75+ Fun "Game of Thrones" Dog Names With Brief Backstories
James Livingood has been a dog sitter for several years. He has written numerous articles and a book about the topic because he loves dogs.
Game of Thrones Names for Dogs and Direwolves
Here are the best Game of Thrones dog names from the television series. These names range from character names, to creatures, and much more! Below the list of names are some tips and tricks on how to name your canine friend.
GOT Direwolf, Animal Names, and Last Names
| Name | Brief Backstory |
|---|---|
Drogon (Dragon) | The biggest of the three dragons |
Flowers | Last name if illegitimate child from the Reach |
Ghost (Direwolf) | John's white wolf |
Grey Wind (Direwolf) | Rob Stark's wolf |
Hill | Last name if illegitimate child from the Westerlands |
Lady (Direwolf) | Sansa's wolf |
Nymeria (Direwolf) | Arya's wolf |
Pyke | Last name if illegitimate child from the Iron Islands |
Rhaegal (Dragon) | Green dragon |
Rivers | Last name if illegitimate child from the Riverlands |
Sand | Last name if illegitimate child from Dorne |
Shaggydog (Direwolf) | Rickon Stark's wolf |
Snow | Last name if illegitimate child from the North |
Stone | Last name if illegitimate child from the Vale |
Storm | Last name if illegitimate child from the Stormlands |
Summer (Direwolf) | Bran's wolf |
Viserion (Dragon) | Killed and brought back by the Night King |
Waters | Last name if illegitimate child from the Crownlands |
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GOT Main Character Names (A - M)
| Name | Brief Backstory |
|---|---|
Arya Stark | Learned swordfighting and face changing magic, kills off a list |
Bran Stark | Legs are broken and becomes greenseer |
Brienne of Tarth | Knight woman with high sword fighting ability |
Bronn | Common sense mercenary with wit |
Catelyn Stark | Mother of Starks |
Cersei Lannister | One of the main villians, her children die as she tries to hold onto power |
Children of the Forest | Nature elves with magic |
Daario Naharis | Love interest of Daenerys |
Daenerys Targaryen | Old bloodline and used magic to hatch dragon eggs |
Davos Seaworth | Common sense thief turned into adviser |
Eddard "Ned" Stark | Famous for doing the right thing |
Ellaria Sand | Oberyn's love interest and has deadly daughters |
Gendry | Son of Robert Baratheon and forges iron |
Gilly | Woman Samwell Tarly hides (along with her baby) |
Jaime Lannister | Kingslayer; Has relations with sister |
Jaqen H'ghar | Face changer that saves Arya |
Joffrey Baratheon | One of the main villains, known for cruelty |
Jon Snow | One of the main heroes; If you name a puppy this, that puppy knows nothing. |
Jorah Mormont | Former spy that now loves Daenerys |
Khal Drogo | Chief of horse riders |
Margaery Tyrell | Tried to gain power through marriage |
Melisandre | Fire priestess who uses blood in her magic |
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Main Character Names (P - Z)
| Name | Brief Backstory |
|---|---|
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish | Manipulative court player |
Ramsay Bolton | Another main villain known for cruelty |
Robb Stark | Tried to claim iron throne, but betray Freys |
Robert Baratheon | King and known for hunting, drinking, women. His death starts a new round in "The Game of Thrones" |
Roose Bolton | Father of cruel Ramsay Bolton |
Samwell Tarly | Night's watch guard who hides baby/woman |
Sandor "The Hound" Clegane | Simple, Ruthless, but with sense of honor |
Sansa Stark | Stark given over to Lannisters / Boltons, suffers greatly |
Shae | Woman who corrupts Tyrion |
Stannis Baratheon | Tried to claim iron throne and listened to fire priestess |
Talisa Maegyr | Healer who Rob falls in love with |
The High Sparrow | Religious leader |
Theon Greyjoy | Betrays Starks and is tortured by Boltons |
Tommen Baratheon | Kind King who kills himself |
Tormund Giantsbane | Wild man with red hair |
Tyrion Lannister | Little person with big personality |
Tywin Lannister | Father and main head of house Lannister |
Varys | Eunuch who manipulates court politics |
Viserys Targaryen | Old bloodline who wanted to forcefully reclaim iron throne |
White Walkers | Zombie creatures who serve as the main villain |
Ygritte | Wild woman who John loves |
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Game of Thrones Side Character Names
| Name | Brief Backstory |
|---|---|
Grand Maester Pycelle | Clergyman who participates in court politics |
Gregor Clegane | The "mountain", revived by necromancy |
Grey Worm | Head of military unit for Daenerys |
Hodor | Simple man who says only "hodor"; very sad origin story |
Hot Pie | Cooking Character who joined on Arya's adventures |
Little Sam | Baby Samwell helped hide |
Maester Aemon | Helpful old Night's Watch that should have inherited throne |
Maester Luwin | Clergyman to house Stark |
Meryn Trant | Solider who killed Arya's sword instructor |
Myrcella Baratheon | Child of Cersei Lannister, poisoned |
Olly | Villian, no one likes, kills during time at night's watch |
Podrick Payne | Squire to several important figures |
Qyburn | Clergyman who experiments with Necromancy |
Shireen Baratheon | Daughter of Stannis Baratheon who is sacrificed |
Stone men | Characters with a disease of the skin that drives them mad |
The Waif | Character who trained with Arya and faceless men |
Thoros of Myr | Former red priest, known for drinking |
Yara Greyjoy | Theon's sister and captain of ships |
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Building Unique Game of Thrones Dog Names
While you can simply use the same names presented above, several dog owners have chosen to build their own names. Here are several methods to build your unique dog name:
- Use a description, followed by favorite location: In this idea, you want to take a behavior or feature of your canine, then figure out their favorite location. From there, you can give them a description and an "illegitimate child" name. For example, if your dog loves to dig and explore the mountains, you could name them "Explorer Stone" (Stone is the last name of an illegitimate child from the Vale). Another example could be "Swimming River" (River is the last name of an illegitimate child from the Riverlands).
- Take part of a character nickname: In this example, you take part of a character name and modify it to suit the dog. For example, a dog that chases birds could be the "High Sparrow Chaser." Another example could be, "The Mountain Hound". You could even simply add "Direwolf" to the end or beginning of their name. (Just make sure your vet knows they aren't actually a wolf...as many vets will not treat wild animals)
- Use a pun: This is one of the most dangerous techniques, because puns can wear out very quickly. One of the best ways to use a pun name is to take an existing name and modify several characters. For example, Khal Drogo could become Khal Dog-o. Another example could be Brienne of Tarth becoming Brienne of Bark-th.
