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Latin Girl Names That Mean Royalty

Latin girl names that mean royalty span outright titles like queen, mythological queens and princesses, and laurel wreaths once used to crown Roman victors.

Names224
OriginLatin
MeaningRoyalty
GenderGirl

Latin gave royalty its own vocabulary, so this list has a directness other origins can't match. Regina is simply the Latin word for queen, no metaphor required, while Royalty traces back to the same Latin root, rex, that gives English words like regal and reign their family resemblance.

Some names arrive by way of myth rather than dictionary. June honors Juno, queen of the Roman gods, and Camilla is drawn from Virgil's swift warrior princess in the Aeneid. Even Sabrina, rooted in Celtic legend, earned her place here as the princess of the river renamed in her honor.

The laurel crown hiding in plain sight

Three names on this list, Lauren, Loretta, and Laurel, all trace back to the Latin laurus — the laurel plant behind the laurel wreaths Romans used to crown victorious generals and honored leaders. None of the three states 'royal' outright, but that coronation imagery is baked into the root, which is why parents who want something quieter than Regina often land here instead.

What Latin girl names that mean royalty have in common

Whether a name states its meaning outright or arrives through myth, Kamila, Alicia, and Kiana show how far the theme can travel: Kamila's Latin roots mean 'perfect,' Alicia's mean 'noble,' and Kiana blends nobility with Persian and Hawaiian meaning. Reign is the modern outlier here, a bare word name carrying none of that Latin scaffolding, proof that the meaning has outgrown the language that first carried it.

