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Daenerys
Pronounced duh-NAIR-iss /də.ˈnɛɹ.ɪs/Medium
Meaning: Invented name from the A Song of Ice and Fire novels and Game of Thrones; no traditional meaningMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
The name was coined by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his A Song of Ice and Fire series, later popularized by the Game of Thrones television adaptation. It has no historical etymology or established meaning outside the fiction. Parents drawn to it are responding to the character and the story rather than any older root.
Its unusual run of vowels gives it an airy, otherworldly sound that matches its fantasy origin. Because it is a recent literary invention, it has no traditional variant spellings.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Daenerys mean?
Daenerys is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Literature tradition.
How do you pronounce Daenerys?
It's commonly said duh-NAIR-iss /də.ˈnɛɹ.ɪs/.
Is Daenerys a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Daenerys is used as a girl name.
How popular is Daenerys?
In 2024, Daenerys ranked #1554 in the U.S. for girls, with 136 births recorded.