swift and small, glowing like the moon.
• Stormcloud – Newly hatched, dark as a stormy sky.
• Morghul – Mysterious and shadowy, little known.
• Shrykos – Haunting wail, a dragon of doom.
• Cannibal – Wild, ancient, and feared by all.
• Grey Ghost – Shy, elusive, and seldom seen.
• Silverwing – Loyal and silvery, a queen’s companion.
• Seasmoke – Fast and agile, a silvery sea-flier.
• Vermithor – Bronze fury, once ridden by a king.
• Dreamfyre – Spiraling through dreams and sky.
• Ghostfyre – Whisper of fire, ghostly in flight.
• Blackfyre – Symbol of rebellion and lost power.
• Nightflame – Dark fire that burns silently.
• Flarewing – Wings of fire lighting the sky.
• Ashfyre – Born from soot, silent but deadly.
• Redmaw – Blood-stained and relentless in war.

Bearded Dragon Names

These names are perfect for bearded dragons—drawing inspiration from their spiky looks, chill personalities, and sandy desert roots. Each one’s got a bit of flair to match the quirky charm these little reptiles bring into your life.

Daenerys Dragon Names

Picking names for Daenerys’ dragons isn’t about sounding fancy—it’s about feeling the fire behind them. These names should hit hard, carry history, and feel like they belong to something wild, untamed, and meant to shake the world.

Wyrm	Thorn	Nyx
Grimfang	Ironhide	Valerion
Zira	Rhaegar	Jörmungandr
Kaelan	Morwen	Vulkan
Seraphina	Zephyr	Crimson
Drakon	Grave	Fenris
Harkon	Malakor	Nox
Onyx	Quillon	Ragnar
Scorpius	Titan	Viper
Xylos	Yara	Zarthus

Good Dragon Names

These dragon names often evoke qualities like wisdom, benevolence, and protection. They are suitable for dragons with a kind and noble nature. These names aim to reflect a sense of virtue and positive power.

• Aura – Gentle radiance
• Haven – Place of safety
• Serene – Calm and peaceful
• Guardian – Protector
• Mentor – Wise advisor
• Beacon – Guiding light
• Aegis – Shield of protection
• Veritas – Truth
• Amity – Friendship
• Clemency – Mercy
• Fortis – Brave, strong
• Halcyon – Calm, peaceful
• Justice – Fairness
• Kindred – Related spirit
• Luminary – Shining light
• Noble – High character
• Oasis – Place of refreshment
• Paladin – Righteous warrior
• Quietude – Calmness
• Radiant – Shining brightly
• Sanctuary – Holy place
• Tranquil – Peaceful
• Valiant – Courageous
• Wholesome – Good and pure
• Ethereal – Heavenly, delicate
• Benedict – Blessed
• Casimir – Bringer of peace
• Felix – Lucky, successful
• Linus – Gentle
• Theodore – Gift of God

Unique Dragon Names

Picking a dragon name should feel personal, almost like unearthing something ancient and powerful. It’s not about flashy sounds—it’s about finding a name that holds presence, one that fits a creature born of fire, sky, and old-world myth.

Wyrm	Zephyr	Blade
Crimson	Eclipse	Grave
Ironhide	Juggernaut	Kraken
Lazarus	Mortis	Nox
Pyre	Quillon	Ragnar
Scorpius	Thorn	Vortex
Warlock	Xylos	Ymir
Zarthus	Basilisk	Cinder
Fenris	Harbinger	Malachi
Titan	Vulkan	Grimfang

Mythical Dragon Names

These names come from legends and myths across the globe, each one carrying a story of its own. They’re perfect for dragons with a touch of mystery, magic, and that timeless, legendary feel we all imagine when dragons come to mind.

• Draconis – Latin for “dragon”
• Smaug – Fierce fire-breather
• Falkor – Luck dragon
• Tiamat – Chaos goddess dragon
• Alduin – World-eating dragon
• Hydra – Multi-headed serpent
• Nidhogg – Corpse-eater of Norse myth
• Ghidorah – Three-headed alien dragon
• Vermithrax – Legendary terror dragon
• Rhaegal – Named for a Targaryen
• Balerion – The Black Dread
• Saphira – Wise blue dragon
• Charizard – Fiery Pokémon dragon
• Ryujin – Japanese sea dragon god
• Ancalagon – Largest dragon in Tolkien’s lore
• Shenron – Wish-granting dragon
• Viserion – Ice-breathing undead dragon
• Druk – Thunder dragon of Bhutan
• Quetzalcoatl – Feathered serpent god
• Pendragon – Dragon-headed king
• Leviathan – Sea serpent of chaos
• Zmey – Slavic fire dragon
• Fáfnir – Greedy dwarf-turned-dragon
• Typhon – Greek monster dragon
• Jörmungandr – World serpent
• Kaida – “Little dragon” in Japanese
• Oboth – Watchful spirit dragon
• Tatsuya – “Dragon” in Japanese names
• Longwei – “Dragon greatness” in Chinese
• Drago – Simple, strong dragon name

Ice Dragon Names

These dragon names evoke the cold, sharp, and often beautiful nature of ice and winter. They are suitable for dragons associated with icy environments or possessing ice-based powers. These names aim to capture the chilling yet majestic essence of ice dragons.

