Girl Name · English Origin
Princess
Princess — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Royal daughter", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Prentiss is on your shortlist, Princess belongs in the same conversation.
Princess meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Royal daughter
Origin: English naming roots help connect Princess to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Princess as P·R·I·N·C·E·S·S, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Princess is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Princess variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Princessa, Princesse, Princessy, Princes.
- Nicknames: Prin and P.
- Middle names: Pair Princess with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Princess middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Prentiss, Promise, Princeton, Prince, Prentice — full picks on the sibling names for Princess guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Princess? Browse our names like Princess guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Princess
What does the name Princess mean?
Princess means "Royal daughter" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Princess?
Princess originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Princess?
Princess has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Princess a boy's or girl's name?
Princess is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Princess in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Princess sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Princess?
Names that share Princess's sound and style include Prentiss, Promise, Princeton, Prince, Prentice.
What middle names pair well with Princess?
Good middle-name fits for Princess pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Princess is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Princess is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Princess?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Princess share its rhythm without rhyming — Prentiss, Promise, Princeton all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.