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Dragon Names (Including Ice & Fire, Fictional & Famous)
Dragon names can be powerful and evocative. Here’s an expanded list of dragon names from various sources:
- Smaug (The Hobbit)
Type: Fire dragon
Significance: Known for his greed and cunning - Drogon (Game of Thrones)
Type: Fire dragon
Significance: Named after Khal Drogo, the largest of Daenerys’ dragons - Falkor (The Neverending Story)
Type: Luck dragon
Significance: Known for his wisdom and kindness - Mushu (Mulan)
Type: Chinese dragon
Significance: A small dragon with a big personality - Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon)
Type: Night Fury
Significance: Known for his loyalty and playfulness - Balerion (Game of Thrones)
Type: Fire dragon
Significance: Known as “The Black Dread,” ridden by Aegon the Conqueror - Saphira (Eragon)
Type: Sapphire dragon
Significance: Known for her wisdom and strong bond with her rider - Draco (Dragonheart)
Type: Celestial dragon
Significance: Noble dragon who shares his heart with a human - Fafnir (Norse mythology)
Type: Dwarf-turned-dragon
Significance: Known for his greed and the curse on his treasure - Tiamat (Babylonian mythology)
Type: Primordial goddess/dragon
Significance: Represents chaos and the sea
When choosing a dragon name, consider the dragon’s personality, appearance, or elemental association. Names can be derived from mythology, literature, or created to evoke a specific image or feeling.