Names Categorized "princes"
73 Names found
Abidan is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of a Benjamite prince. The name means "my father has judged", derived from the Hebrew elements ʾav meaning "father" and din meaning "...
Absalom is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name ʾAvshalom (אַבְשָׁלוֹם), meaning "father is peace". It is composed of the elements ʾav ("father") and shalom ("peace"). The name is primarily known from the...
Adalbert is a German masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is an Old German form of Albert, derived from the elements adal ('noble') and beraht ('bright'), thus meaning 'noble bright' or 'noble shining'.Etymology a...
Aimé is a French masculine given name (and occasionally a surname), directly derived from the Old French Amé, the masculine counterpart of Amée—which gave rise to the English name Amy. Meaning "beloved," Aimé shares its...
Akihiko is a masculine Japanese given name, typically composed of a prefix meaning "bright" combined with the suffix hiko, which can mean "boy" or "prince." The first element often uses the kanji 昭aki or 明aki, both den...
Alexander is a masculine given name of Greek origin, Latinized from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), which means "defending men" or "protector of men." It is composed of the Greek elements ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "...
Alois is the German and Czech form of Aloysius, which itself derives from an Old Occitan form of Louis. The name thus traces its roots to the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior." While Alois is a distinct name...
Alphege is the Middle English form of the Old English name Ælfheah. The name Ælfheah is derived from the elements ælf 'elf' and heah 'high', thus meaning 'elf-high' or 'high elf'.Historical SignificanceAlphege is best kn...
Amir 1 is a masculine given name derived from the Arabic title amīr (أمير), meaning "commander, prince". The term entered English as the loanword emir, historically used for military commanders and provincial governors i...
EtymologyAndrew is the English form of the Greek name Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), which derives from andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) meaning "manly" or "masculine," ultimately from the Greek word aner (ἀνήρ) meaning "man." The name entered E...
Anubis is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἄνουβις (Anoubis), which itself comes from the Egyptian jnpw, possibly pronounced Anapa. The name coincides with a word meaning "royal child" or "prince" in Ancient Egyptian...
Armel is a Breton and French form of the Old Welsh name Arthmail, which derives from the elements arth meaning "bear" and mael meaning "prince, chieftain". This gives the name the literal sense of "bear-prince" or "chief...
Arnulf is a masculine Germanic name composed of the elements arn meaning "eagle" and wolf meaning "wolf".Etymology and HistoryThe name Arnulf derives from the Old High German components arn (eagle) and wolf (wolf), refle...
Aymeric is the French form of Aimeric, a name with Old German roots. Aimeric itself is likely a variant of Heimirich, the early Germanic form of Henry. Thus, Aymeric ultimately shares the same origin as Henry, deriving f...
Balder is a god in Germanic mythology, known from Old Norse sources as Baldr. The name derives from the Proto-Germanic theonym *Balðraz, meaning "hero" or "prince", from the root word baldr meaning "brave" or "bold". In...
Baldr is a god in Germanic mythology, most famously known from Norse mythology as the handsome and beloved son of Odin and Frigg. The name derives from the Proto-Germanic theonym *Balðraz, meaning 'hero, lord, prince,' a...
Belshazzar is a name of ancient Mesopotamian origin, primarily known from the Old Testament Book of Daniel. It derives from the Hebrew בֵּלְשְׁאצַּר (Belshatstsar), which itself comes from the Akkadian Bel-sharra-usur, m...
Bernhard is a given name used across German, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages, functioning as a regional form of the broader name Bernard. The name is deeply rooted in Germanic tradition, deriving from the Old German el...
Boris is a male given name of Bulgar Turkic origin, most commonly used in Eastern European countries such as Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and others. The name may derive from a Bulgar Turkic word meaning "short," "wolf," or...
Bors (French: Bohort) is a name associated with two characters in Arthurian legend, introduced in the 13th-century Lancelot-Grail prose cycle. The name likely derives from Old French behort or bohort, meaning "jousting"...
Cadfael is a Welsh masculine given name derived from the Old Welsh Catmail, meaning "battle prince". The name is composed of the elements cat "battle" and mael "prince".Etymology and Historical UsageThe name Cadfael is b...
Casimir is the English and French form of the Polish name Kazimierz, which is composed of the Slavic elements kaziti (“to destroy”) and mirŭ (“peace, world”). The name thus carries the compelling interpretations “destroy...
Caspian is a given name most famously used by author C. S. Lewis for a character in his Chronicles of Narnia series, first appearing in the 1951 book Prince Caspian. In the story, Prince Caspian is the rightful king of N...
Charles is a masculine given name of French and English origin. It is the French and English form of Carolus, the Latin form of the Germanic name Karl, which derived from a word meaning "man" (Proto-Germanic *karlaz). An...
EtymologyConrad is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "brave counsel". It derives from the Old High German elements kuoni ("brave") and rat ("counsel, advice"). The name is cognate with the modern German...
Cornelius is a Roman masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". It gained widespread use in the ancient world and later saw adoption across various European language...
Dafydd is the Welsh form of David, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved" or "uncle." The name David carries immense significance in biblical history, as it was borne by the second and greatest king of Israel, who rei...
Datu is a Tagalog masculine given name that derives its meaning from the ancient Austronesian title datu, signifying "chief, king, or sovereign prince." This title historically referred to the indigenous rulers of variou...
Derek is an English masculine given name, derived from the older English name Dederick, which was originally a Low German form of the ancient Germanic name Theodoric. The name was introduced to England from the Low Count...
Edmund is a masculine given name of English, German, and Polish usage. It is derived from the Old English elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and mund meaning "protection", thus giving the name the meaning "rich prote...
