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Daenerys

Boy Name #28,794 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Daenerys is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Daenerys often also consider Daisy, Daisie, Daisey .

Popularity Over Time

#28,794
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#28,794
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Dae Day Daeie Daenie

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Daenerys is also used as a girl name, ranked #1567.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daenerys

Is Daenerys a boy or girl name?
Daenerys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28794. As a girl name, it is ranked #1567. Daenerys is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Daenerys?
Daenerys is currently ranked #28794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Daenerys?
Common nicknames for Daenerys include Dae, Day, Daeie, and Daenie.
Is Daenerys a common or rare name?
Daenerys is an uncommon name, ranked #28794 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Daenerys

Daenerys is a boy name .

Is Daenerys a boy or girl name? Daenerys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,794 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,567. Daenerys is more commonly used as a girl name.

Daenerys is currently ranked #28,794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Daenerys include Dae, Day, Daeie, and Daenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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