Drake may refer to:

Animals

* A male

duck Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and geese, which are members of the same family. Divided among several subfamilies, they are a form t ...

People and fictional characters

Drake (surname) Drake is an Old English surname of Latin origin. Notable people with the surname "Drake" include A *Abraham Drake (1715–1781), American military officer * Alex Drake (disambiguation), multiple people * Alexander Drake (disambiguation), multipl ...

, a list of people and fictional characters with the family name *

Drake (given name) Drake is a masculine given name of English origin meaning "Dragon" or "Snake". Notable people with the given name "Drake" include A * Aubrey Drake Graham (born 1986), Canadian musician B *Drake Batherson (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player ...

, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name *

Drake (musician) Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by ...

(born 1986), Canadian rapper, singer, and actor Aubrey Drake Graham

Places

United States

Drake, Arizona Drake was an unincorporated community on the Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States, and a station on the BNSF Railway's Phoenix Subdivision. Drake is also the junction and western terminus of the Verde Canyon Railroad. Drake is ...

, an unincorporated community *

Drake, Colorado Drake is an unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado located in the Big Thompson Canyon between Estes Park, Colorado and Loveland, Colorado near Rocky Mountain National Park. A U.S. Post Office is also situated in the county ZIP ...

, an unincorporated community *

Drake, Illinois Drake, or Hanks Station, is an unincorporated community located in Greene County, Illinois, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily l ...

, an unincorporated community * Drake, Kentucky, an unincorporated community *

Drake, Missouri Drake is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. History A post office called Drake was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1936. The community has the name of Charles D. Drake (1811–189 ...

, an unincorporated community *

Drake, North Dakota Drake is a town in McHenry County, North Dakota, McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 292 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is part of the Minot, North Dakota, Minot Minot micropolitan area, Micropolitan ...

, a town * Drake, North Carolina, a place in Nash County near

Dr. Franklin Hart Farm Dr. Franklin Hart Farm, also known as Hidden Path, is a historic home and farm and national historic district located near Drake, Nash County, North Carolina. It includes a collection of well-preserved mid-19th to early-20th century dwellings ...

Drake, South Carolina Drake is an Unincorporated area, unincorporated community in Marlboro County, South Carolina, Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States. Geography Drake is located at latitude 35.523 and longitude –79.667. The elevation is 85 feet. Dem ...

, an unincorporated community *

Drake Park Drake Park is a park in Bend, Oregon, Bend, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was named for Alexander M. Drake, the original owner of the site. The park is a popular downtown community gathering place and hosts many events, including the Old Fashi ...

, Bend, Oregon

Antarctica

Drake Passage The Drake Passage (referred to as Mar de Hoces Hoces Sea"in Spanish-speaking countries) is the body of water between South America's Cape Horn, Chile and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It connects the southwestern part of the Atla ...

, between Cape Horn and Antarctica *

Drake Head Drake Head () is a headland forming the west side of the entrance to Davies Bay. It was discovered from the ''Terra Nova'' under Lieutenant Harry L.L. Pennell, Royal Navy The Royal Navy (RN) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. A ...

, Oates Land, a headland *

Drake Icefall Drake Icefall is an icefall 2 nautical miles (4 km) wide between the Soholt Peaks and the Edson Hills in Antarctica, draining eastward from the plateau to join the general flow of Union Glacier through the Heritage Range, Ellsworth Mountains ...

, Ellsworth Land

Australia

Drake County Drake County is one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. Drake County was named in honour of Sir Francis Drake (1540–1596). It is located to the north of parts of the Clarence River, Nymboida River and Mann River. It includes ...

, New South Wales, Australia *

Drake, New South Wales Drake is a parish and small rural community on the Bruxner Highway approximately 44 km east of Tenterfield, New South Wales and about 800 km north of Sydney, New South Wales. It is in the Tenterfield Shire local government area, which ...

, a parish and rural community

Elsewhere

Drake, Saskatchewan Drake ( 2016 population: ) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Usborne No. 310 and Census Division No. 11. The village lies west of Highway 20, approximately south of its intersection with th ...

, Canada, a village *

Drake (ward) Drake is an election Wards of the United Kingdom, ward within Plymouth, Devon, England. One of the main roads from the city to Tavistock, Devon, Tavistock and Dartmoor runs through the ward. In the past it played an important role in the supply o ...

, a ward in the city of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Ships

* , several British Royal Navy ships * ''Drake''-class cruiser, a Royal Navy class of armoured cruisers in service up to 1920 *

MV Xanthea MV ''Anthea'', previously known as MV ''Drake'', previously known as ''Pasha Bulker'', is a Panamax bulk carrier of operated by the Lauritzen Bulkers shipping company and owned by Japanese Disponent Owners. While waiting in the open ocean outsi ...

, formerly MV Drake, a bulk carrier launched in 2006 * ''Drake'' (ship), various ships

Schools and educational facilities

Drake University Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, law, and pharmacy. Drake's law school is among the 25 oldest in the United States. Hi ...

