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Royale

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Pronounced roy-AL /rɔɪˈæl/High

Meaning: Royal; from French royale, ultimately from Latin regalis, 'of the king'High

In 30 seconds: The French feminine of 'royal', worn as a name. Royale belongs to the modern wave of crown-and-throne word names, with a Parisian flick at the end.
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Origin HighFrench, Latin
MeaningRoyal; from French royale, ultimately from Latin regalis, 'of the king'
U.S. rank (2025)#4732 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 928

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819772025

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

Royale is the French feminine form of royal, descending from Latin regalis, 'kingly', from rex, 'king'. As a title it attached to French princesses — Madame Royale — and as a word it has long lent glamour to everything from casinos to desserts.

American parents began reaching for regal word names in earnest in the 2010s — Royal, Royalty, Reign, Majesty — and Royale offers the same sentiment with French polish. It remains a rare choice, used for daughters more than sons in the -e spelling.

Did you know? Madame Royale was the traditional French court title for the eldest daughter of the king — most famously Marie-Thérèse, daughter of Marie Antoinette.
Overall data confidence 88%
Oxford English Dictionary — royal — word etymology

Variations

RoyalRoyaltyRoyelle

Nicknames

RoyRoya

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If you like Royale…

Royalty— the sister word name with the same crowned sentiment
Reign— a fellow modern throne-room word name
Majesty— shares the regal vocabulary trend
Legacy— another aspirational virtue-word name of the same generation

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Royale mean?

Royale is the French feminine of 'royal', from Latin regalis, meaning 'of the king'.

How do you pronounce Royale?

It's said roy-AL /rɔɪˈæl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Royale a boy or girl name?

Royale is used for both sexes; the -e spelling leans toward girls, and this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Royale?

Royale is a rare name in the U.S., part of the modern fashion for regal word names.

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