Royal baby names

Inspired by the Royal family for your baby name? Want to name your newborn after the kings and queens of England? Browse our list of Royal baby names and take inspiration from these royally wonderful names.

Choosing a name for your newborn is one of the hardest decisions you’ll make as a new parent, so get started on your shortlist early before baby arrives and mark out your favourites. When baby arrives, you’ll know when you see them whether it’s George, Elizabeth, Archibald, or Olga.

Here are some of Mother&Baby's favourites from the list, plus their wonderful meanings:

1) Albert

The name Albert means 'noble, bright, famous' so is a great choice for your future prince. Famous Alberts include Albert Einstein and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the husband of Queen Victoria.

2) Elizabeth

The royal moniker means either 'oath of God', or 'God is satisfaction' and can be shortened to Eliza, Liz, Ella, Betty, and Ellie. Famous Elizabeths include the Queen and Elizabeth Hurley.

3) Edmund

The name Edmund is a boy's name of English origin meaning 'fortunate protector'. Famous bearers include astronomer Edmund Halley and politician Edmund James Flynn.

4) Beatrice

The gorgeous moniker is an Italian baby name meaning "she who brings happiness; blessed". Nicknames include Bee and Bea.

5) Humphrey

Humphrey is a German baby name which means "peaceful warrior". The name was brought to England by the Normans and was made famous by Duke Humphrey, the fifteenth century Duke of Gloucester.

6) Matilda

Matilda is of Old German origin meaning "mighty in battle".

7) Archibald

Archibald is an Old German moniker, meaning ‘genuine, bold, brave’. The name is very popular in Scotland and can be shortened to the very cute Archie.