Bearded Dragon Names

Bearded dragon names

Discover over 200 Bearded Dragon Names (boy & girl names!)

You are searching for the perfect pet. Cuddly kittens and furry puppies are overrated, you say. Just give me a low-maintenance animal that won’t destroy my place, yet something a bit more interactive than a fish.

Then you find it, a bearded dragon. The perfect blend of chill and intrigue. Now you just need to give it a name… but it must be a name worthy of such a magnificent creature.

You are in the right place, my friend. Below you will find 200 bearded dragon names worthy of the cause.

Contents

1 Discover over 200 Bearded Dragon Names (boy & girl names!)

2 Game of Thrones Bearded Dragon Names

3 Video Game Bearded Dragon Names

4 Disney Inspired Bearded Dragon Names

5 Bearded Dragon Names Inspired by Literature

6 Movie Inspired Bearded Dragon Names

7 Harry Potter Inspired Bearded Dragon Names

8 Celebrity Bearded Dragon Names

9 Dragon and Bearded Dragon Descriptors

10 Music Inspired Bearded Dragon Names

11 Political Figure Bearded Dragon Names

12 TV Show and Commercial Bearded Dragon Names

13 Silly Bearded Dragon Names

14 Bearded Character Names for Your Bearded Dragon

15 Beard Names for Your Bearded Dragon

16 Biblical and Mythological Bearded Dragon Names

17 Sports Bearded Dragon Names

18 Image of ALL the bearded dragon names

19 Prettier image of SOME of the bearded dragon names

20 Learn more about Bearded Dragons

21 Other articles you might like

Game of Thrones Bearded Dragon Names

For the GoT fans out there, what could possibly be better than watching GoT with your bearded dragon who is named accordingly?

Drogon

Named after Daenerys’ late husband Khal Drogo, this dragon is the largest of the three and the one who carries her from place to place.

Rhaegal

Rhaegal, a beautiful green dragon, was named after Daenerys’ eldest brother Rhaegar.

Viserion

Viserion was named after Daenerys’ elder brother Viserys. He was turned into an ice dragon by the Night King and used his blue fire to destroy The Wall.

Pyre

Daenerys’ dragons hatched from their eggs only after being personally carried onto Khal Drogo’s burning funeral pyre by Daenerys. The pyre is their birthplace.

Dracarys

The verbal command that Daenerys gives Drogon when she wants him to turn an enemy into a human torch. This is the perfect name for a feisty pet.

Targaryen

One of the great houses of Westeros whose sigil is a three-headed dragon. Side note: If your pet has three heads, you might want to reconsider. That’s a lot of mouths to feed.

Aegon

A name fit for a king. It’s also the perfect name for your pet if it also has wolf DNA. Just saying.

Daenerys

If your pet acts like royalty, you might want to consider naming it after the Mother of Dragons. Extra points if you get a long, blonde wig for it.

Video Game Bearded Dragon Names

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Bowser

Ah yes, the main villain of the Super Mario Brothers video games. What better way to commemorate all those hours you spent trying to get to his castle than to name your pet after him?

Spyro

A cute purple dragon known for being mischievous and somewhat arrogant. As the hero of the Spyro, he regularly saves the world from evil forces in the Dragon Realm.

Ember

Ember is a pretty pink dragon from Spyro and initially has a crush on him. She is a hopeless romantic and is obsessed with hearts.

Flame

A small red dragon who becomes Spyro’s ally, Flame looks a lot like Spyro with a few minor variations.

Cynder

A beautiful black dragon named Cynder is Spyro’s primary love interest. Once a villain, she is determined to move forward in search of her own purpose.

Aeralfos

Aeralfos is the name of a group of small dragons from The Legend of Zelda who carry a shield and a sword. Flying and spitting fireballs while wielding a sword and shield? Talk about multitasking!

Argorok

Argorok is also a dragon from The Legend of Zelda and is considered a giant boss. A very cool name for your very cool beardie.

Aquamentus

A regular boss in The Legend of Zelda series, this dragon looks a lot like a unicorn. Double mythological points for this name!

Flamewing

Considered by gamers as an optional super boss, this dragon from the Dungeons and Dragons arcade game was very good at getting extra coins from players by being quite challenging to defeat.

Singe

This evil dragon from the 1983 game Dragon’s Lair is confronted by our hero Dirk the Daring on his mission to rescue the beautiful princess Daphne from a wizard’s castle.

