German Girl Names That Mean Royalty
German girl names that mean royalty mostly do not say queen outright; they say noble, or they say ruler, tracing back to one small root word.
Names126
OriginGerman
MeaningRoyalty
GenderGirl
Look closely at this list and one root word keeps resurfacing: the Old Germanic adal, meaning noble. It shaped Adelynn, Alicia, Alison, Della, Adelle, Aletta, and Adalind — seven names that sound nothing alike but all descend from the same word.
A second, smaller group takes a more direct route. Emerie and Aubree both carry a Germanic ruler element in their history, naming a leader outright rather than just someone well-born. Sarina gets there a different way, extending Sarah's Hebrew princess straight into the name itself.
Why German Girl Names That Mean Royalty Lean on 'Noble' Rather Than 'Queen'
Most German girl names that mean royalty on this list are not borrowed titles like queen or princess. They come from adal, an old word for people of high birth and standing, which is gentler and more everyday than a crown. That is why Alyssa feels as wearable as any 1990s favorite: the royalty is built into the word itself, not worn on the sleeve.
The Unexpected Royal Names Hiding in Plain Sight
Della rarely gets filed under royalty, yet it is simply Adela's noble root worn short and Victorian-sweet. Emerie and Aubree read as trendy and modern, but both name a ruler outright. And Sarina, the one non-German entry here, shows the same idea in Hebrew: it stretches Sarah into 'princess' rather than borrowing a German word at all.
Names List
Adelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' meaning lake),Pronounced AD-uh-lin▶Alyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also connected to tPronounced uh-LIS-uh▶Alicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (Pronounced uh-LEE-shuh▶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▶Fernanda#551 in the U.S.Feminine form of Fernando, a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Ferdinand, composed of fardPronounced fer-NAN-dah▶Emerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dynasty, 'vPronounced EM-er-ee▶Della#563 in the U.S.Short form of Adela or Adeline, from Old High German adal meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'; also used as a sPronounced DEL-ah▶Johanna#871 in the U.S.Feminine form of Johannes (Latin form of John), from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious' or 'YaPronounced joh-HAN-uh▶Sarina#1795 in the U.S.Princess (elaboration of Sarah)Pronounced sa-REE-na▶Frieda#3983 in the U.S.From Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'Pronounced FREE-dah▶Adalind#4028 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'noble and gentPronounced AD-ə-lind▶Adelle#4107 in the U.S.-lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced ə-DEL▶Aletta#4111 in the U.S.From Latin aletta, 'winged' (little wing), and/or a diminutive of Adela, 'noble'; routes layeredPronounced ə-LET-ah▶Adelita#4185 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Adela — Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'little noble one'Pronounced ah-deh-LEE-tah▶Edelyn#4209 in the U.S.Modern blend joining Ede/Adel (Germanic adal, 'noble') to the -lyn ending; Edeline linesPronounced ED-ə-lin▶Aline#4280 in the U.S.French/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced ah-LEEN▶Alycia#4283 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Alicia — a form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced ə-LEE-shə▶Emersen#4393 in the U.S.