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Dragon Names

pdxlibrarian
By pdxlibrarian
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Bellinda

    • Description:

      Bellinda is a feminine name of Italian and Spanish origin, serving as a variation of the more common Belinda. The name derives from elements meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty,' reflecting its aesthetic appeal. Historically, Bellinda gained recognition through literature and mythology, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries. The name has a romantic, melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing rhythm. While never reaching widespread popularity, Bellinda has maintained consistent usage among families seeking a classically feminine name with a distinctive spelling. The additional 'l' gives this variation a unique touch while preserving the elegant essence of its root form.
  2. Bindy
    • Draco

      • Origin:

        Greek from Latin

      • Meaning:

        "dragon"

      • Description:

        For as long as we all shall live, Harry Potter's sneering nemesis.
    • Drake

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "dragon; or, male duck"

      • Description:

        A simple one-syllable name that has been on the popularity list since the mid-1980s, Drake is most associated today with the single-named rapper (born Aubrey). The name peaked at Number 197 in 2010 and has since been on a slow decline, but it still can be counted among the stylish contemporary boy names starting with D.
    • Kaida
      • Linda

        • Origin:

          Spanish, Portuguese and Italian

        • Meaning:

          "pretty"

        • Description:

          Linda will live forever in baby name history for toppling Mary from its four hundred year reign as Number 1. Queen of Names in 1947, Linda has fallen even further in favor than Mary today.
      • Ladon
        • Melinda

          • Origin:

            English combination name

          • Meaning:

            "beautiful honey"

          • Description:

            In the eighteenth century there was a poetic fad for names with the 'inda' sound, and, along with Belinda, Clarinda, Dorinda and Florinda, Melinda was one of those created at that time. It came into non-literary use in the 1840's, peaking in the U.S. in the late 1960s and 1970s: Melinda was a Top 100 name from 1967 to 1980. It began to fade as nickname Mindy ascended. Nowadays, however, Melinda feels more contemporary than cousins Melissa, Mindy, Belinda and Linda.
        • Rosalind

          • Origin:

            Latin

          • Meaning:

            "supple horse or pretty rose"

          • Description:

            Rosalind has a distinguished literary history – used and popularized by Edmund Spenser and Shakespeare via one of his most charming heroines, in As You Like It. Along with a bouquet of other Rose names, Rosalind might be ready for a comeback.
        • Tatsuo

          • Description:

            Tatsuo is a traditional Japanese masculine name composed of two kanji characters. Typically, 'tatsu' (竜) means 'dragon,' symbolizing strength and good fortune, while 'o' (男) means 'man' or 'male.' Alternative kanji combinations can give slightly different meanings, but the name generally connotes qualities of achievement, excellence, and power. Tatsuo has been a moderately popular name in Japan for generations, though usage has decreased in recent decades as modern naming trends have shifted. Outside Japan, the name remains distinctively Japanese and carries cultural significance. For Japanese diaspora families, choosing Tatsuo may represent a connection to heritage while embodying aspirations for strength and accomplishment.