Names List

Camila#19 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a name for a young attendant in religious ceremonies; popularized in the Spanish-Pronounced kah-MEE-lahJune#150 in the U.S.Sacred to Juno — from Latin Junius, the month of June, named after the Roman goddess Juno (goddess of marPronounced JOONCatherine#314 in the U.S.From the Greek name Aikaterine, later associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure or unsulliePronounced KATH-er-inSabrina#321 in the U.S.Latinized form of the Celtic name of the River Severn in Britain. The precise Celtic meaning is uncertainPronounced sah-BREE-nahKamila#357 in the U.S.A form of Camilla, from the Latin Camilla (a noble young girl who served in a religious role) or Arabic KPronounced kah-MEE-lahCamilla#361 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a title for a noble girl serving in religious ceremonies in ancient Rome. Also coPronounced kah-MIL-ahRegina#395 in the U.S.Directly from Latin regina meaning queen; the feminine form of rex (king)Pronounced reh-JEE-nahLauren#401 in the U.S.Feminine form of Laurent, from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentum or laurel-crowned; a place neaPronounced LAW-renAlma#449 in the U.S.From Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind (as in 'alma mater'), or from Hebrew 'almah' meaning young wPronounced AL-mahReign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old French 'reigPronounced RAYNAlicia#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-shuhSolana#495 in the U.S.From Spanish 'solana' meaning a sunny spot, a place full of sun, or a sun terrace; derived from Latin 'soPronounced soh-LAH-nahBianca#500 in the U.S.Italian form of Blanche, from Old French 'blanc' and ultimately Latin/Germanic root meaning white or fairPronounced bee-AHN-kahKate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly associatedPronounced KAYTCapri#547 in the U.S.From the Italian island Capri, whose name derives from Latin capreae meaning 'wild goats' (from caper, 'gPronounced kah-PREEIzabella#564 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oPronounced iz-uh-BEL-uhTiana#598 in the U.S.Short form of Tatiana (from the Roman family Tatius, origin uncertain) or of Christiana (from Latin ChrisPronounced tee-AN-ahLoretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman victors; LorePronounced luh-RET-ahDestiny#635 in the U.S.From the English word destiny, derived via Old French destinée from Latin destinare ('to determine,' 'to Pronounced DES-tih-neeSol#722 in the U.S.From the Latin sol meaning 'sun'; in Spanish-speaking cultures Sol is a common given name and nickname foPronounced SOLEIliana#730 in the U.S.Variant of Elena or Ileana, from the Greek Helene meaning 'bright' or 'torch'; also interpreted as a femiPronounced il-ee-AH-nahLaurel#734 in the U.S.From the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel tree'; the laurel was sacred to Apollo in Greek and Roman traditioPronounced LAW-rulMonica#737 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; possibly from the Latin moneo (to advise, to warn) or from a North African Berber/PuPronounced MON-ih-kahKiana#743 in the U.S.Multiple possible origins: a Hawaiian form meaning 'divine' or from the Persian Kiana meaning 'of royal hPronounced kee-AH-nahChristina#770 in the U.S.Follower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointed one, fromPronounced kris-TEE-nahCelia#774 in the U.S.Heaven or sky; a feminine form derived from the Roman family name Caelius, from the Latin caelum meaning Pronounced SEE-lee-uhRoyalty#782 in the U.S.Royal status or kingly quality; from Old French roialte and Medieval Latin regalitas, meaning the qualityPronounced ROY-ul-teeRomi#818 in the U.S.Used as a short form of the Hebrew name Romi or Roma meaning 'my height is exalted', and as a pet form ofPronounced ROH-meeIndigo#854 in the U.S.From the Greek indikon (Indian dye), via Latin indicum and Spanish indigo, referring to the deep blue-vioPronounced IN-dih-gohJohanna#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-uhJulie#873 in the U.S.French feminine form of Julius, from the Roman family name Iulius, possibly from the Greek ioulos (downy-Pronounced JOO-leeAlianna#938 in the U.S.A blended form combining elements of Aliana or Aliana, itself a variant of Aliana, drawing on Latin ali mPronounced al-ee-AN-uhRosalee#954 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffix -lee, evPronounced ROH-zuh-leeDariana#1129 in the U.S.Upholder of the good; from Persian Darius (Darayavaush: upholding the good) feminized with the -ana suffiPronounced dair-ee-AH-nuhPrincess#1145 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, chief, priPronounced PRIN-sesRoyal#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-ulLorena#1279 