dragon name ideas

The name of the great Renaissance astronomer and mathematician would make a distinctive hero-middle-name for the son of parents involved in those fields.

Gamaliel is a biblical masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'reward of God' or 'God is my rewarder'. In the New Testament, Gamaliel was a respected Pharisee and teacher of law under whom the apostle Paul studied. He was known for his wisdom and moderation. Throughout history, the name has been used in Jewish, Christian, and particularly Protestant communities, though it has never been widely popular. In the United States, Gamaliel saw limited use in the 19th century, particularly among Puritan families and religious communities. Today, it remains uncommon but might appeal to parents seeking a rare biblical name with historical significance and a distinctive sound.

Gatsby is one of the most famous literary surnames, borne by the titular character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The book's Jay Gatsby gussied up his surname from Gatz, whose meaning is given variously as left-handed, cat, God, and person from Gat. As a first name, it's got a lot of energy and that great literary pedigree.

Gideon is a no-longer neglected Old Testament name, but still makes an excellent choice for parents looking to move beyond such overused biblicals as Benjamin and Jacob. In the Old Testament, Gideon was a judge called on by God to rescue the Jews from the Midianites, and the name was popular among the Puritans.

Hamnet is a masculine name of Medieval English origin, most famously associated with William Shakespeare's only son, Hamnet Shakespeare, who died at age 11 in 1596. The name is considered a variation of 'Hamlet,' which itself derives from the Germanic elements 'hām' (home) and the diminutive suffix '-let.' Hamnet was not uncommon in Shakespeare's time but fell into obscurity shortly after the Elizabethan era. Today, it remains extremely rare, occasionally chosen by literary enthusiasts or Shakespeare scholars. Its historical significance far outweighs its actual usage, making it a name that carries substantial cultural weight despite its rarity.

An ancient German saint's name – and most famously the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl – but the combination of "head" plus "wig" feels a little too literal in English.

Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable. Hephzibah "Eppie" Cass/Marner is the heroine of George Eliot's novel Silas Marner and Hepzibah (the condensed spelling) Smith is a witch in the Harry Potter series.

Though the mythological Hero was female, this name might prove too big a responsibility for a little guy to shoulder.