Baby Names 52 Royal Baby Names Learn the meaning and origins of these royal baby names By 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 Cheryl S. Grant Fact checked by Fact checked by Adah Chung on December 06, 2020 linkedin Adah Chung is a fact checker, writer, researcher, and occupational therapist. Learn about our editorial process Adah Chung on December 06, 2020 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. At the same time, others turn to the royal family 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 actress Alexandra PaulPeak Popularity:1993Monarchy: Danish, Russian, and Greek 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, and singer Alice Cooper. Peak Popularity: During Victorian times (Jun 20, 1837 – Jan 22, 1901), the name became popular after Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland was published. It was the 172nd most popular name for baby girls born in the United States in 2010.Monarchy: United Kingdom, Monaco Amina Origin: ArabicMeaning: Safe one, trustworthy, honestAlternative Spellings & Variations: AminahFamous Namesakes: 16th-century Nigerian princess Amina Mohamud, Prophet Muhammad’s mother Aminah bint Wahb, Eygptian actress Amina RizkPeak Popularity: Amina is not currently popular in the U.S. but it is number 323 in U.S. births names.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. Currently, it is number 41 on the baby names popularity charts.Monarchy: Russia Anne Origin: HebrewMeaning: Favored, graceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ann, Anya, Anais, Ana, Nina, Hanna, Anahi, Anika, and ChanaFamous Namesakes: Singer Anne Wilson and Queen of England Anne Boleyn Peak Popularity: Anne has been popular for centuries but left the top 100 around 1970.Monarchy: England, Denmark, Austria, and Greece Astrid Origin: ScandinaviaMeaning: God's Strength, divinely beautiful.Alternative Spellings & Variations: Assan, Asta, Astride, Ástríður, AstrithrFamous Namesakes: Writer Astrid Lindgren Peak Popularity: Astrid has never been popular and it isn't currently ranked in the states.Monarchy: Sweden, Norway Beatrice Origin: FrenchMeaning: Bringer of joyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Beatrisa, Beatriz, BeatrixFamous Namesakes: Actresses Bea Arthur and BeBe NeuwirthPeak Popularity: Beatrice saw some popularity during the following years: 1881-1900, 1901-1915, 2002-2007, and 2009-2013.Monarchy: Hungary, England Catherine Origin: GreekMeaning: PureAlternative Spellings & Variations: Katheryn, Katharyn, Kathryne, Katherin, Kathrine, Catharine, CathrynFamous Namesakes: Empress of Russia Catherine the Great and actress Catherine Zeta-JonesPeak Popularity: Catherine saw it's peak popularity in 1883.Monarchy: Russia, Sweden Caroline Origin: LatinMeaning: Free/beautiful womanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Karolyn, Carolyne, CarolynneFamous Namesakes:Actress Caroline Rhea, author and diplomat Caroline KennedyPeak Popularity: This name was popular from 1909-1915, 1939-1942, 1958-1961, 1986-1996, 1997-2000, and 2010-2014.Monarchy: Monaco, England, Italy Charlotte Origin: Female form of the name the french male name Charlot.Meaning: Petite or free manAlternative Spellings & Variations: Charlie, Lottie, Lotte, Carlota, CarlottaFamous Namesakes: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Charlotte Princess of Monaco, Charlotte Bronte, and Charlotte RaePeak Popularity: Charlotte was the most popular during the years 1940 and 2013.Monarchy: England, Monaco Christina Origin: Greek, English, Latin, HebrewMeaning: Follower of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cristina, Kristen, Cristyn, Christena, KristinaFamous Namesakes: Singers Christina Aguilera, Christina Milian; actresses Christina Ricci and Christina ApplegatePeak Popularity: It was most popular between the 1970s and 1980s.Monarchy: Sweden, Danish, Dutch, and Austrian Gabriella Origin: ItalianMeaning: God is my strength, devoted to GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Gabriela, GabrieleFamous Namesakes: Tennis player Gabriela SabatiniPeak Popularity: Gabriella has been on the U.S. top 1000 list since 1984.Monarchy: Monaco Grace Origin: LatinMeaning: Charm, God’s favorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Grayse, Gracia, GraciellaFamous Namesakes: Actress and Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly, singer Grace Slick, and model Grace JonesPeak Popularity: Grace was very popular in 2017.Monarchy: Monaco Diana Origin: Indo-European Meaning: Heavenly, divineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Diane, Dianna, DianneFamous Namesakes: Singer Diana Ross and Diana Princess of WalesPeak Popularity: It has been ranked among the top 200 names since the 1930s.Monarchy: England Elizabeth Origin: HebrewMeaning: God is abundant, God is my oathAlternative Spellings & Variations: Elisabeth, Elisheba, Elisavet, Elisabetta, Elisabet, Elspeth, Famous Namesakes: Queen Elizabeth, actresses Elizabeth Shue, Elizabeth Perkins, Elizabeth Banks, and Elizabeth MontgomeryPeak