in the U.S.Crowned with laurel, the laurel treePronounced loh-REH-nahPatricia#1302 in the U.S.Noble, patrician, of noble birthPronounced pah-TRISH-ahAdalina#1303 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindPronounced ad-ah-LEE-nahCattaleya#1380 in the U.S.The cattleya orchid, queen of orchidsPronounced kat-ah-LAY-ahJuno#1382 in the U.S.Queen of heaven, youthful goddessPronounced JOO-nohAmilia#1421 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excelPronounced ah-MIL-ee-ahYuliana#1500 in the U.S.A feminine form derived from the Roman family name Julius (Juliana), traditionally interpreted as 'youthfPronounced yoo-lee-AH-nuhLaurie#3093 in the U.S.Laurel tree; crowned with laurel; from the Latin laurus, the laurel whose leaves were used to crown victoPronounced LOR-eeAra#3116 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shining one; andPronounced AH-rahAlbie#3129 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Albert ('noble; bright') or of Alba ('dawn; white'), used here on its own. BrighPronounced AL-beeAstra#3167 in the U.S.From Latin and Greek 'astra', the plural of 'astrum/astron', meaning 'star'. Used as a feminine given namPronounced AS-trahClaudell#3185 in the U.S.Claudell joins the classic Claude to a fashionable -ell ending. Claude descends from the Roman family namPronounced klaw-DELBarbie#3220 in the U.S.Diminutive of Barbara, from Greek Barbaros meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'; Latin Barbara, meaning 'foreigPronounced BAR-beeRaena#3253 in the U.S.Queen; variant of Raina/Rayna, the Bulgarian form linked to Latin reginaPronounced RAY-nuhRoyale#3255 in the U.S.Royal; from French royale, ultimately from Latin regalis, 'of the king'Pronounced roy-ALCandace#3648 in the U.S.From Kandake, the dynastic title of the queens of the ancient Kingdom of Kush (Nubia/Ethiopia) — 'queen mPronounced KAN-disJuna#3663 in the U.S.Variant of June (the month, from Juno) or Juno (Roman queen of the gods); also a German short form of namPronounced JOO-nəAdamaris#3809 in the U.S.Latino compound blending Ada/Adamar with maris, 'of the sea' (Latin) — popularly read 'noble of the sea'Pronounced ah-dah-MAR-eesKamyla#3911 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kamila/Camila — from Latin Camillus, the noble youth serving at sacred ritesPronounced kah-MEE-lahAletta#4111 in the U.S.From Latin aletta, 'winged' (little wing), and/or a diminutive of Adela, 'noble'; routes layeredPronounced ə-LET-ahNubia#4256 in the U.S.From Nubia — the ancient kingdom along the Nile (Sudan/Egypt); possibly from Egyptian nub, 'gold'Pronounced NOO-bee-ahViktoria#4272 in the U.S.Slavic/German form of Victoria — from Latin victoria, 'victory'Pronounced vik-TOR-ee-ahAtiana#4471 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -ana family (echoing Tatiana/Tiana, 'fairy queen'); no single fixed rootPronounced ah-tee-AH-nahAlida#4550 in the U.S.From Germanic Alида (a form of Adelaide, 'noble'), or Latin alida, 'small winged one'; routes layeredPronounced ə-LEE-dahCandice#4781 in the U.S.From Candace — the dynastic title of the queens of ancient Kush (Nubia/Ethiopia); meaning possibly 'queenPronounced KAN-dissFloreine#4790 in the U.S.Floreine is a fancy, French-looking spelling in the Florence family, tied to Latin florens/flos, 'floweriPronounced flaw-REENFlorella#4904 in the U.S.Florella is an ornate early-American name that blends Flora with Ella, or simply extends the Latin flos, Pronounced flor-EL-uhReigna#4981 in the U.S.Elaboration of Reign/Reyna — from Latin regina, 'a queen', and the word 'reign' — a regal coinagePronounced RAY-nahLouvina#5117 in the U.S.Louvina is a vintage American name reading as a blend of Lou and Vina, and it is commonly connected to LaPronounced loo-VEE-nuhAmorette#5148 in the U.S.From Amor ('love', Latin) plus the French diminutive -ette — 'little love; a little sweetheart' (also a sPronounced am-ə-RETSelva#5158 in the U.S.Selva is the Spanish word for 'forest' or 'jungle,' descended directly from the Latin silva, 'wood.' As aPronounced SEL-vuhErmine#5199 in the U.S.Ermine is a short form of names like Erminia and Ermintrude, whose first part is the Germanic ermen, 'whoPronounced UR-minVergia#5274 in the U.S.Vergia is a variant of Virgie or Vergie, the affectionate short forms of Virginia. Virginia comes from thPronounced VUR-juhReine#5390 in the U.S.From French reine, 'a queen' (from Latin regina; a Marian title, Reine du Ciel, 'Queen of Heaven')Pronounced RENAirabella#5429 in the U.S.Modern blend of Aira/Aria ('air; melody; noble') with Bella ('beautiful', Latin); no single fixed rootPronounced air-ə-BEL-ahValeska#5758 in the U.S.A Slavic name — a form of Valeria ('strong, healthy', Latin) and/or a feminine of Vladislav ('glorious ruPronounced vah-LES-kahLareina#5875 in the U.S.From Spanish la reina, 'the queen' (from Latin regina, 'queen')Pronounced lah-RAY-nahTatianna#5921 in the U.S.