Names That Mean Noble

Marchesa, pronounced with a K sound rather than a CH, fits right in with all those boys named Messiah and King. In Italy, a marchesa is the wife of a marchese. In France, the equivalent titles are marquis and marquise, and in England, marquess and marchioness. The title is most familiar today thanks to Georgina Chapman and Karen Craig's fashion house, Marchesa.

Used as both a surname and a given name in Ghana, Serwaa is of Akan origin, likely referring to a woman who is noble, righteous and outstanding.

Used as both a surname and a given name in Ghana, Serwa, also spelled Serwaa, is of Akan origin, likely referring to a woman who is noble, righteous and outstanding.

Also used as a feminine name, Alician is a rare masculine form of Alice, with similar sounds to Caspian, Alistair, and Cassian. It could simply mean "noble" from the Germanic element adal however, it could also be viewed as a compound name, blending Ian with the classic girl name, to generate the meaning "God is noble and gracious".

A way to make the clunky cute Ethel a little more elegant perhaps, Ethelind is a noble yet gentle name, born by American stage and film actress Ethelind Terry.

An old form of the adal family, an intriguing choice for those who like Adele, Adelaide, and Della, but also Athena and Estella. Athela is another spelling option.

An old form of the adal family, an intriguing choice for those who like Adele, Adelaide, and Della, but also Athena and Estella. Athella is another spelling option.