The top 110 posh baby names for boys and girls

This elegant French name is a variation on the German name Amelina. It's also quite similar to Amelia, which has been one of the top entries in British baby name lists since 2011. We love it!

When you hear the name Angus, you might imagine a red-headed man from Scotland. BUT, the name means 'the one' ... which is quite fitting for your one and only.

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Thinking of choosing a name that will ooze positivity? We've found the perfect one ... Evangeline means 'good news' in Greek and is super cute, too.

Ah, Peregrine. An exotic name, which quite literally means 'one from abroad'. Is this one of the most upper-class baby names ever?

Anouska is a Russian name, which means 'favour' or 'grace'. Basically, it's a posher version of the name Ann!

Edwin is a winner, a champ, a man of many talents. Edwin means ... 'rich man'. The perfect aristocratic baby name. Enough said!

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This name may mean 'help', but Ophelia is also Hamlet's lover in Shakespeare's famous play. And you can't get much posher than Shakespeare.

Luther is a strong and bold name for a child. It means 'heir' and 'army', and comes from the Greek name Eleutherius. Imagine trying to teach your little one to spell that!

What about naming your daughter after a Greek goddess? Persephone is the Greek goddess of Spring. She was also the daughter of Zeus, and wife of Hades, King of the Underworld. Not much to live up to, then ...

Darius is originally a Persian name, and it means 'king' or 'rich'. Could you see yourself calling your little one Darius?

The Arabic name means 'little dove'. It's a name that wouldn't look out of place in the pages of Tatler, particularly if you add a double-barrelled surname.

Julius ... Julius ... where have we heard the name before? Ah, of course, Caesar! Your child will have big shoes to fill with a name like this.

The name may mean 'blind', but it's also the name of the patron saint of music and musicians.

What's posher than naming your son after the last pagan Roman emperor, Julian the Apostate? As far as we can tell, not much.

Penelope is steeped in history – it was the name of Odysseus's wife, from Homer's epic tale, The Odyssey. And let's not forget the famous cartoon character, Penelope Pitstop!

You don't come across many Quincy's these days. It's the first name of the Roman poet Horace and rarely used.

The name first appeared when the US actress Tallulah Bankhead became famous in America. Maybe it'll bring your child luck, too!

The name means 'daring' – are you brave enough to call your child Ferdinand?

Giovanna is a hybrid of many names, like Joanna and John. But, what makes it so much more interesting is the way it's pronounced: Ji-o-vah-nah. Gorgeous.

Another Roman emperor for you! Romans sure did come up with a lot of posh names, didn't they?

We've all heard of that one posh friend of a friend from public school called Bunty. It's eclectic, and very British that's for sure, but we rather like it!

The name means 'fame' and 'glory' – if you're looking for posh boys' names that could also bring your child wealth, you've hit the jackpot.

Seeing as Czar is the Russian word for 'ruler', a posh names list wouldn't quite be complete without the name Czar-Czar, would it?

This may be one of the poshest baby names of all ... Why? Because it means 'God's gift'. And hey, he can always shorten to Teddy if he prefers.

Have you ever met a Philippa who doesn't like horses? This name literally means 'lover of horses'.

Looking for an uber-posh name? Look no further, because Spencer was the one and only Princess Diana's surname. That'll do.

Clara derives from the Latin name Clarus, which means 'bright' and 'famous'. Who knew you could have so many names with the same meaning?

It's sounds exotic and is quite rare ... if you're looking for a posh name to ensure your little one stands out, this might just be it. Tate comes from the Old English word Tata, and is the name of the some Britain's top art galleries including the Tate Britain and Tate Modern in London.

What better way to sound posh than naming your child after an entire continent? Let's see ... Asia, Europe. Hmm, think we'll stick with India.

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Phineas means 'oracle' - imagine how big your baby's ego would be if he knew! We'll bet there won't be many of these called out during register on the first day of school.

