Baby Names Themed Baby Names 53 Royal Baby Names By Cheryl S. Grant-Albano Updated on August 2, 2024 Fact checked by Adah Chung In This Article View All In This Article Popular Royal Baby Names for Girls Popular Royal Baby Names for Boys More Baby Names Close Considering the longstanding public fixation with British royals in the United States, it's understandable that many parents have turned their attention to Great Britain for inspiration for a royal baby name. And while the British Royal family certainly provides ample options for classic royal monikers, the fact is that there are many monarchies worldwide from which to pull baby names that exude regal elegance. Here is a collection of more than 50 baby name options from monarchies worldwide, including some familiar to those who follow the British royal family. Editor's Note Although this article separates names by gender, your baby’s assigned sex at birth does not need to dictate the name you choose for them. Names are not inherently gendered or associated with a specific sex, and it's important to select a name that feels right for your little one and your family. Pstaude / Getty Images Popular Royal Baby Names for Girls Here are some of the most popular royal baby names, meanings, and famous namesakes for girls. Alexandra Origin: Greek Meaning: Defender of mankind/people Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alessandra, Alixandra, Aleksandra Famous Namesakes: Explorer Alexandra David-Neel and actor Alexandra Paul Peak Popularity: Alexandra was a top 50 name for girls from 1988 until 2007, reaching its peak popularity at No. 26 in 1995 and 1996. Monarchy: 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. Alice was in the top 100 names for girls from 1900 until 1957. It peaked in popularity in the United States in 1906 when it ranked No. 8. The name rejoined the top 100 in 2014.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 has only been in the top 1,000 names for girls since 2000. It hit its peak popularity so far in 2016 when it ranked number 294. 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. Anastasia hit its peak popularity so far in 2018 when it ranked 147.Monarchy: Russia Anne Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Favored, grace Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ann, Anna, Anya, Anais, Ana, Nina, Hanna, Anahi, Anika, and Chana Famous Namesakes: Singer Anne Wilson, Queen of England Anne Boleyn Peak Popularity: Anne has been a popular name for centuries but fell out of the top 100 in the US in 1969. Anna, however, is still in the top 100. 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 yet in 2023 at 399.Monarchy: Sweden, Norway Beatrice Origin: French Meaning: Bringer of joy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Beatrisa, Beatriz, Beatrix Famous Namesakes: Actors Bea Arthur and BeBe Neuwirth; Princess Beatrice, granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II Peak Popularity: The name Beatrice was most popular in the United States in 1910 when it ranked number 36. 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 when it ranked 18. It was the 332nd most popular name given to girls in the United States in 2023.Monarchy: Russia, Sweden Caroline Origin: Latin Meaning: Free/beautiful woman Alternative Spellings & Variations: Karolyn, Carolyne, Carolynn, Carolina Famous Namesakes: Actor Caroline Rhea, author and diplomat Caroline Kennedy Peak Popularity: Caroline peaked in popularity in the United States in 2017, ranking 55th. It remains a top-100 name for girls, ranking 83rd in 2023. Monarchy: Monaco, Great Britain, Italy Charlotte Origin: French Meaning: Petite, feminine Alternative Spellings & Variations: Charlie, Lottie, Lotte, Carlota, Carlotta Famous Namesakes: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Charlotte Princess of Monaco; author Charlotte Bronte Peak Popularity: In 2023, Charlotte was the third most popular name for baby girls in the United States. It has been especially popular since 2014 when it first reached the top 10. 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 Applegate; Queen Christina of Sweden and Princess Christina of the Netherlands.Peak Popularity: The name Christina was most popular in the 1970s and 1980s when it was consistently in the top 25 names for girls.Monarchy: Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria Gabriella Origin: Italian Meaning: God is my strength, devoted to God Alternative Spellings & Variations: Gabriela, Gabriele Famous Namesakes: Tennis player Gabriela Sabatini, Princess Gabriella of Monaco, Lady Gabriella Windsor Peak Popularity: Gabriella has been among the top 100 names for girls list since 2000. It hit its peak popularity in 2009 when it ranked number 33. Monarchy: Monaco, England Grace Origin: Latin Meaning: Charm, God’s favor Alternative Spellings & Variations: Grayce, Gracia, Graciella Famous Namesakes: Actor and Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly, singer Grace Slick, model Grace Jones Peak Popularity: Grace attained its highest popularity in the United States in 2003 when it ranked number 13 but has remained among the 50 most popular names for girls in the United States. Monarchy: Monaco Diana Origin: Indo-European Meaning: Heavenly, divine Alternative Spellings & Variations: Diane, Dianna, Dianne Famous 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: Hebrew Meaning: God is abundant, God is my oath Alternative Spellings & Variations: Elisabeth, Elisheba, Elisavet, Elisabetta, Elisabet, Elspeth Famous Namesakes: Queens Elizabeth I and II; actors Elizabeth Shue, Elizabeth Perkins, Elizabeth Banks, and Elizabeth Montgomery Peak Popularity: Elizabeth has been among the top 25 most popular girl names since 1900. 