Ender

An Ender Dragon is a hostile black dragon with glowing purple eyes from the Minecraft game. She is considered a mob boss whose defeat is essential because it allows a new gateway portal to generate.

Hellkite

A Hellkite dragon is a mini-boss that can be found in the Dark Souls game. Disclaimer: A Hellkite is not considered to be an actual dragon, but instead is a sort of smaller, underdeveloped distant cousin to the dragon.

Onaga

Hailed as the Dragon King in Mortal Kombat, Onaga is portrayed as one of the strongest beings in the game’s history. He stands on legs like a man, yet also has all the perks of being a dragon.

Ridley

From the 1986 Metroid game, this extraterrestrial dragon is capable of quickly recovering from would-be fatal wounds due to his alien design and natural regenerative abilities.

Rayquaza

A dragon species in the Pokémon franchise, Rayquaza spends most of his time flying in the clouds.

Yoshi

Technically Yoshi is a dinosaur, but if you love the Super Mario Brothers games, then this name works great for any reptilian creature.

Bahamut

Hailed as the Platinum Dragon, Bahamut is known as the King of the Good Dragons in Dungeons and Dragons. He is known to change colors depending on his mood.

Dragonite

From the Pokémon series, Dragonite is a kindhearted dragon species that can fly faster than the speed of sound.

Charizard

A Pokémon species of flying dragon originally called Lizardon in Japanese, this name is perfect for a bearded dragon.

Angelus

A giant red dragon in the Drakengard game, Angelus is one of the most dominant players and ends up reluctantly forming an allegiance with a man named Caim.

Colrath

From The Hollow game, Colrath is a final boss and appears as a red fire-breather and also a blue electricity-shooting dragon.

Arokh

In the Drakan games, Arokh is a red Elder Breed dragon and bonds with warriors when setting out on a mission.

Gyrados

A Pokémon species whose image is inspired by mythological Chinese dragons, the limbless Gyrados lives in large bodies of water and possesses a fiery temper.

Tamagon

In Devil World, a maze game like Pac-Man, Tamagon is a cute green dragon who eats dots and collects Bibles to finish the maze. Side note: This game was never released in North America due to its use of religious icons.

Kalameet

Kalameet is a terrifying boss in the Dark Souls game. As one of the strongest dragons alive, this is a fitting name if your bearded dragon is intimidating.

Sindragosa

Considered to be a Frostwyrm, which is basically a zombie dragon in World of Warcraft, Sindragosa is hailed as the Queen of the Frostbrood.

Nozdormu

One of the five Dragon Aspects from World of Warcraft, Nozdormu is responsible for making sure time progresses as it should and that events take place as fate and destiny decide. No pressure, right?

Alexstrasza

Regarded as the Queen of dragons in World of Warcraft, she is also known as the Life-Binder Dragon Aspect and tasked with being the guardian of all life.

Ysera

The younger sister of Alexstrasza, Dragon Aspect Ysera was responsible for protecting the Emerald Dream in World of Warcraft.

Malygos

Malygos is the Dragon Aspect in World of Warcraft tasked with guarding magic wisdom ice and hidden arcanum as the Spell-weaver.

Neltharion

The Dragon Aspect Neltharion the Earth-Warder was given dominion over the earth and the deep places in Azeroth. However, he turned from this and became an Aspect of Death known as Deathwing.

Ultima (Weapon)

A beast of a boss from the Final Fantasy games, it’s sort of like a dragon / dog / armor / demon looking thing. If you haven’t seen it, it’s worth a Google. Very cool looking.

Disney Inspired Bearded Dragon Names

If you love all things Disney, then read on! From Sleeping Beauty to Star Wars, we have tons of magical names to choose from.

Maleficent

Remember Disney’s Sleeping Beauty? At the end of the movie the sorceress Maleficent turns into a large fire-breathing dragon when confronted by Prince Phillip.

Figment

A beloved purple dragon who debuted at Walt Disney World’s Journey into Imagination ride in the 1980s. He was created to embody the spirit of imagination.

Mushu

Mushu is the impulsive, self-involved sidekick to the brave hero Mulan who eventually comes to value his loyalty to her over his own self-interests. If you happen to have a red beardie, check this name out!

Fuzz Lightbeard

Based on the Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear, this is the perfect name for a Disney fan’s pet!

Mr. Pricklepants

This name comes from the Disney movie Toy Story 3. Mr. Pricklepants is a hedgehog toy which takes his love of acting to an extreme and refuses to get out of character.