This Italian name means 'woman of God' – religious AND posh. Double whammy!

This olde English form of the name Peter is particularly posh sounding. Just make sure people don't think you've named him after Piers Morgan!

Another Shakespearean name for you: Portia was the heroine in The Merchant of Venice.

Maximillian means, quite simply, 'the greatest'. Think your new son can live up to it?

Looking for popular baby names for girls? Queen Elizabeth, Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth Hurley ... you could do worse than to name your child after the many posh (and famous) Elizabeths out there.

Firstly, it's a name from the 19th century. Secondly, it means 'keeper of gates'. Thirdly, it is Spiderman's real surname. Need we say more?

Not only is the name beautiful, but it also means 'free' in Italian. A lovely posh name ...

The name is Latin for 'great' and it first became a popular baby name when 11th-century Norwegian king Magnus I was in power.

In Greek mythology, Hermione was the daughter of the king and queen of Sparta, Menelaus and Helen. If that's not the poshest name of posh names, we're not sure what is!

Yet another Shakespearean name. This time from Romeo and Juliet, the star-crossed lovers who fell for each other despite coming from two warring families: the Montagues and Capulets.

The most popular girls name in Australia in 2019, the French name Charlotte has royal connections. It's the name of Prince William and Kate Middleton's second child.

You could also take inspiration for posh baby boy's names from her brothers George and Louis and cousin Archie, son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Laurent is French. You pronounce it 'Lo:ron', too, which sounds ultra posh to us.

Do you think Felicity Jones or Felicity Kendall when you hear this name? Felicity is not just a famous actress' name, it also means 'happiness' and 'bliss'. Beautiful!

Barnaby means 'son of consolation', which is rather odd for a posh name, but we rather like it.

A perfectly posh name in our opinion.

Veronica was also the name of the saint who wiped Jesus' face with a towel and found his image imprinted on it.

Mungo is Welsh for 'kind' and 'gentle', which is quite nice for a child. Then again, it also kind of sounds like Mango, which isn't quite as nice ...

It means 'healthy' and 'strong', which is essentially what all parents want their daughters to grow up to be.

Besides making us think of the actor Jude Law, the name means 'praise' or 'to give thanks'. Might mean your child thanks YOU every once in a while ...

Tabitha is the name of a Greek woman who was raised from the dead by Saint Peter. Try explaining that one to your toddler!

We can all agree the first thing that comes to mind is Leonardo DiCaprio. A compound name, it means lion and strong, brave and hearty.

Vivian is such an elegant and old-fashioned name. Change the spelling to Vivien or Vivienne, whatever you prefer best.

Atticus is a rare one, but not unheard of. It reminds us of the wonderful father in the book To Kill A Mockingbird.

Virginia Woolf is the first person to come to mind. She wrote many beautiful classics that are still studied in classrooms today. You could do worse than to name your child after this famous author.

A variation of the name Rose, which is rather lovely, don't you think?

Clement means both 'mild' and 'merciful'. If you name your child this, just keep thinking of the meaning when they reach the terrible twos or threenager phases.

Henrietta is a French name meaning 'keeper of the hearth'. So this name not only sounds posh. it means something even posher!

Does your child have fiery red hair? If so, this name might be perfect as it literally means 'red-haired' in Latin.

The name comes from the Germanic word kuni, which means 'kin' and 'family' and is pronounce 'je-nu-veeve'.

There are many famous Gregory's. It's a name which means 'watchful' and 'alert' in Greek. It could be the perfect name for your little one.

From the get-go we all know this name is an especially posh one. Why? Because not only is it French, but it's pronounced 'Mar-goh'.

A Norman French derivation of the Germanic given name Alberic, which means 'fair ruler of the little people'. Who knew a little name could have such a big meaning?

Florence means 'to flower'. This lovely name is also one that belongs to Florence Nightingale, the famous founder of modern nursing. Plus, the shortened version, Flo, sounds pretty cool, don't you think?

