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Daenerys

Male

« Daenerys is an uncommon feminine given name derived from ancient Greek, meaning 'leader of the people'. It gained popularity following its use in George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and subsequent HBO adaptation, 'Game of Thrones', where it is associated with a prominent character. »

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Meaning, origin, history

Derived from ancient Greek, 'Daenerys' is an uncommon yet captivating feminine name meaning 'leader of the people'. It gained popularity due to its use in George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and subsequently, HBO's 'Game of Thrones', where it is associated with a significant character. Pronounced 'Dah-en-er-is', this moniker adds an exotic touch to any name list.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Daenerys since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2019
5 births
in 2019
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years