Baby Names 53 Royal Baby Names Learn the meaning and origins of royal baby names from around the world By Cheryl S. Grant Cheryl S. Grant Cheryl S. Grant is a writer, and nutritionist. She has written for brands such as Cosmopolitan, Brides, Glamour, Yoga Journal, and others. Learn about our editorial process Updated on June 14, 2021 Fact checked by Adah Chung Fact checked by Adah Chung LinkedIn Adah Chung is a fact checker, writer, researcher, and occupational therapist. Learn about our editorial process Print Getty Images / Pstaude For many expectant parents, trying to pick a name for their newborn can be challenging. Some choose to name their baby after themselves, family members, a celebrity, or by scrolling through endless lists. Others turn to royal families for inspiration. And though the British royals are an easy option if you want a classic moniker, there are other monarchies to choose from where you may find something unique. Popular Royal Baby Names for Girls Here are some of the most popular royal baby names, meanings, and famous namesakes for girls. Alexandra Origin: GreekMeaning: Defender of mankind/peopleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alessandra, Alixandra, AleksandraFamous Namesakes: Explorer Alexandra David-Neel and actor Alexandra PaulPeak Popularity: 1996Monarchy: Great Britain, Denmark, Russia, and Greece Alice Origin: English Meaning: From nobilityAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alaïs, Adalheidis, Adalheide, Adelheide, Alicia, Alisha, Alisa, Alissa, Alitha, AlitaFamous Namesakes: Authors Alice Hoffman, Alice Sebold, and Alice Walker; women's suffragist Alice Paul Peak Popularity: The name became popular during the Victorian era after Lewis Carroll’s "Alice in Wonderland" was published in 1865. It peaked in popularity in the United States in 1906 and was the 76th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States in 2020.Monarchy: Great Britain, Monaco Amina Origin: Arabic Meaning: Safe one, trustworthy, honest Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aminah Famous Namesakes: 16th-century Nigerian princess Amina Mohamud, Prophet Muhammad’s mother Aminah bint Wahb, Egyptian actress Amina Rizk Peak Popularity: Amina ranked at number 330 among names given to baby girls in the U.S. in 2020. Monarchy: Nigeria Anastasia Origin: GreekMeaning: Resurrection, will rise again Alternative Spellings & Variations: Annastasia, Anastascia, Anastasha, Ansestasia, Anastaysha, Anastasya, Anastasiya Famous Namesakes: Youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Anastasiya Nikolayevna, singer Annastasia Baker, skater Anastasia MartiushevaPeak Popularity: This name has been popular for over 100 years. As of 2020, it was ranked 158th on the U.S. Social Security Administration's (SSA’s) baby names popularity chart.Monarchy: Russia Anne Origin: HebrewMeaning: Favored, graceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ann, Anya, Anais, Ana, Nina, Hanna, Anahi, Anika, and ChanaFamous Namesakes: Singer Anne Wilson, Queen of England Anne Boleyn Peak Popularity: Anne has been a popular name for centuries but left the U.S. top 100 around 1970. Anna, however, is still in the top 100 (at number 69 in 2020). Monarchy: Great Britain, Denmark, Austria, and Greece Astrid Origin: Ancient ScandinavianMeaning: God's strength, divinely beautifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Assan, Asta, Astride, Ástríður, AstrithrFamous Namesakes: Writer Astrid Lindgren Peak Popularity: Astrid has never been popular in the United States, but reached its highest ranking of 452 in 2020.Monarchy: Sweden, Norway Beatrice Origin: FrenchMeaning: Bringer of joyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Beatrisa, Beatriz, BeatrixFamous Namesakes: Actors Bea Arthur and BeBe Neuwirth; Princess Beatrice, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth IIPeak Popularity: The name Beatrice was most popular in the United States in 1910.Monarchy: Hungary, Great Britain Catherine Origin: GreekMeaning: PureAlternative Spellings & Variations: Katheryn, Katharyn, Kathryne, Katherine, Kathrine, Catharine, CathrynFamous