Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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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…
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…
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 . Known as "the queen that never was", she was denied the Iron Throne in favor…
Pop culture, literature
"victor, conqueror"
Used by writer George R. R. Martin in his popular fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire , this name was created for the character Victarion Greyjoy, a relative of Balon and Theon Greyjoy. Described…
Tybald is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing an ancient form of Theobald. Derived from the elements "theud" meaning "people" or "folk" and "bald" meaning "bold" or "brave," Tybald…
Alysanne is a feminine name with medieval roots that combines elements of Alice and Anne, both classical names with royal associations. With its ethereal, lyrical quality, Alysanne gained…
Variant of Caitlin
This spelling of Caitlin is closely associated with Game of Thrones matriarch Catelyn Stark, whose name is pronounced CAT-lin on the show.
Cerissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Cerisa, which derives from the Latin word for 'cherry,' symbolizing sweetness and vitality. Alternatively,…
Daeron is a masculine name with literary origins, most notably appearing in J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology of Middle-earth as the name of an elven minstrel. The name has an elegant, otherworldly quality…
Donel is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Donald, the Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning 'world ruler' or 'world mighty.' Alternatively, it…
Dorea is a feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from "Doris," which means "gift" or refers to the Dorian people of ancient Greece. The name carries a lyrical quality with its flowing…
Gerold is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule' or 'power'. This traditional name was popular during medieval times, particularly among nobility in…
Harrold is a masculine name of Germanic origin, variant of Harold, derived from the Old English elements 'here' meaning 'army' and 'weald' meaning 'power' or 'ruler', thus translating to 'army ruler'…
Variant of Geoffrey
King Joffrey Baratheon, the petulant biological son of siblings Cersei and Jaime Lannisters, is perhaps the most notorious villain in the entire Game of Thrones canon. His name is practically a…
Kevan is a masculine name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, a variant of Kevin, derived from 'Caoimhín,' meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth.' This spelling variation emerged as an…
Lorra is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Laura, which derives from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' - a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.…
Lysa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of Elisabeth or Melissa, a variant spelling of Lisa, or derive from names in various European languages. In…
Marna is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, it may be a variant of Marina or a diminutive of names containing "mar" (sea). It…
Greek
"dark flower"
The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.
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…
