Game of Thrones, the hit show based on the book series by George R. R. Martin, is back for its final season. Now, it seems to be inspiring the next generation of baby names.
Since the release of the first series in 2011, there’s been a surge in Game of Thrones baby names. Now that the last series has finally hit our screens, baby names inspired by key characters and the actors who play them are more popular than ever.
In 2017, a record number of 76 baby girls were given the name Khaleesi. Meanwhile, the number of baby girls named Emilia – after Emelia Clark, who portrays the Dragon Queen – jumped from 925 in 2010 to 3,019 in 2016.
From royalty to music and sport, it’s long been known that the world of popular culture can influence the names we choose for our kids. According to research by Music Magpie, some of the biggest climbers in the last decade include Caleb, thanks to Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Folowill, Ivy – after Beyoncé and Jay Z’s daughter, and Darcie, perhaps following Dame Darcey Bussell’s stint on the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel.
We can also make an educated guess at what might be popular in years to come. Royalty is bound to influence the name charts, with both Meghan and Louis expected to see a spike. Plus, the return of Friends to our screens via Netflix could see Ross, Joey, Rachel and Phoebe receive a boost too.
So, with the latest and final GoT gripping the nation as we speak, it’s no wonder these Game of Thrones-inspired names are growing in popularity.
Game of Thrones Boys Names and Their Meanings
Benjen
Inspired by: Benjen Stark
Meaning: Son of the South
Bran
Inspired by: Bran Stark
Meaning: Raven
Davos
Inspired by: Davos Seaworth
Meaning: Beloved
Eddard
Inspired by: Eddard Stark
Meaning: Blessed guard
Jamie
Inspired by: Jaime Lannister
Meaning: ‘He grasps the heel’
Joffrey
Inspired by: Joffrey Baratheon
Meaning: Traveller
Jojen
Inspired by: Jojen Reed
Meaning: God is gracious
Jon
Inspired by: Jon Snow
Meaning: God has given
Jorah
Inspired by: Jorah Mormont
Meaning: He has reproached
Kevin
Inspired by: Kevan Lannister
Meaning: Handsome by birth
Mace
Inspired by: Mace Tyrell
Meaning: Powerful weapon
Ned
Inspired by: Ned Stark
Meaning: Rich
Olly
Inspired by: Olly of Castle Black
Meaning: Elf warrior
Peter
Inspired by: Petyr Baelish
Meaning: Rock
Quentin
Inspired by Quentyn Martell
Meaning: The fifth
Ramsay
Inspired by: Ramsay Bolton
Meaning: Wild garlic
Randall
Inspired by: Randyll Tarly
Meaning: Wolf
Rickon
Inspired by: Rickon Stark
Meaning: Innocent
Robert
Inspired by: Robert Baratheon
Meaning: Bright, shining
Robin
Inspired by: Robin Arryn
Meaning: Famed, bright, shining
Roderick
Inspired by: Rodrik Cassel
Meaning: Famous ruler
Sam
Inspired by: Samwell Tarly
Meaning: God has heard
Snow
Inspired by: Jon Snow
Theon
Inspired by: Theon Greyjoy
Meaning: Godly
Tom
Inspired by: Tommen Baratheon
Meaning: Twin
Tristan
Inspired by: Trystane Martell
Meaning: Outcry
Tyrion
Inspired by: Tyrion Lannister
Meaning: Nobility
Walder
Inspired by: Walder Frey
Meaning: Forest Dweller
Game of Thrones Girls Names and Their Meanings
Arya/Aria
Inspired by: Arya Stark
Meaning: Noble
Arianne
Inspired by: Arianne Martell
Meaning: Very holy one
Asha
Inspired by: Asha Greyjoy
Meaning: Life
Brienne
Inspired by: Brienne of Tarth
Meaning: Strong
Catelyn
Inspired by: Catelyn Stark
Meaning: Pure
Cersei
Inspired by: Cersei Lannister
Meaning: Enchantress
Daenerys
Inspired by: Daenerys Targaryen
Meaning: Born of the storm
Ella/Ellaria
Inspired by: Ellaria Sand
Meaning: Beautiful fairy
Elia
Inspired by: Elia Sand
Meaning: Jehovah is God
Gilly
Inspired by: Gilly Craster
Meaning: My joy
Lysa
Inspired by: Lysa Arryn
Menaing: God is my oath
Khaleesi
Inspired by: Daenerys Targaryen aka Khaleesi
Meaning: Queen
Meera
Inspired by: Meera Reed
Meaning: Prosperous
Melisandre
Inspired by: The Red Woman
Meaning: Strength, determination
Miranda
Inspired by: Miranda of House Bolton
Meaning: Worthy of admiration
Myrcella
Inspired by: Myrcella Baratheon
Meaning: Princess
Nymeria
Inspired by: Nymeria Sand
Meaning: Warrior Queen
Olenna
Inspired by: Olenna Tyrell
Meaning Shining light
River
Inspired by: Brynden Rivers
Roslin
Inspired by: Roslin Frey
Meaning: Red haired
Ros
Inspired by: Ros of Winterfell
Meaning: Red
Sansa
Inspired by: Sansa Stark
Meaning: Praise, charm
Shae
Inpsired by: Shae of Lorath
Meaning: Courteous
Shireen
Inspired by: Shireen Baratheon
Meaning: Gentle, delicate
Snow
Inspired by: Jon Snow
Summer
Inspired by: Summer the Direwolf
Talisa
Inspired by: Talisa Stark
Meaning: Forest
Yara
Inspired by: Yara Greyjoy
Meaning: Precious gem
Ygritte
Inspired by: Ygritte the Wildling
Meaning: Wild heron/bird
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