Namesakes: Empress of Russia Catherine the Great, actor Catherine Zeta-JonesPeak Popularity: In this spelling, Catherine peaked in popularity in the United States in 1917.Monarchy: Russia, Sweden Caroline Origin: LatinMeaning: Free/beautiful womanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Karolyn, Carolyne, Carolynn, CarolinaFamous Namesakes: Actor Caroline Rhea, author and diplomat Caroline KennedyPeak Popularity: Caroline peaked in popularity in the United States in 2018, ranking 55th.Monarchy: Monaco, Great Britain, Italy Charlotte Origin: FrenchMeaning: Petite, feminineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Charlie, Lottie, Lotte, Carlota, CarlottaFamous Namesakes: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Charlotte Princess of Monaco; author Charlotte BrontePeak Popularity: In 2020, Charlotte was the 4th most popular name given to baby girls in the United States.Monarchy: Great Britain, Monaco Christina Origin: Greek, English, Latin, HebrewMeaning: Follower of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cristina, Kristen, Cristyn, Christena, KristinaFamous Namesakes: Singers Christina Aguilera and Christina Milian; actors Christina Ricci and Christina ApplegatePeak Popularity: It was most popular in the 1970s and 1980s.Monarchy: Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria Gabriella Origin: ItalianMeaning: God is my strength, devoted to GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Gabriela, GabrieleFamous Namesakes: Tennis player Gabriela Sabatini, Princess Gabriella of MonacoPeak Popularity: Gabriella has been on the U.S. top 100 names list since 2000.Monarchy: Monaco Grace Origin: LatinMeaning: Charm, God’s favorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Grayce, Gracia, GraciellaFamous Namesakes: Actor and Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly, singer Grace Slick, model Grace JonesPeak Popularity: Grace attained its highest popularity in the United States in 2004.Monarchy: Monaco Diana Origin: Indo-European Meaning: Heavenly, divineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Diane, Dianna, DianneFamous Namesakes: Singer Diana Ross; Diana, Princess of Wales; Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (daughter of Prince Harry and Megan Markle)Peak Popularity: Diana was ranked among the top 100 girl names in the United States from 1941 to 1975.Monarchy: Great Britain Elizabeth Origin: HebrewMeaning: God is abundant, God is my oathAlternative Spellings & Variations: Elisabeth, Elisheba, Elisavet, Elisabetta, Elisabet, ElspethFamous Namesakes: Queens Elizabeth I and II; actors Elizabeth Shue, Elizabeth Perkins, Elizabeth Banks, and Elizabeth MontgomeryPeak Popularity: Elizabeth has been among the top 25 most popular girl names for the past 100 years.Monarchy: Great Britain, Austria Helena Origin: GreekMeaning: Torch, lightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Helene, Elena, Helenna, Hellena, HellennaFamous Namesakes: Actors Helena Bonham Carter, Helena Christensen, and Helena MattssonPeak Popularity: Helena was at its most popular in the United States during the early 1900s.Monarchy: Ancient Rome Indira Origin: SanskritMeaning: Beauty, splendidFamous Namesakes: Indian prime minister Indira GandhiPeak Popularity: Indira has never appeared in the top 1,000 baby names in the the United States.Monarchy: India (Indira Gandhi was an elected official and also the daughter of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru) Isabella Origin: ItalianMeaning: God is my oathAlternative Spellings & Variations: Isabela, Izabela, IzabellaFamous Namesakes: Actors Isabella Rossellini and Isabella HofmannPeak Popularity: Ranked at number one in the United States in 2009 and 2010, Isabella has been in the top 50 since 2000.Monarchy: Hungary, Spain, Portugal Lilibet Origin: HebrewMeaning: God is my oath, God's promiseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Short for the name Elizabeth; related to the name Lilibeth; sometimes shortened to LiliFamous Namesakes: Lilibet is short for Elizabeth and is the nickname for Queen Elizabeth II (used only by her