French Girl Names That Mean Royalty
French girl names that mean royalty draw on words for noble, crowned, and ruling, turning old titles into soft everyday names.
Names159
OriginFrench
MeaningRoyalty
GenderGirl
French naming tradition leans hard on words for status — noble, crowned, ruling — because medieval French absorbed Latin and Germanic titles wholesale. Adeline and Alison both trace to noble, while Adele carries the same root in a shorter, sleeker shape.
Others point straight at the crown itself: Lauren means laurel-crowned, Stephanie means one who is crowned, and Rayne and Raina both read as queen. Landry and Aubree go further, meaning ruler outright — one over land, one, more whimsically, over elves.
Why French Girl Names That Mean Royalty Sound So Natural
French girl names that mean royalty rarely sound like titles — they sound like everyday names with old status baked in. Adelaide is the clearest example: its Germanic root means noble natured, but centuries of actual queens named Adelaide gave it real glamour that the word alone never had. Alison carries the same noble root in a softer, more everyday medieval French form.
Vintage Classics Versus Rising Royal Names
The royal names on this page split into two eras. Adeline, Stephanie, and Alison are established, slightly vintage picks now easing down the charts after decades of popularity. Adele, Rayne, and Raina are the newer wave, rising names that reach for the same noble and queenly meanings in fresher, shorter packages.
Names List
Adeline#59 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind; French diminutive of AdelaPronounced AD-uh-line▶Adelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindPronounced AD-eh-layd▶Lauren#401 in the U.S.Feminine form of Laurent, from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentum or laurel-crowned; a place neaPronounced LAW-ren▶Alison#476 in the U.S.Medieval French diminutive of Alice (Aliz), from Old High German Adalheidis, composed of 'adal' (noble) aPronounced AL-ih-sun▶Aubree#489 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German 'Alberich'Pronounced AW-bree▶Louise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renowned) + wigPronounced loo-EEZ▶Amoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' or 'noble oPronounced ah-MOOR-ah▶Stephanie#557 in the U.S.French feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath,' derived from stephein Pronounced STEF-ah-nee▶Anne#619 in the U.S.French form of Anna, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'God has favored me'; the -ne spellPronounced AN▶Adele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birthPronounced uh-DEL▶Amelie#828 in the U.S.French form of Amelia, derived from the Old High German Amal or Amali, the name of a noble Germanic dynasPronounced AM-uh-lee▶Julie#873 in the U.S.French feminine form of Julius, from the Roman family name Iulius, possibly from the Greek ioulos (downy-Pronounced JOO-lee▶Rayne#906 in the U.S.Likely a variant of French Reine (queen, from Latin regina) or of the English nature word rain; also usedPronounced RAYN▶Raina#916 in the U.S.From Slavic Rayna, a form of Regina meaning queen (Latin); also used as a variant of the nature word rainPronounced RAY-nuh▶Emmeline#922 in the U.S.From Old French Emeline, a form of Ameline, derived from Germanic amal (work, vigour, or the Amal dynastyPronounced EM-uh-leen▶Landry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); an old FranPronounced LAN-dree▶Aubrie#1001 in the U.S.Elf ruler; from Germanic Alberic (alb: elf + ric: ruler, power), via Old French AubriPronounced AW-bree▶Aubriella#1019 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beautiful)Pronounced aw-bree-EL-uh▶Aubrielle#1084 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beautiful)Pronounced aw-bree-EL▶Princess#1145 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, chief, priPronounced PRIN-ses▶Royal#1225 in the U.S.Of the king; regal; from Old French roial (kingly, royal), from Latin regalis (of the king, from rex: kinPronounced ROY-ul▶Raine#1447 in the U.S.Rain; also queen in French (reine)Pronounced RAYN▶Gisselle#1613 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," historicallPronounced