Happy Birthday Princess Isabella

In honour of the second birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe of Denmark, here is a selection of names belonging to princesses from around Europe.

Alexia [ah Lek see uh] Greek origin meaning defender. This name is held by Princess Alexia of The Netherlands who is third in line to the throne.

Amalia [ah MAHL ee ah] Germanic and Hebrew origins meaning work and work of the Lord. This name belongs to Princess Amalia of The Netherlands who was named after her ancestor Amalia of Solm-Braunfels, whose grandson became William III of England.

Ariane [ah ree AHN] Greek origin meaning very holy one. This name is held by Princess Ariane of The Netherlands, sister to Amalia and Alexia.

Astrid [AH strid] Norse origin meaning fair and beautiful. This name is held by Princess Astrid of Belgium

Beatrice [BEET riss] Latin origin meaning voyager through life. Beatrice is a form on Beatrix and is held by Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew Duke of York.

Eleanor [EL leh nor] Greek and Arabic origins meaning either pity or God is my light. The name is bore by Princess Eleanor of Belgium. The name has seen a revival in recent years when it entered the top 50 in England and Wales.

Eugenie [uh zhay NEE] Greek and French origin meaning well born. The name is bore by Eugenie, Princess of York, sister to Princess Beatrice.

Henrietta [hen ree EH tah] Germanic in origin meaning home ruler. The name was held by the late Princess Henrietta, Duchess of Orleans and also by Henrietta Marie, wife of King Charles 1 of England.

Isabella [iz ah BELL ah] Hebrew origin meaning my God is a vow. Held by Princess Isabella of Denmark, daughter of Princess Mary, formerly Mary Donaldson of Australia. Since the naming of Princess Isabella the name received a large level of popularity in Australia that has since passed.

Kalina [kah LEE nah] Russian origin meaning Rowan tree. The name is held by Princess Kalina of Bulgaria.

Louise [loo EEZ] Germanic and French origins meaning fame and war. Louise is the feminine form of Louis and is common amongst royalty. The name is held by The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor who is the oldest child of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

Madeleine [MAD eh lin] or [Mad eh line] French and Hebrew origins meaning from Magdala. The name is a form of Magdalene. The name is held by Princess Madeleine of Sweden.

Mathilde [ mah TILD] Germanic origins meaning powerful battler. Mathilde is a form of Matilda and is held by Princess Mathilde of Belgium

Maxima [MAHK see mah] Latin origins meaning the greatest. Maxima is a form of Maximus and is held by Princess Maxima of The Netherlands

Victoria [vik TOR ee ah] Latin origin meaning conqueror and victory. Victoria is a form of the name Victorius and has been held by many royals. Currently the name is held by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.



Princess Isabella's birthday is on April 21