Names Categorized "princesses"

Adela is a female given name with roots in the Old German element adal meaning "noble" (from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). Originally a short form of names beginning with this element, Adela has been adopted across multiple l...

Adelina is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the element adal meaning "noble" (Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). It is a variant of Adela and is used in several languages, including Bulgarian, Italian, Portug...

Æðelflæd is an Old English feminine name composed of the elements æðele 'noble' and flæd, possibly meaning 'beauty'. It is a variant spelling of Æthelflæd. Etymology and Linguistic Roots The first element derives from th...

Aelita is a feminine given name created by Russian author Aleksey Tolstoy for his science fiction novel Aelita (1923), where it belongs to a Martian princess. In the narrative, the name is said to mean "starlight seen fo...

Etymology and OriginsÆthelflæd is a variant of the Old English name Æðelflæd, which is composed of the elements æðele meaning "noble" and flæd, possibly meaning "beauty." The name thus conveys a sense of noble beauty or...

Aida is a feminine given name with multiple cultural origins, most famously popularized by Giuseppe Verdi's opera Aida (1871). The name is a variant of Ayda, an Arabic name meaning "returning, visitor." In Turkey, Ayda i...

Aimée, often written without the accent as Aimee, is a feminine given name of French origin meaning "beloved". It is the French form of Amy, which itself derives from the Old French name Amée and ultimately from the Lati...

Aisha is an Arabic feminine name meaning "living, alive" or "she who lives." It is derived from the Arabic root ʿ-y-š (ع ي ش), which conveys the idea of life and vitality. The name holds profound religious significance i...

Etymology and Meaning Alberta is the feminine form of Albert, which itself derives from the Germanic name Adalbert, meaning "noble and bright" (from elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright"). The name was popularized in...

Albertina is a feminine diminutive of Albert, used primarily in Italian and Portuguese. The name Albert derives from the Germanic Adalbert, composed of the elements adal 'noble' and beraht 'bright', giving Albertina the...

Alexia is a feminine given name that serves as the female form of Alexis. The name Alexis itself derives from the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis), meaning "helper" or "defender," which comes from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo),...

Alice is a feminine given name with a rich history spanning multiple European languages. It originated from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself derived from the Germanic name Adelheidis (mode...

Alix is a medieval French variant of the name Alice, derived from the Old French Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself comes from the Germanic Adalheidis (see Adelaide). Although primarily feminine, Alix has occas...

Amalia is a female given name derived from the Germanic element amal, meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave," or referring to the Gothic dynasty of the Amali. It is a short form of Germanic names beginning with that elemen...

Amber is a feminine name derived directly from the English word for the gemstone, which is itself fossilized tree resin, or for the orange-yellow color reminiscent of the stone. The word “amber” ultimately traces a long...

Ambrosia is the feminine form of Ambrose, derived ultimately from the Greek word ambrosios, meaning "immortal." In Greek mythology, ambrosia was the food of the gods, often depicted as conferring immortality upon those w...

Amelia is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and other languages. It is a variant of Amalia, which itself derives from the Germanic element amal, meaning “vigorous, active, work.” However, A...

Etymology and Meaning Anastasia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word anástasis (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection." It is the feminine form of Anastasius. The name first emerged during th...

Andromeda is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἀνδρομέδα (Andromeda), meaning “ruler of men.” The name is composed of the elements ἀνήρ (aner), meaning “man” (genitive ἀνδρός), and either μέδομαι (medomai), “t...

Angela is a feminine given name used across multiple languages and cultures, including Dutch, English, German, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovene, and Medieval Latin. It is the feminine form o...

Angharad is a feminine name of Welsh origin, deeply rooted in the mythology and history of Wales. It derives from an Old Welsh name recorded in various forms such as Acgarat and Ancarat. The name literally means "much lo...

Anna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “favor” or “grace.” Used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel (1 Sa...

Annabella is a Latinate feminine given name, typically used in English and Italian contexts. It is directly derived from Annabel, a Scottish medieval variant of Amabel (from the Late Latin word amabilis meaning "lovable"...

Antigone is a female given name of Greek origin, famously borne in classical mythology and literature. The name is derived from Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" and γονή (gone) meaning "birth, offsp...

Antoinette is a French feminine name, functioning as a diminutive of Antoine, the French form of Anthony. The addition of the suffix -ette conveys smallness or endearment, a common feature in French diminutives. Etymolog...

Antonia is a feminine given name of Roman origin, used widely across European languages including Bulgarian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Romanian, Spanish, and Swedish. It is the...

Aoife is an Irish and Gaelic feminine given name, pronounced EE-fə (Irish: [ˈiːfʲə]). Derived from the Old Irish name Aífe, it originates from the Gaelic word aoibh meaning "beauty" or "radiance" (modern Irish aoibh). Th...

Ariadne is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Cretan Greek elements αρι (ari), meaning "most," and αδν&oacutes; (adnos), meaning "holy." The name thus carries the meanin...

Ariana is a feminine given name with two distinct origins: as a Portuguese form of Ariadne and as a geographical name from the ancient region of Ariana. The name has enjoyed significant popularity in the United States si...

Ariel is a name derived from Biblical Hebrew אריאל ('Ari'el), used in the Hebrew Bible as a symbolic name for the city of Jerusalem (Isaiah 29:1-2). The name is commonly interpreted as meaning “lion of God,” from Hebrew...