-en spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery', from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/whole ruler' or 'industrious'; fPronounced EM-ər-sən▶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▶Amery#4466 in the U.S.Spelling of Emery/Amory — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/whole ruler' or 'industrious'; here for girlsPronounced AY-mə-ree▶Emri#4484 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Emery/Emory ('industrious ruler') with a short -ri ending; no single fixed rootPronounced EM-ree▶Etty#4486 in the U.S.Pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler') or Esther ('star'); also a Yiddish name; routes layeredPronounced ET-ee▶Leisha#4514 in the U.S.Short form of Alisha/Aleesha — variously 'noble' (Alice) or Arabic 'protected by God'; routes layeredPronounced LEE-shah▶Addy#4545 in the U.S.Pet form of Adeline/Adelaide/Addison — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced AD-ee▶Alesia#4549 in the U.S.From Alicia/Alesia — a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic), or linked to Greek 'helper, defender'; routes lPronounced ə-LEE-shə▶Alida#4550 in the U.S.From Germanic Alида (a form of Adelaide, 'noble'), or Latin alida, 'small winged one'; routes layeredPronounced ə-LEE-dah▶Alix#4551 in the U.S.French short form of Alexandra ('defender of the people') or Alice ('noble'); routes layeredPronounced AL-iks▶Gisella#4582 in the U.S.Elaboration of Gisela/Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee)Pronounced jih-ZEL-ah▶Alysia#4762 in the U.S.Spelling of Alicia/Alyssa — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Alice), or Greek Alysia, 'enchanting/binding'; rPronounced ə-LEE-zhah▶Averee#4770 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Avery — from Old English/Germanic, 'ruler of elves' (a form of Alberich/Aubrey); routes lPronounced AV-ə-ree▶Alli#4880 in the U.S.Pet form of Allison/Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced AL-ee▶Analicia#4884 in the U.S.Blend of Ana ('grace', Hebrew) and Alicia ('noble', Germanic); a combination namePronounced ah-nah-LEE-shah▶Gustava#4903 in the U.S.Gustava is the feminine form of Gustav or Gustavus, a Swedish and wider Scandinavian royal name usually ePronounced goo-STAH-vuh▶Emmerie#4913 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Emery/Emerie — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave, powerful; whole/universal ruler'Pronounced EM-ə-ree▶Ethel#4915 in the U.S.From Old English/Germanic aethel, 'noble' (a short form of names like Etheldreda)Pronounced ETH-əl▶Haroldine#4952 in the U.S.Haroldine is a feminine form of Harold, made with the -ine ending, on the model of Geraldine from Gerald.Pronounced HAR-ol-deen▶Ricki#4983 in the U.S.Feminine pet form — from Frederica/Erica/Ricarda, ultimately Germanic ric, 'ruler, power' (peaceful/ever Pronounced RIK-ee▶Adalaya#5005 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Adal- ('noble', Germanic, as in Adaline/Adalyn) to a flowing -aya ending; no singlPronounced ah-dah-LY-ah▶Adalena#5006 in the U.S.Modern blend of Adaline/Adela ('noble', Germanic) and Lena (a Helena/Magdalena short form, 'light' / 'of Pronounced ah-dah-LAY-nah▶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▶Alyssia#5013 in the U.S.-ia spelling of Alyssa/Alicia — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Alice), and/or the flower alyssum (GreekPronounced ə-LISS-ee-ah▶Loralai#5082 in the U.S.Spelling of Lorelai/Lorelei — from German, 'the lurking/luring rock' (a Rhine cliff where a siren lured sPronounced LOR-ə-ly▶Adel#5134 in the U.S.Short form of Adele/Adela — from Germanic adal, 'noble'; here for girls; (also an Arabic boys' name, 'jusPronounced AH-del▶Aleysha#5141 in the U.S.Spelling of Alicia/Aleisha — from Germanic adal, 'noble', via AlicePronounced ə-LEE-shah▶Alicent#5142 in the U.S.Medieval form related to Alice/Adelais — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus a -sind/-sent element, 'path/sPronounced AL-ih-sənt▶Alis#5143 in the U.S.Welsh (and Latina) spelling of Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced AL-iss▶Alys#5145 in the U.S.Welsh/medieval spelling of Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Pronounced AL-iss▶Arla#5155 in the U.S.A vintage name — variously a short form of Carla/Charlotte ('free man/woman'), Earla ('noble/warrior'), oPronounced AR-lah▶Emerlynn#5176 