Popularity: Elizabeth has been among the top 25 most popular names given to girls for the past 100 years.Monarchy: England, Austria Helena Origin: GreekMeaning: Torch, lightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Helene, Elena, Helenna, Hellena, HellennaFamous Namesakes: Actresses Helena Bonham Carter, Helena Christensen, and Helena MattssonPeak Popularity: Helena was the most popular during the late 1800s.Monarchy: Roman Indira Origin: IndiaMeaning: Beauty, splendidFamous Namesakes: Indian prime minister Indira GandhiPeak Popularity: Indira has not been ranked in the U.S.Monarchy: India Isabella Origin: ItalianMeaning: God is my oathAlternative Spellings & Variations: Isabela, Izabela, IzabellaFamous Namesakes: Actresses Isabella Rossellini and Isabella HofmannPeak Popularity: The number four most popular name in 2018, Isabella has been in the top five since 2006, and in the top 50 since 2000.Monarchy: Hungary, Spain, Portugal Liliʻuokalani Origin: HawaiiMeaning: Smarting of the high-born oneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Liliuokalani Famous Namesakes: Hawaii's first queen and final sovereign ruler Liliuokalani Peak Popularity: Liliʻuokalani is not ranked in the states.Monarchy: Hawaiian Kingdom before the revolution Madeleine Origin: FrenchMeaning: Woman Of MagdalaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Madeline, Madelyn, MadilynFamous Namesakes: Actress Madeleine Stowe and politician Madeleine AlbrightPeak Popularity: Madeleine hit peak popularity in 1995.Monarchy: Sweden Margaret Origin: Greek Meaning: PearlAlternative Spellings & Variations: Margret, Margrette, MargaretteFamous Namesakes: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Comedian Margaret Cho, and author Margaret Eleanor AtwoodPeak Popularity: Margaret rose to peak popularity between 1880 and 1910, and again in 1921.Monarchy: England, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, 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, Pippa, Phillipa, PhilipaFamous Namesakes: Novelist Philippa GregoryPeak Popularity: Philippa was quite popular in the year 1948.Monarchy: England, Sweden, Denmark, Norway Sophie Origin: GreekMeaning: WisdomAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sofee, Sofeigh, Sofey, Sofi, Sofie, Sophee, Sophei, Sopheig, Sofija, Sofiya, Sofya, Sofia.Famous Namesakes: Singer Sophie Ballantine HawkinsPeak Popularity: Sophie reached peak popularity in 2014.Monarchy: England, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway Stephanie Origin: GreekMeaning: CrownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Stefani, Stephani , Stephania , Stephany, Stefanie Famous Namesakes: Actress Stefanie Powers and singer Stephanie MillsPeak Popularity: Between 1968-1992, Stephanie was a popular baby name.Monarchy: France, Spain, Portugal Tatiana Origin: RussianMeaning: Fairy QueenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tatyana, Tateeana, Tatyanna, TatiannaFamous Namesakes: Actress Tatiana Ali and tennis player Tatiana Golovin Peak Popularity: In 1999, Tatiana became very popular in the United States.Monarchy: Russia Teimei Origin: JapanMeaning: Enlightened constancyFamous Namesakes: Japanese Empress Teimei Peak Popularity: Teimei is not ranked in the U.S.Monarchy: Japan Victoria Origin: LatinMeaning: Winner or conqueror Alternative Spellings & Variations: Victory, Vickitoria, Vik'ToriahFamous Namesakes: Fashion designer and singer Victoria Beckham, actress and writer Victoria RowellPeak Popularity: Victoria was popular in 2014 and 2017.Monarchy: England Popular Royal Baby Names for Boys Here are some of the most popular royal baby boy names, 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, and actor Albert BrooksPeak Popularity: Albert hit peak popularity in 1927.Monarchy: England Alexander Origin: Greek Meaning: Defender of the peopleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alex, Alexey, Alexis, Alexandra, Alexandre, Alessandro, AlejandroFamous Namesakes: Historical ruler Alexander the Great, baseball player Alex Rodriguez, and actor Alexander Skarsgård Peak Popularity: Alexander has been in the top 20 since 2000.Monarchy: Macedon, Scotland, Poland, Yugoslavia, Russia Andrew Origin: Greek Meaning: Manly, masculineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Andre, Andreas, Andrei, Famous Namesakes: Actor Andrew Garfield, Artist Andy Warhol, and President Andrew JacksonPeak Popularity: Andrew was very popular in the years 1987 and 1988.Monarchy: Hungary Archie Origin: GermanMeaning: Genuine, bold, braveAlternative Spellings & Variations: Archbold, Archbald, Archibaldson, Archibald, Archibold, Harchbald, Arkanbaldus, ArchebalFamous Namesakes: Boxer Archie Moore and actor Archie David Kao Peak Popularity: Archie has been popular at two different times: in 1890 and 1988.Monarchy: England Arthur Origin: Welsh-Latin Meaning: Bear, EagleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Artur, Arturo, Arttu, ArtturiFamous Namesakes: Singer Art Garfunkel and tennis player Arthur AshePeak Popularity: In 1921, Arthur