Names That Mean Noble

Like Eugene, this is a grandpa name in its native Catalonia, though with vintage revival potential.

Eugeni

This pretty Irish form of Alice is also found in its anglicized form: Ailish.

Ailís

Alíz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final Z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a winner.



Alíz

Ulrica has an Old World sound, but is perhaps enough like Erika and Annika that it could work today. Also spelled Ulrika, it was borne by a 18th century Swedish queen and Olympic ice hockey player, Ulrica Lindström.
 
The meaning of the name is slightly debated, with some sources suggesting it derived from Wulfric, meaning "wolf ruler", while other believe it comes from Ulrich, meaning "rich, noble and royal heritage".

Ulrica

A stylish French name which ultimately derives from Adelaide, via the Occitan form Azalaïs. It was borne by Saint Marie-Azélie Guérin, also called Zélie, the mother of Thérèse of Lisieux.

Azélie

It can't often be said about truly one-of-a-kind names, but Adeluna would fit in perfectly with the stylish names of Right Now. It's one part Adeline and one part Luna, yet totally unique. Adeluna likely derives from Adelina, an ancient name from a Germanic element meaning "noble." It could also be considered a variation of Adaluna, the Ada-Luna hybrid with connections to England's River Lune.

Adeluna

Etel may freshen up the dated Ethel that many may consider still a bit too dusty for revival. Etel is used in Hungarian speaking countries, but is sleek and simple enough to work well in the States. 

Etel

Scheherazade -- or Sheherazade --is a legendary Persian queen immortalized as the narrator of all one thousand stories in the One Thousand and One Nights. Her story is even more remarkable than the tales she tells.
Each day the king marries a new woman and then beheads her in the morning. Scheherazade volunteers to marry the King. She relates a gripping story and times it so that as dawn approaches, the King is left with a cliffhanger. Eager to hear the end of the story, the King spares her life. The next night, Scheherazade finishes the tale and begins a new one, again ending the night with a cliffhanger. And so on. After 1001 nights (and 1000 stories) Scheherazade tells the King she has no more stories. However, by this time the King has fallen in love with Scheherazade and makes her his Queen.
 Scheherazade is a long and weighty name, but on the right girl or woman it would be an unusual and wonderful choice. Another spelling is Sheherazade.

Scheherazade

This weighty Anglo-Saxon name belonged to a 7th century English saint, also known as Etheldred. The chic classic Audrey is a modern French and English descendent.

Etheldreda

The Māori version of Patrick is one of the most fun international forms of the name.

Patariki

A feminine form of Ethelbert, which is itself the Middle English variant of Æþelbeorht, which is in turn the Old English version of Albert, Ethelberta could therefore be regarded as an alternative form of Alberta. 
 
Ethelberta certainly has plenty of clunkiness but nicknames Effie, Bertie, Birdie or Ella might lighten it.
 
Ethelberta appears in Thomas Hardy's (surprisingly comic and happy) novel, The Hand of Ethelberta, about a woman of humble origins who marries well, loses her husband, and becomes a poet and story teller, all while trying to support and conceal her working class family.

Ethelberta

The yoo sound at the beginning of a name has not typically been attractive to the modern ear. Probably the most appealing form of this ancient name has been the feminized Eugenie, thanks to the British princess.

Eugenius

Şerhrazad is the form of Sheherazade — the legendary narrator of One Thousand and One Nights — used as a girl name in Turkey.

Şehrazad

The German surname Kilmer is derived from Gilmer, which itself originated from various German given names. These personal names include Gildemir and Gilmar, meaning "famous sacrifice", along with Gisel and Gisela, which derive from the German element gīsil, meaning "pledge", "hostage", or "noble offspring".
 
That meaning may seem odd, but in ancient and medieval Germanic culture, the younger children of nobles were handed off to be raised by foreign or nearby rulers — this was considered a peace pledge between the two courts.
 
Actors Bethany C. Meyers and Nico Tortorella named their daughter Kilmer Dove — Kilmer is Meyers' mother's maiden name.

Kilmer

Possibly inspired by the French Azélie (a relative of Adelaide) or by the floral Azalea, Azeli is a contemporary choice which may appeal to fans of Azariah, Adelie, Ailani, Zaylee, and Nayeli. Pronounced as either A-ZEH-LEE or uh-ZAY-lee, it was chosen by artist and content creator Sage Corte (handandfire) in 2026.

Azeli

Possibly a Bosnian variation of the multicultural Ayra, a name that means "respectable, awe-inspiring" or "noble" in Sanskrit. It might also be connected to the Finnish Airi or Aira, meaning "messenger", the English Aire or Aira meaning "air", the Lithuanian Airė, which is a river name, and the Arabic Ayrah meaning "vision" or "without an owner", or the Arabic Khayra meaning "good deeds". 

Ajra

A name from mythology that also doubles up as a botanical choice, Agave has its roots in Greek the agauê meaning "high-born, illustrious, admirable". Borne by a daughter of Cadmus and the mother of Pentheus in Greek myth, as a word name, Agave usually refers to a succulent plant with large rosettes of pointed, fleshy leaves. It is popularly used to create the natural sweetener, agave syrup, and to make the alcohol tequila. 
 
The name has seen very occasional use in Indonesia, the US, Mexico, and Papua New Guinea, likely because it is connected to alcohol. Nevertheless, for a fictional character, a middle name, or the very bold namer, it might make an interesting mythological choice, with nicknames Aggie and Ava.

Agave

A sweet, elaborated form of the sleek Adele, Adélie is the traditional French spelling of this Ad- name. Briefly popular in France back in the 90s, Adalee and Adalie are more familiar in the US, though Adélie may appeal to those who enjoy Elodie and Amelie, but want something rarer. 
 
Adélie might also be considered a place name, after Adélie Land in Antarctica, which was named in the 19th century by the explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville, who chose its name to honor his wife, Adéle "Adélie". As such, Adélie is also an animal name, given to a species of penguin, native to Antartica.

Adélie

Appearing as a character in the popular video game, Persona 5, Ryuji is a Japanese name with several cool meanings. It is made up of the elements Ryū meaning "dragon" or "noble, prosperous", and ji meaning "two" or "officer, boss". Like with many Japanese names however, other kanji combinations are possible, with "elevate, rule" and "dragon child" being two more options.
 
In the video game, the character's name is supposed to reflect the name of the samurai and shishi (political activist), Sakamoto Ryōma.

Ryuji

Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.
 
Meaning "elf ruler" or "noble bear", depending on how you interpret the different elements, Auberon appeared as the name of a fairy king in the 13th-century epic poem Huon de Bordeaux. The poem was then translated into English in the 1540s, meaning it could be from this that Shakespeare got the name for Oberon, in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
 The most famous bearer of the name is British journalist and critic Auberon Waugh (whose grandfather was Aubrey and whose nickname was Bron), of the literary Waugh clan.
 The Oberon spelling is another recommended option.

Auberon

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 7)