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Regal names for your royal family

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Let’s face it, most of us are fascinated with royal families. Perhaps it’s the lure of living in a castle or that fabulous royal wedding, but monarchies will always be in fashion. Of course, the first royal family that probably pops into your head is the one across the pond. They’re not the only royal family though.

Did you know that there are more than 40 countries across the globe with a royal family? Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Japan, and Monaco, are just the tip of the crown for countries that still have a royal family. Many consider the British royal family to be the most popular, but all tend to have their moment in the sun, especially when there’s a baby in the midst. When a royal couple is about the have a baby, all eyes are on the name. So, where do royals get their inspiration? From history! When royals are considering baby names, they look back at their predecessors.

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Now, if you’re on the hunt for the ideal name for your baby, take a page from those couples and consider royal names. Think about how the world waited and watched to see what Prince William and Princess Kate would name their children. George, Louis, and Charlotte instantly became more popular, finding their places once again on those baby lists.

Then, there was Prince Harry and Meghan’s name watch. Suddenly, Archie was fashionable again. His little sis’s name wasn’t as known, but it won’t be long before future kindergarten classes have Lilibet’s among their list of graduates. Of course, you aren’t limited to just looking at British royal names. There is royal inspiration around the world and across the ages. Let’s take a look at the best regal names for the future royals in your house.

Royal names

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You have probably been all over the map trying to find just the right name for your baby. You’ve made the lists. Then there’s the input from well-meaning friends and family. When trying to find the name that speaks to you, you might have missed those classic names with their roots in nobility.

Royal baby names just might be what you’ve been looking for. If you’re searching for the top royal names that may be just the right fit for your baby, we have got the sovereign names you want to see starting with the most recognizable royals around the globe.

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British royal boy names

  • Charles
  • William
  • George
  • Harold (Harry)
  • Andrew
  • Louis
  • Archibald (Archie)
  • Albert
  • Edward
  • Arthur
  • Francis
  • Patrick
  • Frederike

British royal girl names

  • Elizabeth
  • Victoria
  • Catherine
  • Diana
  • Margaret
  • Louise
  • Alice
  • Mary
  • Charlotte
  • Louisa
  • Olga
  • Maud
  • Anne
  • Agnes
  • Helene

Spanish royal boy names

  • Antonio
  • Simon
  • Victor
  • Carlos
  • Fernando
  • Tomas
  • Manual
  • Ramon
  • Enrique
  • Amadeo
  • Javier
  • Lorenzo

Spanish royal girl names

  • Catalina
  • Margarita
  • Micaela
  • Mercedes
  • Teresa
  • Blanca
  • Elena
  • Rafaela
  • Sofia
  • Pilar
  • Zenaida
  • Violante
  • Isabella

Swedish royal boy names

  • Alexander
  • Oscar
  • Wilhelm
  • Kristoffer
  • Magnus
  • Sten
  • Karl
  • Henrik
  • Fredrik
  • Filip
  • Erik
  • Nicolas

Swedish royal girl names

  • Eugenia
  • Estelle
  • Madeleine
  • Ingrid
  • Elisabet
  • Katarina
  • Sabina
  • Christina
  • Amalia
  • Cecilia
  • Silvia
  • Desiree

Danish royal boy names

  • Ferderik
  • Christian
  • Vincent
  • Joachim
  • Felix
  • Nikolai

Danish royal girl names

  • Josephine
  • Margrethe
  • Marie
  • Athena
  • Benedikte
  • Anne-Marie

Dutch royal boy names

  • Maurits
  • Bernhard
  • Pieter
  • Floris
  • Willem

Dutch royal girl names

  • Irene
  • Mabel
  • Marilene
  • Annette
  • Anita
  • Amiee
  • Laurentien

Belgian royal boy names

  • Gabriel
  • Emmanuel
  • Philippe

Belgian royal girl names

  • Eleonore
  • Mathilde
  • Astrid
  • Elisabeth

Norwegian royal boy names

  • Harald
  • Haakon
  • Marius
  • Olav

Norwegian royal girl names

  • Sonja
  • Mette-Marit
  • Ingrid-Alexandra
  • Leah
  • Isadora
  • Emma

Monegasque royal boy names (Monaco)

  • Albert
  • Jacques
  • Rainier
  • Lucien

Monegasque royal girl names (Monaco)

  • Charlene
  • Gabriella
  • Carolina
  • Stephanie
  • Claudine
  • Grace

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Throughout the ages, royal names have stood the test of time. If you need some more royal inspiration for your noble house, try these majestic baby names from around the world.

Royal boy names

  • Basil
  • Kain
  • Malcolm
  • Oswaldo
  • August
  • Raj
  • Remy
  • Edmund
  • Leopold
  • Gustavo
  • Richard
  • Lucas
  • Edgar
  • Arthur
  • Rexton
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Stephen
  • Umberto

Royal girl names

  • Ruby
  • Lena
  • Camilla
  • Willeminia
  • Augusta
  • Suri
  • Autumn
  • Octavia
  • Meghan
  • Lilibeth
  • Milena
  • Beatrice
  • Raegon
  • Nylah
  • Zara
  • Savannah
  • Isla
  • Helena
  • Amina
  • Anastasia
  • Indira
  • Judith
  • Philippa
  • Teimei

It can be exciting but overwhelming to try and find the ideal name for your little one. As a parent, you want to choose a meaningful name that’s noteworthy, but not too off the beaten path. Royal names can be a perfect pick because of their historical significance.

Across the globe, royal families ruled nations at one time. Today, there are more than 40 countries that still have royal families. For most, the royal families remain a part of the country’s culture and traditions without real power. Royal families remain a fascination around the world. Remember those baby watches with Britain’s then Prince Charles and Princess Diana after their sons were born? Now, it’s the same for Prince William and Prince Harry. If you need some inspiration, try these classic royal names that have a long and distinguished history.

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