Meaning: Of the king; regal; from Old French roial (kingly, royal), from Latin regalis (of the king, from rex: king)High
In 30 seconds: A title word-name meaning 'of the king' or 'regal,' from Latin rex (king) via Old French roial. One of the most aspirational concept names β naming a child for the idea of royalty itself.
Royal is an English title word from Old French roial (kingly), from Latin regalis (of the king). As a given name it is a modern American concept name, similar to King, Prince, and Reign, used for both boys and girls.
Royal ranked #1225 for girls in 2024. It also charts for boys.
Did you know? Latin rex (king) gave English 'regal,' 'reign,' 'royal,' 'regulate,' and 'rector' β all from the same Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move in a straight line' (the idea being that a king is someone who rules by putting things in order).
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Variations
RoyaleRoyall
Nicknames
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Reignβ royalty concept name in the same aspirational tradition
Kingβ title name with the same regal aspirational quality
Princeβ royalty title name in the same naming category
Nobleβ virtue/title name with the same elevated aspirational quality