Powerful Dragon Names

Powerful dragon names have a way of sticking with you—bold, timeless, and full of character. They sound like something pulled from an old legend or whispered around a campfire, made for creatures that were born to rule the skies.

Joltnar	Khorne	Lykos
Malakor	Nidhogg	Oakhart
Phobos	Quake	Raxus
Solstus	Terrax	Ultrox
Vorlag	Wyrmfang	Xylofang
Yggdrasil	Zephyx	Draugr
Fafnir	Gorok	Hellsbane
Krash	Lorefang	Magmar
Nightshade	Oblivion	Plaguefang
Rift	Stormfang	Titanos

Fire Dragon Names

These dragon names bring to mind the crackle of flames and the roar of an inferno. Perfect for fire-breathing beasts, they reflect raw power, searing heat, and the untamed spirit of dragons born from smoke and molten stone.

• Ignar – Born of flame
• Blazrak – Burning terror
• Pyra – Flame spirit
• Ashenor – Ruler of ashes
• Cindros – Spark king
• Emberlyn – Fiery beauty
• Volgarn – Erupting beast
• Scorva – Bringer of scorch
• Flarik – Firewing
• Dravok – Heat hunter
• Searix – Searing power
• Flamora – Flame queen
• Infernix – Living inferno
• Torchal – Flame bearer
• Kravax – Lava-blood
• Charok – Charred one
• Blistera – Heat strike
• Solgorn – Sunborn fire
• Ignatha – Fire mother
• Moltara – Molten force
• Redmourn – Burned legacy
• Zarnok – Heat storm
• Crisentha – Burning breath
• Flayzor – Raging blaze
• Vulkra – Volcano soul
• Hearthor – Home flame
• Sindrax – Flame shadow
• Brimzor – Smoldering rage
• Torchin – Small but hot
• Furnara – Furnace queen

Black Dragon Names

These dragon names carry a sense of shadow and mystery—perfect for those with dark scales and an even darker presence. Whether lurking in caves or ruling the night skies, these names reflect the raw power and eerie beauty of black dragons.

• Umbrax – Shadow flame
• Noctar – Night ruler
• Vornyx – Dark force
• Drekar – Black serpent
• Zareth – Silent terror
• Obsidra – Obsidian scale
• Nyxalor – Born of night
• Tenebron – Cloaked in shadow
• Shadros – Wielder of gloom
• Morvak – Death wind
• Karnyx – Void screamer
• Velkrax – Dark storm
• Thornak – Shadow spike
• Ebonis – Pure black
• Gloamur – Twilight mist
• Zulvok – Black blaze
• Dravokh – Midnight terror
• Murkra – Fog-bound
• Nethros – Soul eater
• Ashkarn – Charred bone
• Voidalyn – Lady of the void
• Kravyn – Night hunter
• Duskar – Born of dusk
• Xalveth – Whispering dark
• Ravmor – Doom wing
• Cindrak – Ember shadow
• Onyxis – Jet-black heart
• Zarnok – Doom fire
• Velgorn – Cloaked fury
• Thraxxis – Night’s wrath

A to Z Dragon Names

From ancient legends to fiery fantasies, dragons have captured human imagination for centuries. When naming these majestic beasts, we often draw from power, mystery, and myth. Here’s an A to Z list of dragon names that truly breathe fire.

Letter	Dragon Name	Meaning
A	Aether	Upper regions of air, divine.
B	Basilisk	Legendary serpent, deadly gaze.
C	Cinder	Remains of fire, destructive.
D	Drakon	Greek for “dragon,” mighty.
E	Eclipse	Obscures light, mysterious.
F	Fenris	Mythical wolf, wild strength.
G	Grendel	Monstrous creature from legend.
H	Hydra	Multi-headed serpent.
I	Ignis	Latin for “fire,” powerful.
J	Jörmungandr	Mythical world serpent.
K	Kraken	Legendary sea monster, immense.
L	Leviathan	Biblical sea monster, colossal.
M	Mortis	Latin for “death,” ultimate power.
N	Nidhogg	Dragon gnawing at world roots.
O	Onyx	Dark, precious stone.
P	Pyre	A heap of burning material.
Q	Quetzalcoatl	Aztec feathered serpent god.
R	Ragnar	Old Norse for “warrior,” powerful.
S	Smaug	Famous, formidable dragon.
T	Tiamat	Primordial goddess of chaos.
U	Umbra	Shadow, darkness, mysterious.
V	Viper	Venomous snake, swift, deadly.
W	Wyrm	Ancient, serpentine dragon.
X	Xerxes	Ancient king, commanding.
Y	Ymir	Giant in Norse myth, primal.
Z	Zeus	King of gods, supreme power.

Conclusion

Let’s be honest—naming a dragon is half the fun. Here at NamesNick.com, we know it’s not just about picking something that sounds epic. It’s about finding a name that feels right. Maybe it’s bold and fiery, maybe it’s calm and mysterious—whatever vibe your dragon gives off, the perfect name is out there waiting. So take your time, scroll through the ideas, and go with the one that makes your dragon feel real. Because once the name fits, your dragon isn’t just a creature—it’s a character with a story.

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