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Long a royal nickname in England, it's coming back there along with Archie and Alfie. British singer Kate Bush calls her little boy Bertie.

An old royal name in England and Scotland that's also spelled Marjorie. Popular in the Middle Ages and Tudor period, it was revived at the end of the 19th …

Roy, Royce, Royal, and Rory are all in the US Top 1000, where they join a plethora of surname-inspired names ending in -son. Royson is a new consideration, with …

Presidential, royal, common, old well known names. Normal spellings. All for boys. Very strong and well known.

An under-the-radar Hebrew name, mostly used in Israel. In the Old Testament, Eran was one of Ephraim's grandchildren.

An old Welsh royal name, of which the English surname Howell is an Anglicized form.

Raif (or Raef, Rayif) is a Muslim name usually given in reference to the Qur’anic verse "God is most compassionate and most merciful to mankind." A notable bearer is …

Sheikh, the Arabic royal title turned name, is among the Top 1000 boys' names in the UK though undiscovered in the US. With the ascendance of such royal names as …

Sounds exactly like Ray—but with an on-trend royal vibe. The central protagonist in the newest Star Wars trilogy is a woman named Rey.

A Saudi Arabian royal name that has remained within its own culture.

Alfonso was a royal name in Spain as far back as the 7th century, but it is rarely heard outside the Hispanic community in the US.

Offbeat, under-the-radar choice to honor a Grandma Rosalie.

Whether spelled Raffaela, Rafaela, Raffaella, or Raphaela, a euphonius name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image. Like Gabriella and Isabella, is beginning to be drawn into the American …

Nawab is a royal title used in South Asian states, indicating a leader whose position might be compared to that of a prince. Derived from the Arabic naib meaning "deputy …

Signifying the first rays of sun, Rohit is a wildly popular name in India, where it is connected to the Hindu God Vishnu. Along with Hindus, Rohit is also used …

This gender-neutral royal name of Tahiti was inspired by the death of a child from a night cough, not the most positive reference especially in the age of Covid.

There's a craze for royal names right now, including Royal itself, so c'mon down, Contessa, and join Prince, King, Duke, Royalty -- the whole blue-blooded gang. Bonus: Short …

Exalted names like King, Royalty, and Messiah are all the rage—President seems like the next logical step.

In this era of Royalty, Reign, and Chosen, Heiress isn't as shocking as it once might has been. A direct and declarative choice for those who want their daughter …

All names connected with royalty have become increasingly popular in recent years, and King variation Kyng is no exception. Some parents may feel that the Kyng spelling makes it more …

Known as a British royal family line as well as a style of architecture, this name feels both solemn and formidable, but with an intriguing "dark-academia" feel to it …

A livelier form of Raymond, Raimundo was one of the most popular names in Brazil for the entire first half of the 20th century.

Finlay is a Scottish royal name: it belonged to Macbeth's father, Finlay MacRory--or Findlaech mac Ruaidri--that has a bit of a split personality. It has two acceptable …

If girls have adopted Ray, why not Roy.

An elaborate diminutive of Rafael, Rafinha is more likely to be used as a nickname than as a given name. Pronounced as hah-fee-nyah in Brazil and rah-fee …

Finlay is a Scottish royal name (it belonged to Macbeth"s father) that was revived by several celebrity parents who did a gender switch when they used it for their …

The Faroese term for "ray of light", seen as a feminine name on the Faroe Islands.

During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims across the globe—about a quarter of the world’s population—fast from dawn to sunset for the month. Observance …

The origin of the Anglicized Ryan, this Irish name feels like a brighter and fresher alternative.

Similar to popular Riley and Ryan and the origin of Rylan, this Old English surname has been in the US Top 1000 since the early 2000s. While it has declined …

Parents seeking alternatives to popular Ryan have flocked to this soundalike name, which peaked at #146 in 2011. Blending in elements of Nolan and Riley too, it remains in the …

Astrid has been a Scandinavian royal name since the tenth century, and many people associated it with the Swedish author of the Pippi Longstocking stories, Astrid Lindgren. Astrid is derived …

Rainara — and variations such as Raynara — is a uniquely Brazilian name with mysterious origins. It may derive from the Germanic name Reynard, meaning "powerful advice".

By Tara Ryazansky Here’s the latest in Tara’s continuing series offering her predictions of what the next batch of starbabies will be named. Be sure to add your …

Hester. Raymond. Vincent. Leonie. The more time that goes by, the longer the list grows of names that once I hated and now have learned to love. (Sorry, Yoda got …

An addition to the trend for royal names, Kingdom could also have religious significance for those who want it. The name was given to 32 boys in the US in …

Arabic name with ties to ancient royalty. Rapper Meek Mill gave this name to his oldest son.

This name was used by the royal House of Luxembourg in the Middle Ages, as a diminutive of Irmentrude. We definitely think this spunky shortening improves upon the heavy German …

Friendlier french form of ancient Germanic royal name Amalric or Emmerich.

More authentic and original form of Ryan, but far less common of the two spellings in the US. There were about 170 baby boys named Rian in the US last …

Raimonds is the Latvian form of Raymond, a masculine name with Germanic origins combining the elements "ragin" (advice, decision) and "mund" (protection). This particular spelling is primarily found in Latvia …

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 …

Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.

A name that evokes ideas of royalty and adornment, of exceptional success and remarkability, of mountain tops and tall waves, Shekhar is a Hindi choice, derived from the Sanskrit śekhara …

Victoria Elizabeth combines two quintessential royal names, creating a pairing that exudes classic elegance and historical significance. Victoria, derived from Latin meaning "victory," gained prominence through Queen Victoria's influential …

This evocative word name conjures up royalty, drawbridges, and medieval chain mail knights. The word castle was derived from the Latin castellum, meaning "fortified place." Castle was first recorded on …

These under the radar, late 70's / early 80's girl names deserve a nod...and possibly a comeback!

By Tara Ryazansky We all took guesses at what the British royal baby would be named.  We brushed up on ‘K’ names to make bets at what Kimye would name …

Nayef is a masculine Arabic name with royal associations throughout the Middle East. Traditionally meaning "elevated," "high," or "distinguished," the name conveys nobility and honor. Particularly prominent in Saudi Arabia …

Inspired by the popularity of Rylan and Ryan, Rylann is a feminine leaning form, which blends in the classic Ann. Given to just 20 girls a year, it is far …