Some new parents find themselves becoming inspired by their favorite TV characters when they come to naming their baby.
And while some parents might end up loving their TV-inspired baby name, other parents aren’t so lucky.
After all, what happens when you fall out of love with your favorite characters?
When Daenerys ended the show as the villain, plenty of parents were more than a little disappointed.
Here are some of the TV-inspired baby names that parents might already be regretting.
Daenerys or Khaleesi from Game of Thrones
Let’s start with the obvious one Daenerys.
In HBO’s hugely popular “Game of Thrones,” Daenerys was the fierce Targaryen would-be-Queen.
She freed slaves, walked through fire, and rode dragons.
Many fans saw her as the show’s heroine for the first few seasons.
According to Organic Baby Formula, thenameDaenerys shot up in popularity by 700% after the show began.
When Daenerys turned a little well evil in the show’s final episodes, parents were shocked.
But many tried to come to terms with their name choices.
However, Campbell tried not to regret the name too much.
“I didn’t name my daughter Daenerys, I named her after the queen,” he reasoned.
So it’s kind of bittersweet right now."
Arya from Game of Thrones
Arya was another popular name inspired by “Game of Thrones.”
In 2012, Arya wasthefastest-rising girl’s name in the US (viaWired).
She’s so feisty and just a lone ranger, in a way … She decides her role.
She’s not a gender, really.
And I think that’s really inspiring."
And in 2018 alone, a staggering 2,594 parents chose the name Arya (viaNBC News).
Chances are, there are a few parents of Aryas out there who are second-guessing their name choice.
The first episode was watched by a record-breaking 10 million people (viaVariety).
The show centers around two women Rhaenyra and Alicent.
At the beginning of the show, the pair are inseparable best friends.
According toNameberry, Alicent entered the list of popular names in the US in 2022, ranking 451.
“Succession” follows the megarich Roy children as they battle to takeover their father’s giant media conglomerate.
The family’s obsession with money, power, and status leaves them sorely lacking in empathy and morals.
When the show began, Shiv worked in politics for a Democratic senator.
She seemed to have liberal values and little interest in her family’s capitalist ambitions.
However, as the show progressed, that all changed.
According toBaby Center, the name “Shiv” rose in popularity by three times since 2018.
We’re guessing some of those parents aren’t thrilled with their baby’s name now.
Kendall from Succession
Kendall Roy is another one of the infamous Roy children in “Succession.”
Like his sister, Shiv, Kendall isn’t exactly a model of goodness.
However bad Kendall may be, Strong always manages to make him a sympathetic character.
Plus, chances are, these parents are constantly asked if their babies were named after Kendall Jenner.
Played by Rege-Jean Page, Simon was one-half of the enemies-to-lovers romance at the heart of the show.
Initial reactions to the character were overwhelmingly positive.
However, over the past few years, the character’s legacy has become somewhat tarnished.
However, as the series went on, Rory had aslow but steady fall from grace and from popularity.
She seemed to become more entitled, more selfish, and apparently, more unmotivated.
According toEverything Birthday, the name Lorelai skyrocketed in popularity in 2000, the same year the show started.
Dolores from West World
HBO’s “Westworld” was an instant hit.
When they began, she was smart, brave, and ultimately, a total badass.
However, by season two, asNerdistnoted, she had evolved into a somewhat one-dimensional villain.
Skyler from Breaking Bad
“Breaking Bad” was a massive success.
However, not all of the main characters were well-liked by the end.
The show followed Walter White, a chemistry teacher-turned-meth-maker on his moral downfall.
However, it wasn’t Walter who fans turned against it was his wife, Skyler.
Lori from Walking Dead
“The Walking Dead” is one of TV’s longest-running shows.
When Lori died during childbirth in season three, fans apparentlycelebrated.
However, as executive producer Glen Mazzara toldScreenRant, “I think Lori is a compelling, interesting character.
So I don’t find her irritating.”
Sure, she was a little annoying and a bit of a diva but she was still pretty likable.
However, as the show continued, Rachel slowly but surely became one of TV’s least-liked characters.
In hindsight, Rachel is even worse than many of us thought when the show first aired.
Not exactly role model material.
Played by Sarah Jessica Parker, Carrie was a fabulous, vivacious sex writer living in New York City.
Villanelle from Killing Eve
“Killing Eve” was a smash hit.
Even though Villanelle was slightly deranged, she instantly became a TV icon.
“No, but seriously, why do you love Villanelle?”
asked one confused viewer onReddit.
Whether or not you love Villanelle, there’s no denying her popularity.
