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People Who Named Their Kids After Dany And Khaleesi Respond To The Latest Episode
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People Who Named Their Kids After Dany And Khaleesi Respond To The Latest Episode

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Every once in a while, a blockbuster or an insanely popular TV show comes up and people wind up giving birth to Katnisses (from Hunger Games), Jacobs and Isabellas (anyone out there who still remembers Twilight?..) Eight years ago, the world’s first non-fictional Khaleesis were born. Fast forward to today, not every parent that named their kids that are happy with their choices. No matter if you’re a fan of the popular HBO series or not, you probably could not escape the craze around Game Of Thrones Season 8 – especially its latest episode called ‘The Bells’. Well, the bells are probably calling for name changes all across the country. People are not that happy with how their once beloved fictional queen turned out to be. Will it be a lesson to people not to idealize fictional characters to the point when you start naming your kids after them?..

More than 4,500 babies were named after GoT characters in 2018

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According to the US Social Security Administration, out of those 4,500, 560 were named Khaleesi (“Queen” in Dothraki fictional language) and 163 were named Daenerys. Up until Sunday when HBO aired the latest episode “The Bells”, these names stood for brave, independent, and fair queen. Today? Well, not so much. Those who have watched the episode saw Daenerys becoming the Mad Queen and torching the innocent citizens of King’s Landing.

Today, some parents who named their babies Khaleesi or Daenerys are not that happy about their choices

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A mother of a 6-year-old Khalessi (misspelled on purpose) recently told the media: “I’m kind of in shock. That was not cool. I definitely don’t like the outcome of what she [Khaleesi] represents. So it’s kind of bittersweet right now.” Although, it must be mentioned that not everyone feels this way. “I have no regrets at all!” a mother of a 14-month-old Daenerys revealed to the media. She added that while she isn’t a fan of how the Mother of Dragons’ story is turning out, she’s not turning her back on the Queen. Another mom of Daenerys said that she doesn’t feel that the change of plot lessens the importance of the character on the show: “I’m like, I don’t feel anything different. It’s not like she did it just ‘cause. If you watch the show, she had every right.” Guess we’ll just have to wait and see how many Daenerys’ and Khaleesis are going to be filing documents for a name change once they turn 18.

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Neringa is a proud writer at Bored Panda who used to study English and French linguistics. Although she has many different interests, she's particularly drawn to covering stories about pop culture as well as history. While not at the office, this Panda enjoys creepy movies, poetry, photography and learning how to play the piano.

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Master Markus
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what you get for picking a big dumb unwieldy fantasy name for your kid!

Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that is what poor children get for having idiot parents. Just think of all the peaches out there, or, even worse, the renesmees. Names are nothing to toy with, you give them for a lifetime!

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Ben Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you’re dumb enough to name your child Khaleesi then no one cares what you think. You’ve already ruined that child’s life.

Don
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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how this comment offended Azirahael Jones. Jesus actually existed. That's the difference. Azirahael's GoT characters are fictional and their kid definitely hates them 5 years later for giving them a dumbass fantasy name just because they're an atheist manchild attracted to fantasy like Game of Thrones because atheism itself is a far fetched fantasy.

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Master Markus
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what you get for picking a big dumb unwieldy fantasy name for your kid!

Hans
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that is what poor children get for having idiot parents. Just think of all the peaches out there, or, even worse, the renesmees. Names are nothing to toy with, you give them for a lifetime!

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Ben Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you’re dumb enough to name your child Khaleesi then no one cares what you think. You’ve already ruined that child’s life.

Don
Community Member
4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how this comment offended Azirahael Jones. Jesus actually existed. That's the difference. Azirahael's GoT characters are fictional and their kid definitely hates them 5 years later for giving them a dumbass fantasy name just because they're an atheist manchild attracted to fantasy like Game of Thrones because atheism itself is a far fetched fantasy.

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