jih-ZEL▶Zelie#1836 in the U.S.Noble (short form of Azelie/Adelaide)Pronounced ZEHL-ee▶Allisson#2297 in the U.S.noble, of noble kindPronounced AL-ih-sun▶Emeline#2365 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworkingPronounced EM-uh-leen▶Claudell#3185 in the U.S.Claudell joins the classic Claude to a fashionable -ell ending. Claude descends from the Roman family namPronounced klaw-DEL▶Royale#3255 in the U.S.Royal; from French royale, ultimately from Latin regalis, 'of the king'Pronounced roy-AL▶Perette#3260 in the U.S.Perette is a French feminine pet form of Pierre, the French Peter, from the Greek 'petros' meaning 'rock'Pronounced puh-RET▶Izabelle#3292 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath; variant of Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, a medieval Spanish develoPronounced iz-ə-BEL▶Loriene#3417 in the U.S.Loriene is a spelling variant of Lorene, itself linked to Lorraine, the name of the historic region in eaPronounced luh-REEN▶Adelin#3503 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole Adalyn familyPronounced AD-ə-lin▶Alyce#3505 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early twentieth cePronounced AL-is▶Roux#3551 in the U.S.Reddish-brown; the French surname-and-color word, also the flour-and-fat cooking base browned to that huePronounced ROO▶Arianne#3638 in the U.S.French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legendPronounced air-ee-AN▶Dameron#3648 in the U.S.Dameron is chiefly known as a surname of French derivation, thought to come from a form of a personal namPronounced DAM-uh-ron▶Adelaine#3746 in the U.S.Variant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'Pronounced AD-ə-layn▶Laci#3996 in the U.S.-i spelling of Lacey — from the Norman place-name Lassy (Calvados), via a noble surnamePronounced LAY-see▶Adelle#4107 in the U.S.-lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced ə-DEL▶Ellanor#4125 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanor — from Old French Aliénor, often linked to Greek/Latin roots for 'light, bright'Pronounced EL-ə-nor▶Royalti#4169 in the U.S.-i spelling of Royalty — from royal (Latin regalis, 'kingly') — a regal word-namePronounced ROY-əl-tee▶Aline#4280 in the U.S.French/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced ah-LEEN▶Jiselle#4406 in the U.S.J-spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee)Pronounced jih-ZEL▶Adelynne#4459 in the U.S.-ynne spelling of Adelyn/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced AD-ə-lin▶Landree#4513 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Landry — from a Germanic name (Landric, 'land-ruler') or French 'launderer'; here for girPronounced LAN-dree▶Maelys#4519 in the U.S.From Breton/French Maelys — from mael, 'chief, prince', with a feminine ending; linked to St MaëlPronounced may-LEES▶Landri#4709 in the U.S.-i spelling of Landry — from Germanic Landric, 'land-ruler', or a French 'launderer' surname; here for giPronounced LAN-dree▶Genever#4809 in the U.S.Genever is a variant of Geneva or of Genevieve and Guinevere; Geneva takes its name from the Swiss city, Pronounced JEN-uh-ver▶Addeline#5007 in the U.S.-dd-/-ine spelling of Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble', via the French Adeline — 'noble; of noble kiPronounced AD-ə-line▶Clothilde#5085 in the U.S.Clothilde is a French form of the Germanic Chlothild, from hlod, 'glory, fame', and hild, 'battle', so 'fPronounced kloh-TEELD▶Amorette#5148 in the U.S.From Amor ('love', Latin) plus the French diminutive -ette — 'little love; a little sweetheart' (also a sPronounced am-ə-RET▶Jentry#5196 in the U.S.J-spelling of Gentry — from Old French genterie, 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry'Pronounced JEN-tree▶Reine#5390 in the U.S.From French reine, 'a queen' (from Latin regina; a Marian title, Reine du Ciel, 'Queen of Heaven')Pronounced REN▶Fernande#5555 in the U.S.Fernande is a French feminine form of Fernand, the French form of Ferdinand, from Germanic elements usualPronounced fair-NAND▶Addaline#5602 in the U.S.-dd- spelling of Adeline — a French diminutive of Adele, from Germanic adal, 'noble; of noble kind'Pronounced AD-ə-line▶Aubrei#5797 in the U.S.