Names That Mean Noble

Ulrica has an Old World sound that may not be user-friendly in the modern US.

Adela is a common girls' name throughout Europe — this version is authentically Czech.

The yoo sound at the beginning of a name has not typically been attractive to the modern ear. Probably the most appealing form of this ancient name has been the feminized Eugenie, thanks to the British princess.

Polish form of Alice and Alicia

Has a medieval, slightly fusty but romantic feel.

Maori form of Alice

One of many spelling variations of Allison — a name that took off in the 60s and had a few decades of popularity.

Ülo was derived from the ancient Finnic name Ilo, meaning "joy," although today it is associated with the modern Estonian word ülev, "noble."

Derived from the Germanic elements adal, meaning "noble," and mund, "protection."

Still verboten, even with a French accent.

The Māori version of Patrick is one of the most fun international forms of the name.

This weighty Anglo-Saxon name belonged to a 7th century English saint, also known as Etheldred. The chic classic Audrey is a modern French and English descendent.

Deriving from Old German adal "noble" and heit "type" or "-ness", this weighty ancient name is the ultimate root of modern favorites like Alice, Adelaide, Ada, Allison and Heidi.

Derived from the personal name Adalhard.

A rare and historic member of the Alice and Adelaide family of names, ultimately from Adelheidis.

A fresh take on the fashionable Audrey and Aubrey, or another novel surname name which seems fitting for either sex.

An attractive unisex surname name, possibly derived from Adeline.

The Estonian translation of Yevgeniy, which in turn is a form of Eugene.