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… Kingdom of Hawaii before its overthrow. The name combines 'kai' meaning 'sea' and 'ulani' meaning 'royal' or 'heavenly', creating the beautiful meaning 'royal sacred one of the sea' or 'heavenly …

A natural successor to the trend for royalty-related names, and (in a spiritual sense) for meaningful New Christian names. While the English word is pretty rare as a name …

A Welsh take on the trend for royalty names, which a few parents in Wales have started to use in recent years.

This is a Greenlandic girls' name made royal when Prince Frederik and Princess Mary - now King and Queen - named their twin daughter Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda.

Reuben is derived from the Hebrew words ra’a, meaning "to see, to understand," and ben, "son." As a phrase it translates to "behold, a son." In the Bible, Reuben …

Raemonn is an uncommon variant spelling of Raymond, a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'wise protector' from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection). This distinctive spelling gives the …

Frederik has been borne by numerous European royals, including kings of Denmark and Norway. The spelling variant with a 'k' rather than 'ck' is most common in Denmark, Norway, and …

Ferdinand is a traditional name among Spanish royal families and also appears in Shakespeare's The Tempest, borne by the handsome young prince shipwrecked on Prospero's island. Bold, daring …

This name has recently come on the radar via rising actor Dev Patel, who made his mark in Slumdog Millionaire and then in Lion and is also the name of …

One of the old-school nicknames -- think Ray, Vince, Frank -- that's on the brink of coming back into style. Name him Stanislav or Constantine and he'll have a …

Possibility for fans of science fiction writer Ray.

Part of the trend for formerly canine royal names; this is one a little girl might love—up till the age of eight.

Kingslee is a feminine name that blends royal connotations with modern styling. This contemporary creation combines 'king' with the popular suffix 'lee/leigh' (meaning meadow or clearing), creating a name …

Monarch follows on the heels of Empress, Royalty, and Princess as a a title name for girls, though it may additionally be related orange and black butterfly of the same …

Eleanor's straightforward feminine image combined with its royal medieval history is striking just the right note for parents in search of a girls' name that combines substance and style …

Sambor is the name of several ancient royals in Pomerania — a region split between current day Germany and Poland.

Otter first came onto the baby name radar when Zooey Deschanel used it as a middle name for her daughter in 2015. It entered the US charts the same year …

Very unique and under the radar names - just the way I like 'em! Enjoy and let me know what you think.

… popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically. For more names with meanings related to royalty, browse our list of Names That Mean Ruler or Royal.

by Tara Ryazansky It seems like I can’t check my email or stand in a grocery store line these days without being bombarded with images of pregnant celebrities.  I …

By Tara Ryazansky It seems like some of the most stylish high-profile celebrity couples are expecting all at once. If their taste in baby names is as on point …

Hot on the heels of names like Bryson, Ryan and Rylan comes this mix'n'match of cool sounds.

Windsor may have male references, such as Britain's royal House of Windsor and a tie's windsor knot, but this name also has a definite feminine feel, as in …

Domitille is the French form of the ancient royal name Domitilla. Domitille is used today, and was in the French Top 500 during the 2000s. While English speakers might say …

Duncan is jaunty, confident, and open, a Scottish royal name that's brimming with friendly charm and makes it into our golden circle of names that are neither too popular …

A Portuguese classic. Many members of the Portuguese royal family were named João, and today it’s associated with a number of Portuguese and Brazilian footballers.

Windsor may have male references, such as Britain's royal House of Windsor and a tie's windsor knot, but this name also has a definite feminine feel, as in …

Rhythmic Welsh nickname name, derived from the Welsh royal name Iorwerth, which has sometimes been anglicized as Edward.

Most modern parents would prefer the more straightforward Ryan.

Kingslie is a modern feminine name that blends royal associations with contemporary styling. It appears to be a creative variation combining elements of names like Kingston or Kingsley with feminine …

A place name associated with style, wealth, and royalty, Hampton is the name of a classy area of New York and of the stately Hampton Court Palace in the UK …

Names that sound like rich person royalty with lots of money dollars or whatever it takes to get to 15 words.

Girl names that are long, pretty and royal. These names can be used with a cute and short nickname.

Timeless and classic with a royal charm, George has been a well-used boy name for as long as data has been kept. There are several handsome forms of George …

By Tara Ryazansky I vividly remember sneaking peeks at my father’s Stephen King books when I was way too young for them, but I could only steal them away …

With its sharp Z initial and similar sound to Ryan, Zion has shot up the charts in singer Lauryn Hill used it for her son in 1997. Following on in …

A new one for the ever-growing collection of royal baby names.

Historically, Sire was a formal term for addressing male royalty, particularly a king. Sire can also mean "father" or "senior" as both a noun and a verb. Now, like Prince …

Helisent was used in the medieval days and has royal antecedents found in both France and Germany. Information on its origins is sketchy, but some say it's related to …

Rafeal represents a spelling variation of the more common Rafael or Raphael, names with Hebrew origins meaning 'God has healed.' This particular spelling maintains the pronunciation of the traditional name …

This might sound and look like a blend of Ryan, Riley, and Nigel, but it is in fact the name of the seventh brightest star in the sky. Found in …

A celebrity-related name as the son of Billy Ray and brother of Miley Cyrus.

Rajmund is the Central and Eastern European form of Raymond, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning 'wise protector' or 'counsel-protection.' This variant is particularly common in Poland, Czech …

… this strong, traditional name. This spelling variant adds a slight continental flair to the classic Raymond while maintaining its distinguished history. Raymond was introduced to England by the Normans and …

Parviz is a masculine name of Persian origin with royal connotations, meaning 'fortunate,' 'victorious,' or 'happy.' It has been used by several Persian kings and nobles throughout history, most notably …

An ancient name that's been used by the Norwegian royal family; still popular there but not likely to appeal to many American parents.

An Irish surname possibility for those who like Daley, Royal, Dougal, and Dolan, though it may sound too much like doily to catch on for modern boys. Nevertheless, it was …

Popular in Wales, but likely to be mispronounced as Ryan here.

Refaella is a feminine variation of the Hebrew name Rafael or Raphael, meaning 'God has healed' or 'healing of God.' The name has Italian and Jewish roots and is less …

Rani, alternatively spelled Ranee, is the female equivalent of Raja in Hindi. In many Indo-Aryan languages it can mean "queen" or "lady". The Hebrew version is used for both …