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Royal Baby Names

Royal baby names carry the weight of kings, queens, and nobility — regal, dignified picks for parents who want a name with a little grandeur behind it.

238 names · 145 boys · 91 girls · 2 unisex · Updated Aug 2026

Royal names come with built-in gravitas. They've been worn by monarchs and nobility for centuries, which gives them a dignified, established feel the moment you say them.

This collection gathers names with royal and noble associations from several cultures — some grand, some surprisingly wearable. Browse by gender, or sort to see the most popular.

Browse royal baby names

Filter by gender, re-sort, and tap any name for its full meaning, origin, and popularity.

alfred

Elf counsel or wise counselor

BoyEnglish, Germanic
Traits:Classic/Vintage/Royal

bleddyn

wolf

BoyIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Royal/Historical

charles

Free man

BoyGermanic, English
Traits:Royal/Classic/Historical

charlotte

Free Man, Petite

GirlEnglish, French
Traits:Popular/Classic/Royal

christiana

Follower of Christ or anointed maiden

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Classic/Religious/Royal

duke

Leader; duke; commander

BoyEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Royal/Bold

duncan

dark warrior

BoyIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Royal/Warrior

edward

Wealthy guardian, rich protector

BoyEnglish, Germanic
Traits:Royal/Classic/Historical

eleanor

Bright, Shining Light, Torch

GirlEnglish
Traits:Classic/Vintage/Royal

george

Farmer, earthworker, tiller of the soil

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Saint/Royal/Timeless

georgiana

farmer or earthworker

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Royal/Vintage/Earth

gruffudd

strong lord

BoyIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Historical/Royal

guinevere

White Shadow, Fair One, Blessed, Pure

GirlEnglish, Irish
Traits:Unique/Royal/Elegant

gwenllian

white flood, fair flaxen

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Royal/Historical

hywel

eminent, conspicuous

BoyIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Historical/Royal

james

Supplanter, one who follows

BoyHebrew, English
Traits:Apostle/Timeless/Royal

jovian

Majestic, belonging to Jupiter, or jovial

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Celestial/Historical/Royal

justinian

Just, fair, and righteous lawgiver

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Historical/Royal/Justice

king

Ruler, monarch

BoyEnglish
Traits:Royal/Bold/Modern

kingston

King's town; royal settlement

BoyEnglish
Traits:Surnames/Place/Modern

kinsley

King's meadow

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Popular/Trendy

lucius

Light, illumination, or born at dawn

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Classic/Literary/Popular

margaret

Pearl

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Classic/Royal/Historical

maud

powerful battler

GirlGermanic, English
Traits:Vintage/Royal/Strength

octavius

Eighth child or eighth-born

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Historical/Royal/Time

philip

Lover of horses or noble equestrian

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Biblical/Classic/Popular

regina

Queen or royal lady

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Classic/Popular/Royal

rhiannon

great queen, divine goddess

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Mythology/Royal

royal

Of royal descent; kingly

BoyEnglish
Traits:Modern/Royal/Bold

royalty

Royal status; of royal blood; majesty

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Royal/Bold

sadie

Princess

GirlHebrew, English
Traits:Vintage/Popular/Cute

steffan

crown, wreath

BoyIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Victory/Royal

victoria

Victory, conqueror

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Classic/Royal/Elegant

william

Resolute protector, strong-willed guardian

BoyGermanic, English
Traits:Historical/Noble/Royal

david

Beloved, dear one

BoyHebrew
Traits:Popular/Classic/Biblical

elizabeth

God Is My Oath, Devoted To God

GirlHebrew
Traits:Popular/Classic/Royal

isabel

God is my oath; pledged to God (medieval form of Elizabeth)

GirlSpanish, Hebrew
Traits:Classic/Elegant/Royal

isabella

God Is My Oath, Devoted To God

GirlHebrew, Spanish
Traits:Popular/Classic/Royal

ivan

God is gracious

BoyLatin, Hebrew
Traits:Classic/Historical/Popular

sarah

Princess, noblewoman

GirlHebrew
Traits:Biblical/Classic/Elegant

solomon

Peaceful

BoyHebrew
Traits:Biblical/Royal/Wisdom

adrianus

From Hadria or dark coastal waters

BoyLatin
Traits:Place/Royal/Saint

aemilianus

Industrious, eager, or rival champion

BoyLatin
Traits:Historical/Royal/Saint

agrippina

Born feet first, or born with difficulty

GirlLatin
Traits:Classic/Historical/Rare

alexandra

Defender of mankind; protector of the people

GirlLatin
Traits:Classic/Royal/Elegant

amadeus

Love of God or loved by God

BoyLatin, Germanic
Traits:Classic/Musical/Royal

amalia

Industrious, striving

GirlGermanic, Latin
Traits:Classic/Elegant/Royal

anastasia

Resurrection, one who will rise again

GirlLatin
Traits:Royal/Historical/Elegant

andronicus

Victor of men or champion warrior

BoyLatin
Traits:Biblical/Historical/Royal

antiochus

Stubborn defender or resilient warrior

BoyLatin
Traits:Historical/Royal/Saint

antoninus

Priceless or beyond measure

BoyLatin
Traits:Historical/Royal/Saint

arcadius

From Arcadia or rustic paradise dweller

BoyLatin
Traits:Historical/Place/Royal

archibaldus

Truly bold, genuine, and brave

BoyLatin, Germanic
Traits:Classic/Noble/Royal

aricia

Princess of Athens or noble maiden

GirlLatin
Traits:Literary/Mythology/Rare

arthur

Bear, Noble, Courageous, Strong as Bear

BoyLatin, Germanic
Traits:Classic/Royal/Vintage

ascanius

Son of Aeneas, legendary prince of Troy and Alba Longa

BoyLatin
Traits:Literary/Mythology/Royal

august

Great, Magnificent, Venerable, Majestic

BoyLatin, French
Traits:Classic/Royal/Popular

augusta

Majestic, venerable, or exalted

GirlLatin
Traits:Classic/Historical/Royal

aurelia

Golden one or gilded

GirlLatin
Traits:Classic/Elegant/Aesthetic

aurelian

Golden or radiant leader

BoyLatin, French
Traits:Popular/Royal/Sporty

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