The name Daenerys was created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series A Song of Ice and Fire, first published in 1996. It is presumably of Valyrian origin, though no explicit explanation for its meaning is provided in the series. Daenerys Targaryen, a central character in the series, is a queen of the Dothraki and a claimant to the throne of Westeros. Her name has become iconic due to her strong, confident, and courageous character, as well as her journey from exile to becomi...