hit peak popularity. Monarchy: England Augustus Origin: Slavic, LatinMeaning: Exalted, majestic, the increaser, venerableAlternative Spellings & Variations: August, Augusto, Austin, Augustine, AgustinFamous Namesakes: Roman emperor Augustus, Peak Popularity: 1880 saw popularity in the name Augustus.Monarchy: Poland, Roman Charles Origin: GermanicMeaning: Man, army, warriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Carolus, Karl, Carles, Carlu, Karlo, Karel Carl,) Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kalle, Carlos, Carlinhos, Carlito, Carlitos Karol, Karel, Karol, Carlos, Carlito, CarlitosFamous Namesakes: Novelist Charles Dickens, basketball player Charles Barkley, and comic Charlie ChaplinPeak Popularity: Charles was popular in the early 1900s and the year 1947.Monarchy: English Christian Origin: LatinMeaning: Follower of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cristian, CristianoFamous Namesakes: Actors Christian Bale and Christian SlaterPeak Popularity: Christian was popular in 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: In 1967, 1979 to 1994, and 2009, Christopher hit peak popularity.Monarchy: Denmark, Bavaria Edward Origin: EnglishMeaning: Riches, prosperousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eduard, Édouard, EduardoFamous Namesakes: Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, singer Ed Sheeran, and musician Eddie Van Halen Peak Popularity: Edward was most popular in 1912.Monarchy: England George Origin: Greek Meaning: Farmer, earth-workerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jorge, Jorg, Georgio, GeorgiosFamous Namesakes: Presidents George Washington and George Bush and actor George ClooneyPeak Popularity: George was also very popular in 1912.Monarchy: England Harry Origin: EnglishMeaning: Army rulerFamous Namesakes: Singer Harry Styles, President Harry S. Truman, illusionist Harry Houdini and Prince Harry Duke of SussexPeak Popularity: In 1918, Harry became quite popular.Monarchy: England Henry Origin: GermanicMeaning: Home, power, rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Henrey, Henri, HenrieFamous Namesakes: Actors Henry Winkler, Henry Fonda, and Henry Cavill, and politician Henry Kissinger Peak Popularity: Henry reached peak popularity in 2000 and 2018.Monarchy: England, Germany, France Jacques Origin: LatinMeaning: SupplanterAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jaques, Jack, Jacks, Jackes, Jakes, Jeeks, Jeke, Jeex, Jaquiss, Jaquez, Jaquis Famous Namesakes: Oceanographer Jacques CousteauPeak Popularity: 1936 was a popular year for the name Jacques.Monarchy: Monaco Leopold Origin: GermanicMeaning: BraveFamous Namesakes: Léopold Eyharts, French astronautMonarchy: England, Belgium James Origin: HebrewMeaning: SupplanterAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jae, Jay, Jem, Jaime, Jamey, Jim, JimboFamous Namesakes: Novelist and poet James JoycePeak Popularity: Between 1940-1960, James was a popular name.Monarchy: Scotland Louis Origin: Germanic Meaning: renowned warriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lou, Ludwig, Louie, Luigi, Ludovic, Lewis, Lois, LouiseFamous Namesakes: Louis Armstrong, Lou Gehrig, Louis Gossett Jr, Lou Phillips, Louis Jude Ferrigno, Louis Farrakhan Sr., Lou Rawls.Monarchy: France Malcolm Origin: ScotlandMeaning: Devotee of Saint ColumbaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Malcom, Máel Coluim, Maol CholuimFamous Namesakes: Minister and human rights activist Malcolm X Monarchy: Scotland Michael Origin: HebrewMeaning: Who is like God?Alternative Spellings & Variations: Mikael, MikhaelFamous Namesakes: Actors Michael J. Fox and Michael Landon, and basketball player Michael JordanPeak Popularity: Michael has been consistently popular since 1940.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 is not ranked in the United States.Monarchy: Africa Nicholas Origin: GreekMeaning: Victory of the peopleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nickolas, Nikolas, Nikolaus or Nicolas Famous Namesakes: Actor Nick Nolte and Nicolas Cage, and singer Nick JonasPeak Popularity: Nicholas was popular in 2016.Monarchy: Russia Philip Origin: Greek Meaning: Lover of horsesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Phillip,Famous Namesakes: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and singer Phil CollinsPeak Popularity: Philip was first popular in 1880 and again in 2006. Monarchy: Macedon, France, Spain William Origin: Germanic Meaning: Will or desireAlternative Spellings & Variations: Wilhelm, Guillaume, Willian, Guillermo, Guglielmo, Guilherme, GwilymFamous Namesakes: President Bill Clinton, poet and playwright William ShakespearePeak Popularity: 2019 saw a rise in popularity of the name William.Monarchy: Scotland, England, Ireland Umberto Origin: ItalyMeaning: Bright warriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: HumbertoFamous Namesakes: Astronaut Umberto GuidoniPeak Popularity: Umberto was popular in 1990.Monarchy: Italy Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit