Daenerys

Meaning of Daenerys

Daenerys is a female name with origins in the fictional world of "Game of Thrones." It is derived from the character Daenerys Targaryen, also known as Khaleesi and Mother of Dragons. The name has gained popularity due to the widespread success of the television series based on George R.R. Martin's books. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English speakers pronounce it as duh-NAYR-iss (dəˈnɛərɪs). Variations of this name include Dany and Deny. Although not highly popular, Daenerys has been steadily rising in popularity in recent years according to data for newborns in the United States. Parents who choose this name for their daughters may be drawn to its unique and powerful associations with a strong female character from modern literature.

Pronunciation

English

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

• Daena