You plan to treat your baby like royalty,
so why not name them after royalty?
If you love all things regal, you may just
find the ideal name for your baby among the
names in Europe's aristocratic families.
Here are some of the best royal baby names
out there, both common and obscure, but all
perfect for your own little prince or princess.
Charlotte
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge named their
daughter Charlotte, which comes from the root
name Charles.
This French variation was brought to Britain
in the 1600s.
The name has been on an upward trend for several
years, and has spiked in popularity since
being given to one of the world's most adorable
royals.
Amalia
The name Amalia is a rare gem.
Seldom used in the United States, it's more
popular in Europe where it is the name of
the daughter of Luxembourg's Prince Felix
and Princess Claire.
One variation of this lovely moniker is Amelia,
like the children's book character Amelia
Bedelia.
Both Amalia and Amelia are ultimately derived
from a German word meaning "work."
Ariane
Princess Ariane is the youngest child of the
King and Queen of the Netherlands.
The name comes from the Greek name Ariadne.
In Greek myth, Ariadne was the daughter of
King Minos and helped the Athenian hero Theseus
escape the Labyrinth and its Minotaur.
Princess Ariadne later married Dionysus, the
god of wine and theater, among other pleasures.
Alexia
Princess Ariane's sisters are named Princess
Catharina-Amalia and Princess Alexia.
Alexia is a French and English name derived
from the name Alexis.
It is also related to the name Alexius, a
moniker bestowed on five emperors in the Byzantine
Empire meaning "defender" or "helper."
If you want a truly regal name, this is it.
Constantine
One of the most famous royal names in history,
Constantine was the name of the Roman emperor
who was responsible for the spread of Christianity
in Europe in the 4th century.
Nearly two millennia later, the name is still
used by royals such as King Constantine of
Greece.
The root of the name Constantine is a Latin
name meaning "constant" or "steadfast."
Estelle
Princess Estelle of Sweden is a bright star
in the country, which is only fitting, since
that's what her name means.
Estelle is an English and French name rooted
in "stella," the Latin word for "star."
The name Estelle was moderately popular in
the United States in the late 19th and early
20th century, and has only recently started
coming back in style.
Leonor
The name Leonor is the Spanish and Portuguese
version of the more well known name Eleanor.
It is one of the most popular names in Portugal,
and is also the name of the future ruler of
Spain, Princess Leonor.
Perhaps the most famous person to bear a variation
of this name was Eleanor of Aquitaine, one
of the most powerful royals of the Middle
Ages, famously played by Katharine Hepburn
in The Lion in Winter.
Felipe
The Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese form
of the name Philip, Felipe is often given
to Spanish royals and is the name of the country's
current monarch, King Felipe VI.
It is rooted in ancient Greek, coming from
a name meaning "friend of horses."
Athena
There's no way you can go wrong with a name
bestowed upon royals and goddesses.
Princess Athena of Denmark is the namesake
of the Greek goddess Athena.
Goddess Athena was also a princess as she
was the daughter of Zeus, king of the Olympian
gods.
The goddess of warfare and wisdom, Athena's
name meaning is unclear, although it is possible
that the name comes from the Greek words for
"sharp" and "praise."
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