'I named daughter after TV character - but she's not allowed to watch the show'
When it comes to picking a name for your child, some people might take inspiration from a family member or friend they hold dear, while other parents may prefer to use a moniker from their favourite film or television show.
Over the last few years, a number of new mums and dads decided to name their little bundles of joy after characters from HBO's Game of Thrones, a show based on the bestselling books by George R. R. Martin.
The names range from Khaleesi to Arya and Danenerys and the parents who picked them claim they have no regrets about using the unique monikers.
Jasmine Muchallah is one such mum who was inspired by the fantasy show, calling her daughter Khalessi Sky when she was born in 2013 - because it was a "very powerful" name.
She claims it was her own mother who was the big Game of Thrones fan in the family and suggested Khaleesi as a name during her pregnancy. Jasmine liked it and decided to tweak it to make it her own.
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Jasmine named her daughter Khalessi Sky (Jasmine Muchallah / SWNS)In the show, the word is spelled Khaleesi and is meant to mean 'Queen'. The title is held by Emilia Clarke's character, Daenerys Targaryen when she marries Khal Drogo, leader of the Dothraki clan.
It's been nine years since Jasmine chose the name Khalessi and she still thinks it's the best choice for her child.
The service manager, from Miami, Florida, US, said: "The name to me was very powerful because it means 'Queen of the dragons.'
"I tweaked it a little bit because I figured everyone would have it, as the show is so popular, but actually we have yet to meet another Khalessi.
"It's a great feeling, such a strong semblance of the feeling you're not going to find elsewhere it's unique.
"It suits her well as she's very powerful. I would describe her as timid but very strong.
"She is a dancer, so very hard working and disciplined.
"I would describe her as nine going on 30.
"Everyone she meets mentions how unique and cool it is. We haven't had any problems. I just think we couldn't have picked a better name. I still love it."
Khalessi has two older siblings, Chrystanthe, 22, and Xander, 15, and has not yet watched Game of Thrones, as the show features a lot of nudity and violence.
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"I think I'll give it another year or so as it's a little complicated for her to understand it still," Jasmine said.
Arya was named after Arya Stark, as Marina and her husband liked the character (Marina Lippincott / SWNS)Marina Lippincott, 41, is another mum who loved the show and couldn't resist naming her child after the character Arya Stark (played by Maisie Willaims) when she was born in May 2017.
The parent, who manages an e-commerce agency, says she and her husband chose the name as they watched the series together and thought Arya was "a good character".
"I just liked Arya, I thought she was a good character, and it is a good name," Marina, from Lumberton, New Jersey, US, said.
"It suits my daughter because she is a rascal.
"She always chooses cars over dolls.
"Now she's just turned five she has started to play with dolls sometimes, but she's obsessed with cars. She does gymnastics, swimming, and athletics. She runs around a lot and her friends are boys.
"My husband and I have to rein her in because she is so like a tomboy.
"When she is older, I think she can watch the series - maybe when she is 15 or 16."
Both mums agree that they have no regrets about the name choices now the show has ended, as they feel they named their kids after some of the strongest female characters, and the monikers reflect their children's strong personalities.
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