Game of Thrones Name Generator
Create names from Westeros and beyond. The perfect tool for writers, gamers, and world-builders.
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Curated Game of Thrones Name Generator List
| Name | Meaning / Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Addam | Red earth | male |
| Aegon | Conqueror | male |
| Aegor | Bitter steel | male |
| Aelinor | Light bearer | female |
| Aelyx | Dragon blood | male |
| Aemma | Universal | female |
| Aemon | Game of Thrones character | male |
| Aemond | One-eyed dragon | male |
How to Pick a Good Game of Thrones Character Name
The Westeros Naming System
Game of Thrones names blend medieval sounds with fantasy flair. Martin made names that feel both old and magical. Each region and class has its own style. Knowing these patterns helps you make names that fit the world.
Regional Patterns
Region shapes names most. The North uses Germanic sounds: Eddard, Robb, Brandon, Arya. The Reach uses soft Romance sounds: Margaery, Loras. Dorne uses Spanish tones: Oberyn, Ellaria. The Iron Islands use harsh Norse sounds: Theon, Yara. Match your name to your region.
Noble Houses
Noble houses pass names through generations. Starks honor past family: Eddard, Brandon, Rickon. Lannisters use classical sounds: Tywin, Tyrion, Jaime. Targaryens use ancient Valyrian: Daenerys, Viserys, Aegon. These patterns signal noble blood and family pride.
Common Folk
Common folk get simpler names. Peasants often have just one name: Hodor, Osha, Lommy. Service workers have names from trades or traits: Bronn, Podrick, Gendry. This split makes class clear at a glance.
Bastard Surnames
Bastards get surnames by region. Snow in the North. Rivers in the Riverlands. Hill in the Westerlands. Sand in Dorne. Jon Snow's name tells you where he grew up and that his parents were not wed.
Essos Names
Essos has many cultures. Braavos sounds Italian: Syrio, Jaqen. Dothraki sounds harsh: Khal Drogo, Irri. Slaver's Bay mixes exotic tones: Daario Naharis, Hizdahr zo Loraq. Research each city to match sounds.
Valyrian Style
Valyrian names sound ancient and dragon-like. Targaryens use vowel-heavy names: Daenerys, Viserys, Aerys. Endings like ae, ys, and on mark Valyrian blood. These names feel foreign to Westeros on purpose.
Name Length and Titles
Name length hints at importance. Major characters get long names. Minor ones get short names. Titles replace names for some: The Mountain, The Hound, Mother of Dragons. Identity blends with role.
Key Considerations
- Regional naming patterns reflect linguistic influences from different Earth cultures
- Noble houses maintain ancestral name traditions passed through generations
- Social class determines name complexity and surname conventions
- Bastard surnames follow systematic regional patterns across the Seven Kingdoms
- Valyrian names use distinctive phonetic patterns signaling ancient heritage
Famous Examples
Tyrion Lannister
Game of Thrones
The clever dwarf has a name with Roman flair. The -ion ending feels classical and noble. It fits his wit and struggle between high birth and low regard.
Daenerys Targaryen
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The dragon queen has a name that sounds ancient and exotic. The repeating syllables mark her Valyrian blood. The -ys ending sets her apart from all of Westeros.
Jon Snow
Game of Thrones
The bastard turned king has the simplest name of the main cast. Snow marks his Northern birth and unknown father. The plain name hides his true royal blood.
Arya Stark
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The fierce warrior has a short, punchy name. It fits her bold spirit and quick moves. The sound feels Northern but unique among Starks.
Cersei Lannister
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The ruthless queen has a name with soft sounds hiding sharp edges. The Latin feel adds classical weight. It masks her ambition behind feminine grace.
Popular Game of Thrones Character Names
These names demonstrate effective naming conventions across different regions and social classes in Westeros and Essos.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Rhaegar | Targaryen prince |
| Arya | Noble strength |
| Tyrion | Lannister wit |
| Daenerys | Ancient Valyrian |
| Jon | Simple honor |
| Sansa | Gentle lady |
| Oberyn | Dornish passion |
| Brienne | Noble warrior |
| Theon | Iron born |
| Margaery | Reach nobility |
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow do regional naming patterns work in Game of Thrones?
Each region uses sounds from different Earth cultures. The North uses Germanic sounds: Eddard, Robb, Brandon. The Reach uses Romance sounds: Margaery, Loras. Dorne uses Spanish tones: Oberyn, Arianne. The Iron Islands use Norse sounds: Theon, Yara. Match your name to the region. Mixing styles breaks the feel unless your story explains why.
QWhat are the bastard naming rules across the Seven Kingdoms?
Bastards get surnames by region. Snow in the North. Rivers in the Riverlands. Hill in the Westerlands. Stone in the Vale. Storm in the Stormlands. Flowers in the Reach. Sand in Dorne. Pyke in the Iron Islands. Waters in the Crownlands. These names mark where the bastard grew up and that their parents were not wed.
QHow do Valyrian names differ from Westerosi names?
Valyrian names sound ancient and exotic. Targaryens use vowel-heavy names: Daenerys, Viserys, Aerys, Aegon. Common endings include -ys, -on, and ae. These sounds feel foreign to Westeros on purpose. Other old Valyrian houses like Velaryon share this style. Skip Germanic or Romance sounds when making Valyrian names.
QShould noble characters always have complex names?
Not always. Many key nobles have simple first names: Jon, Robb, Ned, Tywin. The difference is nobles have house surnames while commoners often have just one name. Nobles inherit names from ancestors: many Aegons, Brandons, Joffreys across history. Focus on family tradition and regional sounds, not just syllable count.
QHow do I create convincing Essosi names?
Essos has many cultures. Braavos sounds Italian: Syrio, Jaqen, Tycho. Dothraki sounds harsh and wild: Khal Drogo, Irri. Slaver's Bay mixes exotic tones: Daario, Hizdahr. Each Free City has its own style too. Research the specific city or culture before making a name. Don't treat Essos as one place.
QCan I use names from the show for original characters?
Using exact names like Daenerys or Tyrion causes problems. Those names belong to set characters. Instead, study the patterns. Starks use Anglo-Saxon sounds. Lannisters use Latin touches. Targaryens use Valyrian vowels. Make new names that follow the same rules. This gives you authentic feel without copying.