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Princesse

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Pronounced prin-SESS /prɪnˈsɛs/High

Meaning: A French spelling of Princess — from the Latin princeps, 'first; chief', hence 'a royal daughter'; a title/word-name; we note the titleLow

In 30 seconds: A princess; a royal daughter: Princesse spells Princess. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningA French spelling of Princess — from the Latin princeps, 'first; chief', hence 'a royal daughter'; a title/word-name; we note the title
U.S. rank (2025)#12880 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Princesse is a French spelling of Princess — from the Latin princeps, 'first; chief', hence 'a royal daughter'; a title/word-name (we note the title). A lyrical, modern name (said 'prin-SESS').

In the U.S. it appears in Haitian and Francophone-African families. Rare, a-royal-daughter at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Princess comes from the Latin princeps, 'first; chief' — Princesse is a French spelling, a lyrical title-name (we note the title; said 'prin-SESS').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Princess — French; title/word-name

Variations

PrincessPrincessPrincessa

Nicknames

Prin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Princesse mean?

Princesse spells Princess — from the Latin princeps, 'first; chief', hence 'a royal daughter'. We note the title.

How do you pronounce Princesse?

It's said prin-SESS /prɪnˈsɛs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Princesse a boy or girl name?

Princesse is a girl's name.

How popular is Princesse?

Princesse is a very rare name in the U.S.

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