Daenerys Targaryen
The specific name "khaleesi" is named after the title "Khaleesi" used by the fictional character Daenerys Targaryen in the fantasy novel series "A Song of Ice and Fire". The discoverers chose the name because the silver-colored band on the back of the slug reminded them of the pale blond hair of the character as played by Emilia Clarke in the television adaptation "Game of Thrones".