-ei spelling of Aubrey — from Germanic Alberich, 'the ruler of the elves; the fair ruler' (alf, 'elf', plPronounced AW-bree▶Yenty#6358 in the U.S.A spelling echoing the Yiddish Yenta/Yentl — variously from the French gentille, 'noble, kind, refined'; Pronounced YEN-tee▶Adeleine#6374 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline — a French diminutive of Adele, from Germanic adal, 'noble'; 'of noble kind'Pronounced AD-ə-line▶Adelie#6615 in the U.S.A French form of Adele/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also the name of the Adelie penguin anPronounced AD-uh-lee▶Loraine#6794 in the U.S.A spelling of Lorraine — from the French region Lorraine, 'the kingdom of Lothar' (Lothar, a Germanic kinPronounced luh-RAYN▶Raini#6842 in the U.S.A spelling of Rainey/Raine — variously 'a queen' (from the French reine and Regina, 'queen') and the wordPronounced RAY-nee▶Rainy#6843 in the U.S.From the word rainy/rain; also read as a spelling of Raine ('a queen', from the French reine); a nature/wPronounced RAY-nee▶Rhayn#6849 in the U.S.A spelling of Raine/Rain — variously 'a queen' (from the French reine, 'queen') and the word rain; routesPronounced RAYN▶Henritta#6936 in the U.S.Henritta is a trimmed spelling of Henrietta, the French feminine diminutive of Henri, the French form of Pronounced hen-RIT-uh▶Dorraine#7096 in the U.S.Dorraine reads as a blend of Doreen (from Dora, Greek 'gift', plus -een) and Lorraine (the French region,Pronounced dor-RAYN▶Royaltee#7167 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Royalty — from Old French roialte, 'royalty; royal status/rank; kingliness'; a word-Pronounced ROY-uhl-tee▶Allisyn#7241 in the U.S.A spelling of Allison/Alison — a medieval diminutive of Alice, from Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of a nPronounced AL-ih-sin▶Dejah#7304 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Dejah Thoris (the Princess of Mars in Edgar Rice Burroughs's novels) andPronounced DEE-zhah▶Cristalle#7439 in the U.S.Cristalle is an ornate spelling of Crystal, from the Greek krystallos, 'ice' or 'clear rock crystal.' ThePronounced kris-TAL▶Parys#7487 in the U.S.A spelling of Paris — after the French capital (named for the Gaulish Parisii people); also the Trojan prPronounced PAIR-iss▶Nanetta#7791 in the U.S.Nanetta is a fuller, Italianate-looking form of Nanette, itself a French diminutive of Nan, a pet form ofPronounced nuh-NET-uh▶Lorrene#7908 in the U.S.Lorrene is a variant of Lorraine or Loreen, names drawn from the French region of Lorraine, itself named Pronounced luh-REEN▶Roylene#8105 in the U.S.Roylene reads as a feminine coinage joining Roy (from the French/Gaelic roi, 'king,' or Irish ruadh, 'redPronounced ROY-leen▶Hortense#8509 in the U.S.A French name from the Latin Hortensia, a Roman clan name derived from 'hortus,' 'garden.' Dignified and Pronounced hor-TENSS▶Brienne#8512 in the U.S.A feminine form of Brian — from the Irish/Celtic, variously 'high; noble' and 'strong'; also a French plaPronounced bree-EN▶Maelle#8722 in the U.S.A feminine of Mael — from the Breton mael, 'a chief; a prince; a lord'Pronounced mah-EL▶Parris#8800 in the U.S.A spelling of Paris — variously 'from Paris' (the French city, a surname) and Paris of Greek myth (a TrojPronounced PAIR-iss▶Princesse#9382 in the U.S.A French spelling of Princess — from the Latin princeps, 'first; chief', hence 'a royal daughter'; a titlPronounced prin-SESS▶Ragine#9627 in the U.S.Ragine is most plausibly a respelling of Regine or Regina, names from the Latin regina, 'queen'; the FrenPronounced ruh-JEEN▶Loraina#9935 in the U.S.A form of Lorraine — from the French region of Lorraine, 'the kingdom of Lothar (Lotharingia)'; a place-nPronounced loh-RAY-nah▶Noir#10031 in the U.S.From the French noir, 'black; dark' (from the Latin niger); a word-name, evoking film noir and elegance; Pronounced NWAHR▶Sherre#10047 in the U.S.Sherre is one of several American spellings of Sherry and Sheree, names drawn from the French chérie, 'daPronounced shuh-REE▶Patrice#10052 in the U.S.A French form of Patricia/Patricius — from the Latin patricius, 'noble; of noble birth; a