After Game Of Thrones became a hit TV show, people in Washington state started naming girls Khaleesi, the royal title for Queen Daenerys. This started in 2012, and between then and 2023, there have been 119 babies named Khaleesi born in Washington. (And depending on your view of that character’s storyline, some folks might feel differently about the name Khaleesi now. ) 

On this very personal episode of Meet Me Here, host Dyer Oxley brings his wife Nina into the studio along with two baby name experts to discuss if they should give their child a name from pop culture. 

Other event recommendations from this week’s episode: 
 Surf X Surfwest - July 25-26
Rocky Horror Picture Show and Hedwig and the Angry Inch double feature at The Showbox at the Market- Saturday Aug. 2 
 Diary of a Man Child at Seattle’s Emerald City Comedy Club - Aug 1-3

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After Game Of Thrones became a hit TV show, people in Washington state started naming girls Khaleesi, the royal title for Queen Daenerys. This started in 2012, and between then and 2023, there have been 119 babies named Khaleesi born in Washington. (And depending on your view of that character&rsquo;s storyline, some folks might feel differently about the name Khaleesi now. )&nbsp;
On this very personal episode of Meet Me Here, host Dyer Oxley brings his wife Nina into the studio&nbsp;along with two baby name experts to discuss if they should give their child a name from pop culture.&nbsp;
Other event recommendations from this week&rsquo;s episode:&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/s/surfxsurfwest-2025/528677096938129/?_rdr">Surf X Surfwest</a> - July 25-26</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/961503">Rocky Horror Picture Show and Hedwig and the Angry Inch double feature at The Showbox at the Market </a>- Saturday Aug. 2&nbsp;</li>
<li>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.emeraldcitycomedy.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22665738179&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA_KylD4LvhptArqAv7iE4Taj7xc4D&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwyvfDBhDYARIsAItzbZG2l_vKuXPUYBNCnSmHqUkSb9fsvDGahx40EvtovQCCOKLb6ugD0QUaAizuEALw_wcB">Diary of a Man Child at Seattle&rsquo;s Emerald City Comedy Club</a> - Aug 1-3</li>
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Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

HOSTS
Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.
Katie Campbell covers Seattle’s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.
Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We’re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.
HOSTS
<ul>
<li>Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.</li>
<li>Katie Campbell covers Seattle&rsquo;s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.</li>
<li>Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We&rsquo;re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends</li>
</ul>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

Meet Me Here

Should you name your baby after a character in pop culture? I’m Dyer Oxley and on the latest episode of Meet Me Here, my pregnant wife joins me in the studio to ask that question to two baby name experts. 

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