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 United States.Monarchy: India (Indira Gandhi was an elected official and also the daughter of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru) Isabella Origin: Italian Meaning: God is my oath Alternative Spellings & Variations: Isabela, Izabela, Izabella Famous Namesakes: Actors Isabella Rossellini and Isabella Hofmann Peak Popularity: Ranked at number one in the United States in 2009 and 2010, Isabella has been in the top 10 since 2004. 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 was the nickname for the late Queen Elizabeth II (used only by her parents, siblings, and the late Prince Philip). It is also the name of Prince Harry and Megan Markle's daughter, born in 2021.Peak Popularity: Lilibet has never ranked in the US top 1,000 names for girls, but the similar name Lily peaked at number 15 in 2011.Monarchy: Great Britain Liliʻuokalani Origin: Hawaiian Meaning: Smarting of the high-born ones Alternative 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 its peak popularity in 1998 when it ranked at number 217.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 US from 1900 to 1930, and it remains in the top 200.Monarchy: Great Britain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands Nefertiti Origin: Egyptian Meaning: The perfect one has arrived Famous 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 Gregory, Queen Philippa of HainaultPeak Popularity: Philippa is not ranked in the United States.Monarchy: Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway Sophie Origin: Greek Meaning: Wisdom Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sofee, Sofeigh, Sofey, Sofi, Sofie, Sophee, Sophei, Sopheig, Sofija, Sofiya, Sofya, Sofia, Sophia Famous Namesakes: Singer Sophie Ballantine Hawkins Peak Popularity: Sophie reached peak popularity in the United States in 2011. Similar names, including Sofia and Sophia, ranked among the top 12 most popular names given to girls in the United States in 2023. 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: Russian Meaning: Fairy queen Alternative Spellings & Variations: Tatyana, Tateeana, Tatyanna, Tatianna Famous Namesakes: Actor Tatyana Ali and tennis player Tatiana Golovin Peak Popularity: In 1999, Tatiana reached its highest popularity in the United States when it ranked number 213. Monarchy: Russia Teimei Origin: Japanese Meaning: Enlightened constancy Famous 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. It has been a top 50 name each year since 1987. 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 when it ranked at number 14.Monarchy: Great Britain Alexander Origin: Greek Meaning: Defender of the people Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alex, Alexey, Alexis, Alexandre, Alessandro, Alejandro Famous Namesakes: Historical ruler Alexander the Great, baseball player Alex Rodriguez, actor Alexander Skarsgård Peak Popularity: In 2023, Alexander lost its status as one of the top 20 most popular boy names in the United States for the first time since 2000. It ranked number 22. Monarchy: Macedonia, Scotland, Poland, Yugoslavia, Russia Andrew Origin: Greek Meaning: Manly, masculine Alternative Spellings & Variations: Andre, Andreas, Andrei Famous Namesakes: Actor Andrew Garfield, Artist Andy Warhol, President Andrew Jackson Peak Popularity: Andrew was at its most popular in the United States in 2003 when it ranked number 5. Monarchy: Hungary Archie Origin: German Meaning: Genuine, bold, brave Alternative Spellings & Variations: Archbold, Archbald, Archibaldson, Archibald, Archibold, Harchbald, Arkanbaldus, Archebal Famous Namesakes: Boxer Archie Moore; actor Archie David Kao; Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, son of Prince Harry and great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II Peak Popularity: Archie was at its most popular in the early 1900s. After nearly dropping out of the top 1000 names in 2018, it has seen a resurgence in recent years and was the 347th most popular name given to boys in the United States in 2023. 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 when it ranked number 14, but it stayed in the top 50 names for boys for over 50 years before falling further down the list.