Princess

Meaning of Princess

Princess is a lovely name for a baby girl. It is pronounced as PRIN-ses in both American English (/ˈprɪnsɛs/) and British English (/ˈprɪnsɪs/). The name also has a variation, Princesse. Over the years, Princess has remained a popular choice for parents in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around 800-900 in popularity, with over 200 occurrences per year. Although its ranking may have fluctuated slightly, Princess continues to be a charming and timeless choice for parents looking for a regal and elegant name for their little one.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as PRIN-ses (/ˈprɪnsɛs/)

British English

  • Pronunced as PRIN-ses (/ˈprɪnsɪs/)

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Similar Names to Princess

Notable People Named Princess

Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Charlotte of Wales - Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales was the only child of George, Prince of Wales, and Caroline of Brunswick, and was expected to ascend the British throne but tragically died in childbirth at the age of 21.
Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom - Princess Beatrice, the fifth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, later became Princess Henry of Battenberg and was the last of Queen Victoria's children to pass away.
Princess Helena of the United Kingdom - Princess Helena, also known as Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, was the third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank, is a member of the British royal family, the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York, and the niece of King Charles III, currently 11th in line to the British throne.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and is second in line to the Norwegian throne.
Princess Patricia of Connaught - Lady Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth Ramsay, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, relinquished her royal title and style upon her marriage to Alexander Ramsay.
Princess Benedikte of Denmark is a member of the Danish royal family, the second daughter of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid, and the younger sister of the reigning Queen Margrethe II.
Princess Ingeborg of Denmark was a Princess of Sweden through her marriage to Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland.
Concetta Suzanne Kirschner, also known as Princess Superstar, is an American rapper and DJ who achieved chart success in the UK with hits like "Bad Babysitter" and "Perfect (Exceeder)" and collaborated with renowned artists such as Moby and The Prodigy.
Princess Gyeonghye, also known as Princess Pyeongchang, was a Joseon princess who served as guardian for her younger brother, Danjong of Joseon.
Princess Ghida Talal is the chairperson of the board of trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center (KHCF) and (KHCC), based in Amman, Jordan, and is married to Prince Talal bin Muhammad of Jordan.
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a member of the British royal family who later married into the Spanish royal family.
Princess Charlotte of Wales is the second child of William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, and is third in line to the British throne.
Princess Ariane of the Netherlands is the youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, and is third in line to the Dutch throne.
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