patrician'; usePronounced pah-TREES▶Adaleine#10253 in the U.S.A spelling of Adaline/Adeline, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; a graceful vintage-revival namePronounced AD-ah-line▶Aubriee#10337 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Aubrey/Aubree, from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of spirits' (alf, 'elf',Pronounced AW-bree▶Marquite#10363 in the U.S.Marquite is a modern American coinage in the family of Marquita, Marquis, and Marquise, names drawn from Pronounced mar-KEET▶Blanch#10439 in the U.S.Blanch is a variant of Blanche, from the French blanc, 'white; fair'. Historically a name of medieval quePronounced BLANCH▶Josseline#10615 in the U.S.A Latina/French spelling of Jocelyn (Josseline), from a medieval name tied to the Gauts (a Germanic tribePronounced JAH-suh-leen▶Henretta#10750 in the U.S.Henretta is a phonetic respelling of Henrietta — the French feminine of Henry, from Germanic Heimirich, 'Pronounced hen-RET-uh▶Adelise#11082 in the U.S.A French-flavored elaboration of the Germanic adal, 'noble' — kin to Adelaide and Adele. The -ise ending Pronounced AD-uh-leez▶Lauraine#11187 in the U.S.Lauraine is a form of Lorraine — a region of northeastern France (from the kingdom of Lothair) — reshapedPronounced luh-RAYN▶Aubrii#11189 in the U.S.A modern -ii spelling of Aubree/Aubrey, from the Germanic Alberic via French, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elPronounced AW-bree▶Blanche#11242 in the U.S.Blanche is a French name meaning 'white; fair,' originally a nickname for someone pale or fair-haired. A Pronounced BLANCH▶Gaela#11400 in the U.S.A feminine form of Gael (Gaelle), a Breton and French name tied to the Gaels — the Gaelic-speaking peoplePronounced GAY-luh▶Harriett#11430 in the U.S.A double-t spelling of Harriet, the feminine of Harry/Henry, from Germanic roots meaning 'home ruler; estPronounced HAIR-ee-ut▶Montine#11541 in the U.S.Montine is a rare American girl's name of the early twentieth century, most plausibly formed by taking a Pronounced mon-TEEN▶Jesselle#11567 in the U.S.Jesselle is a coined American name, best read as Jesse joined to the popular French '-elle' ending, and pPronounced juh-SELL▶Gwenevieve#11567 in the U.S.A blended form of Guinevere (Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white; fair; smooth') and Genevieve (French, 'tribe womanPronounced GWEN-uh-veev▶Jackelin#11589 in the U.S.A respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine diminutive of Jacques - the French form of Jacob, from HePronounced JAK-uh-lin▶Laurent#11662 in the U.S.The French form of Laurence/Laurent, from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town linked to the laPronounced loh-RAHN▶Marilou#11730 in the U.S.A blended name joining Maria/Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea') with Lou, short for Louise ('renowned wPronounced MAH-ree-loo▶Addelyne#12138 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from the Germanic adal, 'noble' (via the French Adeline). The -yne ending gPronounced AD-uh-lin▶Jizelle#12687 in the U.S.Jizelle is a modern respelling of Giselle, from the Germanic gisil, 'pledge; hostage' — historically a noPronounced jih-ZEL▶Loreina#12871 in the U.S.Loreina reads as a modern respelling of Lorena or Lorraine, the latter a French region name meaning 'fromPronounced loh-RAY-nuh▶Lorraina#12873 in the U.S.Lorraina is a variant of Lorraine, the French region name meaning 'from the kingdom of Lothair' (Latin LoPronounced loh-RAY-nuh▶Merveille#12977 in the U.S.From the French merveille, 'a marvel; a wonder' (from the Latin mirabilia, 'wonderful things'). A word naPronounced mer-VAY▶Noela#13057 in the U.S.A feminine of Noel, from the French noel, 'Christmas', which traces to the Latin natalis (dies), 'birth dPronounced noh-EH-luh▶Page#13116 in the U.S.From the English word and occupational surname page — a young attendant or servant in a noble household, Pronounced PAYJ▶Richelle#13138 in the U.S.A twentieth-century blend, usually read as a feminine of Richard ('brave ruler', from Germanic ric + hardPronounced rih-SHEL▶Adalette#13445 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Ada — traced