If you are looking into owning a pet lizard, then there is no better choice than a bearded dragon. Every beardie needs its own unique name. Bearded dragons are one of the best lizards to own as a pet because they have very docile, lovable personalities. Naming your bearded dragon can help you bond with them.
The scientific name for the genus that bearded dragons belong to is Pogona. There are nine different species in the genus, the most common one to own as a pet is the Pogona vitticeps, also known as the central bearded dragon.
If you are a die-hard science buff, then calling your beardie Pogona or Vitti is a clever way to include their phylogeny in their name. If that is not the route you are wanting to go, then have a look at the lists the best names for bearded dragons compiled under different categories.
From cool names for your laid-back scaly pal, cute names for your beardie baby, punny names for the joker of the clutch, and fiery names for more spicy and rambunctious dragons, finding a name that connects you to your bearded dragon is important and a great way to start building your bond with your new scaly friend.
Best Names for Bearded Dragons: Cool and Sassy
Maybe you have a bearded dragon that likes to take things easy. Maybe your dragon would be the one chilling in front of the sunset with their slicked-back spikes. Perhaps your beardie bestie is the one that knows the best spots for cricket catching.
In that case, they deserve a name that matches exactly how cool they are.
Here is a list of 20 cool, chill bearded dragon names:
- Fang
- Spike
- Smoke
- Char
- Monster
- Vampira
- Speedy
- Artemis
- Drag
- Spike
- Cleopatra
- Maximus
- Ghost
- Hercules
- Magnus
- Dino
- Ice
- Hades
- Hydra
- Basilisk
Best Cutesy Names for Beardies
Not all bearded dragons need to be cool, calm, and collected. Maybe your bearded bestie likes snuggles and is a bit of a lovable clown. Perhaps your beardie has the most adorable face on the planet.
If your beardie needs a name that lets the world know they are the absolute cutest pet around, we’ve got plenty of great suggestions.
Here is a list of 20 of the downright cutest names for bearded dragons:
- Cuddles
- Flappy
- Itsy Bitsy
- Puffy
- Squirt
- Morph
- Smudge
- Waddles
- Jiggles
- Small Fry
- Pip
- Tiny
- Pudge
- Munchkin
- Scuttlebutt
- Grumpy
- Peaches
- Bounce
- Chubs
- Blep (for when it sticks its tongue out of its mouth; this action is commonly known amongst reptile enthusiasts as “blep” or, alternatively, “mlem!”)
Punny Names for Bearded Dragons
Maybe your bearded dragon has some royal ancestry. Perhaps your beardie has a little star quality and needs a name to suit their large personality.
If your bearded pal needs a name that is a little funny but classy and has a clever (or just silly) pun or two included, we’ve got a perfect selection of names for you to choose from.
Here is a list of 20 funny bearded dragon names:
- Chewbacca (or Chewy for short)
- Queen Elizardbeth
- Jabberwocky
- John Cena (“You can’t see me!”)
- Obi-Wan (“These are not the dragons you are looking for.”)
- Sir Francis Drake (Drake is another word for dragon!)
- Godzilla
- Blackbeard
- Bearded Lady
- The Lizard of Oz (or Toto if you like)
- Dragon Malfoy
- Santa Claws
- Fluffy
- Neckbeard
- Cricket (get it…? They eat crickets!)
- Spike
- Cliffhanger (or Cliff for short)
- Rocky
- Lizard Scissorhands
- Little Foot
Fiery Names for Bearded Dragons
Maybe your bearded dragon is a spicy, sassy reptile and needs a name as hot as them. Or what if, perhaps, your beardie is more dragon than beard and needs an ancient, intimidating name to suit their personality? Maybe your beardie pal was a bit of a pyromaniac in its past life.
If your bearded dragon needs a name that suits its fiery nature, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a list of 20 fiery names for bearded dragons:
- Fuego
- Scorch
- Tinder
- Smokey
- Smaug
- Bolt
- Charizard
- Mushu (the great and powerful!)
- Sauron
- Lava
- Toast
- Ash
- Soot
- Bic (or Zippo if you are fancy)
- Lightning
- Flint
- Torch
- Singe
- Pyro
- Vulcan
Unisex Names for Female and Male Bearded Dragons
There are few obvious physical differences between male and female bearded dragons. One of the main differences is the size and color of their beards. Males will typically have darker, larger, and more prominent beards than females. However, unless you know what you are looking for, the difference in sex is difficult to tell.