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Emer- (echoing Emery/Emerson, 'industrious/brave ruler') to the -lynn ending; no sPronounced EM-ər-lin▶Loralie#5217 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Lorelei/Loralei — from German, 'the lurking/luring rock' (a Rhine cliff where a siren sanPronounced LOR-ə-lee▶Adalida#5285 in the U.S.Spanish form of Adelaide/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus an element meaning 'kind/sort' — 'ofPronounced ah-dah-LEE-dah▶Aubriana#5303 in the U.S.Blend of Aubrey ('elf ruler', Germanic) with -ana (echoing Anna/Brianna, 'grace; noble, strong'); no singPronounced aw-bree-AH-nah▶Gisel#5333 in the U.S.Spelling of Gisela/Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge, a hostage' (a noble pledge of peace between Pronounced gih-SEL▶Lonnie#5362 in the U.S.Pet form of Alonza/Alonso ('ready/noble for battle') or Leona ('lioness'); here for girls; routes layeredPronounced LON-ee▶Adaleia#5423 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adalia/Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (also a biblical Adalia); no single fPronounced ad-ə-LAY-ah▶Adaley#5424 in the U.S.Modern -ley spelling of Adalee/Adaline — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Adelaide-rooted); no single fixed rPronounced AD-ə-lee▶Elicia#5477 in the U.S.Spelling of Alicia/Elisha — from Adelaide ('noble kind', Germanic), and/or 'God is salvation' (Hebrew EliPronounced ə-LEE-shə▶Adair#5600 in the U.S.From the Scottish surname Adair — 'the oak-tree ford' (Gaelic), or a form of Edgar ('rich/noble spear', GPronounced ə-DAIR▶Adamari#5601 in the U.S.Spanish compound of Ada ('noble', Germanic) and Mari (Maria, 'beloved; of the sea', Hebrew)Pronounced ah-dah-MAH-ree▶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▶Alari#5605 in the U.S.A modern name with an Al- opening (echoing Alaric/Allard, 'noble ruler') and a -ari ending; no single fixPronounced ə-LAR-ee▶Alise#5607 in the U.S.A spelling of Alice/Alise — from Germanic Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of noble kind'Pronounced ə-LEESE▶Avary#5623 in the U.S.-ary spelling of Avery — from Old English/Germanic Alfred/Alberich, 'elf counsel; ruler of the elves'; hePronounced AY-və-ree▶Gearldean#5629 in the U.S.Gearldean is a phonetic respelling of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from Germanic ger 'spear' and waPronounced JER-uhl-deen▶Emeryn#5653 in the U.S.-yn elaboration of Emery — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/powerful; whole/universal ruler'; here for girlPronounced EM-ə-rin▶Adaleya#5781 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Adalia ('noble', Germanic; 'God is my refuge', Hebrew) and the -leya ending; no sinPronounced ah-dah-LAY-ah▶Annalicia#5791 in the U.S.A compound of Anna ('grace', Hebrew) and Alicia ('noble', Germanic)Pronounced an-ə-LEE-shah▶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▶Audie#5798 in the U.S.A pet form of Audrey ('noble strength', Old English) or Aude ('old; wealth', Germanic); here for girls; uPronounced AW-dee▶Addi#5944 in the U.S.A pet form of Addison ('son of Adam') or Adelaide/Adeline ('noble kind', Germanic); routes layeredPronounced AD-ee▶Alizon#5948 in the U.S.A medieval spelling of Alison — a Norman pet form of Alice/Adelaide, from Germanic adal, 'noble; of noblePronounced AL-ə-zon▶Alvina#5950 in the U.S.A feminine of Alvin — from Old English Aelfwine/Aethelwine, 'an elf friend; a noble friend'Pronounced al-VEE-nah▶Heydi#6004 in the U.S.A -ey- spelling of Heidi — a German pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide), from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noPronounced HY-dee▶Adalin#6146 in the U.S.A spelling of Adeline/Adalyn — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noble kind'Pronounced AD-ə-lin▶Adelheid#6147 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus heid, 'kind, sort, type' — 'of noble kind' (the source of Adelaide and Pronounced AH-dəl-hyt▶Alisia#6156 