Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
Game of Thrones Names
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Melantha
Greek
"dark flower"
The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.
Melisandre
French variation of Millicent, German
"strong in work"
The romantic fairy tale-like name has come to modern attention via the beautiful but terrifying sorceress in Game of Thrones . The character may look as lovely as her name sounds, but it's hard to…
Myranda
Myranda is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Miranda, which derives from Latin and means 'worthy of admiration' or 'wonderful.' This spelling variation emerged as parents…
Myrcella
Variant of Marcella
One of the many faux-Medieval names invented by George R.R. Martin for his A Song of Ice and Fire series of books, the source of HBO's Game of Thrones . Princess Myrcella Baratheon is the daughter of…
Quenton
Quenton is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Quentin, which derives from the Latin name Quintinus, meaning 'fifth.' Originally referring to a child born fifth in birth order,…
Quentyn
Quentyn is a masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Quentin, which derives from the Latin name Quintinus, meaning 'fifth.' This alternative spelling adds distinctiveness to the…
Ramsay
English
"low-lying land"
A surname occasionally used as a first, as in former attorney general Ramsey Clark. This spelling is now closely associated with the psychopathic Game of Thrones villain Ramsay Snow (later Ramsay…
Rickard
Rickard is a Germanic and Scandinavian variation of Richard, a classic masculine name composed of elements meaning "powerful" and "brave ruler." This particular spelling is especially common in…
Robb
The version of Rob used in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books and HBO's Game of Thrones .
Rodrik
Rodrik is a masculine name with strong Norse and Germanic roots, deriving from elements meaning 'famous power' or 'renowned ruler.' It represents a variation of Roderick, which was introduced to…
Ronnel
Ronnel is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Ronald or as a combination of Ron (short for Ronald) and the "-el" suffix common in many names. Ronald, from which it may derive, has…
Sandor
Hungarian diminutive of Alexander
Despite a possible pronunciation problem, a pleasant, unusual choice. Sandor Clegane (nicknamed The Hound) is a major character on Game of Thrones. In Hungary, the name is spelt with an accent -…
Sansa
Sanskrit
"praise, charm"
Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin is a master namer, and this unusual choice from India is beginning to be heard in nurseries as well as on television. Sansa was perhaps slower to catch on…
Stafford
English
"from the ford by the landing place"
A surname style name could feel stuffy and edgy, depending on how you look at it. Originally, it was given to those who came from Staffordshire, a county in the West Midlands of England. The name…
Steffon
Literature
A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon , based on the name Stephen or Stefan.
Shae
Variation of Shay, Irish
"the stately, dauntless one"
The third-most-popular spelling of this name, after Shea and Shay, is notable mostly for its connection to Game of Thrones . Shae is a "camp follower" -- AKA prostitute -- who becomes the loyal…
Eddard
Variation of Edward
Eddard is a spin on Edward created by author George R.R. Martin for the Game of Thrones series. Eddard, usually known as Ned, Stark was the wise and good King of the North whose shocking murder at…
Samwell
Variant of Samuel
George R.R. Martin named lovable Game of Thrones character Samwell Tarly, Jon Snow's closest friend in the Night's Watch, after Samwise Gamgee, Frodo's companion in The Lord of the Rings . Both…
Bran
Diminutive of Brandon
"broom-covered hill"
A little heavy on the fiber content; we prefer Bram. But Bran is also the Celtic god of the underworld, whose symbol is the raven. It's probably not a coincidence that George R.R. Martin chose this…
Ned
English, diminutive of Edward
"wealthy guardian"
Ned is a gently old-fashioned Nancy Drew-Bobbsey Twins-era short form for Edward that sounds cooler than Ed and is enjoying a small style renaissance. Usage of Ned in literature goes back to a Ben…