Unless you've had your heart set on your favourite baby name for years, you'll likely look to inspiration from a range of places when choosing the perfect moniker, whether it's your favourite TV show, strong family traditions or a much-loved song.
Royal fans will often look to the monarchy for ideas on fitting names for their little bundle of joy. This is particularly prevalent in the UK where names like Harry and Charlotte are common. But the trend is more common globally that you might think as parents all around the world take inspiration from Royal families.
Although the British royal family is unquestionably one of the most renowned in the world, the top five most popular royal baby names aren't inspired by the UK royals. In fact, Elizabeth, the name of the UK's longest reigning monarch, doesn't even feature in the top 10.
Buyagift has put together a list of the most popular regal names ahead of the release of their 'The Royal Treatment' experience. In fact, if your name matches any of over 600 royals from around the world, you can enter for the opportunity to live like a royal on this getaway.
Top 10 royal names in the world
The below list includes names from 26 monarchies from across the globe, taking into account those who have ruled for the past 100 years and their respective relatives.
1. Abdul
Royal monarchies: Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace
Meaning: Arabic meaning "servant of Allah"
2. Jigme
Royal monarchies: Kingdom of Bhutan
Meaning: Tibetan meaning "fearless, not afraid"
3. Maria
Royal monarchies: Kingdom of Belgium, Kingdom of Spain, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Meaning: Hebrew or Egyptian meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
4. Abdullah
Royal monarchies: Abu Dhabi, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace, State of Kuwait
Meaning: Arabic meaning "servant of Allah"
5. Muhammad
Royal monarchies: Abu Dhabi, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Morocco, Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace
Meaning: Arabic meaning "praiseworthy"
6. George
Royal monarchies: Kingdom of Tonga, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Meaning: Greek meaning "farmer"
7. Faisal
Royal monarchies: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Kuwait
Meaning: Arabic meaning "resolute"
8. Charles
Royal monarchies: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Kingdom of Belgium, Kingdom of Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Meaning: French from German meaning "man, free man"
9. Khalifa
Royal monarchies: Abu Dhabi, Kingdom of Bahrain
Meaning: Arabic meaning "successor or holy girl"
10. Carl
Royal monarchies: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Spain, Kingdom of Sweden
Meaning: German variation of Charles meaning "free man"
