Dragons have always fascinated us with their majesty and power. From the mythical creatures of ancient folklore to the fire-breathing beasts in our favorite fantasy novels, dragons capture our imagination like no other creature can.
But have you ever wondered about the names behind these legendary beings?
In this article, we will delve into the mesmerizing world of dragon names, exploring their origins, meanings, and the stories they tell.
Dragon Names
Here is a List of the Best Dragon Names:
- Drakar
- Ignisar
- Fyreflame
- Sableclaw
- Aerowing
- Tidalscale
- Luminox
- Glaciem
- Vulkarion
- Celestyn
- Terraguard
- Thunderlyn
- Mystifire
- Quasarclaw
- Aetherflame
- Vortexia
- Solarspike
- Stardust
- Lunalight
- Azuralon
- Sunflare
- Galeforce
- Embercrest
- Shadowquill
- Stormfang
- Duskwraith
- Zephyral
- Frostbite
- Blazeheart
- Silverscale
- Astralwing
- Verdantclaw
- Lightray
- Moonglow
- Pyroclasm
- Tempesteye
- Infernox
- Abyssia
- Radiance
- Skyscorch
- Cometwing
- Sunspark
- Nightshade
- Galewing
- Crystalfire
- Novastreak
- Thundercall
- Solarflare
- Nebulon
- Cyclonara
- Tidalwave
- Glittergale
- Meteorclaw
- Starfire
- Blazeclaw
- Emberglow
- Windrift
- Lunaris
- Crystalclaw
- Skydancer
- Frostflame
- Solarburst
- Nightglow
- Thunderbolt
- Oceanwing
- Galestorm
- Fireburst
- Moonshadow
- Skyfire
- Blazeplume
- Emberwing
- Pyrona
- Stellarflame
- Frostwind
- Sunray
- Celestial
- Thunderstrike
- Flarewing
- Moonbeam
- Stormscale
- Firefang
- Skythorn
- Emberfrost
- Galewhisper
- Blazeclaw
- Crystalshade
- Aetherwing
- Infernus
- Lumina
- Starshard
- Tempestflare
- Windrider
- Sunstone
- Stardancer
- Nightfire
- Thunderfire
- Blazeheart
- Windshard
- Luminary
- Starblaze
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Female Black Dragon Names
- Noiria
- Ebonique
- Shadowlyn
- Nighthaunt
- Obsidia
- Onyxielle
- Duskwyn
- Umbria
- Darkwing
- Charcoalara
- Nightshade
- Blackfern
- Ebonygaze
- Darkwhisper
- Sablemoon
- Cinderfrost
- Gloomfeather
- Shadowveil
- Midnightscale
- Darkshimmer
Male Black Dragon Names
- Nocturnus
- Obsidion
- Charflame
- Ebonclaw
- Nightfire
- Blackwind
- Coalheart
- Shadowflame
- Gloomwing
- Darkfang
- Ashscale
- Moonshade
- Tenebrus
- Voidrend
- Abyssus
- Darkroar
- Smokewing
- Infernus
- Nightterror
- Shadowstrike
- Charstreak
- Ebonhorn
- Duskflame
- Sablewing
- Nightscream
- Blackthorn
- Coalwing
- Shadowrend
- Blackfire
- Abyssclaw
Unisex Black Dragon Names
- Nightwind
- Darkstorm
- Obscurus
- Midnight
- Shadowmyst
- Blackmist
- Eclipse
- Dusktide
- Gloomshadow
- Ashenwing
- Voidwing
- Ebonmist
- Blackice
- Charcoalwind
- Darkwater
- Nightcloud
- Ebonyflame
- Moonshadow
- Blacksun
- Darkstar
- Voidfire
- Cinderblack
- Gloomfrost
- Nightsnow
- Ecliptic
- Shadowmoon
- Duskbreeze
- Blacklight
- Charcoalcloud
- Abysswind
Cool Black Dragon Names
- Blackfrost
- Nightflare
- Voidheart
- Gloomstar
- Abyssnight
- Shadowflare
- Ebonfrost
- Cinderflare
- Darkspark
- Nightblaze
- Eclipsefire
- Abyssflare
- Gloomflare
- Shadowspark
- Ebonflare
- Duskflare
- Charcoalflare
- Voidflare
- Blackspark
- Shadowfrost
Famous Black Dragon Names
- Alduin
- Smaug
- Balerion
- Maleficent
- Glaurung
- Onyxia
- Ender Dragon (from Minecraft)
- Grigori
- Fafnir
- Ancalagon
- Drogon
- Saphira
- Thorn
- Morkeleb
- Nightshade
- Raziel
- Shadow
- Tiamat
- Galbatorix
- Falkor
Funny Names for Black Dragons
- Blackberry
- Charbroil
- SootyMcFly
- Inkblot
- Cinderbuddy
- Ashypaws
- Coalnose
- Smudge
- Sootball
- NightyMcNightFace
- Duskbunny
- Charcoalfuzz
- BlackieChan
- Gloomcookie
- Shadowfluff
- Ebonoodle
- Coalcrumb
- BurntToast
- DarkieDoodleDoo
- Charcoalchips
WoW Black Dragon Names
Based on the World of Warcraft universe.
