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Drake

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. DRAYK
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Meaning & History

Derived from the Old Norse byname Draki or the Old English byname Draca both meaning "dragon", both via Latin from Greek δράκων (drakon) meaning "dragon, serpent".

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Given Name DescendantDrake(English)

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birds, fire, legendary creatures, nicknames, word names
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Entry updated May 29, 2020
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