to a Germanic element read as 'noble' — with the French diminutive Pronounced ad-uh-LET▶Adell#13456 in the U.S.A spelling of Adele, from the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' Adele came to English through French use anPronounced uh-DEL▶Adelline#13457 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline, the French diminutive of Adele, itself from the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' AdPronounced AD-uh-line▶Adiline#13463 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Adeline, a French diminutive of Adele from the Germanic element adal, 'noble.' The iPronounced AD-ih-line▶Alette#13535 in the U.S.A dainty French and Scandinavian diminutive of Adelaide/Adelheid, 'noble; nobility.' Vintage and delicatePronounced uh-LET▶Larraine#13538 in the U.S.Larraine is a variant spelling of Lorraine, taken from the French region of Lorraine, whose name means 'kPronounced luh-RAYN▶Aubre#13631 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Aubrey, the Norman French form of Germanic Alberic — alb ('elf') plus ric ('power, Pronounced AW-bree▶Joscelin#13740 in the U.S.Joscelin is a spelling of Jocelyn, which comes from the medieval male name Josce or Gosselin, linked to tPronounced JOSS-uh-lin▶Carolyne#13766 in the U.S.A spelling of Caroline, the French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'free man' or 'farmer.' Pronounced KAR-uh-lyn▶Charlott#13785 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'free man; fPronounced SHAR-lot▶Daphnee#13841 in the U.S.Daphnee is a French-influenced spelling of Daphne, Greek daphne, 'laurel' or 'bay tree'. In Greek myth DaPronounced DAF-nee▶Duchess#13902 in the U.S.Duchess is the English noble title — the wife of a duke, or a woman who holds a duchy in her own right — Pronounced DUCH-is▶Elane#13914 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen (Greek Helene), usually read as 'light' or 'shPronounced eh-LAYN▶Aubrina#14009 in the U.S.Aubrina extends Aubrey with the feminine -ina ending; Aubrey descends from the Germanic Alberic, joining Pronounced aw-BREE-nah▶Henriette#14059 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Henri (Henry), from Germanic heim ('home') plus ric ('ruler') — 'home rulerPronounced hen-ree-ET▶Jadis#14130 in the U.S.Jadis is the French adverb jadis, 'formerly, long ago, of old'. C. S. Lewis gave the name to the White WiPronounced JAY-dis▶Destine#14252 in the U.S.Destine is a trimmed form of Destiny, the English word name from Latin destinare, 'to determine,' via OldPronounced DES-tin▶Donelle#14327 in the U.S.Donelle is a mid-twentieth-century American feminine name blending the Don- of Donald or Donna with the fPronounced duh-NELL▶Laraine#14424 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lorraine, the name of a region in eastern France, from Latin Lotharingia, 'the kingPronounced luh-RAYN▶Loreen#14486 in the U.S.Loreen sits between Lorraine — the French region, from a kingdom named for Lothair — and the -een family Pronounced luh-REEN▶Lorrayne#14606 in the U.S.Lorrayne is a decorative spelling of Lorraine, a French place-name meaning 'kingdom of Lothar' (LotharingPronounced luh-RAYN▶Lashonta#14632 in the U.S.Lashonta joins the fashionable La- prefix with a Shonta or Shante element, the latter drawn from the FrenPronounced luh-SHAHN-tuh▶Marquisa#14762 in the U.S.Marquisa reads as a feminine name built on Marquis, taking after the French marquise, the title of a noblPronounced mar-KEE-suh▶Yolette#14905 in the U.S.Yolette is a French-style diminutive, the -ette ending marking it as 'little Yola' or 'little Yolande.' YPronounced yoh-LET▶Jewelle#15328 in the U.S.Jewelle is a dressed-up spelling of Jewel, the plain English word used as a name. Jewel comes from the OlPronounced joo-EL▶Leontine#15609 in the U.S.Leontine is a French feminine name from the Latin leo, 'lion', making it a graceful 'lioness' name and thPronounced LEE-un-teen▶Edaline#15958 in the U.S.A variant of Adeline, a French diminutive of Germanic Adela, 'noble.' Vintage and gentle, in the Adeline/Pronounced ED-uh-line▶Eugenie#15983 in the U.S.The French form of Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes, 