You don't come across many Quentins these days. It's quite a strong name to live up to ... and a tough one when you're learning how to spell!

This name comes from seraphim, which are said to be the most powerful angels in heaven. Posh and powerful, name a more fitting duo ...

Meaning 'brave' and 'powerful', this isn't a name you encounter too often. Emerson might be just the unusual name you've been waiting for.

From the Bible, Gethsemane is the garden where Jesus was arrested, located on the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem. It's a rare and striking name for a baby girl.

Euripides was the name of a tragedian of classical Athens who wrote Greek tragedies like Trojan Women. This boys' name, unsurprisingly of Greek origin, is a fun tongue-twister name for your little one to try to pronounce – let alone spell!

It's not often you come across a name beginning with X, so if you like to stand out, Xanthe could be the choice for you. It means 'golden' or 'yellow' in Greek, where the X is pronounced like a Z.

Xanthe featured on Tatler magazine's list of the poshest baby names of all time in 2017.

Ormerod is traditionally a surname, but it's crept forward over time. It originates in England – Lancashire to be precise, where it was first recorded as a surname. The Old English word 'rod' meant 'forest clearing,' and the original family were thought to have lived in a clearing in a wood. How appropriate!

Popularly associated with the Latin word cor, which means 'heart'. Can you not imagine calling her your little heart? Very sweet.

The unusual name is also the capital city of Tyrol in western Austria. If you've never heard of the name before, you probably won't in the future either, unless you grab it for your little one, of course.

The name comes from Caelestis, which is Latin for 'of the sky' and 'heavenly'. It's a beautiful example of baby girl names.

Saint Giles was the original owner of this name – he was known as a miracle worker because he could help those who were crippled.

Need inspiration for baby names for girls? Clementine is the pretty, feminine variation of the boys' name Clement, which means 'merciful'. Can you imagine yourself with a little Clemmie?

Looking for unusual baby names for boys? Landon means 'long hill' or 'ridge'. It may not be the poshest name in the book, but it certainly makes a statement.

One of our favourite girl names, Fifi is short for the name Fiona, which means 'fair' or 'white'. It makes us think of fairies living at the bottom of the garden.

Shakespeare never disappoints! This name comes from one of Shakespeare's most gruesome plays, entitled 'Titus Andronicus', a revenge tragedy.

Beatrice is the name of the woman Italian poet Dante loved. Beatrice was also his guide in the epic The Divine Comedy. Lovely name, with a lovely story behind it.

Archibald may have to steal the crown for poshest name from Theodore. On a poshness scale of 1-10, Archibald is an 11. Shorten to Archie, like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son.

Deriving from the Roman name Aurelius, Aurelia means 'golden'. If it doesn't scream posh to you, we're not sure what will, to be honest.

Something about the name Felix is so posh sounding. Maybe it's the fact that it ends in an 'x'. In any case, it means 'lucky' and 'successful' in Latin. That's a good start for any little man.

Camilla is the feminine form of Camillus, who was the legendary warrior maiden from Virgil's Aeneid, a Latin epic poem written way back in 19 BC.

Let us guess, the first thing you thought of was the Bank, right? Well, doesn't that just say it all?!

This is a variation of the name Eugene, which literally means 'well born'. Plus there's a British princess with the name, too. Yep, that makes it a pretty posh choice we reckon.

Victor Hugo who wrote the famous The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables? The English version of the name is Hugh, the Italian version is Ugo ... you decide.

Do you think someone just woke up one day and thought 'I know! Instead of Isabelle, I'll call my daughter Idabelle – then everyone will think I'm a genius!'

Idabelle Smith Firestone was an American composer.

Ezra is a prophet from the Old Testament, and also the author of the Book of Ezra. If you're religious, this might be the one for you. It works if you like the singer George, too ...

Allegra means 'cheerful' and 'lively' in Italian. It's right up there with Francesca as an exotic baby name, no?