Luke Sandwalker

Who wouldn’t want a pet named after Luke Skywalker from Star Wars? Since bearded dragons prefer keeping their feet on the sand versus flying, this seems to be a more realistic name.

Bearda Fett

Boba Fett is an infamous bounty hunter from the Star Wars saga and is the one responsible for the capture of Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back.

Krayt

A krayt also hails from the deserts of Star Wars’ Tatooine although it is not known for being heroic like Luke. These monsters were regularly hunted down by the locals for the pearls found within their bodies.

Bearda the Hutt

You could name your beardie after the infamous gangster Jabba the Hutt from Star Wars. Just make sure you don’t feed your pet nine meals a day like he eats!

Bossk

Bossk is also a bounty hunter in Star Wars and was a mentor to young Boba Fett after his father Jango was killed by Mace Windu. Over the years, he and Boba became partners.

Elliott

Elliott is the dragon in the Disney movie Pete’s Dragon, who befriends a young boy named Pete. If your name happens to be Pete, you know what to do!

Pascal

A cute chameleon in the Disney movie Tangled, Pascal is Rapunzel’s only friend for most of her life.

Lizzie McGuire

Based on a TV show from the Disney channel, Lizzie McGuire is a cute name for a girly lizard.

Bearded Dragon Names Inspired by Literature

Can you usually be found with your nose in a book? Then read on as these bearded dragon names come to life and jump off the pages of the stories they were inspired by.

Saphira

The Inheritance Cycle is a series of children’s books, the first of which is called Eragon. In this book, Saphira hatches from an egg that Eragon finds in the mountains and grows into a beautiful blue dragon.

Glaedr

Another dragon featured in The Inheritance Cycle, Glaedr was a golden dragon who taught Eragon and Saphira all about dragons and their riders.

Puff

Originally from a poem that’s supposed to represent the end of childhood innocence, the idea of Puff the Magic Dragon was so catchy that it was turned into a song by Peter, Paul and Mary, as well as a children’s book and a television movie.

Smaug

A mighty and foreboding dragon straight from the pages of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. If you think your pet might enjoy sleeping on piles of treasure, then this name is gold!

Glaurung

Glaurung is a lesser-known yet very powerful wingless dragon from Tolkien’s book The Silmarillion, in which he is referred to as the first of the Uruloki dragons.

Ancalagon

Another of Tolkien’s dragons, Ancalagon the Black is also from The Silmarillion; however, he was the first of the winged dragons. He was considered the most powerful of all dragons bred by Morgoth.

Beardatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter was the author of the beloved children’s book Peter Rabbit.

William Shakesbeard

A play on words that would allow you to name your bearded dragon after the most famous playwright of all time? Me thinkest he wouldeth approve.

Movie Inspired Bearded Dragon Names

Got your popcorn? These names are inspired by dragons and performers from the big screen.

Godzilla

Godzilla was hailed as the king of monsters. If your pet can be somewhat destructive, this seems like a great fit!

Falkor

The friendly Luck Dragon from The Neverending Story is one of the most memorable dragons of all time. He has the face of a dog and is furry, but also has scales on his back.

Draco

From the Dragonheart movie, this giant dragon saves the life of a prince named Einon and in return requests that he become an honest and just ruler. Unfortunately, that promise is broken.

Toothless

From the hit How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Toothless is a jet-black dragon and a loyal friend to Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. He was the first dragon to be trained in the series and is as playful as a puppy.

Elizard Doolittle

Eliza Doolittle, played by Audrey Hepburn in the classic movie My Fair Lady, is the lovable flower peddler who gets the ultimate makeover and becomes a refined lady through the help of Professor Higgins.

Rango

Rango is actually a chameleon and not a dragon, however since he is a lizard, he still makes the list!

Devon and Cornwall

If you adopted two beardies, consider naming them Devon and Cornwall after the two-headed dragon in the 1998 movie Quest for Camelot.

The Lizard

The Lizard, also known as Dr. Curtis Connors, is a supervillain in the Spiderman franchise. Originally a geneticist, he mistakenly transforms into a monster when trying to discover a way to regenerate his arm.

Crocodile Dundee

This name is a tribute to the actual birthplace of the bearded dragon: Australia. Mike Dundee is much like real-life Steve Irwin and is not afraid to grab a snake with his bare hands or wrestle a croc if he needs to.

