Names That Mean Noble

A soft but distinctive Swedish short form of the rugged Ulrik, not to be confused with the Estonian (feminine name) Ülle. It has appeared on characters in the game series The Witcher and in the TV series, The Day of the Jackal.

Ulle

This Czech form of Eugene sounds fresher than the English variant, with its on-trend Ev- beginning and cool -zhen ending sound.

Evžen

Still verboten, even with a French accent.

Adolphe

Adolfa is the feminine form of Adolf, a Germanic name composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'wolf.' Despite its ancient noble origins dating back to several medieval European rulers, the name's usage declined dramatically in the 20th century due to its strong association with Adolf Hitler.

Adolfa, though extremely rare today, follows the pattern of creating feminine versions of masculine names by adding an 'a' ending. The name appears occasionally in Spanish-speaking countries or regions with Germanic influence. Modern parents generally avoid this name because of its historical associations. The name's literal meaning connects to nobility and the symbolic strength of the wolf.

Adolfa

Adolf may have been a Swedish royal name but the terrible dictatorship of Adolf Hitler has ruled out this name Adolf for any sensible parent. In the US last year, there were more than 100 boys' given the Spanish variation Adolfo and a handful given the old school Adolphus, but none named Adolf or Adolph....thank goodness.

Adolf

Ethelinda is a feminine name that combines the elements "ethel" meaning "noble" or "of noble birth" and "linda" meaning "pretty." The name was used in medieval England but became less common after the Norman Conquest and is virtually extinct today, given to no baby girls in the US at the most recent count. 

Still, Ethelinda has an old-world charm and elegance that evokes images of medieval nobility and folklore. The name offers the cute nicknames Ethel, Linda, or Lindy, providing versatility within its formal dignity.

Ethelinda

This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.

Adolphus

World War II stamped a permanent verboten on Adolph. 

Adolph

Adolph is of course a name that is shunned by most people around the world, but Aatu is a form that feels far enough away from the original to be usable.

Aatu

Appealing, upbeat name used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries.

Adelio

The French form of the dignified Adelaide, Adélaïde has been borne by Belgian, French, and Luxembourgish nobility, along with musician Héloïse Adélaïde Letissier. It re-entered the French Top 500 in 2019 and a recent year saw it rank at #349 alongside Lena, Aimée, and Mélia. 
 
Ultimately derived from the Germanic Adalheidis, it means "noble kind".

Adélaïde

Albertine and Alberta are old-fashioned feminizations ala Geraldine and Roberta: a little bit clunky, a little bit regal, just waiting for a celeb to use them to make them cool again. Familiar in France and the US in the first half of the 20th-century, Albertine has since fallen out of style and hasn't appeared in the US stats since the 80s.
 
With the popularity of Clementine and Alba, however, is Albertine one to reconsider? Nicknames Bertie, Albie, Alba, and Birdie add a fresh twist.

Albertine

A handsome Hungarian name of uncertain origin, Elemér is likely a Hungarian form of the Slavic Velimir or the German Elmar. 

Elemér

Has a medieval, slightly fusty but romantic feel. 

Ormanda

Feels like a hybrid. Better go for Edith or Evelyn. 

Edlyn

Adolpha

Jean is primed to rise again – particularly in the middle slot. So could Gene follow suit? 

This spelling is still more commonly a male name, short for Eugene or given as a standalone, but it works as a nickname for Eugenie, Genevieve, Imogene, Georgina and several other stylish female names.

Gene

This attractive and unique Scottish form of Alice can also be found in the spelling Aileas. Like Alice, it ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis. Spelt with the fada, Ailís, it's Irish and pronounced with a longer final vowel: AY-leesh.

Ailis

Edo is a truly pan-European name with a rich history, having origins in German, Dutch, Italian, Georgian, Croatian, and Slovene. Edo is typically a shortened version of Edward or Edoardo, or the Italian Manfredo and Alfredo. In Dutch and German, Edo can also be a variation of Ede. Notable bearers include Frisian chieftains Edo Wiemken the elder and Edo Wiemken the younger, Italian politician Edoardo "Edo" Ronchi, Croatian painter Edo Murtić, Dutch conductor Edo de Waart, Bosnian rapper Edo Maajka, Croatian writer Edo Popović and American jazz bassist Edo Castro.

Ada is one of those names found in two different languages with two different meanings. As a German name, it means noble or nobility, and as a Turkish name, it means island. 

Bella means beautiful, so this rare combo name means noble and beautiful or beautiful island -- both beautiful meanings.

Adabella

Names that mean noble include some choices that have long been widely-used in the Western World, such as Alice, Audrey, and Eugene.

Along with variations of those popular names such as Allison and Audra, stylish names that mean noble include the Norse goddess name Freya, the lovely Welsh Arwen, and the Irish surname name Grady.

If you like the meaning noble, you may also want to explore names that mean king, queen, prince, princess, and royal.

One name with a noble meaning you'll want to stay away from is Adolph and all its variations.

Names that mean noble include some choices that have long been widely-used in the Western World, such as Alice, Audrey, and Eugene. Along with variations of those popular names such as Allison and Audra, stylish names that mean noble include the Norse goddess name Freya, the lovely Welsh Arwen, and the Irish surname name Grady. If you like the meaning noble, you may also want to explore names that mean king, queen, prince, princess, and royal. One name with a noble meaning you'll want to stay away from is Adolph and all its variations. (Page 10)