The Regency Era in England lasted from approximately 1811-1820 when Prince George ruled as the Regent for his afflicted father, George III, also known as Mad King George.
But, the Regency Era is a sub-era of the more prolonged English Georgian Era that lasted over a century from 1714-1837, and the more widely accepted timeline of the Regency Era is from 1795 to 1837. After this, the English entered one of its lengthiest eras, the Victorian Era.
English boy names from the Regency Era have always been popular for parents on both sides of the pond. However, some names stayed in better circulation in England or America while others were popular all over!
Regency Era baby boy names are trending because of hit period dramas like Bridgerton on Netflix or the soon-to-be-released Queen Charlotte, a Briderton Sequel focusing on a fictional account of the Wife of King George III.
If you’re searching for a name for your baby boy that has stood the test of time and will likely remain a classic, then a Regency Era name should be at the top of your list!
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Most Popular Regency Era Names for Boys
Some Regency Era names were around long before the 18th century and have lasted well into the 21st! Here are some of the common names for boys from the Regency Era still used today!
- Alexander - Greek. Defender of the people.
- Benjamin - Hebrew. Son of my right hand.
- Henry - German. Powerful ruler.
- Jacob - Hebrew. Supplanter.
- James - Hebrew. Supplanter. This was one of the most popular names for baby boys in 2022. Ranking #3
- John - Hebrew. The Lord is gracious.
- Matthew - Greek. Gift of God.
- Nicholas - Greek. Victorious people.
- Theodore - This Greek name meaning “gift of God” was ranked #10 in the U.S. for 2022.
- William - German. Helmet. Protection. William came in 6th for boys in 2022 in the U.S.
Classic Regency Era Names
These names may not always top the charts, but they have stayed in circulation. Choosing one of these classic male names for your baby boy is a solid choice.
- Adam - Hebrew. Son of the earth.
- Andrew - Greek. Strong or manly.
- Anthony - Greek. Flourishing.
- Christopher - Greek. Christ-bearer.
- Daniel - Hebrew. God is my judge.
- Edward - Old English. This classic English name means wealthy guardian.
- Frederick - German. Peaceful ruler.
- George - Greek. Farmer.
- Gregory - Greek. Watchman.
- Jeffery - Old French. Peaceful.
- Louis - French/German- Renowned warrior.
- Neal - Latin. Horn. Short for Cornelious.
- Patrick - Latin. Nobleman.
- Peter - Latin. Rock or stone. A traditional, Biblical name.
- Richard- German. Brave ruler.
- Robin - Old English. Bright.
- Russel - French. Red-haired. Fox-like.
- Silas - Latin. Wood.
- Simon - Hebrew. He who hears.
- Stephan - Greek. Crown.
- Timothy - Greek. Honoring god.
- Victor- Latin. Conquer.
Trendy Sounding Regency Era Names
Some of these names sound more like modern and new, modern baby names, but they were popular during the Regency Era or stem from common surnames of the time.
- Benedict - This name has a trendy feel because of the handsome and famous British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. It is Latin for blessed.
- Callum - Scottish. Dove.
- Cassian - Larin. Vain.
- Colin- Irish. Youthful.
- Cooper - Old English. Barrel maker.
- Ellis - Hebrew. The Lord is good.
- Ewan - Scottish. From the yew tree. The popularity of Ewan McGregor may help this hip name rise!
- Finch - English. A small bird.
- Grant - Scottish. Big or large.
- Guy - French. Guide.
- Hyatt - Old English. Lofty Gate.
- Hunter - English. One who hunts.
- Ian - Scottish. The Lord is gracious.
- Kendall - Celtic. Ruler of the valley.
- Levi - Hebrew. Join or unite.
- Max -Latin. The greatest. A nickname for the given name Maximillian or Maxwell.
- Nott - English. A nickname for a bald man.
- Oakley - Old English. From the oak meadow.
- Owen - Irish. Born to the nobility.
- Perry - French. Pear tree.
- Rowe - Old English. Tree with red berries.
- Stone - English. Rocks.
- Turner - Middle English. Carpenter.
- Vaughan - Celtic. Little or small.
- Weston - Old English. From the west side of town.
Regency Era Literary Names
Regency Era literature has been popular since it started! Books by Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and Mary Shelley are still some of today's most commonly read books! Here are some of our favorite Regency Era authors and Regency Era character names from literature!
- Blake - Old English. Pale or fair. William Blake was a British poet, painter, and printmaker.
- Byron - English. At the cowshed. Lord Byron (1788-1824) was an English romantic poet.
- Charles- German. Free man. Charles Bingley is a supporting character in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
- Darcy - Traditionally, an Irish girl’s name means dark-haired or dark girl. However, Jane Austen fans will find this a romantic option for boys because of the brooding and handsome Mr. Darcy.
- David - Hebrew. Beloved. While a little late to be considered a Regency-era novel, David Copperfield’s author Dickens was born at the end of the era. It is a fictional account of Dickens' life in many aspects giving us a glimpse into what it was like at the tail-end of the Regency Era in England.
- Dorian - Greek. Gift. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a Victorian-Era novel by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
- Frank- Old French. Free man. Frank Churchill is an important character in Jane Austen’s novel Emma.
- Heathcliff - English. Near a cliff. A dark and stormy character from Wuthering Heights.
- Jude - Hebrew. Praised. Thomas Hardy’s Jude the Obscure takes place during the Victorian Era. But this is still a great Regency Era name.
- Oliver - Latin. Olive Tree. Charles Dickens was born at the tail end of the Regency area, and his beloved novel Oliver Twist is a classic still today!
- Walter- German. Army ruler. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a historical fiction writer.
Historical Regency Era Names for Boys
While you may occasionally hear some of the names below, not all Regency Era names have stayed fashionable. Nonetheless, some of these old-fashioned boy names are adorable and were at the height of fashion one hundred years ago!
And it’s possible with the influx of Regency period dramas and shows, they might pop back into fashion once more!
- Ambrose - Greek. Immortal.
- Augustus - Latin. Exalted.
- Albert - German. Nobel and famous. The first name of Queen Victoria’s husband, who died tragically young at only 42.
- Barnard - German. Bold as a bear.
- Cecil- Welsh. Blind. Sixth.
- Clark - Old English. Cleric.
- Curtis - Spanish/French. Courteous.
- Dennis - Greek. Fine wine lover.
- Dudley - Old English. People’s meadow.
- Edmund - Old English. Rich warrior.
- Ephraim - Hebrew. Fruitful.
- Fletcher - Old French. Seller of arrows.
- Frances - Old French. Free. This name can also be used for girls.
- Gilbert - German. Bright desire.
- Godwin - German. God’s peace.
- Herbert- Old English/German. Exalted ruler or shining army.
- Horace - Greek. Behold.
- Hugh - German. Bright soul.
- Humphries - English/Welsh. Peaceful.
- Ignatius - Latin. Fiery. Perfect for a little redhead!
- Johann - German. God is gracious.
- Julius- Latin. Youthful.
- Magnus- Latin. The great one.
- Norman - English. Man from the north.
- Pemberton - Celtic/Welsh. Enclosure on a hill.
- Pembroke - Welsh. Rocky hill.
- Phineas - Hebrew. Oracle.
- Reeves - Middle English. Bailiff.
- Rupert- French/German. Bright or famous.
- Sampson - Hebrew. Like the sun.
- Sedgwick- English. From the place of swords.
- Seymour - French. Marshy area by the sea.
- Stewart - English. Keeper of the estate. Steward.
- Trowbridge - Old English. Near the tree and bridge.
- Wycliff - Old English. White cliff.
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