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Eragon is a boy's name that finds its origin in a fantasy novel of the same name and likely represents a variation of the name Aragon. The name could therefore mean 'the high valley'.
What does the name Eragon mean?
The name Eragon comes from a fantasy novel and could be a variant of Aragon. One possible meaning is 'the high valley'. However, another explanation could derive from the English word dragon, which means 'the dragon', as Eragon is a dragon rider in the book. Although Aragorn comes from a different book series, it is quite possible that he served as inspiration for this name.
Where does the name Eragon come from?
The name Eragon has English and fictional roots and means 'the dragon'. It is composed of the Old Basque word *(h)araN, which means 'valley', and the English word dragon, which means 'dragon'.
How do you pronounce Eragon?
E-ra-gon
Popularity
In Germany, Eragon is a rare name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common masculine names. In the past ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,037th.
Nicknames & pet names
Aron / Egon / Era / Ero / Eron
Similar first names
Egron
Famous people
- Eragon (main character in the books by Christopher Paolini)
Frequently asked questions about the name Eragon
Where does the name Eragon come from?
The name Eragon has both English and fictional roots and is closely associated with the fantasy novel in which it appears.
What does the name Eragon mean?
Eragon could be derived from the Old Basque word for 'valley' and the English word for 'dragon', giving it a dual meaning.
How popular is the name Eragon?
Eragon is a rather rare name that has mainly gained recognition through the book series by Christopher Paolini.