There's no denying your dog is the queen or king of the household. Why not celebrate their reign with a name fit for royalty? Consider this list of royal dog names inspired by real and fictional majesties, both past and present, to find a moniker for your noble ruler.
Royal Dog Names Inspired by Real Royalty
Royal names have been passed down for generations, and many of these have served as monikers for multiple powerful nobles. But your dog doesn't have to come from a long line of aristocracy to earn one of these names. Each name is listed with its English translation or meaning.
- Louis - a French name for "famous warrior"
- Elizabeth - a Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath"
- Philip - a Greek name meaning "friend of horses"
- Cleopatra - a Greek name for "glory of the father"
- Arthur - a Celtic name translating to "bear"
- Diana - translates to "divine"
- Akbar - an Arabic name meaning "great"
- Margaret - translates to "pearl"
- Charles - an English word for "free man"
- Nur Jahan - an Arabic name for "light of the world"
- Nicholas - a Greek word for "victory of the people"
- Anastasia - a Greek name meaning "resurrection"
- Camila - in Roman mythology Camila was a warrior queen
- James - the English form of the name Jacob
- Catherine - means "pure"
- Ashoka - a Sanskrit word meaning "without sorrow"
- Hatshepsut - an Egyptian name meaning "foremost of noblewomen"
- Edward - an Old English name meaning "rich guard"
- William - an English word for "protector"
- Meghan - means "strong and capable"
- Harry - another version of Henry which means "home ruler"
- Menes - of Egyptian origin meaning "to endure"
- George - a Greek word for "earthworker"
- Henry - meaning "home ruler"
- Charlotte - the feminine form of Charles
- Ramses - an Egyptian name meaning "born of Ra"
- Victoria - Latin for "victory"
- Antoinette - of Roman origin, meaning "priceless" or Greek for "flower"
Names Based on Fictional Royal Figures
From Bridgerton to Game of Thrones and The Princess Diaries, there's a vast range of fictional nobility. Cinephiles and bibliophiles alike are sure to find a royal dog name suitable for their pup from this list inspired by fan favorites.
- Princess Buttercup (The Princess Bride)
- Princess Bubblegum (Adventure Time)
- Queen Padme (Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace)
- Princess Leia (Star Wars)
- Anakin (Star Wars)
- Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Giselle (Enchanted)
- Prince Lir (The Last Unicorn)
- Daenerys (Game of Thrones)
- Khaleesi (Game of Thrones)
- Aerys (Game of Thrones)
- Cersei (Game of Thrones)
- Joffrey (Game of Thrones)
- Aragorn (Lord of the Rings)
- Arwen (Lord of the Rings)
- Eowyn (Lord of the Rings)
- Legolas (Lord of the Rings)
- Princess Bala (Antz)
- Loki (Thor)
- Thor (Thor)
- Mia (The Princess Diaries)
- Queen Clarisse (The Princess Diaries)
- Fat Louie (The Princess Diaries)
- Ciri (The Witcher)
- Simon (Bridgerton)
- Lady Whistledown (Bridgerton)
- Daphne (Bridgerton)
- Colin (Bridgerton)
- Eloise (Bridgerton)
- Princess Irulan (Dune)
- Lady Jessica (Dune)
- Duke Leto (Dune)
Disney Royalty
If you're a fan of the happiest place on Earth, consider picking a name for your dog inspired by Disney royalty.
- Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
- Triton (The Little Mermaid)
- Eric (The Little Mermaid)
- Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
- Jasmine (Aladdin)
- Aladdin (Aladdin)
- Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
- Pocahontas (Pocahontas)
- Anna (Frozen)
- Elsa (Frozen)
- Rapunzel (Tangled)
- Moana (Moana)
- Simba (The Lion King)
- Nala (The Lion King)
- Mufasa (The Lion King)
- Sofia (Sofia the First)
- Fiona (Shrek)
- Cinderella (Cinderella)
Names Inspired by Noble Titles
Terms of nobility like "Earl" or "Countess" can make fun names alone or could be used as a title in front of any other name of your choosing. Think "Lord Ethan" or "Baroness Barkly," for example. Use these royal titles from around the world for inspiration.
- Queen
- King
- Highness
- Pharaoh
- Raj
- Rani
- Monarch
- Maharaj
- Maharani
- Tenno
- Count
- Prince
- Princess
- Majesty
- Tsar
- Tsarina
- Kaiser
- Baron
- Baroness
- Heir
- Sultan
- Sultana
- Lord
- Lady
- Knight
- Dame
- Earl
- Countess
- Ruler
- Duke
- Duchess
- Kingdom
One Name to Rule Them All
Picking a name for your new dog is no easy task. Consider their personality, appearance, quirks, and your preferences before settling on the perfect name. Whatever moniker you choose, your pup is so lucky to have you and be treated to the life of royalty they deserve.
