A Song of Ice and Fire: Female
By allij28
Updated Thu May 25 2023
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Names of female characters from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
- Lyra
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lyre"Description:
Lyra is a name with ancient and celestial roots that's finding new popularity thanks to its starring role in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series, seen in the movie The Golden Compass. Simple yet unique, Lyra hits the sweet spot between too popular and too unusual.
- Mina
Origin:
Hindu equivalent of Pisces or diminutive of Wilhelmina, GermanMeaning:
"resolute protection"Description:
Most famous as a Dracula victim (where Mina is short for Wilhelmina), Mina is a name that can stand on its own or be a diminutive of any name ending in -mina, most usually Wilhelmina.
- Leona
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"lioness"Description:
A Top 100 name from 1896 to 1921, Leona reached as high as Number 72. Since then, Leona had seemed to be one of the most unfashionable of the pride of lion names, but singer Leona Lewis has done a lot to rejuvenate it. Leona returned to the Top 1000 in 2009 after decades of being away.
- Joanna
Origin:
Variation of JohannaMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
Joanna derives from the Greek name Ioanna, which in turn came from the Hebrew name Yohannah. It is featured in the New Testament as a woman who accompanied Jesus on his travels and eventually reached saint status. Other names related to Joanna include Joan, Joanne, Johanna, and Jana.
- Asha
Origin:
Sanskrit; SwahiliMeaning:
"hope; life"Description:
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, all baby names Ash-related have been used in the U.S. for both girls and boys, from Ashlyn to Ashby, Ashton to Asher. Despite its separate roots, Asha is part of this group.
- Arya
Origin:
Sanskrit; Modern variation of AriaMeaning:
"noble; air/song"Description:
Arya was derived from an Indo-Iranian word meaning "Aryan" or "noble." It is a masculine given name in Iran, Indonesia, Bali, and Sanskrit-speaking regions of India. In Hindu- and English-speaking parts of the world, Arya is more often a feminine name, the latter influenced by the similar Italian name Aria, meaning "air" or "song."
- Beth
Origin:
English diminutive of Elizabeth, HebrewMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
The sweetest and most sensitive of the pet names for Elizabeth, now also one of the most dated.
- Elia
Origin:
Italian variation of Elijah, HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah is God"Description:
Though the most famous Elia, screenwriter Kazan, was male, this name sounds like a spin on many popular girls' names, from Ella to Ellie to Isla and Leah. While the Italian pronunciation has the middle syllable as LEE, making it closer to the original Elijah would give the middle syllable a long I sound -- eh-LYE-ah.
- Alyssa
Origin:
English variation of AliciaMeaning:
"noble"Description:
Alyssa was in the Top 20 from 1997-2010 and peaked as the 11th most popular girls’ name in 1998 and 1999 but has become less popular in recent years. It's related to the flower alyssum as well as to the classic Alice and variants. Alyssa Milano helped give it a bounce back when she was still a child sitcom star.
- Elinor
Origin:
Spelling variation of EleanorDescription:
Slimmed down spelling is well-established and makes an old name more modern, for better and worse. Katie Couric spells her Elinor's name this way.
- Mya
Origin:
Variation of Maia, Maya, or Mia, Greek, Scandinavian, Hebrew, BurmeseMeaning:
"mother; larger, greater; bitter, beloved; emerald"Description:
This distinctive spelling was popularized by the R&B singer Mya (Harrison) and entered the US Top 100 in 2009 after the singer appeared on Dancing with the Stars. While it has since declined in the US, it remains in the Top 100 in France, the Top 200 in Belgium, and the Top 300 in England and Wales.
- Shae
Origin:
Variation of Shay, IrishMeaning:
"the stately, dauntless one"Description:
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 mistress to Tyrion Lannister while he is serving as Hand of the King.
- Meera
Origin:
Hindi, SanskritMeaning:
"light, saintly woman; prosperous"Description:
Meera Bai, also spelled Mirabai, was a great female Hindu mystical poet whose works are popular throughout India. She was a fifteenth-sixteenth century Indian princess who devoted her life to writing paeans of devotion to the god Krishna.The story of Meera was the basis of an eponymous Indian historical drama television series in 2009. It's also gotten a boost from HBO's Game of Thrones, in which Meera Reed is a tough, wise character who cares for the disabled seer Bran Stark once he flees Winterfell.
- Serra
Origin:
Italian, Portuguese and CatalanMeaning:
"ridge"Description:
This topographical name, more suited to a girl than a boy--though it would inevitably be confused with SARAH--has some distinguished bearers: famous Spanish missionary to Mexico Father Junipero Serra, and sculptor Richard Serra, known for his challenging large-scale metal works.
- Arianne
Origin:
French, from Latin AriadneMeaning:
"very holy one"Description:
Soft and delicate French name rarely heard here.
- Janna
Origin:
Dutch contraction of JohannaDescription:
Could run into pronunciation confusion.
- Genna
Description:
Genna is a feminine name with Italian origins, serving as a diminutive form of Giovanna, the Italian equivalent of Jane or Joan. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Genna carries this beautiful spiritual significance. The name has gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries as both a standalone name and a shortened form of Genevieve or Jennifer. With its soft, flowing sound and two-syllable structure, Genna strikes a perfect balance between uniqueness and familiarity. The name exudes a gentle, warm quality while remaining straightforward to pronounce and spell.
- Alys
Origin:
Welsh form of Alice, GermanMeaning:
"noble"Description:
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.
- Talla
Description:
Talla is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Scottish Gaelic tradition, it may derive from the word meaning 'by the river' or 'peaceful water.' In some African cultures, particularly in East Africa, Talla can be found as both a given name and surname. The name also appears in Sanskrit-derived languages where it can relate to rhythm or musical patterns. Talla has remained uncommon in English-speaking countries, maintaining an air of uniqueness and exotic charm. The name's brevity and melodic quality, with its repeated 'l' sound and open ending, give it a graceful, flowing character that feels both contemporary and timeless, making it appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet pronounceable.
- Alla
Origin:
Galician diminutive of Olalla, or Russian, Ukrainian Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, or DanishMeaning:
"sweetly speaking"Description:
A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.