-nn- spelling of Tatiana — from the Roman family name Tatius (a legendary Sabine king); the meaning is unPronounced tah-tee-AH-nahAvy#5958 in the U.S.A pet form of Ava ('life; a bird') or Avery ('ruler of the elves'); routes layeredPronounced AY-veeFlorice#6025 in the U.S.Florice is a decorative form built on the Flora and Florence family, all growing from the Latin flos, floPronounced FLOR-issMaebell#6081 in the U.S.Maebell respells Mabel, from the Latin 'amabilis', 'lovable', and reads it as a blend of Mae and Belle, 'Pronounced MAY-belRey#6093 in the U.S.From Spanish rey, 'a king, royal' (from Latin rex); also a Reina short form and a 'ray of light' echo; hePronounced RAYVerneta#6512 in the U.S.Verneta builds on Verna, from the Latin vernus, 'of spring,' by adding a -neta ending, and it overlaps wiPronounced vur-NEE-tuhVanity#6592 in the U.S.From the word vanity — 'excessive pride in one's appearance' (from Latin vanitas, 'emptiness; worthlessnePronounced VAN-ih-teePatsy#6836 in the U.S.A pet form of Patricia — from Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician; of the noble class'Pronounced PAT-seeReggie#6847 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Regina (Latin, 'a queen') and Reginald (Germanic, 'counsel-power; ruler with couPronounced REJ-eeSovereign#6871 in the U.S.From the word sovereign — 'a supreme ruler; royal; possessing supreme authority' (from Latin super, 'abovPronounced SOV-rinLawsyn#7082 in the U.S.A spelling of Lawson — from an English surname, 'son of Lawrence' (Lawrence, 'from Laurentum; crowned witPronounced LAW-sinLoryn#7085 in the U.S.A spelling of Lauren — from Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; of the laurel; crowned with laurel'Pronounced LOR-inTyana#7206 in the U.S.A spelling of Tiana — a short form of Tatiana (from a Roman family name, popularly taken as 'a fairy queePronounced tee-AH-nahVirgene#7291 in the U.S.Virgene is a shortened, respelled variant of Virginia, or of its pet form Virgie. Virginia comes from thePronounced ver-JEENRegana#7580 in the U.S.Regana reads as a variant of Regina, the Latin word for 'queen,' with an extra echo of Regan, an Irish naPronounced ruh-GAY-nuhAmorie#7595 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a feminine of Amory/Amery ('ruler of work', Germanic) and an echo of Amor, 'lovePronounced AM-uh-reeCamile#7640 in the U.S.A spelling of Camille — from Latin Camilla, 'a young ceremonial attendant (at a temple); a noble-born helPronounced kah-MEELGinna#7703 in the U.S.A spelling of Gina — a short form of names like Virginia ('maiden; virgin') and Regina ('queen'); routes Pronounced JIN-ahRainie#7849 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Rainey (an English/Irish surname, 'wise; abundant') and a form of Regina ('a queePronounced RAY-neeLorenza#8207 in the U.S.An Italian/Spanish feminine of Lorenzo — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'Pronounced loh-REN-zahLoriann#8208 in the U.S.An English compound of Lori ('laurel; crowned with laurel', a short form of Laura) and Ann ('grace; favorPronounced lor-ee-ANNoble#8273 in the U.S.From the English word noble — via the Latin nobilis, 'noble; well-known; distinguished; of high characterPronounced NOH-bulProvidencia#8295 in the U.S.Providencia is a Spanish religious name from the Latin providentia, 'providence' or 'foresight,' used to Pronounced proh-vee-DEN-see-uhTitania#8361 in the U.S.From the Latin Titania ('of the Titans; daughter of the Titans'), used by Shakespeare for the queen of thPronounced tih-TAY-nee-ahHortense#8509 in the U.S.A French name from the Latin Hortensia, a Roman clan name derived from 'hortus,' 'garden.' Dignified and Pronounced hor-TENSSRogena#8767 in the U.S.Probably a respelling of Regina, from Latin 'regina,' 'queen'; it may also relate to Rogene, a coined femPronounced roh-JEE-nuhKrystine#9250 in the U.S.Krystine is a K- and -y- respelling of Christine (Kristine), from the Latin Christiana, 'follower of ChriPronounced kris-TEENLaurynn#9252 in the U.S.A spelling of Lauren — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town named for its laurel trees); cPronounced LOR-inLawrence#9254 in the U.S.From the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town of laurel trees), connoting 'crowned with laurel; vicPronounced LOR-ensLorin#9278 in the U.S.A spelling of Loren/Lauren — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a laurel town), connoting 'crowPronounced LOR-inKandice#9286 in the U.S.Kandice is a K-fronted respelling of Candice, itself from Candace — the Latinized dynastic