- Deathwing
- Onyxia
- Nefarian
- Sabellian
- Sinestra
- Serinar
- Nyxondra
- Razormaw
- Obsidia
- Atramedes
- Insidion
- Hemathion
- Pyrricion
- Vhel’kur
- Blackwing
- Nalice
- Halion
- Nightbane
- Furywing
- Shadowclaw
- Emberstrife
- Firemaw
- Flamegor
- Ebonroc
- Dragonspawn
- Blackdrake
- Blackguard
- Blackwyrm
- Charred Scale
- Ashenclaw
Black Dragon Names D&D
(Dungeons & Dragons-inspired names)
- Blackscale
- Nightfury
- Darkbreath
- Shadowrend
- Abyssdrake
- Ebonfire
- Darkspire
- Gloomdrake
- Blackspike
- Charwing
- Obsidianfang
- Nightclaw
- Darkwhirl
- Cinderfang
- Sablebreath
- Nightspire
- Gloomfang
- Abyssfire
- Ebonspike
- Voidclaw
- Shadowspike
- Duskbreath
- Charclaw
- Nightfang
- Abyssclaw
- Ebonclaw
- Blackflare
- Shadowbreath
- Gloomclaw
- Sablefang
Black Dragons in Mythology
- Jörmungandr (Norse Mythology – while not a dragon, it’s a giant sea serpent)
- Níðhöggr (Norse Mythology – dwells beneath the world tree, Yggdrasil)
- Fafnir (Norse Mythology)
- Ladon (Greek Mythology – dragon that guarded the golden apples)
- Vritra (Hindu Mythology – dragon-like demon)
- Yamata no Orochi (Japanese Mythology – 8-headed serpent)
- Tiamat (Babylonian Mythology)
- Apep (Egyptian Mythology – serpent of chaos)
- Illuyanka (Hittite Mythology)
- Basilisk (Medieval European Mythology)
- Zmey Gorynych (Slavic Mythology)
- Lóng (Chinese Mythology – Dragons, can be of various colors)
- Smok Wawelski (Polish Mythology)
- Quetzalcoatl (Aztec Mythology – Feathered serpent)
- Ouroboros (Ancient Symbolism – serpent eating its tail)
- Python (Greek Mythology – serpent that dwelt in Delphi)
- Kukulkan (Mayan Mythology – feathered serpent)
- Vouivre (French Mythology)
- Ryujin (Japanese Mythology – Dragon god of the sea)
- Hydra (Greek Mythology – water serpent with many heads)
How to Choose a Name for a Black Dragon
- Theme: Decide on a theme. Is your dragon mysterious, funny, wise, or fearsome?
- Origin: Think about the dragon’s origin. Is it from a particular culture or mythology?
- Sound: Say the name out loud. Does it sound majestic or fitting for a dragon?
- Meaning: Research the meaning behind the name. Does it resonate with the dragon’s personality or role in your story?
- Uniqueness: Choose a name that stands out and isn’t commonly used.
- Character Traits: Consider the dragon’s personality and physical traits. Is it swift, cunning, or powerful?
- Size: If your dragon is massive, names like “Titan” or “Gigantus” might be fitting. For smaller dragons, consider names like “Sable” or “Ebonette.”
- Age: For ancient dragons, traditional or mythical names might be more suitable.
- Setting: Consider the world your dragon is in. If it’s a whimsical world, fun or quirky names might be ideal.
- Feedback: Share the name with friends or family. Do they think it’s fitting for a black dragon?