parents, siblings, and the late Prince Philip) as well as the name of Prince Harry and Megan Markle's daughter, born in 2021.Peak Popularity: Lilibet has never ranked in the U.S. top 1,000, but the similar name Lily peaked at number 15 in 2011.Monarchy: Great Britain Liliʻuokalani Origin: HawaiianMeaning: Smarting of the high-born onesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Liliuokalani Famous Namesakes: Hawaii's first queen and final sovereign ruler Lili'uokalani (born Lydia Kamaka‘eha)Peak Popularity: Liliʻuokalani is not ranked in the United States.Monarchy: Hawaiian Kingdom Madeleine Origin: FrenchMeaning: Woman of MagdalaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Madeline, Madelyn, MadilynFamous Namesakes: Actor Madeleine Stowe and politician Madeleine AlbrightPeak Popularity: Madeleine hit peak popularity in 1998.Monarchy: Sweden Margaret Origin: Greek Meaning: PearlAlternative Spellings & Variations: Margret, Margrette, MargaretteFamous Namesakes: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, comedian Margaret Cho, and author Margaret AtwoodPeak Popularity: Margaret was one of the top 5 names given to baby girls in the U.S. from 1900 to 1930.Monarchy: Great Britain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands Nefertiti Origin: EgyptianMeaning: The perfect one has arrivedFamous Namesakes: Queen of ancient Egypt Nefertiti Peak Popularity: This name is not ranked in the United States.Monarchy: Egypt Philippa Origin: GreekMeaning: Lover of HorsesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Filippa, Filipa, Phillipa, PhilipaFamous Namesakes: Novelist Philippa GregoryPeak Popularity: Philippa is not ranked in the United States.Monarchy: Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway Sophie Origin: GreekMeaning: WisdomAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sofee, Sofeigh, Sofey, Sofi, Sofie, Sophee, Sophei, Sopheig, Sofija, Sofiya, Sofya, SofiaFamous Namesakes: Singer Sophie Ballantine HawkinsPeak Popularity: Sophie reached peak popularity in the United States in 2011.Monarchy: Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway Stephanie Origin: GreekMeaning: CrownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Stefani, Stephani, Stephania, Stephany, Stefanie Famous Namesakes: Actor Stefanie Powers, singer Stephanie MillsPeak Popularity: From 1969 to 1996, Stephanie was a top-20 baby name in the United States.Monarchy: France, Spain, Portugal Tatiana Origin: RussianMeaning: Fairy queenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tatyana, Tateeana, Tatyanna, TatiannaFamous Namesakes: Actor Tatyana Ali and tennis player Tatiana Golovin Peak Popularity: In 1999, Tatiana reached its highest popularity in the United States.Monarchy: Russia Teimei Origin: JapaneseMeaning: Enlightened constancyFamous Namesakes: Japanese Empress Teimei Peak Popularity: Teimei is not ranked in the United States.Monarchy: Japan Victoria Origin: Latin Meaning: Winner or conqueror Alternative Spellings & Variations: Victory, Vickitoria, Viktoria Famous Namesakes: Fashion designer and singer Victoria Beckham, actor and writer Victoria Rowell Peak Popularity: Victoria hit peak popularity in the United States in 1999. Monarchy: Great Britain Popular Royal Baby Names for Boys Here are some of the most popular royal baby boy names with their meanings and origins. Albert Origin: GermanicMeaning: Noble and brightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Abert, Adalbert, Adelbert, Delbert, Adbert, Elbert, Alberto, Albrecht, Alprecht, AlpertFamous Namesakes: Physicist Albert Einstein, baseball player Albert Pujols, actor Albert BrooksPeak Popularity: Albert hit peak popularity in the United States in 1910.Monarchy: Great Britain Alexander Origin: Greek Meaning: Defender of the peopleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alex, Alexey, Alexis, Alexandre, Alessandro, AlejandroFamous Namesakes: Historical ruler Alexander the Great, baseball player Alex Rodriguez, actor Alexander Skarsgård Peak Popularity: Alexander has been among the top 20 most popular boy names in the United States since 2000.Monarchy: