When it comes time to choose a baby name, some families look for inspiration from things they like, whether it’s culture, books, or an artist. Others find it in fashion series and movies, such as Game of Thrones.
Now that the popular television series inspired by the novel series “A Song of Ice and Fire” by American writer George RR Martin is coming to an end, we recount the characters that have inspired some parents to choose the name of their children. We share 19 names from ‘Game of Thrones’ for your baby .
‘Game of Thrones’ names for girls
Arya
The name Arya, is a variant of Aria , of Sanskrit origin, which means “noble, air, song”, it is inspired by Arya Stark, possibly the most admired and applauded character in the entire ‘Game of Thrones’ series. Daughter of Eddard and Catelyn Stark, since childhood Arya showed more interest in learning to be a warrior than being a lady or maiden like the other girls.
Throughout history we have seen her grow and learn various combat techniques to become a strong and brave woman, which has inspired many parents when choosing the name of their daughters , as there are currently 279 girls with that name in Spain. name (the average age is 2.4 years) and in the United States, the name rose on the popularity scale: from being in position 942 in 2011, it is now in 119 and in 2018 alone there were 2,545 girls registered under the name Arya.
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Although the name Arya began to be chosen more for girls after the premiere of the series in 2011, in recent years her popularity has increased dramatically and is expected to continue to rise , after the great achievements and victories she has had. , especially in the last season, where she was the savior of all humans and the most notable heroine of the entire series.
Brienne
Brienne of Tarth is the only child and heir to Lord Selwyn Tarth of Sunset Castle, whose family owes allegiance to House Baratheon. Despite being the only heir to her family, Brienne never wanted to settle for being a lady and from an early age she felt an interest in chivalry, something her father supported and the reason why she eventually gave up on finding her a husband and better let her be happy. with what he was so passionate about.
For various reasons and twists in the story, Brienne ends up giving her loyalty to the Stark family, and from there she becomes a recurring character who began to win the love and admiration of the fans of the series, not only for her bravery, but also for his nobility and good heart .
If you like Brienne but her pronunciation does not convince you, you can choose a variant such as Briana , a feminine variant of Brian , which means “strong, virtuous, honorable”, and with which 149 girls have been registered in Spain, whose average age is 5.3 years.
Catelyn
Catelyn is a variant of Caitlin , the Irish form of Catherine or Catherine , which is of Greek origin and means “pure”. It is inspired by Catelyn Stark , wife of Eddard Stark and mother of iconic characters such as Arya, Sansa or Robb Stark.
She is a very intelligent and insightful woman, but also a mother whose actions always sought the welfare and protection of her children. If the pronunciation seems complicated or difficult to combine with a surname, you can use a variant in Spanish like Catalina .
Daenerys
This fictitious name is inspired by Daenerys of the Storm, of House Targaryen , Rightful Heir to the Iron Throne, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, the Mother of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Green Sea, the one that doesn’t burn, the Chain Breaker (yes, that’s all its title).
Danaerys is the only daughter of Aerys II Targaryen, nicknamed “the Mad King”, and was secretly transferred with her brother Viserys to the city of Braavos when the rebellion of Robert Baratheon happened, in which her father was assassinated. During the entire series, he became one of the most emblematic characters for his growth both personally and in the power he acquired, as he gained the affection and loyalty of various peoples.
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Initially and during most of the seasons of Game of Thrones, Danaerys was one of the most popular names and chosen by the new fan parents of the series, but that due to a twist in the story during the final chapters of the last season, its popularity fell and now it may no longer be a favorite and it is even rumored that some parents may regret having chosen it for their daughters.
Currently in Spain there are 57 girls named Daenerys , and the average age is 2.2 years.
Khaleesi
Khaleesi is a fictitious name, inspired by the title given to the wives of the Khal, the title used by the Dothraki for the leader of their khalasar or tribe, made up of dozens of savage warriors.
Daenerys Targaryen acquires this title during the first season, when she is forced to marry Khal Drogo, becoming one of the favorite names of Game of Thrones : in 2014 she entered the list of the 1,000 most popular names in the United States, climbing up to the position 549 in 2018, the year in which 560 girls with that name were registered.
Lyanna
Lyanna is a fictional name from Game of Thrones inspired by Lyanna Stark , but above all, Lyanna Mormont (the second named after the first). Although both characters are not protagonists, they do have their respective importance in certain key events of the series.
In the case of little Lyanna Mormont, heiress of the Island of the Bear, she became one of the most loved characters for her peculiar personality without mincing words, as well as her leadership and courage at such a young age.
Lyanna made the list of the 1,000 most popular names in America in 2017, where she still continues to rise in position (and probably will continue to do so given the memorable moments she has had during the last season). In 2018 there were 319 girls registered as Lyanna.
Margaery
Margaery is another fictitious name, but it can be considered a variant of Marjorie , the Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Margarita, which is of Greek origin and means “pearl”. It is inspired by Margaery Tyrell, who became Queen of the Seven Kingdoms through her marriages to Renly Baratheon, Joffrey I Baratheon, and Tommen I Baratheon.
Despite her innocent appearance, she is one of the most intelligent female characters in politics , as advised by her grandmother Lady Olenna, she knew how to make the correct alliances to reach King’s Landing and thus obtain her title of Queen.
