Naming Dilemma

Help w/ Fic Writing & Advice Needed

Hey, it's me again. As some of you might know, I am writing a fic where the rebellion happened differently.

Anyway, I ran into a little problem. Currently, the names for Rhaegar and Lyanna's kids are Aemon(Jon), Jaehaerys and Alysanne(Twins)

Now, the problem I have is that a friend of mine, who is also the co-writer of this story, told me that the names might be a little overused in the fanfic part of the fandom.

Now, while I kinda agree with him on the Jaehaerys and Alysanne part, I feel like Aemon is actually fine, considering that Rhaegar and Maester Aemon were basically pen pals.

Plus, Jon did admire the Dragonknight.....

Anyway, it's the twins I am worried about. Are the names actually overused and a bit cliché? If so, which would be the best replacement?

Daemon- I feel like it's out of the question with the amount of Blackfyre rebellions caused by the name...

Daeron- Would it feel disrespectful to Dorne due to Daeron I, or respectful instead due to Daeron II?

Dunno other male name that would fit, and I honestly hate the name Baelon for some reason.....

As for Alysanne....

Visenya- Out of the question, because in this AU, Rhaegar isn't as obsessed with the prophecy because he saw what prophecies and dreams caused to his father.

Allysa- Maybe? I honestly do like it more than Alysanne....

Daena- If the twin gets the name Daeron?

Or some more obscure options like Viserra, Rhaena, Daenaera(Might clash with Dany.....), or Elaena?

Or maybe i should name Jon to be Jaehaerys and the twins to be Aemon and Aemma?

Posted Dec 4, 2025, 9:40 PM UTC

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