Macedonia, Scotland, Poland, Yugoslavia, Russia Andrew Origin: Greek Meaning: Manly, masculineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Andre, Andreas, AndreiFamous Namesakes: Actor Andrew Garfield, Artist Andy Warhol, President Andrew JacksonPeak Popularity: Andrew was at its most popular in the United States in 2003.Monarchy: Hungary Archie Origin: GermanMeaning: Genuine, bold, braveAlternative Spellings & Variations: Archbold, Archbald, Archibaldson, Archibald, Archibold, Harchbald, Arkanbaldus, ArchebalFamous Namesakes: Boxer Archie Moore; actor Archie David Kao; Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, son of Prince Harry and great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth IIPeak Popularity: Archie has become more popular in the United States, moving up in the rankings from 982 in 2018 to 466 in 2020.Monarchy: Great Britain Arthur Origin: Welsh-Latin Meaning: Bear, eagleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Artur, Arturo, Arttu, ArtturiFamous Namesakes: Singer Art Garfunkel and tennis player Arthur AshePeak Popularity: Arthur hit peak popularity in the United States in 1901.Monarchy: Great Britain Augustus Origin: Slavic, LatinMeaning: Exalted, majestic, the increaser, venerableAlternative Spellings & Variations: August, Augusto, Austin, Augustine, AgustinFamous Namesakes: Roman emperor Augustus Peak Popularity: Augustus was most popular in the United States in 1904, but saw a marked increase in 2017 also.Monarchy: Poland, Ancient Rome Charles Origin: GermanicMeaning: Man, army, warriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Carl, Carles, Carlinhos, Carlito, Carlitos, Carlos, Carlu, Carolus, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kalle, Karel, Karl, Karlo, KarolFamous Namesakes: Novelist Charles Dickens, basketball player Charles Barkley, actor Charlie Chaplin, Prince Charles (oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II)Peak Popularity: Charles was most popular in the early 1900s but has remained among the top 100 boy names in the United States for more than 100 years.Monarchy: Great Britain Christian Origin: LatinMeaning: Follower of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cristian, CristianoFamous Namesakes: Actors Christian Bale and Christian SlaterPeak Popularity: Christian was popular in the United States the 2000s.Monarchy: Denmark Christopher Origin: EnglishMeaning: Bearer of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Christoph, Christophoros, Cristoforo, Christôvao, Cristofor, Crisóforo, Christophe, Krzysztof, Kristofer, KristofferFamous Namesakes: Actors Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Chris PinesPeak Popularity: Among the top 50 most popular boy names in the United States since 1955, Christopher was ranked number 2 or 3 every year from 1972 to 1995.Monarchy: Denmark, Bavaria Edward Origin: EnglishMeaning: Riches, prosperousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eduard, Édouard, EduardoFamous Namesakes: Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, singer Ed Sheeran, musician Eddie Van Halen Peak Popularity: Edward was most popular in the United States in the early to mid 20th century.Monarchy: Great Britain George Origin: Greek Meaning: Farmer, earth-workerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jorge, Jorg, Georgio, GeorgiosFamous Namesakes: Presidents George Washington and George Bush; actor George Clooney; Prince George of Cambridge (son of Prince William)Peak Popularity: George was most popular in the United States in the early to mid 20th century.Monarchy: Great Britain Harry Origin: EnglishMeaning: Army rulerFamous Namesakes: Singer Harry Styles; President Harry S. Truman; illusionist Harry Houdini; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (born Henry Charles Albert David)Peak Popularity: Harry was at peak popularity in the United States prior to 1930.Monarchy: Great Britain Henry Origin: GermanicMeaning: Home, power, rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Henrey, Henri, HenrieFamous Namesakes: Actors Henry Winkler, Henry Fonda, and Henry Cavill; politician Henry