Etymology and OriginEdward is an English masculine name derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and weard "guard", giving the meaning "rich guard". The name was borne by several Anglo-Saxon kings, inc...
Emmanuel is a masculine given name that originates from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel), meaning "God is with us". This name is composed of the elements עִם (ʿim) meaning "with" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". It a...
Endymion is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek verb ἐνδύω (endyo), meaning "to dive into" or "to enter." The name is best known from Greek mythology, where Endymion was a handsome Aeolian mortal—vario...
Eric is a common masculine given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr. The name is usually interpreted as meaning "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler", from the elements ei "ever, always" and ríkr "r...
Ethelred is a Middle English form of the Old English name Æðelræd, which is composed of the elements æðele 'noble' and ræd 'counsel, advice'. Thus, the name means 'noble counsel' or 'well-advised.' Etymology and History...
Eugene is the English form of Eugenius, the Latin form of the Greek name Εὐγένιος (Eugenios), which derived from the Greek word εὐγενής (eugenes) meaning 'well born'. It is composed of the elements εὖ (eu) meaning 'good'...
Felix is a masculine given name that originates from the Latin word felix [ˈfeːliːks], meaning "happy", "lucky", "fortunate", "successful", or "fruitful". Its original meaning was "fruit-bearing", in reference to fruitfu...
Filiberto is the Italian and Spanish form of the Germanic name Filibert, which derives from the Old German elements filu "much" and beraht "bright", meaning "much brightness" or "very illustrious". The name came to Italy...
Flaithrí is an Old Irish masculine given name, composed of the elements flaith ("ruler, sovereign, prince") and rí ("king"), giving it the meaning of "king of princes." This compound structure reflects a common pattern i...
Florizel is a literary name created by Shakespeare for the prince of Bohemia in his play The Winter's Tale (1610). Derived from the genitive form of Latin flos meaning "flower," the name evokes floral beauty and is borne...
Franz is a German given name, equivalent to Francis in English. It derives from the Latin Franciscus, originally meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. The name rose to prominence through Francis of Assisi, but in German-spe...
Gabriel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el (גַבְרִיאֵל), meaning "God is my strong man" or "God is my hero." The name combines the elements gever ("strong man, hero") and ʾel ("God"). It is u...
Gottschalk is a historic Germanic male given name. Derived from the Old German elements got meaning "god" and scalc meaning "servant", the name can be translated literally as "servant of God". Its Latin forms, Godeschalc...
Gurgen is a masculine given name of Persian origin, primarily used in Armenia and Georgia. It is derived from Middle Persian gurg meaning "wolf" combined with a diminutive suffix, giving it the endearing connotation of "...
Hamlet is a masculine given name of literary and Scandinavian origin, famously borne by the protagonist of William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet (c. 1600). The name derives from the Latinized form Amlethus of the Old Nors...
Harry is a male given name that originated as a medieval English form of Henry. In modern times, it is commonly used as a diminutive of both Henry and names beginning with Har, such as Harold or Harrison.Etymology and Hi...
Henry is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler" (from heim "home" and rih "ruler"). The spelling was later influenced by the name Haganrich (from...
Ivan is a male given name of Slavic origin, representing a newer form of the Old Church Slavic name Іѡаннъ (Ioannŭ), which was derived from Greek Ioannes (see John). The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew Yôḥānnān...
Joel is a male given name derived from the Hebrew Yoʾel (יוֹאֵל), meaning "Yahweh is God." The name combines two Hebrew elements: yo, a shortened form of Yahweh, and el, meaning "God." This theophoric name appears in the...
Jonathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from Yehonaṯan (יְהוֹנָתָן), meaning "Yahweh has given." The name appears in the Old Testament as the eldest son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Acco...
Knut is a Scandinavian and German first name of Old Norse origin, derived from the word knútr meaning "knot". The name signifies strength, binding, and resilience, much like the knot itself. Knut has strong historical we...
Leopold is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, used in Czech, Dutch, English, German, Polish, Slovak, and Slovene. It is derived from the Old German elements liut "people" and bald "bold, brave". The spelling was...
Llywelyn is a masculine given name of Welsh origin, deeply rooted in the history and mythology of Wales. The name is widely believed to derive from an unattested Old Celtic name *Lugubelinos, which combines the names of...
Louis is the French form of the Latinized name Ludovicus, itself derived from the Old Frankish name Chlodwig. The name originates from the Proto-Germanic elements *hlūdaz ('loud, famous') and *wiganą ('to battle, to figh...
Maël is a French form of the Breton name Mael, meaning "prince, chieftain, lord." The name derives from the Old Breton element mael, cognate with Welsh mael and Irish máel, all stemming from the Celtic root meaning "chie...
Manuel is a masculine given name originating as a variant of Emmanuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל) meaning "God with us." In its Greek form Μανουήλ (Manouel), the name was used in the Byzant...
Maredudd is a Welsh masculine given name, the etymological source of the English name Meredith. The name derives from Old Welsh forms such as Margetud, likely composed of mawredd meaning "greatness, magnificence" and the...
Masahiko (written: 正彦, 雅彦, 誠彦, 昌彦, 允彦, 政彦, 真彦, 正比古 or まさ彦) is a masculine Japanese given name. It is typically composed of two elements: one from masa (meaning "right, proper" as in 正) or masa (meani...
Mathgamain is an Old Irish masculine name that literally means "bear". It is a compound of the elements math, also meaning "bear", and gamuin meaning "calf". The name thus carries the imagery of a bear calf, a term assoc...
EtymologyMaurice is a masculine given name with deep roots in Latin and French tradition. It derives from the Roman name Mauritius, itself a derivative of Maurus, meaning "Moorish" or "dark-skinned," referencing inhabita...