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 when it ranked number 288.Monarchy: Poland, Ancient Rome Charles Origin: Germanic Meaning: Man, army, warrior Alternative Spellings & Variations: Carl, Carles, Carlinhos, Carlito, Carlitos, Carlos, Carlu, Carolus, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kalle, Karel, Karl, Karlo, Karol Famous Namesakes: Novelist Charles Dickens, basketball player Charles Barkley, actor Charlie Chaplin, King Charles III of Great Britain Peak Popularity: Charles was most popular in the early 1900s when it consistently ranked in the top 10 names for boys, but has remained among the top 100 boy names in the United States for over 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 most popular in the United States the late 1990s and early 2000s when it consistently ranked in the top 50 names for boys.Monarchy: Denmark Christopher Origin: English Meaning: Bearer of Christ Alternative Spellings & Variations: Christoph, Christophoros, Cristoforo, Christôvao, Cristofor, Crisóforo, Christophe, Krzysztof, Kristofer, Kristoffer Famous Namesakes: Actors Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Chris Pines Peak Popularity: The name Christopher was among the top 50 most popular boy names in the United States from 1955 until 2020 and 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 HalenPeak Popularity: Edward was most popular in the United States in the early to mid-20th century and ranked in the top 10 names for boys from 1900 until 1931.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 and ranked in the top 10 names for boys from 1900 until 1938.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 when it was consistently in the top 50 names for boys. Its most popular year was 1911 when it ranked number 13.Monarchy: Great Britain Henry Origin: GermanicMeaning: Home, power, rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Henrey, Henri, HenrieFamous Namesakes: Politician Henry Kissinger and actors Henry Winkler, Henry Fonda, and Henry CavillPeak Popularity: Henry has risen in the United States' popularity rankings, moving from number 29 in 2015 to number 8 in 2023.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 the most popular year to date for the name Jacques in the United States. It ranked at 601.Monarchy: Monaco James Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Supplanter Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jae, Jay, Jem, Jaime, Jamey, Jim Famous Namesakes: Novelist and poet James Joyce, actor James Stewart Peak Popularity: James has been one of the top 20 most popular names in the United States since 1900 (and held a top 10 spot for a majority of that time). It was the number 1 most popular boy's name from 1940 to 1952. Monarchy: Scotland Leopold Origin: Germanic Meaning: Brave Famous Namesakes: French astronaut Léopold Eyharts Peak Popularity: Leopold only ranked in the US's top 1,000 names for boys from 1900 to 1926. At its most popular, it ranked 665. Monarchy: Great Britain, Belgium 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 from 1912 to 1914, when it ranked at number 20.Monarchy: France Malcolm Origin: Scottish Meaning: Devotee of Saint Columba Alternative Spellings & Variations: Malcom, Máel Coluim, Maol Choluim Famous 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 292 in 2023. Its most popular year to date was 1928 when it ranked at number 205. Monarchy: Scotland Michael Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Who is like God Alternative Spellings & Variations: Mikael, Mikhael Famous Namesakes: Actors Michael J. Fox and Michael Landon; basketball player Michael Jordan Peak 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 in the United States to date in 2023 with a ranking of 272.Monarchy: Morocco, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Nicholas Origin: Greek Meaning: Victory of the people Alternative Spellings & Variations: Nickolas, Nikolas, Nikolaus, Nicolas, Nikolai Famous Namesakes: Actors Nick Nolte and Nicolas Cage; singer Nick Jonas Peak Popularity: Nicholas was among the top 25 boy names in the United States from 1978 to 2007. At its peak in 1999, the name ranked number 5. Monarchy: Russia Philip Origin: Greek Meaning: Lover of horsesAlternative Spellings & Variations: PhillipFamous Namesakes: Nike founder Phil Knight, singer Phil CollinsPeak Popularity: Philip was most popular in the United States in 1941 when it ranked at number 52.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, William, Prince of Wales (son of King Charles III and grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth II) Peak Popularity: William has been a top 20 name in the US for over a hundred years. It ranked number 2 from 1900 until 1921 when it fell to number 3. Monarchy: Scotland, England, Ireland Umberto Origin: ItalianMeaning: Bright warriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: HumbertoFamous Namesakes: Astronaut Umberto GuidoniPeak Popularity: Umberto has never been on the US top 1,000 boy names list.Monarchy: Italy More Baby Names For more baby name inspiration, take a look at the following lists: Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names in the US Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names in the US 50 English Baby Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Popular Baby Names. Social Security Administration. 2024.