Harry Potter Inspired Bearded Dragon Names

Since our choices show what we truly are, choose wisely when perusing this list from the Harry Potter series.

Beardatrix Lestrange

A dark witch from the pages of Harry Potter, Bellatrix Lestrange graduated from Hogwarts and became a devout follower of Lord Voldemort.

Hungarian Horntail

A terrifying black-scaled dragon from Hungary, the Horntail is considered the most dangerous of them all. Harry Potter faces off with one in the movie series.

Norwegian Ridgeback

The Norwegian Ridgeback dragon looks like the Horntail with a few small variations and is unique because it likes to hunt large mammals, including whales.

Antipodean Opaleye

Native to New Zealand, this dragon is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. It has translucent scales and sparkling eyes like an opal.

Chinese Fireball

Also called Liondragon, this dragon comes from China and is named for the mushroom-shaped fireballs it shoots from its mouth.

Common Welsh Green

The Common Welsh Green is not as vicious as the other dragons and prefers to hunt small animals instead of humans.

Swedish Short-Snout

Believed to be from Sweden, the Short-Snout dragon was a beautiful silver-blue color and shot blue flames.

Peruvian Vipertooth

The Peruvian Vipertooth is known as being the fastest and smallest breed of dragons in the Harry Potter series.

Hebridean Black

This species of dragon is native to Scotland, has glowing purple eyes and requires one hundred square miles of space as a safety measure protecting nearby humans.

Ukrainian Ironbelly

Regarded as the largest dragon species in the Harry Potter world, the Ironbelly has deep red eyes, enormous wings, and long talons.

Romanian Longhorn

This dark green dragon got its name because it prefers to use its long golden horns to spear its prey rather than breathe fire.

Celebrity Bearded Dragon Names

Skip the tabloids, why not have your pet named after a celebrity and avoid the paparazzi altogether?

Lizard Minnelli

Liza Minnelli is an actress and singer known for starring in Cabaret. She is a lively performer and just happens to be the daughter of Judy Garland.

Bearda Wang

Vera Wang is a famous fashion designer from New York most noted for her wedding dress line. This is a great name for bride-to-be’s bearded dragon.

Donatella Beardsace

Versace is one of the most notable names in the fashion industry and is currently run by Donatella Versace. Just think of the fashion shows you could put on if you pick this name!

Beardsey Johnson

Known for her feminine and cute designs, Betsey Johnson is an American fashion designer who was inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame.

Robeard Downey, Jr.

How cool would it be to name your beardie after the actor who gets to play characters like Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes? Furthermore, he also has one of the best beards in Hollywood.

Andy Sandbeard

Typically recognized from his years starring on SNL, Andy Samberg is a comedian and actor. This is a great name if your bearded dragon makes you laugh.

Samantha Beard

Samantha Bee got her start on The Daily Show with John Stewart and is now the star of her own show.

Javier Beardem

Javier Bardem is an Academy Award-winning Spanish actor from movies such as No Country for Old Men and Skyfall. Bonus! He has a beard too.

Mother Beardesa

Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian missionary and Nobel Peace Prize winner. She is considered one of the 20th century’s greatest humanitarians.

Dragon and Bearded Dragon Descriptors

This list is perfect for anyone who likes a practical and realistic name for their precious pet.

Spike

An excellent name for a pet whose skin is always on the defensive!

Flicker

Defined as a light that wavers in intensity, this is a perfect name for your pet if it is unpredictable.

Sparky

Since a flame starts with a spark, what better name could there be to describe a dragon?

Scales

A dragon is covered in scales, which are used to protect its body.

Ash

Is this name short for Ashley or just a description of a barbecued enemy? You decide.

Torch

A description of what dragons do to anything they don’t like.

Armor

A fitting name for such a well-protected creature.

Spiny

A term for any creature that has spikes, horns or prickles covering its body.

Blaze

A blaze describes what happens after a dragon breathes fire.

Scorch

Literally defined as burning the surface of something, this name is hot!

Drake

Drake is a term used to describe an immature, smaller dragon that can fly, yet lacks the magic dragons possess.

Wyvern

A wyvern is a much smaller, weaker creature than the dragon and is not able to breathe fire or speak. Furthermore, it is not considered to be intelligent, as a dragon and drake are.

Legend

Dragons are legendary creatures, and no one knows if they ever actually existed. What better name to commemorate their history?

