What Is This Valyrian Names Generator?
The Valyrian Name Generator creates original names in the High Valyrian tradition — the language and naming culture of Old Valyria, the great empire destroyed in the Doom, whose greatest noble families (Targaryen, Velaryon, Celtigar) survived and shaped Westeros — as seen in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
Every name is original. The generator draws on the established naming patterns of the surviving Valyrian noble houses: the Targaryen's iconic names (Aegon, Viserys, Rhaenyra, Daenerys, Daemon, Aemon), the Velaryon tradition (Corlys, Laena, Laenor), and the overall High Valyrian phonetic style — to produce names that feel authentically Valyrian: ancient, elegant, and carrying the weight of a destroyed civilization.
How to Use This Generator
- Click the Generate Names button at the top of the page.
- Choose a house: Targaryen-style, Velaryon-style, or Dragon Name.
- Select a gender: Male, Female, or Dragon (genderless in naming).
- Browse results — each name includes the phonetic pattern note and a house affiliation suggestion.
- Click Generate again for a fresh batch.
How Valyrian Are Named
Valyrian (specifically Targaryen/Velaryon) naming has clear patterns: Repeated elements: the Targaryens recycled names across generations — there are multiple Aegons, Aemonds, Viseryses, and Rhaenyras. A name carries the legacy of all previous bearers. Ae- prefix: many Targaryen names begin with 'Ae-': Aegon, Aemon, Aenys, Aerys, Aelor, Aelyx. -rys / -ys endings: Viserys, Aerys, Maekar, Balerion. Rh- prefix: Rhaenyra, Rhaegal, Rhaena, Rhaenys — often female names. Dae- prefix: Daenerys, Daemon, Daeron. Valyrian femininity markers: female names often end in -rys, -ra, -na, -nya: Rhaenyra, Rhaena, Laena, Daenerys. Velaryon names: slightly different — Corlys, Laena, Laenor, Vaemond — but same phonetic family.
Targaryen-Style Male Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Aethos | male — Ae prefix, strong, carries weight of dragonlord blood |
| Maekar | male — Ma- prefix, classic Targaryen general pattern |
| Vaelar | male — Vae- prefix, close to Valyrian root |
| Daemon II | male — continuation name — there's always another Daemon |
| Aelion | male — Ae + lion compound, Westerosi-inflected |
| Rhaethos | male — Rh prefix (rare in males), unusual |
| Corvys | male — Velaryon-adjacent, sea-lord blood |
| Laenor II | male — continuation — Velaryon name pattern |
Targaryen-Style Female Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rhaelora | female — Rh prefix, -ora ending, long and elegant |
| Aelyna | female — Ae prefix, -yna ending |
| Vaenyra | female — Va- prefix, -nyra ending: Rhaenyra-adjacent |
| Daelara | female — Dae- prefix, -lara ending |
| Laerys | female — Velaryon-adjacent, -rys ending |
| Aemyra | female — Ae + myra, cousin of Aemma |
| Rhaenella | female — Rh- prefix, longer form for formal occasions |
| Naelys | female — Na- prefix, -lys ending, short and sharp |
Dragon Names & House Seat Names
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sunfyre | dragon — golden scales, Aegon II's mount (canon) |
| Vhagar | dragon — oldest, largest living dragon in Dance era (canon) |
| Vermithor | dragon — bronze dragon, Jaehaerys' mount (canon) |
| Aetherax | dragon — original: ether + ax, fast and serpentine |
| Vaelmor | dragon — original: vale + mor, dark grey colouration |
| Rhaellion | dragon — original: Rha + ellion, red-gold female |
| Stonegate | castle name — Velaryon coast seat, sea-facing |
| Dragonhome | castle name — minor Valyrian noble seat in the Crownlands |
History & Background
High Valyria was the greatest empire the world of Westeros had known — spanning across Essos, with hundreds of dragon-riding noble families, and the Valyrian Steel and Valyrian language as its cultural exports. The Doom of Valyria, a catastrophic volcanic event approximately 400 years before the events of Game of Thrones, destroyed Old Valyria and killed most Valyrian dragonlords. The Targaryens survived because they had moved to Dragonstone 12 years before the Doom — a prophecy-motivated relocation. House Velaryon and House Celtigar also survived. Aegon the Conqueror (Aegon I Targaryen) used his three dragons to conquer the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. House of the Dragon (2022) is set ~200 years later, depicting the Targaryen civil war called the Dance of the Dragons.
High Valyrian Phonetics
- Ae- prefix — 'AY': Aegon = 'AY-gon', Aemon = 'AY-mon', Aerys = 'AY-riss' — the Ae is a long A sound
- Rh- prefix — 'RH': Rhaenyra = 'ray-NEER-ah', Rhaenys = 'RAY-nis' — the Rh is a soft R-H blend
- Dae- prefix — 'DAY': Daenerys = 'day-NEER-iss', Daemon = 'DAY-mon'
- -rys ending — 'riss': Viserys = 'VIZ-er-iss', Aerys = 'AY-riss', Daenerys = 'day-NEER-iss'
- Dragon names — single-word names evoking power: Balerion (Bah-LEER-ee-on), Meraxes, Vhagar (VAY-gar), Caraxes (kah-RAK-ses), Sunfyre (SUN-fire)
- Name recycling — Targaryen name recycling is intentional: each Aegon inherits the legacy of all previous Aegons. Knowing which Aegon is meant requires context — the number (Aegon III) or the epithet (Aegon the Conqueror)
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of names does this Valyrian Name Generator create?
The generator creates original names in the High Valyrian tradition — following the phonetic patterns of the Targaryen and Velaryon houses (Ae-, Rh-, Dae- prefixes; -rys, -ra, -nya endings), dragon names in the tradition of Balerion, Vhagar, and Caraxes, and Valyrian noble house seat names.
Why do Targaryen names keep repeating?
The Targaryens deliberately recycled names across generations — honouring ancestors, keeping family names in circulation, and connecting children to the legacy of their predecessors. There are at least six Aegons, several Viseryses, and multiple Rhaenyras and Rhaenys across the family tree. Knowing which Aegon requires either a regnal number or an epithet.
What is the relationship between Targaryen and Velaryon names?
Both are from the same Valyrian cultural tradition. Targaryen names favour Ae-, Rh-, and Dae- prefixes. Velaryon names (Corlys, Laena, Laenor, Vaemond) follow the same High Valyrian phonetics but have developed slightly different patterns over centuries of sea-trading. The two houses are closely allied and frequently intermarry.
Can I use generated Valyrian names for Game of Thrones or ASOIAF fan fiction?
Yes. Generated names are original and follow the High Valyrian naming conventions of the Targaryen and Velaryon houses.