Game of Thrones Names
“Houses, dragons & the Seven Kingdoms”
These names come from Westeros and beyond — the great houses, knights, sellswords, and dragon-riders of Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire. They lean bold and a little fantastical, equal parts medieval and invented, and several have crossed from the page and screen onto real birth certificates.
Brandon
Broom-covered hill
Samuel
God has heard
Robert
Bright fame
Aria
Air, song, or melody; also noble
Jamie
Supplanter
Jaime
Supplanter
Arya
Noble, air, or song
Robin
Bright fame; the robin bird
Jon
God is gracious
Bowen
Son of Owen; archer
Did you know George R.R. Martin twists familiar names just enough to feel otherworldly? Catelyn (Caitlin), Eddard (Edward), Brienne, and Cersei all echo names we already know — and Khaleesi, which is actually a title rather than a name, climbed the US baby charts anyway.
Ariyah
Lioness of God or air
Geoffrey
God's peace
Asha
Hope or life
Yara
Small butterfly or water lady
Grey
Gray-haired or pleasant
Elia
God has answered; Jehovah is God
Ramsey
Wild garlic island; low-lying land of rams
Shae
Admirable or hawk-like
Lianna
To bind or to climb like a vine
Khaleesi
Queen
Meera
Sea, ocean, or prosperous
Myranda
Admirable, wonderful, or worthy of admiration
Lyanna
Gracious lily
Arianne
Most holy
Catelyn
Pure
Tyrek
Modern invented name, likely a variation of Tyrell or Tyree.
Jory
Farmer or pearl
Daemon
Spirit, deity, or divine power
Mycah
Who is like God?
Renley
From the raven's meadow or lotus meadow
The show revived a taste for short, strong names. Arya and Sansa Stark led the way, while Daenerys — "Dany" — Targaryen made dragon-queen names briefly fashionable. At the height of the show, hundreds of American girls were named Arya in a single year.
Daenerys
Invented name; possibly 'Lady of Light' or 'Born of Fire'
Sammuel
God has heard
Edric
Wealthy ruler
Jeremey
Yahweh will uplift
Wrenly
Small bird; ruler
Kevan
Handsome, gentle, or of noble birth
Talisa
Of the noble kind; noble
Lyana
Light, meadow, or climbing vine
Catlin
Pure
Alyssandra
Defender of mankind
Catelynn
Pure
Tyrion
Rock or from the Land of Eoghan
Brienne
High, noble, or strong
Ned
Wealthy guardian
Renly
Modern invented name, possibly related to meadow or lily
Renlee
Lotus meadow or water lily in the clearing
Dacey
Southerner or from Marcy
Doran
Stranger or exile; also gift
Aeron
Berry; also associated with a river or battle goddess
Steffon
Crown or garland
Catlyn
Pure
Merideth
Great lord or sea lord
Shireen
Sweet, pleasant, or charming
Rob
Bright fame
Symon
He has heard; listener
Joclyn
Member of the Gauts
Lord
Master, ruler, or noble title
Maggy
Pearl
Khalessi
Queen
Alys
Noble
Gregor
Watchful or vigilant
Addam
Son of the red earth
Kaleesi
Queen
Yarah
Small butterfly or honeycomb
Jorah
Early rain or he has taught
Thoren
Thunder or thorn
Ramsay
Wild garlic island
Tysha
Joy, gladness, or alive
Theon
God or godly
Wyman
War protection or battle guard
Sandor
Defender of men
Tyreon
Modern creation, possibly meaning king or noble
Oberon
Noble bear
Brynden
Hill or high place; possibly a variation of Brendan.
Sansa
Praise, charm, or invocation
Chett
Camp or fortress
Tyrian
From Tyre; purple-red dye
Stark
Strong, rigid, or unyielding
Lyann
Graceful meadow or lioness
Osha
Bear
Meryn
Joyful or of the sea
Elaria
Of the air; cheerful or lighthearted
Alayne
Precious, awakening, or rock
Jorey
God will uplift; farmer
Quentyn
The fifth
Ashara
Fortunate, blessed, or happy
Margery
Pearl
Khalise
Noble, queenly, or pure
Nymeria
Warrior queen
Bryndon
Hill or settlement near a hill
Caleesi
Queen
Lysa
God is my oath
Robb
Bright fame
Pate
Small rock or noble
Brigg
Bridge
Aemon
Teacher or trustworthy
Edrik
Wealthy ruler or prosperous power
Roslin
Little rose or red-haired
Aerion
High, exalted, or of the air
Bran
Raven
Olenna
Bright, shining light
Bron
Brown; also short for Bronwyn or LeBron.
Olly
Olive tree; ancestor's descendant
Khaleesia
Queen or ruler
Garhett
Spear brave
Jora
Autumn rain
Gared
Spear-brave or spear-ruler
Kahleesi
Queen
Aaryah
Noble, honorable, or melody
Oberyn
Noble bear or elf ruler
Ellaria
Modern variation of Ella or El- names
Arryn
High mountain or exalted
Tyri
Gift of God or related to the god Tyr
Beric
Grain farm or barley settlement
Brinden
From the dark valley or hill covered with broom
Liannah
To bind or climb; my God has answered
Leaf
A leaf of a plant; fresh and green
Daeron
Great or noble
Renli
Lotus or water lily
Jerrard
Spear brave
Kalisi
A modern name likely inspired by the title Khaleesi
Aerys
Uncertain; likely derived from air or Greek origins.
Mirca
Peaceful or prosperous
Gerold
Ruler of the spear
Ilyn
Derived from Eileen, meaning bright, shining light or bird
Janos
God is gracious
Kaleesia
Derived from Khaleesi, meaning queen or ruler
Rhaegan
Little king or impulsive
Arys
Noble or fierce
Calissi
Invented name, likely inspired by Khaleesi meaning queen
Kaleese
Modern invented name, likely inspired by Khaleesi
Aegon
A name of fictional origin, possibly meaning 'struggle' or 'edge'.
Cotter
Cottager; one who lives in a small cottage.
Bronn
Dark-skinned or brown; also associated with armor or protection.
Samwell
God has heard
Beyond the leads, the saga is a treasure chest of usable names: Brandon, Robb, Jon, Margaery, Lyanna, and Tyrion sit alongside grander choices like Daenerys and Rhaegar for parents who want a little fire and ice.