title (KandakePronounced KAN-disEryka#9312 in the U.S.Eryka is a stylized spelling of Erica, the feminine of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr — ei, 'ever, always,' Pronounced EHR-ih-kuhPrincesse#9382 in the U.S.A French spelling of Princess — from the Latin princeps, 'first; chief', hence 'a royal daughter'; a titlPronounced prin-SESSSareena#9419 in the U.S.A spelling of Serena/Sarina — from the Latin serenus, 'serene; calm; clear/tranquil'; also linked to SaraPronounced sah-REE-nahRagine#9627 in the U.S.Ragine is most plausibly a respelling of Regine or Regina, names from the Latin regina, 'queen'; the FrenPronounced ruh-JEENLovenia#9792 in the U.S.Lovenia is a folk variant of Lavinia, the name of a legendary queen in Roman myth and Virgil's Aeneid; thPronounced loh-VEE-nee-ahLarson#9918 in the U.S.A Scandinavian surname, 'son of Lars' (Lars being a form of Laurence, 'from Laurentum; laurel-crowned'); Pronounced LAR-sunNoir#10031 in the U.S.From the French noir, 'black; dark' (from the Latin niger); a word-name, evoking film noir and elegance; Pronounced NWAHRPatrice#10052 in the U.S.A French form of Patricia/Patricius — from the Latin patricius, 'noble; of noble birth; a patrician'; usePronounced pah-TREESCordella#10055 in the U.S.Cordella is a variant of Cordelia, best known as the loyal youngest daughter in Shakespeare's King Lear. Pronounced kor-DEL-uhReginae#10075 in the U.S.A modern form of Regina — from the Latin regina, 'a queen; queenly' (with an -ae ending); routes layeredPronounced reh-JIN-ayCandise#10253 in the U.S.Candise is a variant spelling of Candace (or Candice), from Kandake, the hereditary title of the queens oPronounced kan-DEESAkyla#10278 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Akila/Aquila, from the Latin aquila, 'eagle'; a striking namePronounced ah-KY-lahKordelia#10675 in the U.S.A K- variant of Cordelia, linked to Latin cor ('heart') and to a Celtic 'daughter of the sea'; famous as Pronounced kor-DEEL-yuhDeatrice#10875 in the U.S.Deatrice recasts Beatrice, from Latin Beatrix, 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed'. Swapping the openPronounced DEE-uh-trissThania#10985 in the U.S.Thania reads as a variant of Tania (itself short for Tatiana) or a clip of Titania. Common in Spanish-spePronounced TAHN-yahBenita#11229 in the U.S.Benita is the Spanish feminine of Benito (from Latin Benedictus), meaning 'blessed.' A traditional, faithPronounced buh-NEE-tuhKandis#11303 in the U.S.Kandis is a phonetic spelling of Candace (or Candice), a name from the New Testament where it was the herPronounced KAN-disElian#11340 in the U.S.Elian is variously tied to the Latin Aelianus ('sun') and to a Hebrew reading close to Eliyahu ('Yahweh iPronounced EE-lee-ahnGena#11402 in the U.S.A short form of Regina ('queen') or Eugenia ('well-born; noble'), used on its own. Warm and vintage, withPronounced JEE-nahEvamaria#11510 in the U.S.A compound of Eva, the Latin form of Hebrew Chavah ('life, living one'), and Maria, the Latin form of MirPronounced ev-uh-muh-REE-ahRexanne#11577 in the U.S.Rexanne joins Rex, the Latin word for 'king,' with Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace.' It also reads aPronounced reks-ANHillery#11582 in the U.S.Hillery is a respelling of Hilary that borrows the look of an English surname, doubling the l and taking Pronounced HIL-uh-reeLeonila#11753 in the U.S.Leonila is a Spanish feminine name built on the Leon/Leonilda family, ultimately from Latin 'leo', 'lion'Pronounced lay-oh-NEE-lahCandance#11777 in the U.S.Candance is a spelling of Candace, which comes from Kandake, the dynastic title of the queens of Kush (anPronounced KAN-disCandiss#11986 in the U.S.Candiss is a phonetic spelling of Candace, sometimes seen as Candice. The name comes from Kandake, a titlPronounced KAN-dissAdry#12151 in the U.S.A short pet form of Adriana/Adriela (from the Latin 'from Hadria'), common in Spanish-speaking families; Pronounced AH-dreeAnnapaula#12235 in the U.S.Annapaula (often Ana Paula) combines Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah) with Paula ('small; humble', fromPronounced an-uh-PAW-luhArasely#12251 in the U.S.Arasely is a phonetic respelling of Araceli or Aracely, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honorPronounced ah-rah-SEH-leeAricella#12253 in the U.S.Aricella reads as a respelling of Aracely or Aricela, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honors Pronounced ah-ree-SEH-lahArthur#12265 in the U.S.Arthur is a classic name usually tied to Celtic artos ('bear'), possibly with a 'king' sense, or to the RPronounced AR-thurAtticus#12287 in the U.S.Atticus is a Latin name from Greek Attikos, 'of Attica' (the region around Athens), so 'man of Athens'. FPronounced