in the U.S.A -sia spelling of Alicia — a Latinized form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noble kind'Pronounced ə-LEE-shah▶Alliana#6157 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Aliana — a modern blend of Ali ('noble', from Alice/Alison) with Ana ('grace', HebPronounced ah-lee-AH-nah▶Mariaalice#6291 in the U.S.A compound of Maria (variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter', Hebrew/Latin) and Alice ('noble', Germanic)Pronounced mah-REE-ah-AL-iss▶Adaliah#6372 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ada- opening (echoing 'noble', Germanic) with the -liah ending; also a biblical pPronounced ad-ə-LY-ah▶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▶Elda#6435 in the U.S.An Italian name, variously a short form of Hilda ('battle, a warrior', Germanic) and linked to 'old; noblPronounced EL-dah▶Emriella#6442 in the U.S.A modern name joining Emri/Emery ('brave; industrious ruler', Germanic) with the -ella ending; no single Pronounced em-ree-EL-ah▶Elfrida#6520 in the U.S.Elfrida (also Elfreda, Alfreda) comes from the Old English 'Aelfthryth', from 'aelf' ('elf') and 'thryth'Pronounced el-FREE-duh▶Elfriede#6837 in the U.S.Elfriede combines the Germanic elements alf, elf, with thrud, strength or power, making it the German forPronounced el-FREE-duh▶Loreli#9277 in the U.S.A spelling of Lorelei — a rock on the Rhine associated with a siren who lured sailors; variously 'lurkingPronounced LOR-uh-ly▶Christl#9568 in the U.S.Christl is a German and Austrian pet form of Christine and Christina, from the Greek and Latin for 'folloPronounced KRIS-tuhl▶Edelweiss#10470 in the U.S.From the German Edelweiss, 'noble white' (edel, 'noble', + weiss, 'white'); the treasured white alpine flPronounced AY-dul-vise▶Emmry#10492 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Emery/Emory, from an Old Germanic root, 'brave; powerful; industrious ruler.' CrisPronounced EM-ree▶Grettell#10595 in the U.S.A spelling of Gretel, the German pet form of Margarete (Margaret), from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' StPronounced GREH-tel▶Emercyn#10818 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Emerson, an English surname, 'son of Emery' (Emery from the Germanic for 'brave; pPronounced EM-ur-sin▶Heike#10832 in the U.S.Heike is a German and Frisian short form of Henrike, the feminine of Heinrich (Henry) - from the GermanicPronounced HY-kuh▶Ramonita#11072 in the U.S.Ramonita is the Spanish diminutive of Ramona, the feminine of Raymond, adding the affectionate -ita endinPronounced rah-moh-NEE-tah▶Harrietta#11077 in the U.S.Harrietta extends Harriet, itself the English feminine of Henry through the French Henriette, with an addPronounced hair-ee-ET-uh▶Adlyn#11186 in the U.S.A short, modern spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'. Trim and current.Pronounced AD-lin▶Elke#11347 in the U.S.A German and Frisian short form of Adelheid (Adelaide), from the Germanic roots adal ('noble') and heid (Pronounced EL-kuh▶Liese#11356 in the U.S.Liese is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, and by extension of Elise, so it inherits Elisabeth's Hebrew mPronounced LEE-zuh▶Marlaine#11484 in the U.S.Marlaine is a French-looking respelling of Marlene, which began as a German blend of Maria and Magdalene,Pronounced mar-LAYN▶Margarete#11726 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' A classic, dignified naPronounced mar-gah-REH-tuh▶Marita#11734 in the U.S.A diminutive of Maria or Margarita, used across Spanish and German-speaking regions. Ties to the Marian tPronounced mah-REE-tah▶Adaleena#12133 in the U.S.A spelling of Adalina/Adaline, from the Germanic adal, 'noble.' The -eena ending gives it a soft, modern Pronounced ad-uh-LEE-nah▶Adaliya#12136 in the U.S.A spelling of Adalia; by the Germanic route from adal, 'noble,' and by a Hebrew reading tied to 'God is mPronounced ad-uh-LEE-ah▶Adayla#12137 in the U.S.A modern coinage read near Adela/Adele (from the Germanic adal, 'noble'), with a soft -ayla ending. As a Pronounced uh-DAY-lah▶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▶Adeleigh#12139 in the U.S.An -eigh spelling of Adalee/Adaleigh, echoing Adela/Adeline (from the Germanic adal, 'noble') with the faPronounced AD-uh-lee▶Litzi#12868 in the U.S.Litzi is a German pet form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God isPronounced LIT-see▶Dellarae#13869 in the U.S.Dellarae is a modern combination name joining Della — a short form of Adela or Adelaide, from a Germanic Pronounced DEL-uh-ray▶Dietra#14041 in the U.S.Dietra is a variant of Deitra, most plausibly a feminine reshaping influenced by Dietrich, the German namPronounced dee-EH-truh▶Heydy#14068 in the U.S.A Latin American respelling of Heidi, itself a Swiss-German pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide) — from GermanPronounced HAY-dee▶Fredrica#14179 in the U.S.Fredrica is a trimmed spelling of Fredericka, the feminine of Frederick, which joins the Germanic 'frid',Pronounced fred-REE-kah▶Klementine#14377 in the U.S.Klementine is the German and Central European spelling of Clementine, the feminine of Clement — from LatiPronounced KLEM-un-teen▶Micha#14638 in the U.S.A German and Hebrew form of Micah, from Hebrew Mikha, a short form of Michael — 'who is like God?'. It isPronounced MEE-kuh▶Lisanne#14780 in the U.S.Lisanne is a genuine compound name, joining Lisa (a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew for 'my God is an oatPronounced liss-AN▶Marga#14872 in the U.S.Marga is a clipped form of Margaret or Margarita, both descending from Greek 'margarites', meaning 'pearlPronounced MAR-guh▶Hemma#15306 in the U.S.A medieval Germanic name, closely related to Emma and generally traced to the element ermen or irmin ('whPronounced HEM-ah▶Jerrilyn#15674 in the U.S.Jerrilyn is a mid-century blend of Jeri (from Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, Germanic for 'spear-rulePronounced JER-ih-lin▶Susi#15714 in the U.S.Susi is a short, affectionate form of Susan or Susanna, spelled in the German and Continental style with Pronounced SOO-zee▶Elsbeth#15925 in the U.S.Elsbeth is a genuine contracted form of Elizabeth, used in German-speaking regions and in Scotland. ElizaPronounced ELS-beth▶Emiree#15947 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Emery/Emerie, from an Old Germanic root, 'brave; powerful; industrious ruler.' CriPronounced EM-uh-ree▶Jerri#16284 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Geraldine (feminine of Gerald, 'ruler with the spear'), or of names like JerilynPronounced JAIR-ee▶Loreley#16645 in the U.S.A spelling of Lorelei, the rock and legendary siren of the Rhine whose song lured sailors; the name is ofPronounced LOR-uh-ly▶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▶Jere#17276 in the U.S.As a girl's name Jere is a clipped form, most often of Geraldine, and a spelling-cousin of Jeri and JerryPronounced JER-ee▶Tatjana#18185 in the U.S.Tatjana is the German, Scandinavian and South-Slavic spelling of Tatiana, in which the j marks the y-sounPronounced taht-YAH-nuh▶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 Adelynn mean, and how does it relate to royalty?
Adelynn blends the Germanic 'adel', meaning noble, with the popular -lynn ending. It's part of the same noble-root family as Adelaide, giving it a fresh, modern shape while keeping that classic sense of high birth.
Are all German names for royalty about being a queen?
No. Most, like Alicia and Adelle, mean 'noble' rather than naming an actual title. A smaller group, such as Aubree, names a ruler directly, which is a slightly bolder, more literal kind of royal meaning.
Which name on this page is closest to an actual title like 'princess'?
Sarina comes closest. It expands Sarah's Hebrew meaning of 'princess' into a fuller, three-syllable form, so unlike the Germanic noble names here, it names the title directly rather than the quality of nobility.