Daenerys

Meaning of Daenerys

Daenerys is a modern, made-up marvel—dreamed up by author George R. R. Martin for his Game of Thrones heroine—and it carries a whiff of dragonfire and crown polish wherever it goes. With its lyrical duh-NAYR-iss glide, the name feels both airy and commanding, like a banner snapping in a seaside wind. Parents who choose Daenerys often love the character’s blend of courage, compassion, and unapologetic ambition; after all, “Mother of Dragons” is hardly a shrinking-violet title. The show’s global splash sent the name soaring from near-obscurity in 2012 to a respectable mid-800s rank in recent U.S. charts, proof that fantasy can tiptoe into the real world one birth certificate at a time. If you’re hunting for a girl’s name that sounds classic yet unmistakably one-of-a-kind, Daenerys offers both the soft music of old mythology and the bold spark of a modern heroine—no fire-breathing required.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as duh-NAYR-iss (/dəˈnɛərɪs/)

• Daena