Daenerys

The female first name Daenerys is a fictional name created by author George R. R. Martin.

What does the name Daenerys mean?

Daenerys is a fictional name created by George R. R. Martin for a character in his famous fantasy series 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. This story was later adapted into the successful TV series 'Game of Thrones'. The exact origin of the name is not definitively clarified, but it is believed to come from the fictional language Valyrian, developed by linguist David J. Peterson. In Old Valyrian, the name means 'the Stormborn'. Daenerys Targaryen is a central figure in the narrative and is portrayed as the daughter of King Aerys II Targaryen. Additionally, she is the queen of the Dothraki and claims the throne of Westeros.

Where does the name Daenerys come from?

The etymology of Daenerys is a creative name meaning 'the Stormborn'. The elements of the name may be inspired by various languages: 'dana' means wise in Persian, 'denu' stands for the valley in Old English, and 'Dana' could refer to a Dane in Old Norse. The name is primarily common in English.

How do you pronounce Daenerys?

Daenerys is pronounced approximately as: Da-e-ne-ris.

Popularity

In Germany, Daenerys is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017 when it ranked 3,952nd. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dae / Dany / Erys / Nery

Famous people

• Daenerys Targaryen (character from the series Game of Thrones)