Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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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…
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…
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 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…
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 -…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Literary creation from Game of Thrones
Of all the Game of Thrones creations this is surely the most delicate and the most wearable. Margaery, (pronounced like the Scottish name Marjorie) is a beautiful, powerful and intelligent character…
A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon , apparently based on the name Christian.
A powerful king in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, played in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon by Paddy Considine.
A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon , where she is played by Eve Best. The character is called "the queen who never…
A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon , where she is played by Sonoya Mizuno.
A name from the Game of Thrones universe with serious baby name potential, given its similarity to cool retro choices like Darwin and Harvey.
A queen in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon , where she is played by Sian Brooke.
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…
English word name
Snow is increasing in usage mostly as a girls' name, but hero Jon Snow of Game of Thrones just might nudge it into the boys' column. Currently, there are 12 times as many girls named Snow as boys,…
