High Valyrian Dragon Names and Meanings (Complete List)

Every dragon name in Game of Thrones means something. The Targaryens named their dragons in High Valyrian, and each name carries history, honor, or warning.

Daenerys Targaryen’s Dragons

Drogon was named after Khal Drogo, her husband — the largest dragon, with black scales. Viserion was named after Viserys Targaryen, her brother — cream and gold scales. Rhaegal was named after Rhaegar Targaryen, her eldest brother — green and bronze scales.

House of the Dragon Names

Syrax: Rhaenyra’s dragon, named after a Valyrian goddess. Caraxes: Daemon’s dragon, the Blood Wyrm, pure High Valyrian. Meleys: the Red Queen, one of the fastest dragons. Vermithor: the Bronze Fury, one of the largest.

Naming Traditions

Targaryen dragons are named for the dead (Drogon, Viserion, Rhaegal), for gods (Syrax), or descriptively (Silverwing, Seasmoke). Many use ancient Valyrian roots.

Name Your Own Dragon

Use these High Valyrian building blocks: Zaldriges (dragon), Perzys (fire), Bantis (night). Combine them the Targaryen way. Ready to name yours? Try the Valyrian dragon name generator and verify roots in the High Valyrian dictionary.

Every dragon name — plus 1,000 High Valyrian words with meanings — in one searchable PDF.