Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
Game of Thrones Names
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Theon
Greek
"godly"
Theon, an ancient name attached to a noted Greek teacher of mathematics and astronomy, also father to the first woman mathematician, might appeal to parents in this field. You can think of Theon as…
Tion
Tion appears to be a modern given name that emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. It may have originated as a shortened form of names ending in '-tion' like Donation or…
Tybald
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…
Tyrek
Tyrek appears to be a modern name that may have developed as a variant of names like Tyrone or Tariq. If derived from Tariq (طارق), it has Arabic origins meaning 'one who knocks at the door' or…
Willam
Willam is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of William, one of the most enduring classic names in English-speaking countries. William derives from Germanic elements 'wil' meaning…
Willem
Dutch variation of William
"resolute protector"
Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.
Aeron
Welsh
"berries; battle, slaughter"
Aeron is the name of a river in modern-day Wales, that possibly takes its name from a Celtic war goddess (Agrona). Alternatively, it could come from the word aeron meaning "berries, fruits, plum,…
Alys
Welsh form of Alice, German
"noble"
Popular in Wales, familiar across the UK, and ultimately derived from the Germanic Adalheidis, this isn't a creative respelling of a classic, but the Welsh variant of it.
Alysanne
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…
Asha
Sanskrit; Swahili
"hope; life"
Asha is an Indian name that comes from the Sanskrit word for hope or desire, but it is also a Swahili name derived from Aisha, meaning life. Since the ascendance of Ashley through the 1980s and 90s,…
Beric
Beric is a masculine name with medieval Anglo-Saxon origins, possibly derived from an Old English term meaning 'barley ruler' or 'grain farmer.' The name gained some recognition through George R.R.…
Brienne
Modern invented name
There aren't many characters in the notoriously amoral world of Game of Thrones with a spotless record of moral righteousness -- but Brienne of Tarth comes close. She's one of the most accomplished,…
Calla
Greek
"beautiful"
Calla is a botanical name that is much more distinctive than popular Lily or similar Callie. Rarely heard today, it did appear in the popularity lists in the last decades of the nineteenth century.…
Catelyn
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
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,…
Daenerys
Literary name
Daenerys is yet another girls' name invented by "Game of Thrones" author George R. R. Martin that is beginning to gain some traction in real life. Daenerys was used for 67 baby girls in 2013 while…
Daeron
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…
Daven
Daven is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Damhan (pronounced DAV-awn), meaning 'little stag,' or possibly a variant of Davin, a…