A new royal baby has arrived! After much anticipation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — that’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle for us normal folks — welcomed a healthy baby boy on Monday morning, May 6, 2019. They have yet to reveal their royal baby boy’s name, but Prince Harry has suggested that it will be announced in the next couple of days.
Various predictions for the name of royal baby have already been made. Some say it will be a traditional choice, like James, Edward, or Arthur. Others have said that it will be something more modern.
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75 royal baby boy names
If you’re expecting, wouldn’t it be exciting to name your little highness after real-life royalty? Here are regal names inspired by true kings, princes, and dukes! (There are a number of options because the royal family does love their middle names.)
British Royalty
The British monarch’s history will reveal that members of the royal family turn to classic n ames like George, William, and Edward for their kings. Currently, we have the Duke of Cambridge, also known as Prince William and his son, Prince George of Cambridge holding these names.
George
Origin: Greek
Meaning: tiller of the soil, farmer
William
Origin: English
Meaning: resolute protector
Edward
Origin: English
Meaning: wealthy guardian
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One of the longest-running British monarchs, the late Queen Victoria, had nine children, four of whom were boys. Their names were: Albert Edward, Alfred Ernest Albert, Arthur William Patrick Albert, and Leopold George Duncan Albert.
Albert
Origin: English
Meaning: noble, bright
Alfred
Origin: English
Meaning: wise counselor
Arthur
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: bear
Duncan
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: dark warrior
Ernest
Origin: English
Meaning: serious, resolute
Leopold
Origin: German
Meaning: brave people
Patrick
Origin: Latin
Meaning: noble, patrician (aristocrat)
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Of course, we cannot forget the current British monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II’s sons — Prince Charles (Charles Philip Arthur George) of Wales; Prince Andrew (Albert Christian Edward), Duke of York, and Prince Edward (Edward Antony Richard Louis), Earl of Wessex.
Andrew
Origin: Greek
Meaning: strong and manly
Anton
Origin: German; a variation of Anthony
Meaning: priceless one, worthy of praise
Charles
Origin: French
Meaning: free man, manly
Christian
Origin: Greek
Meaning: follower of Christ
Louis
Origin: German and French
Meaning: renowned warrior
Philip
Origin: Greek
Meaning: lover of horses
Richard
Origin: German
Meaning: dominant ruler, powerful
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You might also want to take inspiration from Prince Charles’ sons and grandsons: Prince William (William Arthur Philip Louis) and Prince Harry (Henry Charles Albert David), Duke of Sussex; William’s sons, Prince George (George Alexander Louis) and Prince Louis (Louis Arthur Charles), and Harry's firstborn, Master Archie Harrison.
Alexander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: defender of men
Archie
Origin: German
Meaning: truly brave
David
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: beloved
Harrison
Origin: English
Meaning: son of Harry
Henry
Origin: German
Meaning: ruler of the estate
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European Royalty
Several European countries also have their own royal families. Here are some names that might inspire you.
Belgium’s Prince Gabriel (Gabriel Baudouin Charles Marie) and Prince Emmanuel (Emmanuel Leopold Guillaume Francois Marie), sons of King Philippe.
Baudouin
Origin: French variation of Baldwin
Meaning: brave friend
Francois
Origin: French
Meaning: free man
Gabriel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my strength
Guillaume
Origin: French variation of William
Meaning: resolute protector
Emmanuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is with us
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Denmark’s Prince Frederik (Frederik Andre Henrik Christian) and Prince Joachim (Joachim Holger Waldemar Christian). Prince Frederik also has two sons, Prince Christian and Prince Vincent, while Prince Joachim has three sons, Princes Nikolai, Felix, and Henrik.
Andre
Origin: French and Portuguese variation of Andrew
Meaning: strong and manly
Frederik
Origin: Danish variation of Frederick
Meaning: peaceful ruler
Felix
Origin: Latin
Meaning: happy, fortunate
Henrik
Origin: Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry
Meaning: ruler of the estate
Holger
Origin: Danish variation of Henry
Meaning: ruler of the estate
Joachim
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: established by God
Nikolai
Origin: Russian variation of Nicholas
Meaning: people of victory
Vincent
Origin: Latin
Meaning: conquering
Waldemar
Origin: German
Meaning: famous ruler
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Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri and his sons Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, Prince Felix, Prince Louis, and Prince Sebastien. Prince Felix has a son named Prince Liam, while Prince Louis has two sons, Princes Gabriel and Noah.
Liam
Origin: Irish short form of William
Meaning: resolute protector
Noah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: rest, wandering
Sebastien
Origin: French
Meaning: venerable, revered
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Norway’s royal family include King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon, and Prince Sverre Magnus.
Haakon
Origin: Norse
Meaning: chosen son
Harald
Origin: Scandinavian variation of Harold
Meaning: army ruler
Magnus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: greatest
Sverre
Origin: Dutch
Meaning wild
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Other baby names fit for royals
Looking for more names? Some of these names were used by real-life royals throughout history, including Russian monarchs. Some have meanings fit for a royal baby!
Alastair
Origin: Gaelic variation of Alexander
Meaning: defender of men
Augustus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: great, magnificent
Basil
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Kingly
Constantijn
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: constant
Douglas
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: black water
Earl
Origin: English
Meaning: aristocrat
Felipe
Origin: Spanish variation of Philip
Meaning: a friend of horses
Igor
Origin: Russian
Meaning: warrior
Indulf
Origin: English variation of Ildulb
Meaning: wolf
Ivan
Origin: Russian variation of John
Meaning: God is gracious
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Jacques
Origin: French variation of Jacob
Meaning: supplanter
John
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Kenneth
Origin: Scottish and Irish
Meaning: born of fire, handsome
Michael
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: who is like God
Mikhail
Origin: Russian variation of Michael
Meaning: who is like God
Nolan
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: famous, noble
Octavius
Origin: Latin
Meaning: eighth
Oleg
Origin: Russian
Meaning: holy
Otto
Origin: German
Meaning: wealthy
Owen
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: young warrior, well-born, or noble
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Quincy
Origin: French
Meaning: estate of the fifth son
Rainier
Origin: German
Meaning: wise army
Rupert
Origin: German variation of Robert
Meaning: bright fame
Ryan
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: descendant of the king or little king
Stephen
Origin: Greek
Meaning: garland, crown
Theodore
Origin: Greek
Meaning: gift of God
Thomas
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: twin
Victor
Origin: Latin
Meaning: conqueror
Vladimir
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: renowned prince
Vladislav
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: glorious rule
Yuri
Origin: Russian variation of George
Meaning: farmer
Xavier
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Savior
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