If you aren’t sure of your beardie’s sex yet and don’t want to bother with sexing them just yet, then consider one of these great names that suit female and male dragons equally well.
Here is a list of 20 unisex names for bearded dragons:
- Python
- Chili
- Cuddles
- Scratch
- Pancake
- Scamp
- Sandy
- Dusty
- Sunny
- Sandy
- Grunt
- Beasty
- Scales
- Hunter/tress
- Peanut
- Ziggy
- Sydney
- Mojave
- Darwin
- Bouncer
Check out other names for other lizards here.
Famous Dragon Names
There have been many famous dragons throughout the history of film and novels. The names listed here would make great names for your bearded dragon, especially if you are a fantasy lover!
Here are some great fictional franchises to look into for famous names for your beardie along with examples from each memorable series.
Game of Thrones
The most famous dragons in the Game of Thrones series are Daenerys’ dragon children Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion. If your beardie is more mischievous and intimidating than most, one of these names would suit them perfectly.
Harry Potter
In the Harry Potter series, readers and viewers get acquainted with the dragon species in that universe — the Chinese Fireball, Norwegian Ridgeback, Hungarian Horntail, and the Welsh Green dragons during the Goblet of Fire trials. However, Hagrid’s pet dragon, Norbert, will always be the most memorable dragon name in the Harry Potter universe.
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon has no shortage of fun and unique dragon names to choose from. Some of our favorites include Toothless, Dramillion, Singetail, Stormfly, Hobblegrunt, Rumblehorn, and Bewilderbeast.
Other Children’s Fantasy Books/Films
If you love your classic children’s fiction, then the name Falkor from The Neverending Story or Maleficent from Once Upon a Time could be great names for your beardie depending on their sex and personality.
There are thousands of other awesome examples of dragon names from children’s and young adult fantasy novels, films, and TV shows, including Mushu from Mulan and Puff from Puff the Magic Dragon. Feel free to get creative and add your own unique spin on them if you’d like!
FAQs About Beardie Names
Why is Smaug a common name for a pet lizard?
Smaug is the genus name for a group of spiny, plated lizards in southern Africa.
The group of lizards was, in fact, named after the character (the dragon Smaug) in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic children’s book The Hobbit. Tolkien was born in the Free State in South Africa, which is where the Smaug giganteus is naturally found.
The Smaug giganteus is commonly known as the giant girdled lizard or the sungazer lizard. There are other lizards in the Smaug genus, such as the Swazi dragon lizard, which is found in Eswatini.
It is illegal to keep lizards from the Smaug genus as pets because they are endangered due to urbanization, but you can still name your beardie Smaug as a clever reference!
Do bearded dragons respond to their names?
With the appropriate time, patience, and training, your bearded dragon can respond to its name like a dog or a cat would. This type of training must be consistent to get results.
More recent science suggests that bearded dragons might actually be responding more to the sound of your voice or the general sounds surrounding their name rather than their actual name, but it is kind of cool to think they know their names.
Can I change my bearded dragon’s name when it gets older?
Your bearded dragon might start off small and cute looking, but as it gets older, it starts looking more like a ‘Dracarys’ than a ‘Pudge’. It may make sense to you to change its name to suit its personality or the way it looks as an adult.
There is nothing in any of the bearded dragon rule books or care guides that says you cannot change your pet’s name! However, if you have implemented name recall in its training, then it might be best to keep their name the same or change it to something that sounds very familiar but suits its new disposition or appearance.
Signing Off
I have a deep love of all reptiles and know how special choosing your beardie baby’s name is. Bearded dragons live pretty long lives of around 8 to 12 years (or more in some cases), so the name that you choose needs to stand the test of time.
You do not need to pick a name straight away or before you have even brought your beardie home. Think about it for a little while to make sure you and your new beardie pal are both happy with the name. You could stand in front of its enclosure and say a couple of names that you like and see if it responds to any.
I hope you found a great name in one of our lists for your scaly friend or at least had a good time reading through some of the unique, fun, and bizarre names people come up with to refer to their beloved bearded dragons.