Caleb might mean 'heart' but may also means 'dog' in Hebrew – no one's quite sure. If you're looking for a rare posh name, this may be a winner.

Another name that's also a country. Seriously, on a posh scale, this is pretty high up.

Ah, Edward. There's a reason why the royal family has named son after son Edward ... because it means 'wealth' and 'fortune', of course.

Vervain is certainly unusual and a tribute to the soothing herbal remedy, verbena, or 'verveine' in French. Pretty posh sounding, right?

Bartholomew is up there with the Theodores and Archibalds of the world. Unless you shorten it to Bart, of course ... then it just reminds us of The Simpsons.

This sweet name derives from the Swedish 'Rar', which actually means 'sweet' and 'nice'. For a posh name, it's pretty cute!

This famous French name is the feminine variation of Antoine, which means 'beyond praise' or 'highly praiseworthy'. Posh. Overload.

This is another French name, which is a slight variation on the name Francis. It means 'free one'.

Ah, we've moved on from the continents and countries to the cities. Paris, London, Tokyo ... What's next, Milan?

No one is sure where this name really comes from, but we can all agree it's pretty flippin' posh.

The name means constant or steadfast and derives from the Roman masculine name Constans. You could always shorten it to Connie, too, which sounds quite sweet and a bit less posh.

This derives from the French word, debonnaire, which means 'suave' and 'refined' – can't get much posher than this, can you?

Originating from Spanish, Xavier means 'new house' or 'castle'. And what could be posher than having your very own castle?

Of greek origin, Anastasia means 'resurrection'. It was the name of the daughter of the last emperor of Russia, Nicholas II.

From the French, Bijou means 'jewel'. It's the perfect gender-neutral name for your little diamond.

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What list of posh names is complete without Tarquin? An ancient Latin name, it was borne by two Roman kings.

Meaning 'messenger of God' and originating from Latin and Greek, Angelica is a gorgeous name for your sweet angel.

Meaning 'peaceful warrior', Humphrey is of German origin. it's an unusual name these days, meaning your baby Humphrey will stand out from the crowd.

Be inspired by Daphne, Duchess of Hastings, in posh period drama Bridgerton. This gorgeous name comes from Greek mythology and means 'laurel'.

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From old Irish, Rafferty means 'prosperity'. here's hoping your little Rafe will have a rich and prosperous future.

There's something about names ending in 'a' that just sounds posh. Try this twist on the popular English girls' name Lily.

The feminine form of Octavius, the name of many Roman emperors, Octavia means 'eighth'. It's a greta choice for babies born in August, the eight month.

We've dug through all the top baby name lists, to bring you this definitive list of the 100 poshest names of all time. From classic and popular British names to unusual choices that are a little bit different, these posh baby names are all perfect for your son or daughter.

The list includes boys' names and girls' names that you're sure to love. We've also included the meaning and origin for each name, to help you find the right one to match your family or your baby's character.

Why not share this list with your partner? Try looking at it separately, and each jot down your favourite names – then come back together and see which ones match!

These classy and elegant names are the ideal way to get your little one off to a great start in life. Not only will it give them an immediate boost in the playground, but just think how impressive their name will look on their CV in later years!

Several studies have shown that a person's name can have a real effect on their chances of success in life. A posh name could let the world know right from the start that your baby is going places!

No wonder posh baby names are so popular among parents, both in Britain and all over the world!

Traditionally, a name is considered posh if it's popular among the 'upper class', and less popular among families from lower social classes. These days, the notion of 'class' is problematic at best, but names chosen by the British aristocracy are a good place to start when searching for posh names.

Sometimes, the meaning of a name can influence how posh it is, too. For example, Edwin actually means 'rich', Peregine is the name of a falcon (traditionally owned by the wealthy), and Phillipa means 'lover of horses' - another traditionally posh pastime.

You won't find any of the top 100 top baby names in the UK on our list though; after all, what posh person would want to have the same name as the hoi palloi?!