Draco

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Latin for 'dragon', associated with the constellation Draco. (Mythology)

What does Draco mean?

Mythology: Latin for 'dragon', associated with the constellation Draco.. Draco is Latin for 'dragon' and is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky, representing a dragon. It has various mythological associations.

Is Draco a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Draco in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Draco in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Draco suit?

Wonderfully unusual

Myth & legend

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Draco!

As the newcomer, Draco seemed ready to conquer nap time like a dragon claiming its treasure! But we soon discovered his favorite spot was right in the middle of a sunny patch—no legend, just a very sleepy pup!

Names similar to Draco

Aeneas — A hero of Greek mythology and the Trojan War.Arwen — A character from J.R.R. Tolkien's works.Ausar — Egyptian name meaning 'the one who is powerful'.Azrael — Hebrew name meaning 'helper of God'.Baku — Name of a mythical creature in Japanese folklore.Beowolf — Name of a legendary hero from Old English epic poetry.Bheema — Name associated with strength in Indian mythology.Briseis — A character from Homer's 'Iliad', associated with Achilles.

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