Arwen is a female name invented by J. R. R. Tolkien for his Middle-earth legendarium. It appears in the fictional language Sindarin, composed of the elements *ara- ("noble") and gwen ("maiden"), thus meaning "noble maide...

Audrey is a feminine given name of English and French origin. It is the Anglo-Norman form of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, which is composed of the elements æðel “noble” and þryð “strength”. Thus, the name literally mea...

Augusta is a feminine given name derived from the Latin masculine name Augustus, meaning “exalted, venerable.” It was originally used as a title for Roman empresses, equivalent to the masculine Augustus, which was bestow...

Aurora is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word for "dawn." In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of the morning, equivalent to the Greek goddess Eos. As a personal name, it has been in occasional use si...

Banu (also spelled Bano) is a Persian feminine name derived from بانو (bānū), meaning "lady". The term carries connotations of nobility, often extending to "grand lady", "princess", or "queen". Primarily used in Iran and...

Barbara is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word barbaros (βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign, non-Greek." The word originally mimicked the unintelligible speech of non-Greek peoples (like "bar-bar") and later came...

Beatrice is a female given name of English, Italian, Romanian, and Swedish usage. It is the Italian form of the Beatrix, which derives from the Latin Viatrix, meaning "voyager" or "traveler," later associated with the La...

Beatrycze is the Polish form of Beatrix, a name with deep roots in early Christian tradition. The original Latin form, Viatrix, was a feminine counterpart of Viator, meaning "voyager" or "traveller." Early Christians ado...

Benedicta is a feminine given name derived from the Late Latin Benedictus, meaning "blessed." It is the feminine form of Benedict, a name popularized by Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480–547), the founder of the Benedicti...

Benedita is the Portuguese feminine form of Benedict. The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Benedictus, meaning "blessed." It has strong Christian connotations, primarily linked to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the...

Berenice is a feminine given name with a rich history in English, Italian, and Ancient Greek. It is the Latinized form of the Ancient Macedonian name Berenike (Βερενίκη), which ultimately derives from the Greek Pherenike...

Bernice is a contracted form of Berenice that appears in the New Testament in the book of Acts, where it belongs to a sister of King Herod Agrippa II. The name is most commonly used in English and appears in English and...

Bithiah is a female name appearing in the Old Testament, traditionally considered the name of the pharaoh's daughter who rescued Moses from the Nile. The name means "daughter of Yahweh" in Hebrew, derived from the root e...

Briar Rose is the English translation of German Dornröschen, the name of the fairy tale character Sleeping Beauty as she appears in the Brothers Grimm version of the story. The Grimm tale, collected in the 19th century,...

Calixta is a Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Calixtus, which itself is a variant of Callistus. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Κάλλιστος (Kallistos), meaning "most beautiful." The Latin form Calixtus w...

Camilla is a feminine given name with ancient Roman origins. It is the feminine form of the Roman cognomen Camillus, which likely derives from Etruscan and has an uncertain meaning. The name is not directly related to th...

Carola is a feminine given name used in Dutch, German, Italian, and Swedish. The name is the Latinized feminine form of Carolus, which itself is the Latinized form of Charles. Ultimately, the name derives from the German...

Casilda is a feminine name of uncertain origin, most commonly associated with the 11th-century patron saint of Toledo, Spain. According to tradition, Saint Casilda was a Moorish princess who converted to Christianity and...

Cassandra is a feminine given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by a Trojan princess in Greek mythology. The name derives from the Greek Kassandra (Κασσάνδρα), which is generally interpreted as meaning "to excel,...

Catherine is a feminine given name used in English and French, and additionally a common variant of Katherine. In French, Catherine is the standard form, while in English both Catherine and Katherine are well‑established...

Celandine is a rare feminine given name of English origin, taken directly from the name of a flower. The term 'celandine' refers to two distinct but unrelated plants: the greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) and the les...

Cendrillon is the French form of Cinderella, a name famous as the protagonist of the classic fairy tale. The name derives from the French word cendre, meaning "ashes," plus the diminutive suffix -illon, thus translating...

Charlene is a feminine given name, most commonly used in English-speaking countries. It originated in the United States in the 19th century as a feminine diminutive of Charles, and it has since gained popularity in other...

Charlotta is a Swedish variant of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles. Though primarily associated with Sweden, the name also appears in Danish and Finnish usage, reflecting a broader Nordic adoption of...

Charlotte is a French feminine given name, a diminutive form of Charles. It means "free man" or "petite" and dates back to at least the 14th century. The name was introduced to Britain in the 17th century and gained prom...

Cinderella is the English name of the heroine of a globally widespread folk tale, and the title character of the story known in the English-speaking world from Charles Perrault's 1697 version Cendrillon. The name ultimat...

Clara is a feminine given name of Late Latin origin, ultimately derived from the masculine name Clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." The name carries a connotation of luminosity and renown, originating from the Latin...

Claude is a French given name used for both males and females, derived from the Roman name Claudius, which originally meant "crippled" or "lame." The name has deep historical roots in France, where it has been common for...

Etymology and Origins Clementina is a feminine given name derived from Clement, which itself comes from the Latin Clemens, meaning “merciful, gentle.” The name is used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking culture...

Cleo is a feminine given name of English usage, commonly used as a short form of Cleopatra, Cleon, or Cleopas. As a spelling variant of Clio, the name ultimately derives from the Greek root kleos, meaning "glory" or "to...