Large tail feather
Derived from the Nahuatl word 'quetzalli', referring to the long, iridescent green tail feathers of the resplendent quetzal bird. In Aztec and Mayan cultures, these feathers were highly prized and symbolized wealth, status, and the divine.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Quetzal in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The 'Feathered Serpent' deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture
A large, wise dragon who mentors the children · Dragon Tales