Melisandre
Melisandre is the French variant of Millicent , which is of German origin and means “strong at work”. In Game of Thrones, Melisandre of Asshai , also known as “The Red Woman”, is a priestess in the service of R’hllor , the Lord of Light. He faithfully believes in his religion, even though his views are sometimes misinterpreted.
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Despite the fact that during some seasons she was seen as a manipulative character and guilty of many dramatic turns in history, in the last season she manages to redeem herself during “The Long Night”, in which her presence was key to the outcome of this battle. in Winterfell.
Chance
Sansa is a name of Sanskrit origin that means “praise, charm”, and is inspired by the character of Sansa Stark . Hated by some, admired by others, Sansa is one of the characters who had a great evolution during the entire series, leaving behind the young, superficial and defenseless girl that she was at the beginning, to become a strong, intelligent woman and with a lot of character.
Wound
Yara is a name of Arabic origin, which means “little butterfly”. In Game of Thrones, Yara Greyjoy is the daughter of Balon Greyjoy, Lord of the Iron Islands and sister of Theon Greyjoy. As the sole survivor of her siblings and after Theon was taken over as a ward by the Starks, Yara was raised by her father to be his heir, which made her have a strong character and earn the respect of the men of the Isles. of the Iron.
In 2017, Yara entered the list of the 1,000 most popular names in the United States, climbing to number 672 in 2018, the year in which 434 girls were registered with that name.
Names of ‘Game of Thrones’ for boys
Bran
Bran is a diminutive of the name Brandon , a name of English origin that means “hill covered with bushes”. However, in Celtic culture it is the name of the god of the underworld, which is represented by a raven, which is why perhaps it was chosen to be the name of Brandon “Bran” Stark , son of Ned and Catelyn Stark, and that later He is known as the Three-Eyed Raven.
Daario
Daario is a variant of Darío, which is of Greek origin and means “the one who maintains the good.” In Game of Thrones, Daario Naharis one of the commanders of the mercenary company of the Ravens of the Storm, who places himself at the service of Daenerys, to later be one of her trusted advisers.
Davos
Davos is another fictitious name for Game of Thrones, which could be considered a modern alternative or variant of David , which is of Hebrew origin and means “beloved.” In the series, Davos Seaworth , was a talented smuggler who later became a knight and later an advisor to Stannis Baratheon, when he aspired to be King of the Seven Kingdoms.
He is one of the male characters who stands out for his nobility, loyalty and good heart , always acting with sincerity, morality and a lot of common sense.
Eddard
Eddard is a fictitious name of Game of Thrones, by way of a variant of Eduardo, which is of English origin and means “wealthy guardian”. Eddard “Ned” Stark , Lord of Winterfell and Guardian of the North, is the father of iconic characters including Arya, Bran and Sansa.
At the beginning of the series we see how he is taken from Winterfell to King’s Landing, where his honorable and loyal personality has great difficulty integrating into a world full of conspiracies and betrayals.
Jon
Jon is the Basque variant of Juan, which is of Hebrew origin and means “God is merciful.” In Game of Thrones, Jon Snow (or Jon Snow), is presented as the bastard son of Eddard Stark, who took him in and always treated him the same as his other children.
However, Jon always felt that he was not like his half siblings, so he sought to make his own way by leaving Winterfell and joining the Night’s Watch. Despite appearing to be a character of little relevance at the beginning, as the series progresses we realize how important it really is.
Jorah
Jorah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin that means “early rain”, and which is inspired by Jorah Mormont , an exiled knight from Bear Island, who places himself at the service of the brothers Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen, who are in exile. in the Free Cities.
Although initially his intentions were to serve as a spy on the Targaryen brothers, to report to the Iron Throne and earn a pardon from King Robert Baratheon, realizing Daenerys’ strong personality, he decides to serve him loyally, becoming his most faithful advisor and guardian. .
Sam
Sam is a diminutive of Samuel, a name of Hebrew origin that means “heard by God.” We have taken it from Samwell “Sam” Tarly , who meets Jon Snow when they both join the Night’s Watch and later become great friends.
The character of Sam is one of the most beloved and admirable of the series, and not precisely because of traits of strength or courage, as is the case with other characters, but because of his sincere personality and good heart , as well as his capacity for reflection. and your intelligence.
Sandor
Sandor is the Hungarian variant of Alexander , which is of Greek origin and means “defender of men.” In the series, Sandor Clegane is a member of the Royal Guard and he did not stand out for being precisely an easy character to love or admire.
However, underneath his rude and sullen personality, he hid within himself some traits of kindness , which were particularly visible in the peculiar friendship he eventually had with both Stark sisters.
As a curious fact, in Spain there are 182 men with the name of Sandor , and the average age is 41.4 years. Although it is not very popular, perhaps after the role that this character has had, the name will be heard again in new generations.
Theon
Theon is a name of Greek origin that means “pious”, and we have taken it from Theon Greyjoy , who was taken as a ward of the Stark family since he was a child and raised as one of the Stark children.
His life story is one full of dramatic twists and turns and situations in which he is constantly tested in different ways, but eventually, he is a character that earns respect and admiration.
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