Buddy

Bearded dragons have great personalities and become quite attached to their owners. It doesn’t take long for them to recognize their owners and enjoy their company.

Chill

The perfect name for both a laid-back, passive pet and one that happens to be cold-blooded.

Rocky

Because beardies love to lay on rocks to warm themselves in the sun.

Aussie

Bearded dragons are originally from Australia, so this name is a tribute to their mother country.

Mate

Since they are from Australia, it seems fitting to greet your pet by saying “G’day Mate.”

Sandy

Bearded dragons love to warm up on the sand, and it is part of their native habitat.

Creeper

This name is inspired by the way bearded dragons move.

Omni

Bearded dragons are omnivores who eat both meat and plants.

Pogona

This is the scientific genus of the bearded dragon family, for any owner who enjoys being quite literal when naming their new pet.

Bobby

Beardies are known to bob their heads when displaying dominance.

Music Inspired Bearded Dragon Names

If music is your life, I encourage you to look through these names to see which one makes your heart sing.

Beardyoncé

Are you considering naming your bearded dragon after the one and only Beyoncé? You know what she always says, if you like it then you should put a ring on it.

David Beardie

David Bowie has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Side note: it is not recommended that you put eyeliner on your bearded dragon.

Lizzy Gaga

A tribute to the legend that is Lady Gaga, this name is perfect for your bearded dragon who is unique in every way.

Beardie and the Jetts

Inspired by Elton John’s hit song Bennie and the Jets, this is a great name for any fans of Sir Elton John.

Andrea Beardocelli

Andrea Bocelli is an Italian tenor, songwriter, and musician, considered by many to have a voice like an angel.

Bob Marley

Don’t worry about a thing because this little name is gonna be all right for your new bearded dragon!

Lyzyrd Skynyrd

Try naming your bearded dragon after Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Lynyrd Skynyrd. It’s simple man.

Beard Al Yankovic

Anyone who grew up in the ’90s will probably remember “Weird Al” Yankovic and his hilarious parodies to pop music songs like Gangster’s Paradise or Smells Like Teen Spirit.

Third Eye Blind

Did you know that bearded dragons have three eyes? Their third eye is located on the top of their heads and is considered a solar eye. It doesn’t see but does send signals to the pineal gland regarding changes in light or sunlight. They also have three eyelids!

Cardi Beard

Do you love Cardi B? This could be your chance to have a beardie named after the Grammy and Billboard award-winning rapper and songwriter.

Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy is a rock band from Ireland most known for singing songs like The Boys are Back in Town and Whiskey in the Jar.

Ozzy

One look at your bearded dragon will tell you if it deserves to be named after the “Prince of Darkness” Ozzy Osbourne or not.

Jim Morrison

Ever wonder why people call The Doors’ Jim Morrison The Lizard King? He declared “I am the Lizard King. I can do anything.” in a poem he wrote, and the nickname just stuck. Mystery solved.

Beardthoven

Your former music teacher would be so proud if you name your bearded dragon after the famous classical composer Beethoven.

Political Figure Bearded Dragon Names

Not to worry, we know better than to talk politics! These names are inspired by political figures, and you are free to like or dislike them as you see fit.

Queen Elizardbeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms. She was crowned in 1953 following the death of her husband, King George VI.

Princess Beardatrice

Princess Beatrice of York is the granddaughter to Queen Elizabeth and tries to live as normal of a life as she can. She recently got married and was a real Princess Bride.

Beardie Sanders

Named after Senator Bernie Sanders, this name is sure to get a chuckle from your friends regardless of whether they agree with his political stances or not!

Elizardbeth Warren

After Elizabeth Warren, a senator from Massachusetts.

Joe Bearden

Named for Joe Biden, best known for serving as Vice President to Barack Obama.

Condolizard Rice

Condoleezza Rice served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush and is now a professor at Stanford University’s graduate school of business.

TV Show and Commercial Bearded Dragon Names

Calling all couch potatoes! Grab the remote, hit pause, grab some snacks and check these names out.

Ally McBeard

Remember the legal TV drama Ally McBeal? Now you can have your beardie named after her without objection.

Anthony Beardain

If your bearded dragon has a love of food and adventure, consider naming it after TV chef Anthony Bourdain.

Beardzilla

A tribute to the TV show Bridezilla, this is a unique name if your bearded dragon seems a bit dramatic.

Carrie Beardshaw

The star of HBO’s hit TV show Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw is a columnist from New York City who writes about finding love and friendship in NYC.

