Game of Thrones Pet Names - Westeros Character Names

Samwell Tarly

Meaning: God has heard

For a soft, loyal pet who seems unlikely but proves more courageous than nearly anyone else.

Aegon Targaryen

For a regal, somewhat entitled pet who seems convinced the throne is theirs by right.

Khal Drogo

For a massive, commanding pet who leads by sheer physical presence.

Aerys II Targaryen

For a pet whose behavior has escalated well beyond what anyone originally anticipated.

Alliser Thorne

Best on a pet who is technically doing their job but makes everyone miserable about it.

Arya Stark

For a small, fierce pet who is more dangerous than they look and has a very long memory.

Asha Greyjoy

Suits a bold, self-possessed female who never waits for permission.

Balon Greyjoy

For a stubborn, territorial pet who refuses any alliance on principle.

Bran Stark

The pet who sits very still, stares at nothing, and seems to know things they should not.

Ghost (Jon's Direwolf)

The obvious choice for any large white pet who moves silently and appears without warning.

Suits a charming, self-interested pet who will be affectionate as long as the arrangement suits them.

Catelyn Stark

Suits a fiercely protective female pet who makes all major household decisions.

Cersei Lannister

For a beautiful, calculating pet who is affectionate exactly when it serves her purposes.

For a pet who offers grudging hospitality, keeps dubious company, and has questions hanging over him.

Daario Naharis

For a handsome, swaggering pet who knows it and behaves accordingly.

Daenerys Targaryen

Suits a platinum-coated female pet — any white or silver breed — who commands every room.

Daenerys Targaryen

The approachable version: for a fierce but gentle female pet who inspires unreasonable loyalty.

Davos Seaworth

For a steady, honest pet who has no impressive credentials but has never once let anyone down.

Doran Martell

Suits a calm, deliberate pet playing a very long game you do not yet understand.

Drogon (Dragon)

The obvious choice for a large, dramatic pet — especially any black-coated one — of mythical bearing.

Eddard Stark

Nickname: Ned

For an honourable, deeply loyal pet who does what is right regardless of personal cost.

Edmure Tully

Suits a well-meaning pet who consistently creates problems despite his best intentions.

Elia Martell

For a gentle, graceful female pet who deserved considerably better.

Ellaria Sand

Nickname: Ella

Suits a fierce, passionate female pet motivated entirely by love and revenge.

Lyanna Mormont

For a small female pet with a commanding presence wildly out of proportion to her size.

Euron Greyjoy

For a chaotic, unpredictable pet who arrives without warning and causes immediate disruption.

For a sturdy, reliable pet who does the work without complaint and asks nothing in return.

Mace Tyrell

Suits a cheerful, pompous pet who thinks he is more important than he is.

Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane

For an enormous pet whose size alone is the statement.

Best on a large, gentle pet who communicates primarily through one sound but means well.

Hoster Tully

Suits a dignified older pet whose best days predate your arrival.

Jaehaerys Targaryen

Nickname: Jae

For a stately Targaryen-coded pet — ideally platinum or silver — who commands quiet respect.

Jaime Lannister

For a flashy, confident pet who turns out to be considerably more layered than first impressions suggest.

Eddard "Ned" Stark

For an honourable, dependable pet who makes principled decisions without accounting for consequences.

Jaqen H'ghar

Suits a mysterious pet who seems to operate by a set of rules no one else fully understands.

Jeor Mormont

For a gruff but honourable older pet who holds everyone to an impossible standard, including himself.

Joffrey Baratheon

Nickname: Joff

For a small pet who has been given far too much power over the household and wields it badly.

Jojen Reed

Suits a quiet, otherworldly pet who seems to be receiving information from somewhere else.

Jon Snow

For a loyal, slightly brooding pet who does what is right at significant personal cost.

Jorah Mormont

Suits a devoted, patient pet who follows someone around with unconditional loyalty and receives mixed signals.

For a fierce, practical female pet who protects her own without drama.

Kevan Lannister

Suits a sensible, steady pet doing quiet work that no one will fully appreciate.

Lancel Lannister

For a pet who started out one thing and became something else entirely — neither version quite stable.

Rhaegal (Dragon)

For a large, spirited pet — especially one with green tones and a dramatic presence.

Loras Tyrell

Suits a beautiful, proud pet who considers himself above most of what is asked of him.

Mance Rayder

For an unconventional, charismatic pet who leads a group of animals far wilder than himself.

Margaery Tyrell

Nickname: Marge

For a charming, politically savvy female pet who is always working an angle you cannot quite identify.

