From ancient legends to modern fantasy realms, dragons have always sparked awe and imagination. Whether you’re naming a fearsome fire-breather, a wise wind serpent, or an adorable baby dragon, this list of 416 dragon names has something for every kind of creature.
You’ll find names inspired by mythology, pop culture, elements, colors, and personality types—perfect for games, stories, D&D campaigns, or even pets.
Dive into categories like iconic dragons, heroic male and female names, Chinese dragon names, cute options, and elemental-themed dragons. Whatever your dragon’s style or power, the perfect name awaits in this epic collection.
Iconic Dragon Names Through History
- Smaug
- Drogon
- Ryuu-Oh
- Tairn
- Ladon
- Toothless
- Shenron
- Falkor
- Glaurung
- Nidhogg
- Haku
- Saphira
- Tiamat
- Norbert
- Sirrush
- Fafnir
- Balerion the Black
- Ancalagon the Black
- The Dragon of the Lake of Fire
Heroic Names for Male Dragons
- Drakon
- Ignis
- Zephyr
- Kael
- Fafnir
- Arcturus
- Magnus
- Rhaegal
- Pyrros
- Alduin
- Balagos
- Tharos
- Zorvath
- Galvarax
- Volcaron
- Eryndor
- Kaldor
- Maraxis
- Taurian
- Veylor
- Hadrax
- Cyranth
- Thalroth
- Dravok
- Ignathor
Powerful Lady Dragon Names
- Seraphina
- Amara
- Nyx
- Lysandra
- Zephyra
- Calantha
- Astraea
- Elysia
- Vespera
- Thalassa
- Isolde
- Melantha
- Oriana
- Celestria
- Evadne
- Galadriel
- Belladonna
- Solara
- Lunara
- Aradia:
- Faelora
- Mirana
- Avalora
- Selene
- Leandra
Stylish and Cool Dragons Names
- Obsidian
- Emberwing
- Stormfang
- Shadowflame
- Inferno
- Darkscale
- Thunderclaw
- Frostbite
- Solstice
- Eclipse
- Nightglow
- Starfang
- Venomwing
- Brimstone
- Ashenflame
- Voidflare
- Pyroclaw
- Mysticshade
- Galeforce
- Cryptfang
- Wraithfire
- Blazeheart
- Ironwing
- Duskrend
- Phantomlash
Ancient and Mythical Dragon Names
- Typhon
- Ladon
- Ryujin
- Jormungandr
- Quetzalcoatl
- Leviathan
- Apalala
- Vritra
- Ouroboros
- Apep
- Fafnir
- Druk
- Shesha
- Basilisk
- Gorynych
- Xiuhcoatl
- Tarasque
- Ancalagon
- Long
- Hydra
- Zmey
- Kukulkan
- Bahamut
- Tiamat
- Yamata-no-Orochi
Cute Dragon Names
- Puff
- Spark
- Pebble
- Scales
- Glitterwing
- Fluffy
- Snuggleflame
- Pipsqueak
- Sunny
- Marshmallow
- Tinker
- Sprout
- Button
- Twinkle
- Bubbles
- Doodle
- Skittles
- Blinky
- Nibbles
- Chirpy
- Cuddlewing
- Fizzle
- Gumdrop
- Wiggles
- Puddle
Traditional Names for Chinese Dragons
- Longwei
- Shenlong
- Tianlong
- Jiaolong:
- Yinglong
- Huanglong
- Fenghuang
- Lian
- Zhenlong
- Xuanlong
- Mingzhu
- Baolong
- Yulong
- Qilinlong
- Hanlong
- Chulong
- Yunlong
- Dilong
- Hualong
- Xialong
- Fulong
- Linglong
- Nanlong
- Beilong
- Anlong
Lightning Dragon Names
- Volteris
- Zephrix
- Thundros
- Electra
- Fulgaris
- Zorath
- Thunderon