Kim Beardashian

As one of the stars of Keeping up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian has become a household name over the years.

GEICO

The GEICO gecko is too cute to pass up just because he is a gecko! Hey, maybe your beardie can get a job with this name.

Reptar

A T-Rex from the animated TV show Rugrats, Reptar is loved by the children in the show and often is seen as a hero to them.

Shenron

Shenron is known across the globe for his role in the anime TV show Dragon Ball Z. Both a polite and impatient dragon, he grants wishes regardless of whether it is a wise or ill-advised choice.

Silly Bearded Dragon Names

If you enjoy unique and somewhat silly names, keep scrolling. I guarantee you haven’t seen some of these bearded dragon names before.

Sir Dragon McBeardface

I’m so glad that Dragon McBeardface was finally knighted. That was a long wait.

Beardasaurus Rex

Your bearded dragon could be named after one of the most feared dinosaurs of all time

Cuddles

Although you may not wish to cuddle with a creature that has spikes and scales, beardies do enjoy being close to their owners and perhaps they wish they could cuddle more.

Beardalicious

“…Cause my beardie too beardalicious for ya babe.” Side note: did you know that the word “Bootylicious” is legitimately listed in the Oxford English dictionary?

Beard Pong

Inspired by the well-known drinking game beer pong, this name is perfect for the beer lovers out there.

Bobblehead

An excellent name for an animal known to bob its head to show its dominance. You could even call him Bob for short!

Twinkle Toes

In the wild, bearded dragons have been known to run on their hind legs instead of crawling on all four legs. This is the perfect name to describe how that looks!

Hissyfit

Bearded dragons are known to hiss when they feel threatened. If yours does it a lot, this name is for you.

Beard belly

Instead of a beer belly, your bearded dragon can be known as a beard belly!

Beardo

It’s unkind to call someone a weirdo, however calling a bearded dragon a Beardo seems like the right thing to do!

Flamethrower

You gotta love technology! A flamethrower allows human beings to feel like a dragon for a day.

Bearded Character Names for Your Bearded Dragon

Since bearded dragons are renowned for their beards, why not check out some other characters memorable for theirs?

Santa Claws

Even though the holidays only come once a year, you could see Santa Claus every day with this name.

Dumbledore

Harry Potter’s honorable headmaster of Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has one of the most legendary beards around, even long enough to be tucked into his belt.

The Dude

The Dude sports a bushy goatee in the cult movie The Big Lebowski. He’s got that whole “I don’t care” look down pat.

Blackbeard

A famous 18th century English pirate with a thick black beard whose image alone struck fear in his adversaries. Seriously, that is precisely what a bearded dragon tries to do.

Chuck Norris

It is said there is no chin behind Chuck Norris’ beard, just another fist. The same could be said about your bearded dragon.

Mr. T

Mr. T sports the meanest muttonchops ever seen! I pity the fool who doesn’t agree.

Silent Bob

From the Jay and Silent Bob movies, this is an excellent name for your pet if it never talks.

King Leonides

Leonides was the warrior king of Sparta as portrayed in the movie 300. He sports one of the most unique beards of all time in the film, known as a short, boxed beard.

Al Pacino

Pacino has worn many different beard types over the years, but many people think his most iconic beard was seen in the movie Serpico.

Chadwick Aaron Boseman

Chadwick plays T’Challa in the Black Panther movie and can be seen sporting beards of different lengths throughout his career.

Hagrid

From the Harry Potter books, Hagrid is known for having one of the most prominent beards of all. What bearded dragon wouldn’t look up to him?

Wolverine

A Wolverine beard is one that is somewhere between muttonchops and a full beard. Leave it to Logan to break the rules!

Jack Sparrow

The infamous pirate Jack has an epic beard that is braided into two separate plaits running down his chin.

Gandalf

The heroic wizard from the Lord of the Rings is well known for his lengthy white beard. You shall not pass up this name!

Khal Drogo

Drogo had a long, fastened beard typical of the Dothraki horse-lords and a long ponytail indicative of his success in combat.

Rip van Winkle

This name is perfect because not only is Rip known for his long beard, but bearded dragons take very long naps in late fall through early winter, just as he did in this classic children’s story.

Zach Galifianakis

We first saw the wonder that is Zach in the movie The Hangover, and his commitment to great comedy and his beard have not wavered ever since.

