More kids were named Khaleesi than Britney in 2017, thanks to Game of Thrones’ Next Level Fandom. It may be the binge-worthy shows’ final season, but Millennial geeks are making sure the characters live on forever—by naming their kids after them. According to the Social Security Administration, Arya broke into the top 1,000 baby names in 2010, since climbing to number 135, while Khalessi has become the 630th most popular baby girl name. For context, The Hunger Games’ Katniss and Harry Potter’sHermione never cracked the top 1,000. (NYT)
