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.What other parents are reading
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, farmerWilliam
Origin: English
Meaning: resolute protectorEdward
Origin: English
Meaning: wealthy guardianWhat other parents are reading
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.
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Origin: English
Meaning: noble, brightAlfred
Origin: English
Meaning: wise counselorArthur
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: bearDuncan
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: dark warriorErnest
Origin: English
Meaning: serious, resoluteLeopold
Origin: German
Meaning: brave peoplePatrick
Origin: Latin
Meaning: noble, patrician (aristocrat)What other parents are reading
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 manlyAnton
Origin: German; a variation of Anthony
Meaning: priceless one, worthy of praiseCharles
Origin: French
Meaning: free man, manlyChristian
Origin: Greek
Meaning: follower of ChristLouis
Origin: German and French
Meaning: renowned warriorPhilip
Origin: Greek
Meaning: lover of horsesRichard
Origin: German
Meaning: dominant ruler, powerfulWhat other parents are reading
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 menArchie
Origin: German
Meaning: truly braveDavid
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: belovedHarrison
Origin: English
Meaning: son of HarryHenry
Origin: German
Meaning: ruler of the estateWhat other parents are reading
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 friendFrancois
Origin: French
Meaning: free manCONTINUE READING BELOWwatch nowGabriel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my strengthGuillaume
Origin: French variation of William
Meaning: resolute protectorEmmanuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is with usWhat other parents are reading
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 manlyFrederik
Origin: Danish variation of Frederick
Meaning: peaceful rulerFelix
Origin: Latin
Meaning: happy, fortunateHenrik
Origin: Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry
Meaning: ruler of the estateHolger
Origin: Danish variation of Henry
Meaning: ruler of the estateJoachim
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: established by GodNikolai
Origin: Russian variation of Nicholas
Meaning: people of victoryVincent
Origin: Latin
Meaning: conqueringWaldemar
Origin: German
Meaning: famous rulerWhat other parents are reading
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 protectorNoah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: rest, wanderingSebastien
Origin: French
Meaning: venerable, reveredWhat other parents are reading
Norway’s royal family include King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon, and Prince Sverre Magnus.
Haakon
Origin: Norse
Meaning: chosen sonHarald
Origin: Scandinavian variation of Harold
Meaning: army rulerMagnus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: greatestSverre
Origin: Dutch
Meaning wildWhat other parents are reading
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!
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWAlastair
Origin: Gaelic variation of Alexander
Meaning: defender of menAugustus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: great, magnificentBasil
Origin: Greek
Meaning: KinglyConstantijn
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: constantDouglas
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: black waterEarl
Origin: English
Meaning: aristocratFelipe
Origin: Spanish variation of Philip
Meaning: a friend of horsesIgor
Origin: Russian
Meaning: warriorIndulf
Origin: English variation of Ildulb
Meaning: wolfIvan
Origin: Russian variation of John
Meaning: God is graciousWhat other parents are reading
Jacques
Origin: French variation of Jacob
Meaning: supplanterJohn
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is graciousKenneth
Origin: Scottish and Irish
Meaning: born of fire, handsomeMichael
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: who is like GodMikhail
Origin: Russian variation of Michael
Meaning: who is like GodNolan
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: famous, nobleOctavius
Origin: Latin
Meaning: eighthOleg
Origin: Russian
Meaning: holyOtto
Origin: German
Meaning: wealthyOwen
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: young warrior, well-born, or nobleWhat other parents are reading
Quincy
Origin: French
Meaning: estate of the fifth sonRainier
Origin: German
Meaning: wise armyRupert
Origin: German variation of Robert
Meaning: bright fameRyan
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: descendant of the king or little kingStephen
Origin: Greek
Meaning: garland, crownTheodore
Origin: Greek
Meaning: gift of GodThomas
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: twinVictor
Origin: Latin
Meaning: conquerorVladimir
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: renowned princeVladislav
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: glorious ruleYuri
Origin: Russian variation of George
Meaning: farmerXavier
Origin: Latin
Meaning: SaviorWhat other parents are reading