- Sparkwyrm
- Clystrix
- Raegon
- Ionix
- Tempestus
- Stravon
- Voltis
- Hektri
- Xalrix
- Zintor
- Frenix
- Fulgor
- Trionis
- Strythos
- Eryon
- Blixar
- Valtrox
- Cragdon
Fiery Dragon Names
- Pyronox
- Blazeon
- Vulcanis
- Emberith
- Igniar
- Pyralis
- Scorcha
- Flamaris
- Infernos
- Ashgar
- Cindris
- Flarion
- Charvon
- Brimstone
- Incendius
- Solari
- Draknar
- Lavakor
- Scaldra
- Pyrexus
- Flamethorn
- Zhalmar
- Xirion
- Vashra
- Ignaroth
Frosty and Chilling Dragon Names
- Glacius
- Frostar
- Cryonix
- Hailgon
- Frostax
- Rimearth
- Borealis
- Iceclaw
- Blizthorn
- Gelidus
- Cryosphinx
- Icalor
- Sneroth
- Vinterra
- Valsir
- Frigon
- Chillstorm
- Shiverix
- Glaciora
- Snowscourge
- Freezalon
- Frystra
- Kaldryn
- Frostor
- Cryolux
- Names for Dragons of the Wind
- Zephyros
- Aerith
- Skydra
- Tynor
- Vayron
- Galeos
- Stratus
- Windrax
- Aetherion
- Altira
- Sylphir
- Cyclonix
- Thalys
- Oristal
- Thrynn
- Cirrion
- Anemora
- Ventros
- Brezhor
- Aerithos
- Taladrin
- Nimbus
- Windshard
- Aerilon
- Straton
Color-Inspired Names for Dragons
Black Dragon Names
- Obsidian
- Midnight
- Eclipse
- Onyx
- Voidwing
- Nightshade
- Duskrend
- Shadowscale
- Darkheart
- Abyss
- Murkfang
- Nightthorn
- Phantom
- Coalfang
- Ashrune
- Blackthorn
- Moonshade
- Ravenwing
- Umbra
- Stygian
- Grimclaw
- Eclipsebane
- Wraithscale
- Nightflare
- Blackfyre
Red Dragon Names
- Inferno
- Ember
- Blaze
- Scorch
- Crimson
- Pyroclast
- Flameheart
- Magma
- Cinder
- Firestorm
- Searfang
- Lavawing
- Burnscar
- Sparkstrike
- Ashflare
- Emberwing
- Blazewing
- Scald
- Crimsonclaw
- Fireclaw
- Charred
- Singe
- Hotshot
Blue Dragon Names
- Cobalt
- Azure
- Stormchaser
- Tidebreaker
- Oceanus
- Aqualon
- Tempest
- Aquilon
- Blizzard
- Frostbite
- Icelon
- Mistral
- Bluefire
- Glacier
- Borealis
- Whirlpool
- Vortex
- Shiver
- Splash
- Tsunami
- Frostfang
- Abyssal
- Horizon
- Vigorous
- Green Dragon Names
- Verdant
- Sylvan
- Thornclaw
- Leafshade
- Moss
- Verdance
- Bracken
- Sapling
- Cedar
- Forestfire
- Woodspire
- Pinecrest
- Evergreen
- Briar
- Sequoia
- Fernleaf
- Oakheart
- Vineclaw
- Rivertide
- Bloom
- Emerald
- Leafwhisper
- Thornspire
- Woodland
- Herbaflame
Purple Dragon Names
- Amethyst
- Lavender
- Twilight
- Violetflame
- Magenta
- Indigo
- Orchid
- Lilac
- Grape
- Mystic
- Royal
- Flicker
- Iris
- Lunarveil
- Enigma
- Serenity
- Shadowmist
- Lilith
- Lavendel
- Velvet
- Purpleheart
- Glimmer
- Celestia
- Sapphire
Brown Dragon Names
- Bronze
- Rust
- Cinnamon
- Chestnut
- Cedarwood
- Claymore
- Dirtclaw
- Sable
- Bronzeblade
- Barkhide
- Terraglow
- Corkwood
- Gritstone
- Fallow
- Tawny
- Driftwood
- Mudflame
- Dustwhisper
- Earthshaker
- Mudstone
- Timberclaw
- Boulder
- Crag
- Stonefist