Beard Names for Your Bearded Dragon

While we are at it, naming your beardie after the name of a real beard name just makes sense.

Stubble

A term used to describe very short, prickly strands of hair after not being shaved for a day or so.

Muttonchops

Muttonchops describes hair located on one’s cheeks that have been groomed to be narrow at the top and broader towards the bottom.

Chinstrap

A chinstrap beard is where the thin hairline extends down the jawline and across the chin, connecting on both sides of the face much like an outline. Often the beard also connects to a mustache.

Whiskers

Whiskers are defined as long hairs that typically grow from the snout of many mammals. Unlike regular hair strands on humans, they give the animal sensory feedback on its surroundings.

Chin Curtain

A chin curtain is a beard that also grows along the jawline yet completely covers the chin. I mean, they really couldn’t have picked a better name to describe it!

Shenandoah

This beard style is associated with the Amish culture and is basically a fuller version of the chin curtain.

Scruffy

In terms of beard names, this pretty much means that the beard is unkempt and wild. Or it could be a reference to Scruffy from Futurama.

Goatee

Defined as a beard that sits only on the chin and not the cheeks, this is an excellent choice for someone experimenting with the idea of a beard.

Peach Fuzz

A term used to describe fine, fuzzy hairs on the face which are often the beginnings of facial hair in adolescents.

Biblical and Mythological Bearded Dragon Names

If you are a history fan or just love the idea of mythological creatures, then this list of dragon-like beings is for you.

Beardzebub

Beelzebub is another name for Satan in Christianity. This name is also known in demonology as one of the seven princes of hell.

Beardtholomew the Apostle

One of the twelve apostles of the Christian faith. Unfortunately, he is known for his gruesome martyrdom.

Leviathan

The Biblical book of Job describes a scaled monster from the sea having “monstrous ferocity and great power.” An impressive name for a creature that inspires fear like a dragon.

Mushussu

This creature is from Mesopotamian mythology and was described as having talons, four legs, a horned head, and both a long tail and neck. Sounds draconian to me!

Gargoyle

Did you know that gargoyles originated from a French legend where La Gargouille was a dragon that terrorized the locals? Neither did I!

Fafnir

A dragon depicted in Norse mythology who was originally a man but was cursed for his greediness and became a dragon as a result.

Ladon

Ladon is a serpentine Greek mythological dragon which has the constellation Draco associated with it.

Python

One of the most feared creatures in Greek mythology, Python is thought of as a giant snake and the enemy of Apollo and referenced in The Homeric Hymn to Apollo.

Apep

Apep is an Egyptian divine serpent known to be the mortal enemy of Ra, the sun god. He is said to embody chaos and is considered the opposite of truth.

Azure

Also known as the blue-green dragon, this mythological Chinese dragon represents the spring season, wood element, and the east.

Naga

A wingless Indian dragon, the Naga is revered in Buddhist culture as a multi-headed serpent capable of changing into human form.

Imoogi

The Imoogi, which translates to “Great Lizard” in Korean, is an immature, hornless mythological ocean dragon. They are considered lucky because they bring rainclouds to water crops.

Yong

Dwelling in volcanic mountain springs, a Yong is a Korean dragon that uses a hypnotizing dance to capture its prey.

Sports Bearded Dragon Names

If you never miss a game and love all things sports, then you must check out this list of names inspired by some of the world’s best athletes.

Maria Beardapova

Named after the Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova, this name is one you are sure to love!

Tom Beardy

Many American football fans would be thrilled to name their pet after Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.

Beardena Williams

Professional tennis player Serena Williams is a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. She was named number one in singles for 319 weeks, 186 of which were consecutive.

David Beardham

David Beckham, now retired, is an English football Hall of Famer and has been listed as one of the 100 best living soccer players in the world.

LeBeard James

LeBron James is a legend in the game of basketball. He is considered by many to be the best basketball player of all time, having won multiple awards and two Olympic gold medals.

DaMarcus Beardsley

An American professional soccer star, DaMarcus Beasley is hailed as the only American male to play in four FIFA World Cups.

Odell Beardham Jr.

As one of the most recognizable and popular American football players, Odell Beckham Jr. is a great name for any football fan.

Ben Roethlisbearder

Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is known for becoming the youngest Super Bowl-winning quarterback in the history of the NFL.

Larry Beard

Retired basketball player Larry Bird has undoubtedly left his mark in the basketball world, having won NBA All-Star twelve times.

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