'well-born; noble.' Borne by Empress Eugenie of FrancPronounced yoo-ZHAY-nee▶Yolande#16119 in the U.S.Yolande is the French form of Yolanda, a name borne by medieval European queens and princesses. Its ultimPronounced yoh-LAHND▶Italie#16261 in the U.S.The French name for Italy, used as a given name - a bright place name evoking the country and its warmth.Pronounced ee-tah-LEE▶Kouture#16513 in the U.S.A modern respelling of couture — the French word for 'sewing; dressmaking,' used in English for high fashPronounced koo-TOOR▶Athalie#16556 in the U.S.Athalie is the French rendering of Athaliah, a Hebrew name built from a divine element and a root meaningPronounced ATH-uh-lee▶Jenavive#16605 in the U.S.Jenavive is a phonetic respelling of Genevieve, an old French name of Germanic roots usually explained asPronounced JEN-uh-veev▶Louis#16626 in the U.S.From the French Louis (Germanic Hludwig), 'famous warrior; renowned in battle' — borne by many kings of FPronounced LOO-ee▶Lorine#16650 in the U.S.A name read either as a short form of Lorraine, the French region ('kingdom of Lothar'), or as an elaboraPronounced law-REEN▶Lorayne#16718 in the U.S.Lorayne is a phonetic respelling of Lorraine, the name of a region in northeastern France. Lorraine derivPronounced luh-RAYN▶Luise#16740 in the U.S.Luise is the German spelling of Louise, the feminine of Louis or Ludwig. The name goes back to the GermanPronounced loo-EE-zuh▶Clotilde#17026 in the U.S.Clotilde comes from the Germanic elements 'hlod', 'fame, glory', and 'hild', 'battle', giving 'renowned iPronounced kloh-TEELD▶Royelle#17130 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing 'royal' (from Latin regalis) finished with the French feminine -elle. Sound overPronounced roy-EL▶Regine#17230 in the U.S.Regine is the French form of Regina, from the Latin 'regina', 'queen'. It carries the same regal meaning Pronounced ruh-JEEN▶Jenene#17268 in the U.S.Jenene is a mid-century elaboration of Jean or Jeanne, the French feminine of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, Pronounced juh-NEEN▶Jisel#17680 in the U.S.Jisel is a respelling of Giselle, a French name from the Germanic element gisil, a pledge or hostage, oncPronounced jih-ZELL▶Lissete#18427 in the U.S.Lissete is a reduced spelling of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elizabeth (through Lise). Elizabeth coPronounced lih-SET▶Rickell#18649 in the U.S.Rickell is a coined feminine name, best read as a feminine of Rick (from Richard, Germanic for 'brave rulPronounced rih-KEL▶Lorain#19023 in the U.S.Lorain is a simplified spelling of Lorraine, the name of the historic region in northeastern France. LorrPronounced luh-RAYN▶Yaqueline#19422 in the U.S.Yaqueline is a Spanish-speaking respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques, from Latin IacoPronounced yah-keh-LEEN▶Ronelle#19616 in the U.S.Ronelle pairs the masculine short form Ron with the fashionable feminine suffix -elle, in the same patterPronounced ro-NELL▶Tiphanie#19976 in the U.S.Tiphanie is a French-looking spelling of Tiffany, which comes from the medieval Theophania, Greek for 'apPronounced TIF-uh-nee▶AdelisseA modern coinage in the Adela/Adelis family, with a soft French-styled -isse ending; by the Adela route iPronounced ad-uh-LEES▶AelysA medieval French form of Alice (Adelais/Aalis), ultimately from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'. An old, elPronounced ay-LEES▶
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Frequently Asked
What does royalty mean in French girl names?
In this list, royal-meaning names come from three roots: noble (as in Adeline and Alison), crowned (as in Lauren and Stephanie), and queen or ruler (as in Raina and Landry).
Is Stephanie a French name?
Yes. Stephanie is the French feminine form of Stephen, a name that traditionally means crowned, which is why it sits naturally alongside other names meaning crowned or ruling on this list.
Which name here has the most unexpected royal meaning?
Landry is a fun surprise: it began as a French surname meaning ruler of the land, later became known as a football coach's name, and has since turned into a popular gender-neutral pick, especially for girls.