AT-ih-kusAyrabella#12306 in the U.S.Ayrabella is a modern blend, joining an Ayra-/Aira- opening (a name meaning 'noble; respectable' in some Pronounced air-uh-BEL-uhGini#12352 in the U.S.Gini is a slimmed spelling of Ginny, the pet form of Virginia. Virginia comes from the Roman family name Pronounced JIN-eeRegene#12364 in the U.S.Regene reads as a short variant of Regina, or a blend of a Re- opening with a -gene ending, and it carriePronounced ruh-JEENDrusilla#12475 in the U.S.A feminine diminutive of the Roman family name Drusus (a Latin cognomen sometimes tied to 'strong' or 'dePronounced droo-SIL-ahTatia#12569 in the U.S.Tatia is a short form of Tatiana, the feminine of the Roman name Tatius, borne by an early Sabine king. TPronounced TAH-shahLagina#12653 in the U.S.Lagina is a coined name in the mid-century La- fashion, prefixing La- onto Gina or Regina, from the LatinPronounced luh-JEE-nuhJovina#12700 in the U.S.From the Latin Jovinus/Jovina, 'of Jove; belonging to Jupiter' — the Roman king of the gods. A radiant hePronounced joh-VEE-nuhRegenia#12706 in the U.S.A respelling of Regina, from the Latin for 'queen,' a title long used of the Virgin Mary. A mid-century APronounced ruh-JEEN-yuhCresencia#12804 in the U.S.Cresencia is a Spanish form of Crescentia, drawn from the Latin crescens, 'growing' or 'increasing.' It iPronounced kreh-SEN-see-uhTerrica#12972 in the U.S.Terrica reads as a blend of Terri, from Teresa, and Erica, the feminine of Eric, from Old Norse for 'everPronounced teh-REE-kuhLuvina#12972 in the U.S.Luvina is a folk variant of Lavinia, the name of a legendary queen in Roman myth and Virgil's Aeneid, resPronounced loo-VEE-nahLaureen#12989 in the U.S.Laureen is an English elaboration of Laura with the -een ending popular in the mid twentieth century, aloPronounced law-REENPatty#13083 in the U.S.A traditional English pet form of Patricia, from Latin patricia, 'noble; of the patrician class' (femininPronounced PAT-eeKandyce#13089 in the U.S.Kandyce is a modern respelling of Candace, the Latinized form of a hereditary title, Kandake, used for quPronounced kan-DEESSSadiegrace#13171 in the U.S.Sadiegrace fuses Sadie — a pet form of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman' — with Grace, from Latin Pronounced SAY-dee-grayssSebrina#13197 in the U.S.Sebrina is a variant spelling of Sabrina — the Latin name of Britain's River Severn, and in legend a prinPronounced suh-BREE-nuhRosealina#13306 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose (the flower) and Alina ('noble; bright'), landing near Rosalina/Rosalind. Its routPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-nahTricia#13337 in the U.S.Tricia is a short form of Patricia, the feminine of Patrick — from Latin patricius, 'nobleman, patrician'Pronounced TRISH-uhVicenta#13373 in the U.S.Vicenta is the Spanish feminine form of Vicente (Vincent), from Latin 'vincentius', 'conquering', from 'vPronounced vee-SEN-tahAffinity#13469 in the U.S.An English word name: affinity, 'a natural liking; a close connection or kinship,' from Latin affinitas, Pronounced uh-FIN-ih-teeAlicea#13521 in the U.S.Alicea is a spelling of Alicia, the Latinized form of Alice — from Old French Aalis, a contraction of GerPronounced uh-LEE-shuhRegena#13550 in the U.S.Regena is a variant spelling of Regina, from Latin regina, 'queen.' The e-for-i swap keeps the regal meanPronounced ruh-JEE-nuhAmelina#13566 in the U.S.Amelina is an elaboration of Amelia, which comes from the Germanic Amalia, built on amal, 'work, industriPronounced am-uh-LEE-nahAnicia#13575 in the U.S.Anicia is the feminine of Anicius, the name of an old and distinguished Roman gens (the Anicii). The rootPronounced uh-NEE-shuhAristella#13611 in the U.S.A modern coinage read as Greek aristos ('best, noblest') joined to Latin stella ('star') — 'best star'. IPronounced air-ih-STEL-uhTiannah#13685 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Tiana/Tianna, a short form of longer names such as Christiana or Tatiana. TianaPronounced tee-AH-nuhDestanie#13863 in the U.S.Destanie is a French-looking respelling of Destiny, the English word-name meaning one's fixed future, froPronounced DES-tuh-neeDruscilla#14076 in the U.S.Druscilla is a spelling variant of Drusilla, a diminutive feminine of the Roman family name Drusus. The NPronounced droo-SIL-uhJulyana#14220 in the U.S.Julyana is a modern respelling of Juliana, the feminine form of Julian, which descends from the Roman famPronounced joo-lee-AH-nuhHortensia#14249 in the U.S.Hortensia comes from Latin hortus, 'garden,' as the feminine of the Roman family name Hortensius. The samPronounced hor-TEN-see-uhDestine#14252 in the U.S.Destine is a trimmed form of Destiny, the English word name from Latin destinare, 'to determine,' via