Pendragon

Literary name

"head dragon, chief warrior"

Pendragon Origin and Meaning

The name Pendragon is a boy's name meaning "head dragon, chief warrior".

The epithet of the legendary king's father Uther in Arthurian legend, later also applied to King Arthur himself. It literally means "head dragon" or "dragon's head", but the name appears in medieval Welsh mythology with the figurative meaning of "chief warrior". A truly daring name for a boy, in every sense!

Popularity of the name Pendragon

• 1540 Nameberry 2023

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The name Pendragon in Pop Culture

• Uther Pendragon legendary king of sub,Roman Britain and the father of King Arthur