75 Baby Names Meaning 'Serpent'

Channeling ancient powers with powerful names.

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You might have come across a mighty serpent full of wisdom in many stories. Baby names that mean ‘serpent’ capture the strength, shrewdness, and wisdom of this mystical creature. In several cultures, serpents are worshiped for their protective nature. Religions also include the serpent, as it symbolizes constant change and growing knowledge. Some people also believe that a serpent represents rebirth as it sheds its skin. This symbolizes growth and renewal as well. With so many positive attributes, these names have managed to capture the attention of parents all over the world.

Several mythologies have contributed to these names. Hydra from Greek mythology is perhaps the most well-known of them. The name means ‘water serpent’ and was the name of a many-headed serpent who could grow a new head whenever one of its heads was severed. Quetzalcoatl from Aztec and Toltec mythology and Q'uq'umatz from Mayan mythology are other names from other mythologies. Miðgarðsormr from Norse mythology is the name of the world serpent that encircles the world. Mušmaḫḫū from Sumerian mythology means ‘exalted serpent’ and was a hybrid of lion, serpent, and bird.’ Orochi in Japanese mythology means ‘big snake.’

In Hinduism, the name Sesha means ‘king of the serpents’ and is given to the companion of the Hindu god Vishnu. Naga is another name for ‘serpent’ associated with the Hindu god Shiva. These names give rise to variations such as Seshadri and Nagendra. Apart from mythologies and religions, literature recently contributed to these names. In the Harry Potter series, Draco appears and is associated with one of the main characters. Draco means ‘dragon’ or ‘serpent’ in Greek, and this name gained unprecedented popularity after the movies were released.

Parents who want their children to have strong ties with their culture or religion may choose these names.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Drake	Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Draco	Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Belinda	Girl	Beautiful Serpent; Soft and flexible
Phineas	Boy	Nubian; Serpent's mouth
Finneas	Boy	Serpent's mouth; White
Pinchas	Boy	The mouth of the serpent; Nubian
Phinehas	Boy	Nubian; Serpent's mouth
Finneus	Boy	Serpent's mouth; Nubian
Azi	Boy	Dragon; Serpent; An endeavor; Unending
Jori	Boy	Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent

Nahshon	Boy	One who foretells the future; Serpent; Bronze; Oracle
Dragon	Unisex	Huge serpent; Dragon; I see
Drayke	Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Ladon	Boy	Greek river God; Greek dragon or serpent; Excellence of religion
Draconis	Unisex	Dragon; Serpent
Fineas	Boy	Serpent's mouth; Nubian
Jacan	Boy	Trouble; He will act like a serpent
Tanisi	Girl	Goddess Durga; Fairy queen; Serpent lady
Dalinda	Girl	Noble Serpent
Tanishi	Girl	Goddess Durga; Fairy queen; Serpent lady

Amelinda	Girl	Work serpent; Weak worker
Ahijit	Boy	Conqueror of the serpent; One of many names of Lord Shiva; A derivative of the name Ahi
Dharindhar	Boy	Serpent; Snake God
Fanindra	Boy	The Cosmic Serpent Shesh; Lord of Serpents; One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Guffd	Boy	Serpent God; Snake Lord
Havu	Girl	Snake; Serpent
Kaaliya	Boy	The huge black fierce Serpent whom Lord Krishna wins over
Kaliya	Boy	Joy; Happiness; People's victory; Pure; Rejoice; A huge black serpent
Karkitak	Boy	Serpent King; A variant is Karkotak
Karkotak	Boy	Serpent King; A variant is Karkitak

Ahilocana	Boy	A man with a serpent eye
Akhzam	Boy	Male serpent; One who has the blessings of Allah
Athelina	Girl	An old serpent
Bhujang	Boy	Serpent; Shiva; King of the Earth
Drakon	Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Ethelinde	Girl	Intelligent; Noble serpent
Fanish	Boy	A cosmic serpent; The name of the majestic Lord Shiva
Lohini	Girl	Red; Copper; Mars; A kind of deer; Precious stone; Blood; Serpent; Saffron; Battle
Lohita	Girl	Red; Copper; Mars; A kind of deer; Precious stone; Blood; Serpent; Saffron; Battle
Naag	Boy	The huge snake or serpent

Naagchand	Boy	The serpent; The serpent possessor
Naagraaj	Boy	The serpent King
Naga	Boy	Snake or serpent
Nagalata	Girl	Spiritual serpent or deity cobra
Nagashree	Girl	Supernatural snake or deity serpent
Nagchuda	Girl	Holy bangles of a serpent
Nahush	Boy	An Indian mythological king and serpent
Nahusha	Boy	An Indian mythological king and serpent
Najjash	Boy	A serpent from Rio Negro
Orm	Boy	Snake; Serpent

Orphelin	Girl	A helpful serpent
Phani	Boy	Snake; Serpent
Phanish	Boy	A cosmic serpent; Very powerful
Pinkesh	Boy	The serpent's mouth
Shesh	Boy	Cosmic serpent
Tezcacoatl	Boy	Serpent; King
Thakshak	Boy	Carpenter; Deadly serpent
Ehecatl	Boy	The wind serpent
Draconia	Unisex	Dragon; Serpent; Great severity
Coatl	Boy	Serpent

Coaxoch	Girl	Serpent flower
Itzcoatl	Boy	Obsidian serpent
Xochicotzin	Girl	Fire serpent
Annabelinda	Girl	Gracious; Beautiful serpent
Apophis	Boy	To slither; Serpent; Snake
Bellinda	Girl	Bright serpent
Hydra	Girl	Water serpent
Ophiuchus	Boy	Serpent bearer
Ormarr	Boy	Serpent Army
Phinnaeus	Boy	Nubian; Serpent's mouth

Vasuki	Boy	Serpent; King of snake; Eight great dragon kings
Viper	Boy	Serpent; Alive; Bring forth
Tanin	Unisex	Dragon; Serpent
Finney	Unisex	Serpent's mouth; A finn island
Orochimaru	Boy	A huge circular serpent; A literary name

Serpents are the epitome of strength and protection in mythologies and religions. Baby names that mean ‘serpent’ capture these powerful qualities. Find a name that resonates with your values and matches well with your last name and middle name.

Infographic: Popular Baby Names Meaning 'Serpent'

Baby Names Meaning 'Serpent' are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

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