OldPronounced DES-tinKlementine#14377 in the U.S.Klementine is the German and Central European spelling of Clementine, the feminine of Clement — from LatiPronounced KLEM-un-teenLauriana#14433 in the U.S.Laura (Latin laurus, 'laurel') extended with the Romance ending -ana, on the pattern of Juliana and AdriaPronounced lawr-ee-AH-nuhLera#14454 in the U.S.In Russian, Lera is the everyday short form of Valeriya (Valeria), from Latin valere, 'to be strong, to bPronounced LEH-ruhLety#14456 in the U.S.The everyday Spanish short form of Leticia (Laetitia), from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness, delight'. WidPronounced LEH-teeLusiana#14500 in the U.S.A spelling of Luciana, the extended form of Lucia, from the Latin lux, 'light'. The s-spelling is common Pronounced loo-see-AH-nuhCandee#14513 in the U.S.Candee is a spelling of Candy, itself a pet form of Candace, from the ancient title Kandake borne by queePronounced KAN-deeRagina#14578 in the U.S.Ragina is a phonetic respelling of Regina, the Latin word for 'queen.' Regina has long Christian use as aPronounced ruh-JEE-nuhRonnee#14705 in the U.S.Ronnee is a respelling of Ronnie, a pet form that can shorten Veronica - from the Latin vera icon, 'true Pronounced RON-eeAracelys#14766 in the U.S.Aracelys is a Spanish elaboration of Araceli, from the Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of thPronounced ar-uh-SEL-eesLilyauna#14843 in the U.S.Lilyauna joins the flower name Lily to a fashionable -auna tail, making a longer, lyrical relative of LilPronounced lil-ee-AH-nuhRogina#15002 in the U.S.Rogina is a spelling variant of Regina, from the Latin regina, 'queen,' a title long used of the Virgin MPronounced roh-JEE-nuhTeana#15032 in the U.S.Teana is a variant of Tiana, itself a short form of names like Tatiana (a Roman family name) and ChristiaPronounced tee-AH-nuhTiahna#15086 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Tiana, itself a clipped form of Tatiana or Christiana. Tatiana descends from the RoPronounced tee-AH-nuhTytiana#15148 in the U.S.Tytiana is a modern respelling that fuses two names: Tatiana, from a Roman family name of uncertain meaniPronounced tie-tee-AH-nuhErikah#15170 in the U.S.Erikah is a respelling of Erika, the feminine of Erik, from Old Norse meaning 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruPronounced AIR-ih-kuhReginia#15179 in the U.S.Reginia is a variant of Regina, from Latin regina, 'queen', its extra i likely drawn by the pull of VirgiPronounced ruh-JEE-nee-uhAmericus#15385 in the U.S.Americus is the Latinized form of Amerigo, the given name of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, from whom thePronounced uh-MER-ih-kuhsNathalee#15388 in the U.S.Nathalee respells Natalie, from the Latin natalis meaning of birth, historically tied to natale domini, tPronounced NA-thuh-leeAracelia#15466 in the U.S.A fuller form of Araceli, from Latin ara caeli — 'altar of heaven'. The phrase is a Marian title in CathoPronounced ah-rah-SEL-ee-ahVyctoria#15571 in the U.S.Vyctoria is a creative respelling of Victoria, which comes from the Latin word victoria, meaning victory;Pronounced vik-TOR-ee-uhBricia#15585 in the U.S.Bricia is a Spanish girl's name connected to Saint Brictia and to Brice, a name borne by an early GaulishPronounced BREE-see-ahLeontine#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-teenCandyce#15706 in the U.S.Candyce is a y-spelled variant of Candace, a name from the Latin form of an Ethiopic royal title borne byPronounced KAN-disMarcilene#15708 in the U.S.Marcilene is a form of Marcella/Marceline, feminine names from the Roman Marcus (linked to Mars, god of wPronounced mar-suh-LEENCandi#15748 in the U.S.Candi is an -i spelling of Candy, the short form of Candace (Candice), a title borne by queens of ancientPronounced KAN-deeConsuela#15760 in the U.S.Consuela is a form of the Spanish Consuelo, meaning 'consolation, comfort'. It honors the Virgin Mary undPronounced kon-SWAY-luhElaura#15920 in the U.S.A modern blend joining the fashionable El-/Elle- opening to Laura, from Latin laurus ('laurel'), the treePronounced eh-LOR-ahLatina#15924 in the U.S.Latina is, quite literally, the Latin and Spanish word latina, the feminine of latino — a woman of LatiumPronounced luh-TEE-nuhEneida#15977 in the U.S.Eneida is the Spanish and Portuguese name of Virgil's Latin epic the Aeneid (about the hero Aeneas), and Pronounced eh-NAY-dahCandis#15989 in the U.S.Candis is a streamlined spelling of Candice, from Candace — the Latinized dynastic title (Kandake) of thePronounced KAN-disClariza#16061 in the U.S.Clariza belongs with Clara and Clarissa, all growing from the Latin clarus, meaning clear, bright, or famPronounced kluh-REE-zuhJulieana#16227 in the U.S.Julieana