If you know anything about Game of Thrones, it's that the fandom is next level.
Scheduled to broadcast in SA this April, the 8th and final season is beyond hotly anticipated and soon-to-be the best antidote for sleepless nights experienced by expectant parents.
If killing two birds with one stone is your thing, why not search for baby-name inspiration while you wait for your beloved show to air?
However, it may be a good idea to bear in mind the possibility of baby name regret before settling on naming your child The High Sparrow.
Trivia: Turns out, GOT character names also gives some insight into their roles in the plot.
Also see: Parent24's baby name hub
Are you considering one of these names for your future children? Tell us, and we could publish your letter. Anonymous contributions are welcome.
“Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle”
Arya (f)
Meaning: Noble goddess
Origin: Sanskrit
Bran
Meaning: Raven
Origin: Gaelic
Brienne (f)
Meaning: Strong, she ascends
Origin: Celtic
Bronn (m)
Meaning: Unknown
Origin: German
Catelyn (f)
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Irish
Cersei (f)
Meaning: Fictional name
Origin: Based on Ancient Greek
Daario (m)
Meaning: Rich, wealthy
Origin: Greek
Daenerys (f)
Meaning: God is the judge of my destruction
Origin: Combination of Hebrew and Greek
Davos (m)
Meaning: The name of Swedish resort village
Origin: Romansh
Eddard (m)
Meaning: Fictional name, possibly a variant of the name Edward which means 'wealth, fortune'
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Ellaria (f)
Meaning: Cheerful, beautiful
Origin: Latin, Arabic
Gendry (m)
Meaning: Son-in-law
Origin: Old French
Gillian/Gilly (f)
Meaning: Youthful
Origin: Roman
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“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not"
Jaime (u)
Meaning: Supplanter, I love
Origin: Hebrew, Spanish, French
Jaqen (m)
Meaning: Established by God
Origin: Hebrew
Jeor (m)
Meaning: Variant of the name George which means 'farmer'
Origin: Based on Old French
Jon (m)
Meaning: God has been gracious
Origin: Hebrew
Joffrey (m)
Meaning: Pledge of peace
Origin: Scottish
Jorah (m)
Meaning: First rain, teacher
Origin: Hebrew
Khal (m)
Meaning: Fictional name, possibly a variant of the name Khan which means 'king or ruler'
Origin: Turkish
Lannister
Meaning: Fictional name, possibly a variant of the name of the English city Lancaster, which means 'Roman fort on the Lune'
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Margaery (f)
Meaning: Pearl, child of light
Origin: English, French
Melisandre (f)
Meaning: Animal strength
Origin: Old French, Old German
Naharis
Meaning: Fictional name, possibly a variant of the name Nahara which means 'light'
Origin: Aramaic, Hebrew
Ned (m)
Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Petyr (m)
Meaning: Stone, rock
Origin: Greek
Also see: 61 of the worst names parents actually gave their kids
"We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love"
Ramsay (m)
Meaning: Island
Origin: Anglo-Saxon, Scottish
Robert/Robb (m)
Meaning: Famed, bright, shining
Origin: German
Roose (m)
Meaning: Moor, heath
Origin: Celtic
Sansa (f)
Meaning: Praise, charm
Origin: Sanskrit
Shae (f)
Meaning: Full of majesty
Origin: Irish
Samwell (m)
Meaning: Son of Samuel
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Stannis (m)
Meaning: Fictional name, possible variant of the name Stanislav which means 'someone who achieves glory or fame'
Origin: Slavic
Also see: 100 baby names inspired by nature
"It’s the family name that lives on. It’s all that lives on"
Talisa (f)
Meaning: Consecrated to God
Origin: Sanskrit
Targaryen (m)
Meaning: Fictional name
Origin: Unknown
Theon (m)
Meaning: Godly
Origin: Greek
Tommen (m)
Meaning: Fictional name, possible variant of the name Thomas, which means 'twin'
Origin: Greek
Tormund (m)
Meaning: Thor's mind/courage
Origin: Old Norse
Tyrell
Meaning: One who pulls on the reins
Origin: Irish
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Are you considering one of these names for your future children? Tell us, and we could publish your letter. Anonymous contributions are welcome.