In Arthurian legend, a British or Celtic title meaning 'chief leader' or 'supreme ruler'; often used as a surname in reference to King Arthur or his father Uther Pendragon.
From Cornish and Welsh 'pen' meaning 'head' and 'dragon' referring to a dragon standard or symbol of leadership. The title appears in Geoffrey of Monmouth's histories as a designation for the high king of the Britons.
Pendragon shows how ancient titles influence modern culture—it's so evocative that you'll find it in video games, book series, and even as people's actual surnames, because the combination of 'head' and 'dragon' just *feels* powerfully royal.
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