Meera Reed

Suits a loyal, capable female pet who does the real work while someone else gets the story.

Nickname: Mel

For a striking, dramatic female who brings an unsettling energy and is occasionally right about things.

Nickname: Missy

Suits a graceful, dignified female pet who is quietly the most capable creature in the room.

Myrcella Baratheon

Nickname: Cella

For a sweet, gentle female pet surrounded by chaos entirely of someone else's making.

Nymeria (Arya's Direwolf)

For a fierce, independent female who operates on her own terms and answers to no one.

Oberyn Martell

For a bold, passionate pet who enters every situation with maximum flair and a personal grievance.

Olenna Tyrell

Suits a sharp, imperious older female who says exactly what she thinks and is usually correct.

For a suspicious, watchful pet who seems to be observing on behalf of something larger.

Suits a wary, resourceful female pet who survives on instinct and trusts very few.

Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish

For a clever, ingratiating pet who is always three moves ahead and definitely not your friend.

Podrick Payne

Nickname: Pod

Suits an earnest, underestimated pet who turns out to be surprisingly competent.

For a pet who is deeply invested in experiments and pursuits you would rather not investigate closely.

Ramsay Bolton

Nickname: Ram

A name best considered carefully; for a pet whose behavior has been a genuine ongoing incident.

Renly Baratheon

Suits a charming, well-liked pet who was taken from the world before his moment arrived.

Rhaegar Targaryen

Suits a beautiful, melancholic pet who carries an air of tragic consequence.

Rhaenys Targaryen

For a fierce, commanding female pet with old Valyrian energy — especially striking for a silver or white one.

Rickon Stark

For a wild, unpredictable young pet who has received no meaningful guidance.

Robb Stark

Suits a brave, commanding young pet who inspires immediate loyalty and makes one catastrophic decision.

Robert Baratheon

For a large, boisterous pet who was formidable once and now mostly eats.

Roose Bolton

Suits a quiet, cold pet whose stillness is somehow more alarming than any noise.

Samwell Tarly

Nickname: Sam

Suits a gentle, bookish pet who is braver than he looks and kinder than anyone deserves.

Sandor "The Hound" Clegane

For a gruff, scarred pet who resists affection publicly but is loyal to the point of absurdity.

Sansa Stark

Suits a resilient, elegant female pet who has clearly been through some things and emerged refined.

Selyse Baratheon

For a severe, joyless female pet who is committed to a cause no one else finds compelling.

Shaggydog (Rickon's Direwolf)

The direwolf name for a large, feral-seeming pet who operates at exactly one speed: chaotic.

Shireen Baratheon

Suits a sweet, overlooked female pet who is more interesting than anyone around her has noticed.

Stannis Baratheon

For a rigid, humourless pet who is technically correct about everything and insufferable about it.

Summer (Bran's Direwolf)

The direwolf name for a warm, loyal pet who is calm until the moment they are not.

Syrio Forel

Suits a quick, precise pet who moves with purpose and teaches others without meaning to.

Theon Greyjoy

For a pet who has made some decisions, suffered accordingly, and is working on redemption.

Tommen Baratheon

Suits a sweet, gentle male pet who was given too much responsibility and not enough protection.

Tormund Giantsbane

Nickname: Tor

For a large, loud, enthusiastic pet with enormous energy and a very expressive face.

Brienne of Tarth

Nickname: Bri

For a large, loyal pet who takes every responsibility with complete seriousness.

Tyrion Lannister

For a clever, adaptable pet who survives every situation through wit and sheer force of personality.

Tywin Lannister

Suits a cold, imperious pet who demands excellence from everyone and warmth from no one.

Lord Varys

For a quiet, observant pet who knows considerably more than they let on.

Visenya Targaryen

For a fierce, warlike female pet with ancient-feeling energy — especially one with a dark coat.

Viserion (Dragon)

For a large, pale-coated pet with a dramatic streak — ideally one who is white or cream.

Maester Aemon

Suits a wise, gentle old animal who has seen everything and holds no grudges.

Viserys Targaryen

Nickname: Vis

For a dramatic, entitled pet who believes they are owed far more than they are currently receiving.

Walder Frey

Suits a territorial, grudge-holding pet who has not forgotten a single slight.

Yara Greyjoy

For a tough, self-sufficient female who leads from the front and asks for no validation.

For a fierce, passionate female pet from the wild side of things who softens for exactly one person.

Brynden "Blackfish" Tully

For a gruff, independent pet who retreats somewhere inaccessible and refuses to come out.

Suits a gentle, resilient female pet who has been through more than she lets on.