is a respelling of Juliana, the feminine of Julian, itself from Julius — the Roman family name oPronounced joo-lee-AH-nuhRejeana#16296 in the U.S.Rejeana reads either as a phonetic respelling of Regina, Latin for 'queen,' or as a blend of the Re- prefPronounced ruh-JEE-nuhPreciosa#16306 in the U.S.Preciosa is Spanish for 'precious' or 'beautiful,' from the Latin pretiosus, 'of great value'; it is usedPronounced preh-see-OH-sahKristyne#16321 in the U.S.Kristyne is a stylized spelling of Kristine, itself a form of Christine. Christine comes through Latin ChPronounced kris-TEENTattiana#16353 in the U.S.Tattiana is a spelling variant of Tatiana, the feminine of the Roman family name Tatius, borne by Titus TPronounced tat-ee-AH-nuhKreation#16476 in the U.S.The English word 'creation' spelled with a K. The word comes through Old French from the Latin creatio, 'Pronounced kree-AY-shunTitiana#16608 in the U.S.Titiana is a variant blending Titania — the fairy queen of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream — withPronounced tih-tee-AH-nuhLorine#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-REENAlmarie#16672 in the U.S.Almarie joins Alma, a Latin word meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind,' to Marie, the French form of Mary, from Pronounced al-muh-REENivia#17007 in the U.S.Nivia is most plausibly from the Latin 'niveus', 'snowy' or 'snow-white', the same root behind the name NPronounced NEE-vee-uhKandee#17007 in the U.S.Kandee is a playful K-spelling of Candy, itself a pet form of Candace and a nod to the sweet. Candace comPronounced KAN-deePerlita#17074 in the U.S.Perlita is a Spanish diminutive of Perla, meaning pearl, from the Latin perla; the -ita ending makes it lPronounced per-LEE-tuhSeferina#17248 in the U.S.Seferina is a Spanish feminine form of Ceferino or Zeferino, from the Latin Zephyrinus and ultimately thePronounced seh-fuh-REE-nuhTytianna#17444 in the U.S.Tytianna is a stylized spelling of Tatiana, the feminine of the Roman Tatianus, from the family name of TPronounced ty-tee-AN-uhRejina#17605 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Regina, Latin for 'queen' — long tied to titles of honor and to the Virgin Mary (RPronounced reh-JEE-nahTyara#17774 in the U.S.Tyara is a respelling of Tiara, from the Latin tiara and Greek tiaras, a jeweled headband or ornamental cPronounced tee-AR-uhTearra#17888 in the U.S.Tearra is a respelling of Tiara, the word for a jeweled headband or small crown, which came into English Pronounced tee-AR-uhLecia#17997 in the U.S.Lecia is a clipped form drawn from the ends of Alicia, Felicia or Leticia — Latin-rooted names meaning 'nPronounced LEE-shuhSevera#18044 in the U.S.Severa is the Spanish and Latin feminine of Severo or Severus, from the Latin severus, meaning stern, serPronounced seh-VEH-rahTonique#18226 in the U.S.Tonique is a coined American girl's name that dresses up Toni with a stylish French-looking -que ending. Pronounced toh-NEEKMercede#18343 in the U.S.Mercede trims the final 's' from Mercedes, the Spanish devotional name honoring María de las Mercedes, 'OPronounced mer-SAY-deeKandise#18380 in the U.S.Kandise is a K-spelling of Candace or Candice, a title once borne by queens of the ancient kingdom of KusPronounced KAN-dissPahola#18461 in the U.S.Pahola is a variant spelling of Paola, the Spanish and Italian feminine form of Paul, from the Latin paulPronounced pah-OH-lahHilarie#18548 in the U.S.Hilarie is a decorative spelling of Hilary, which comes from the Latin Hilarius, meaning 'cheerful' or 'gPronounced HIL-uh-reeTiaira#19305 in the U.S.Tiaira is an -ai- respelling of Tiara, the ornamental crown, borrowed into English from Latin tiara and uPronounced tee-AIR-uhArtoriaA feminine coinage built on Arthur (and the Roman family name Artorius), popularized as Artoria PendragonPronounced ar-TOR-ee-ahProserpinaFrom the Latin Proserpina (from the Greek Persephone), variously linked to proserpere, 'to emerge/creep fPronounced proh-SUR-pih-nuh

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Frequently Asked

What is the most literal Latin girl name for queen?

Regina is the most direct choice on this list. It's the actual Latin word for queen, used both as a formal title and as a given name across two thousand years of European history.

Are any of these names tied to real mythological queens?

Yes. June honors Juno, queen of the Roman gods and wife of Jupiter, while Camilla comes from Virgil's warrior princess in the Aeneid, who was raised to rule and fight.

Why do laurel-rooted names carry a royal meaning?

In ancient Rome, laurel wreaths crowned victorious leaders, so laurel-rooted names like Lauren, Loretta, and Laurel carry a quieter echo of royalty and honor without stating it outright.