Names That Mean Noble

Typically used as a feminine name from both its English and Lithuanian origins, the name has seen very occasional use for boys, perhaps thanks to its similarity to Auden and Ezra, or because it is a word in Lithuanian, literally translating to "storm".

Audra

Used as the modern Greek form of Eugenia and as an alternative transcription of the Russian Yevgeniya, and the Bulgarian Evgeniya, this name is pronounced differently depending on location and language. In Bulgarian, it would be ehv-GEH-nee-yuh (with a hard G sound) while in Russian, it would be either yiv-GYEH-nih-ya or iv-GYEH-nih-ya. In mordern Greek, however, the sound would be slightly softer: ehv-yeh-NEE-uh. 
 
Notable bearers of the name include figure skaters Evgenia Medvedeva, Evgenia Shishkova, and Evgenia Tarasova, photographer Evgenia Arbugaeva, playwright Evgenia Citkowitz, and social media star Evgenia Soloveva.

Evgenia

A rare Irish name with a whispery and poetic sound, Sílbhe might be considered a blend of the Irish elements síl meaning "seed, descendant" and bé meaning "lady", lending it the meaning "noble woman" or "woman with lineage". Alternatively, it may be used as an Irish variation of Sylvia, Cecilia, or Celia, meaning "of the woods, forest", "blind" and "heavenly" respectively, though you may mix the various meanings to get "woman of the woods" or "heavenly lady".
 
The name appears in Florence Knapp's 2025 novel, The Names.

Sílbhe

An Occitan and Medieval French form of Adelais, this name is ultimately related to the noble and stately Adelaide. It is likely the source of stylish French Zélie.
 
The name was historically borne by 11th-century noblewoman Azalaïs of Montferrat, a patron of troubadours (performers and composers) who also became the regent of Saluzzo, Italy, while another bearer was the 12th-century composer and writer, Azalais de Porcairagues
 
Also appearing as Azalais and Asalais, it may be pronounced as A-ZUH-LAY-EES or A-ZA-LA-EES.

Azalaïs

Kilmer is best known as a surname — as in actor Val Kilmer — but actors Bethany C. Meyers and Nico Tortorella recently used it for their daughter Kilmer Dove, making it a viable first name.
 
Kilmer is derived from the Germanic form of Gilmer, which evolved from personal names including Gildemir, Gilmar, Gisel, and Gisela.

Kilmer

Also spelt Aethelred, this was the name of two Saxon kings of England. The most famous is Ethelred II "The Unready", who actually reigned as King twice: from 978-1013 and from 1014-1016. His nickname comes not from the modern word "unready", but rather from a pun on the Old English unræd "poorly advised" (Ethelred means "well advised" or "noble counsel").

Ethelred

A stylish, multicultural option, Azzi may be considered a variation of the Italian Azzo, meaning "noble" or an Arabic name relating to the element azza meaning "to be powerful" or "to be cherished". As such, it may be related to Izz ad-Din (or Azzeddine), meaning "glory of religion", Azahara meaning "to shine", or Azza meaning "young gazelle".
 
Another possibility is that it is simply an English nickname for the likes of Azalea, Asia, Azia, or Azaria. 
 
It is notably borne by Azzi Fudd, basketball star and girlfriend to Paige Buecker, also a basketballer. Her parents chose the name in honor of Jennifer Azzi, a basketball player her mother admired. In both cases, the name is pronounced AY-zee, though A-zee would work too.

Azzi

Ethelwyn is a form of Æðelwine, a masculine Anglo-Saxon saints' name that was revived in the 19th century, but for girls. An old example of gender-bending names, the switch likely occurred due to its obvious similarities to Ethel, which ultimately shares the same Old English root, æðele meaning "noble". 
 
Clunky with a touchy of whimsy, Ethelwyn has been notably borne by Canadian poet Ethelwyn Wetherald, British artist and sculptor Ethelwyn Baker, and Ethelwyn Murray, daughter of lexicographer, James A. Murray.
 
Ethelwyn's similarity to Elowyn, Esther, and Gwendolyn might make it appealing to modern parents looking for something unexpected.

Ethelwyn

Aileas is one of those <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/428/scottish-baby-names">Scottish names</a> that is at once familiar and unusual, a spin on the internationally-popular Alice that is all but unknown outside of its native Scotland. It might overcomplicate things in the US, though, given that most Americans would pronounce it like the word alias and would find it difficult to get from those vowel combinations to ah-lus or eh-lus.

Aileas

Sweet but strong with a poetic meaning, Heiderose is a German compound name blending Heide (from Adelheid) with floral Rose. Prounounced with four syllables in German, it feels similar to the likes of Hildegarde, Roselotte, and Hannelore. 

Heiderose

Used as both a surname and a given name in Ghana, Serwaa is of Akan origin, likely referring to a woman who is noble, righteous and outstanding. 
 Notable bearers include journalist and news presenter, Serwaa Amihere, politician Serwaa Annin, footballer Ophelia Serwaa Amponsah, actress Maame Serwaa, and runner Akosua Serwaa.

Serwaa

An old form of the adal family, an intriguing choice for those who like Adele, Adelaide, and Della, but also Athena and Estella. Athela is another spelling option.

Athella

Popular in Azerbaijan, Ali̇na is a variation of the multicultural Alina, which has several different roots, including Slavic, Arabic, and Germanic. 

Ali̇na

A unique Hebrew name, likely derived from the word nadav meaning "to give" or "to be generous", Nediva is a relation of the Biblical masculine names Nedabiah and Nadab. 
 
With its cool -diva ending, the possibility of boyish nickname Ned, and the Biblical links, it is surprisingly underused, having never ranked in the US stats and only seeing quiet use in Israel and Brazil.

Nediva

Both elegant and playful, this elaborate form of Alberto has been in use since at least the 13th century and was popular as a stand alone name in Brazil in the first half of the 20th century. It was historically borne by Albertino Mussato (1261–1329), a poet, historian, and playwright from Padua, Italy, who is known for promoting the revival of literary Latin and an interest in classical texts and the mythology of Greece and Rome.

Albertino

The Turkish feminine form of the Arabic Karim (or Kerim, Kerem, and Ekrem as it may appear in Turkish), Kerime is pronounced as KEH-rih-meh, and may be associated with kindness and generosity. 

Keri̇me

Aneirin is the original form of the more common Aneurin (which was a mistaken spelling used after the 17th Century). Aneirin was one of the first great Welsh poets who flourished in the 6th Century. He was said to be the Prince of Bards. 

Aneirin

Monalisa is a combination os Mona, meaning "noble good", and Lisa, meaning "god is my oath".

This name is best associated with the famous painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. 

Monalisa

Alician

A variation of the Ancient Greek Eugenia, this form is likely inspired by the modern Greek transcription: Evgenia. Pronounced as ehv-yeh-NEE-a, this spelling may appeal to those living outside of Greece who want it said correctly. 

Evyenia

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 8)