Game of Thrones Names
Game of Thrones names have invaded the mainstream culture, with names from George R. R. Martin's series of books and TV shows climbing the popularity lists. Few other fictional worlds this side of Harry Potter have had its cultural impact.
A lot of the show’s appeal derives from its fully thought-out, immersive world. Every facet of the universe was designed with care. And names are no exception.
Martin devised a whole new world of names for his books — one loosely based on, but by no means contiguous with, our own. The character names in the A Song of Ice and Fire series are as distinctive as those of any fictional world since Lord of the Rings.
Most of Martin‘s characters’ names are based on specific names in the real world, but they usually have a slight tweak — anything from one letter changed or added to a new suffix.
Arya is by far the biggest hit baby name from Game of Thrones. It entered the Top 100 girl names in the US in 2019, and has dropped only slightly in popularity since then.
Along with Arya, other hit baby names from the series include Khaleesi, Daenerys and even Snow, which is moving up for both boys and girls.
Unique Game of Thrones names bold namers might want to consider include Sansa, Cersei and Ygritte for girls, or Ned, Bran and Tyrion for boys.
Options from the new prequel series House of the Dragon that have baby name potential include Alicent, Rhaenyra, Daemon, Otto and Corlys.
Here, a guide to the most iconic names from the Game of Thrones universe, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.
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- Aegon
Origin:
Literature
- Aemma
Origin:
Literature
- Aeron
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"berry"
- Alicent
Origin:
Literature
- Alys
- Alysanne
- Alyssa
Origin:
English variation of AliciaMeaning:
"noble"
- Arya
Origin:
Sanskrit; Modern variation of AriaMeaning:
"noble; air/song"
- Asha
Origin:
Sanskrit; SwahiliMeaning:
"hope; life"
- Baela
Origin:
Invented literary name
- Beric
- Bran
Origin:
Diminutive of BrandonMeaning:
"broom-covered hill"
- Brandon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"broom-covered hill"
- Brienne
Origin:
Modern invented name
- Calla
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"beautiful"
- Catelyn
Origin:
Variant of Caitlin
- Cerissa
- Cersei
Origin:
Modern invented name
- Corlys
Origin:
Literature
- Criston
Origin:
Literature
- Daemon
Origin:
Literature
- Daenerys
Origin:
Literary name
- Daeron
- Damon
Origin:
English variation of Damian
- Daven
- Denys
Origin:
French from Greek, vernacular form of Dionysius; "god of Nysa"Meaning:
"god of Nysa"
- Donel
- Doran
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"stranger, exile"
- Dorea
- Duncan
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"dark warrior"
- Eddard
Origin:
Variation of Edward
- Edric
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wealthy ruler"
- Elbert
Origin:
English variation of Albert
- Elia
Origin:
Italian variation of Elijah, HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah is God"
- Ellyn
- Gael
Origin:
BretonMeaning:
"Gaelic"
- Gerold
- Gregor
Origin:
Scottish form of GregoryMeaning:
"vigilant, a watchman"
- Harlon
- Harrold
- Harwin
Origin:
Literature
- Jacaerys
Origin:
Literature
- Jaime
Origin:
Spanish variation of James
- Jason
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"to heal"
- Jasper
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"bringer of treasure"
- Joanna
Origin:
Variation of JohannaMeaning:
"God is gracious"
- Jocelyn
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"member of the Gauts tribe"
- Joffrey
Origin:
Variant of Geoffrey
- Jon
Origin:
Variation of John or JonathanMeaning:
"God is gracious; or gift of Jehovah"
- Jonah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"dove"
- Joy
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"joy"
- Kevan
- Khaleesi
Origin:
American invented name
- Lorra
- Lysa
- Margaery
Origin:
Literary creation from Game of Thrones
- Marla
Origin:
Variation of Marlene
- Marna
- Meera
Origin:
; SanskritMeaning:
"prosperous"
- Melantha
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"dark flower"
- Melisandre
Origin:
French variation of Millicent
- Mya
Origin:
Variation of Maya, Greek mythology and Central American Indian name
- Myranda
- Myrcella
Origin:
Variant of Marcella
- Mysaria
Origin:
Literature
- Ned
Origin:
English, diminutive of EdwardMeaning:
"wealthy guardian"
- Otto
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"wealthy"
- Quenton
- Quentyn
- Ramsay
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"low-lying land"
- Rhaena
Origin:
Literature
- Rhaenyra
Origin:
Literature
- Rhaenys
Origin:
Literature
- Rickard
- Robb
- Robert
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"bright fame"
- Robin
Origin:
Bird name; or English, diminutive of RobertMeaning:
"bright fame"
- Rodrik
- Ronnel
- Samwell
Origin:
Variant of Samuel
- Sandor
Origin:
Hungarian diminutive of Alexander
- Sansa
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"praise, charm"
- Serena
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"tranquil, serene"
- Shae
Origin:
Variant of Shea
- Snow
Origin:
English word name
- Stafford
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"from the ford by the landing place"
- Steffon
Origin:
Literature
- Steffon
Origin:
Literature
- Theon
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"godly"
- Tion
- Tybald
- Tyrek
- Tyrion
Origin:
Literary name
- Viserys
Origin:
Literature
- Willam
- Willem
Origin:
Dutch variation of WilliamMeaning:
"resolute protector"
- Yara
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"friend, helper"