Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Daenerys

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Unknown

      Variations

      Generosa, Danesha, Danessa
      The name Daenerys, although originating from English, lacks a definite meaning. Its etymology remains unknown and offers no substantial historical context for its origins. Despite its ambiguity, the name Daenerys gained significant recognition through its association with the character Daenerys Targaryen in the popular book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, and its subsequent television adaptation, Game of Thrones.

      In recent times, the name Daenerys has seen a surge in modern-day usage thanks to the immense popularity of the aforementioned works. Its usage predominantly occurs as a given name for newborns, particularly among fans of the fantasy genre and admirers of the character. However, outside this specific context, the name Daenerys remains relatively uncommon, and its origins and linguistic significance continue to elude us.

      In conclusion, while the name Daenerys has gained prominence in recent years through its connection to popular fantasy literature and television, its origins and meaning remain shrouded in mystery. Its usage is primarily confined to fans of the genre, and its presence in history or linguistic significance is currently unknown.

      Based on our records...

      Targaryen

      Targaryen

      This is the most common surname associated with Daenerys.
      Aegon

      Aegon

      This is the most common name of those married to a Daenerys.
      Rhaego

      Rhaego

      This is the most common name for a child of a Daenerys.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1767 is when there were the most people born with the first name Daenerys.

      Explore the origins of another name.