Kissinger Peak Popularity: Henry has risen in the popularity rankings in the United States, moving up from 29 in 2015 to 9 in 2020.Monarchy: Great Britain, Germany, France Jacques Origin: LatinMeaning: SupplanterAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jaques, Jack, Jacks, Jackes, Jakes, Jeeks, Jeke, Jeex, Jaquiss, Jaquez, Jaquis Famous Namesakes: Oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, philosopher Jacques DerridaPeak Popularity: 1969 was a popular year for the name Jacques in the United States.Monarchy: Monaco Leopold Origin: GermanicMeaning: BraveFamous Namesakes: Léopold Eyharts, French astronautPeak Popularity: Leopold was at its most popular in 1916 in the United States.Monarchy: Great Britain, Belgium James Origin: HebrewMeaning: SupplanterAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jae, Jay, Jem, Jaime, Jamey, JimFamous Namesakes: Novelist and poet James Joyce, actor James StewartPeak Popularity: James has remained one of the 20 most popular names in the United States since 1900, It was the number 1 most popular boy's name from 1940 to 1952.Monarchy: Scotland Louis Origin: Germanic Meaning: Renowned warriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lou, Ludwig, Louie, Luigi, Ludovic, Lewis, Lois, LouiseFamous Namesakes: Trumpeter and vocalist Louis Armstrong; actors Louis Gossett Jr., Lou Diamond Phillips, Lou Ferrigno; religious leader and political activist Louis Farrakhan; Prince Louis of Cambridge (son of Prince William)Peak Popularity: The name Louis was most popular in the United States in 1914.Monarchy: France Malcolm Origin: ScottishMeaning: Devotee of Saint ColumbaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Malcom, Máel Coluim, Maol CholuimFamous Namesakes: Minister and human rights activist Malcolm X Peak Popularity: Malcolm has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the United States, rising from a ranking of 599 in 2009 to 290 in 2020.Monarchy: Scotland Michael Origin: HebrewMeaning: Who is like God?Alternative Spellings & Variations: Mikael, MikhaelFamous Namesakes: Actors Michael J. Fox and Michael Landon; basketball player Michael JordanPeak Popularity: Michael has been consistently popular in the United States since 1940, ranking as the number one boy's name almost every year from 1954 to 1998.Monarchy: Russia, Romania, Portugal, Poland Muhammad Origin: ArabicMeaning: PraisedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammed, Mohamed, Mohamad, Muhamad, Muhamed, Mohamud, Mohummad, Mohummed, Mouhamed, Mohammod, MouhamadPeak Popularity: Muhammad attained its greatest popularity so far in the United States in 2020 with a ranking of 309 among boy names.Monarchy: Morocco, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Nicholas Origin: GreekMeaning: Victory of the peopleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nickolas, Nikolas, Nikolaus, Nicolas, NikolaiFamous Namesakes: Actors Nick Nolte and Nicolas Cage; singer Nick JonasPeak Popularity: Nicholas was among the top 25 boy names in the United States from 1978 to 2007.Monarchy: Russia Philip Origin: Greek Meaning: Lover of horsesAlternative Spellings & Variations: PhillipFamous Namesakes: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman; singer Phil CollinsPeak Popularity: Philip was most popular in the United States in 1941.Monarchy: Macedonia, France, Spain William Origin: Germanic Meaning: Will or desire Alternative Spellings & Variations: Wilhelm, Guillaume, Willian, Guillermo, Guglielmo, Guilherme, Gwilym Famous Namesakes: President Bill Clinton, poet and playwright William Shakespeare, Prince William (son of Prince Charles, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II) Peak Popularity: William has been a top 20 name in the U.S. for over a hundred years. In 2020, it was number 5. Monarchy: Scotland, England, Ireland Umberto Origin: Italian Meaning: Bright warrior Alternative Spellings & Variations: Humberto Famous Namesakes: Astronaut Umberto Guidoni Peak Popularity: Umberto has never been on the U.S. top 1,000 boy's names list. Monarchy: Italy See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit