Names That Mean Noblewoman

A name with various origins, Elmira combines the sounds of multicultural Mira with the popular El- beginning. Despite this, the name is rarely heard in the US, though it does rank in the Top 100 names in Azerbaijan.

One of the most popular names in Scandinavia, Freja--or Freyja--was a major deity of Norse paganism. Beautiful, blonde and blue-eyed, she was the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. In the US, the name is most likely spelled Freya.

Yes, there are lots of kids out there named Princess, Duke, Earl, and King – but you don't necessarily want yours to be one of them.

Has a petite, dainty charm.

An uncommon short form of Patricia – an innovative way to honor Great-Aunt Pat.

Countessa is not an authentic title of nobility in any language — the closest it comes to is contessa, the Italian translation of "countess." It's been used as a girl name here and there but has never been given to more than five girls in a single year. Countessa could be an interesting way to get to the nickname Tessa or Tess.