Daenerys
Daenerys: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /deɪˈnɛɹɪs/ · /dəˈnɛɹɪs/
Meaning and origin of Daenerys
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage.
Etymology
Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin. From the name of a character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels; popularised by the later television adaptation Game of Thrones. Borrowed from High Valyrian Daenerys.
How popular is Daenerys?
Since 1880, 1,472 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Daenerys (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1361 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #12553 in 2019. In 2025, 115 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Daenerys FAQ
What does the name Daenerys mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage. Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin. From the name of a character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels; popularised by the later television adaptation Game of Thrones. Borrowed from High Valyrian Daenerys.
How popular is the name Daenerys?
Since 1880, 1,472 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Daenerys (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1361 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #12553 in 2019. In 2025, 115 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Daenerys a boy or girl name?
Daenerys is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,472 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.