25 Unusual Royal Baby Names You've Most Likely Never Thought Of

When it comes to royal baby names, we automatically think of names like Charlotte, George, William, Elizabeth, Charles, Harry and Louis.

But there is a whole kingdom full of regal and royal baby names that you most likely hadn’t thought of before. Names that are sophisticated, bold, elegant and powerful, yet won’t be topping any most popular baby names lists anytime soon.

Allow us to introduce you to 25 unusual royal baby names that glisten with regal charm and are the perfect fit for any prince or princess.

Tiaras at the ready…

1. Alexia – Princess Alexia is part of the Netherland monarchy and the lovely name means “defender of mankind”. Very warrior-like!

2. Gabriel – Meaning “God is my strength”, Gabriel is the Prince of Belgium and a lovely option if you’re after a royal name.

3. Haya – Haya is the daughter of King Hussein of Jordan and isn’t it a pretty name? It means “life”.

4. Rania – Rania means “to gaze” in Arabic and is the lovely name of Queen Rania of Jordan.

5. Leopold – Yes, we know Leo is hugely popular right now, but little Leopold is still mostly reserved for the royals. Prince Leopold currently presides as the Duke of Albany. Very Bridgertonesque, don’t you think?

6. Eloise – Speaking of Bridgerton, Eloise is also an uncommon royal name thanks to Eloise of Orange-Nassau, daughter of Prince Constantine.

7. Ernest – If you like virtue names, then Ernest is a pretty cute choice! And, you could always call him Ernie! Ernie’s royal heritage comes from George V who was named George Frederick Ernest Albert.

8. Blanche – Originally a royal name from France, Blanche is now paving the way for old-school cool. It means “pure”.

9. Dorothea – Another vintage baby name with royal connotations, Dorethea was the middle name of King George I’s daughter, Sophia-Dorothea. Lots of nickname options too – Dory, Thea, Tea.

10. Adela – Meaning “noble and serene”, Adela is both elegant and edgy. We especially love it for anyone having a baby in Adelaide! The vintage-sounding name was held by King Stephen’s mother, Adela of Normandy.

11. Cosima – If you like chic and unique names, then Cosima may be up your alley. It was selected for Lady Cosima Rose Alexandra Windsor and means “order, beauty”.

12. Lucia – Coming from the Italian throne, Lucia means “graceful light”.

13. Clementine – Not just a colourful fruit, Clementine is also a strong royal name in Belgium.

14. Cordelia – Another strong and powerful baby girl name, Cordelia means “jewel of the sea” or “heart of a lion”. Either way, lovely!

15. Sibylla – We can thank Princess Sibylla of Albany for making this unique name a royal one. Isn’t it cute? Sibylla is of Greek origin and means “oracle”.

16. Hadrian – He was a pretty big deal back in the day – a Roman emperor who built Hadrian’s Wall. The name itself is quite bold and strong.

17. Xenia – Xenia was the name of a Christian saint and the Grand Duchess of Russia. It’s a Greek name meaning “hospitable, welcoming,” definitely a great quality to have in a future leader!

18 Tao – Tao was a ruler in the 17th dynasty but the name has multiple meanings, including “brave” and “long life”. It’s pronounced Tay-o.

19. Thyra – Pronounced “Tara”, this pretty name comes from the Danish monarchy and means “Thor’s struggle”.

20. Raj – In Sanskirt, Raj translates to “king” and comes from the name Rajan.

21. Rex – Short and sweet, Rex means “king” in Latin.

22. Reign – One of the Kardashian ladies named one of her kids’ Reign (honestly I couldn’t care less which one, but I know there is one in there). It’s certainly a bold option for the littlest ‘ruler’ of your household.

23. Royal – Another “royal concept name”, Royal means “of the king” and according to Nameberry, is trending this year.

24. Reagan – Cute for a girl or a boy, Reagan translates to “little king”.

25. Kingston – While there are no kings or princes named Kingston, you have to admit – it’s pretty mighty!

Traditional royal baby names

Of course, if you’d prefer a more traditional royal baby name, there are plenty to choose from:

Charlotte
Catherine
Elizabeth
Sophia
Amelia
Anne
Margaret
Alexandra
Beatrice
Isabella
Louise
Matilda
Augusta
Alice
Phillipa
Victoria
Diana
Louis
William
Andrew
Albert
Arthur
Archie
Augustus
George
James
Edward
Frederick
George
Harry
Henry
Alexander
Richard
Victor

You can check out our full list of regal baby names here.

Royal baby names you actually can’t use

You may have also noticed the trend of naming kids ‘royal’ concepts. You know, like Sir, Saint, King. While these names are certainly unique, there are several royal names that you actually aren’t allowed to use in Australia. They include: