Etymology
The name Dracula comes from the Romanian word "drăculea," which is the diminutive of "dracul," meaning "devil" or "dragon."
Meaning
"Drăculea" literally translates to "little devil" or "son of the devil."
Origin
The name Dracula was first associated with Vlad III the Impaler, a 15th-century Wallachian prince known for his brutal methods of punishment.
Historical Context
Vlad III's father, Vlad II Dracul, was a member of the Order of the Dragon, a chivalric order founded by Sigismund of Hungary to defend Christianity against the Ottoman Empire. Vlad II was nicknamed "Dracul" ("dragon") after he wore the order's insignia, a dragon.
Vlad III inherited the nickname "Dracul" from his father, but he became known as "Drăculea" because of his cruelty.
Popular Culture
The name Dracula became synonymous with vampires after Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula." In the novel, Dracula is a Transylvanian count who transforms into a vampire.
The success of Stoker's novel has made "Dracula" a popular name for vampires in movies, television, and literature.
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