Targaryens usually name their dragons with Valyrian-style names or names tied to family and history, like Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion for Daenerys’s dragons, or Balerion, Vhagar, and Vermithor from earlier Targaryen history.

How the naming works

  • Many dragon names sound like Old Valyria or Valyrian speech.
  • Some are linked to important people in the Targaryen family.
  • A few names come from older mythic or royal traditions in the world of Westeros.

Examples

  • Drogon — named for Khal Drogo.
  • Rhaegal — named for Rhaegar Targaryen.
  • Viserion — named for Viserys Targaryen.

Quick note

If you meant how they address or command dragons, they often use High Valyrian commands such as “Dracarys,” which is the famous order to breathe fire.