, Des Moines, Iowa, United States **

Drake Bulldogs The Drake Bulldogs are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The Bulldogs' athletic program is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and competes at the NCAA ...

, the school's athletic program **

Drake Stadium (1904) Drake Stadium was a stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Originally named Haskins Field, for the son of a primary donor, stadium opened on October 8, 1904 with the University of Iowa winning 17–0 over Drake. The original name of the stadium was Haskins ...

, an outdoor multiuse sports field at Drake University from 1904 to 1925 **

Drake Stadium (Drake University) Drake Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Best known as the home of the Drake Relays, it also serves as the home field of the university's football team. It opened in 1925. History Drake Sta ...

, a sports facility on the campus **

Drake Fieldhouse The Drake Fieldhouse is an athletic facility of Drake University. It was built in 1926 as a companion to Drake's football stadium. It is the location for the athletic department offices, an indoor track, a tartan court area and equipment and locke ...

, an athletic facility *

Drake Stadium (UCLA) Drake Stadium is an 11,700-capacity stadium in Los Angeles, California and the home of the UCLA Bruins men's and women's track and field teams. The stadium, built in 1969, is named for UCLA track legend Elvin C. "Ducky" Drake, who was a studen ...

, University of California, Los Angeles *

Drake Field (stadium) Drake Field was an American football, baseball, and track stadium on the campus of Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama, United States. From 1911 to 1939, Drake field was the home field of the Auburn University Tigers football team. The stadium ...

, Auburn University *

Drake Performance and Event Center The Drake Performance and Event Center is located at Ohio State University. It was a student activity center named Drake Union. The center is located on the west campus of Ohio State between Morrill Tower and Lincoln Tower off the east banks of ...

, Ohio State University *

J. F. Drake Middle School The Auburn City School District or Auburn City Schools is the school district of Auburn, Alabama, United States. The superintendent is Dr. Cristen Herring. History Early history of Auburn schools The earliest settlers of Auburn made the estab ...

, Auburn, Alabama *

O. B. Drake Middle School Jefferson County School District R-1 (a.k.a. Jefferson County Public Schools or Jeffco Public Schools) is a school district in Jefferson County, Colorado. The district is headquartered at the Jeffco Public Schools Education Center in West Pleasan ...

, Arvada, Colorado *

Drake Planetarium and Science Center Norwood High School is a high school in Norwood, Ohio which has been rated Excellent by the Ohio Department of Education. It is the only high school in the Norwood City School District. The Drake Planetarium, located in the high school, is named a ...

, Cincinnati, Ohio

Other uses

Battle of Goodenough Island The Battle of Goodenough Island (22–27 October 1942), also known as Operation Drake, was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II. The Allies landed on Goodenough Island, Papua, and clashed with a Japanese ''Kaigun Rikusentai' ...

or Operation Drake, a World War II battle *

Drake Supermarkets Drake may refer to: Animals * A male duck People and fictional characters * Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family name * Drake (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * ...

, an Australian chain *

Drake Hotel (disambiguation) Drake Hotel may refer to: ;in Canada *Drake Hotel (Toronto), Ontario ;in the United States (by state) *Drake Hotel (Chicago, Illinois), listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) *Drake Hotel (Gallup, New Mexico), National Register ...

Drake baronets There have been four baronetcies created for people with the surname Drake, three in the Baronetage of England and one in the Baronetage of Great Britain. Drake Baronetcy of Buckland The Drake Baronetcy of Buckland, in the County of Devo ...

, three titles in the Baronetage of England and one in the Baronetage of Great Britain *

Drake Street Drake Street is a street in Admiralty, Hong Kong. It was named after the Royal Navy ship HMS Drake. A portion of the Admiralty MTR station lies underneath the street. See also *List of streets and roads in Hong Kong The following are incomple ...

, Hong Kong *

Drake (mythology) A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as ...

, a term related to and often synonymous with dragon *

Drake Field Drake Field is a public airport three miles south of Fayetteville, in Washington County, Arkansas. It is also known as Fayetteville Executive Airport and was formerly Fayetteville Municipal Airport. Historical airline service Drake Field w ...

, a public-use airport south of Fayetteville, Arkansas * Drake, two variants of the

Goodyear Duck The Goodyear GA-2 Duck was a 1940s American three-seat light amphibious aircraft built by the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation. The design team included David Thurston, who later developed several other light seaplanes including the Colonial Skimmer ...

1940s American light amphibious aircraft * Drake Memorial Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, notable as a locale for crimes by serial killer

Donald Harvey Donald Harvey (April 15, 1952 – March 30, 2017) was an American serial killer who claimed to have murdered 87 people, though official estimates are between 37 and 57 victims. He was able to do this during his time as a hospital orderly. ...

* The Drake, the fictional hotel that is the subject of the American TV series ''

666 Park Avenue ''666 Park Avenue'' is an American supernatural drama television series that aired on ABC from September 30, 2012, to July 13, 2013. The series was developed and produced by David Wilcox, and was loosely based upon the novel of the same name by ...