Baby Cambridge: Potential Names and Godparents

[HRHHermione]

Yup, I'd guess soon. Kate did say awhile back that they had a short list of names they liked.

 

[Meadow]

Really Charles will be King George? Why I agree I don't think that will go down to well if he was a lot younger and he hadn't been known as Charles for over 65 years maybe. Why can't he be King Charles and William King William? If they call the baby George he could be King George although like a few other posters I really think Phillip is a good tribute to his Great Grandfather. King Phillip? (and before anyone goes off in my family and several others I know Phillip is spelt with double L) Imagine if we got a King Henry the ninth. Lot's of wife jokes for sure.
I think they will try to shield the baby as much as they can but like it or not he will be photographed it's something he needs to get used too. I think doing photocalls every so often would help, the more they try to hide him the more valuable he becomes to the paps and the more they will go after him. We should get some official photos and the leaving the hospital photocall. After that we may not see him until his Christening. We didn't really see much of William or Harry when they were small either.

 

[someonelikeyou]

Alexander Philip Charles Noel

Julian Henry Philip James

 

[Lumutqueen]

Given that Prince Charles will certainly take George VII,

That's not a certainty, in fact it looks more likely he'll reign under his own name.

 

[USCtrojan]

I don't think there is any certainty about that at all. Infact after being known by the public as Charles for 65+ years I think it is highly unlikely he would ask the public to now think of him as George once he comes to the throne. I thonk the days of monarchs adopting new regnal names are over.

Agreed! I see no reason why Charles will go by no other name than Charles. I don't see him deciding to take on one of his middle names when he ascends to the throne.

 

[emmalisa]

Arthur Philip Henry Charles

 

[padams2359]

I am thinking Phillip Charles Micheal George.

 

[Lenora]

It will be wonderful if they choose to name the baby Phillip to honour the Duke of Edinburgh

 

[wymanda]

Arthur Richard Charles Michael Phillip

 

[Lady Ann]

Francis is a few more generations back. Michael's great-grandfather (Francis Lupton was father of Olive Lupton who married Peter Middleton, the grandfather that has been mentioned Kate was close to). Would make him Kate's great-great grandfather, and the baby's great-great-great.

But since the name is not only Michael's middle name but Diana's, it would be a good way to honor them both. If they use Francis, I don't see them using Michael as well.

I said he was Mr. Middleton's great- grandfather. But, thanks. I don't know if they will use Michael but I sure hope they do! Like you said Francis will cover many basis. Happy baby name waiting....

 

[NoorMeansLight]

I guess there's still some time left for a final shot:

George Arthur Michael Henry

 

[Mirabel]

Agreed! I see no reason why Charles will go by no other name than Charles. I don't see him deciding to take on one of his middle names when he ascends to the throne.

No, he has been known as Charles for too long; it would sound strange for hm to suddenly become a George in his seventies (or whenever he succeeds)!

 

[Meadow]

The bookies top three names are James first, George Second Henry Third. They could have a nickname for one of the James's? Mind you Prince Edwards son James is known officially as Viscount Severn so it could be. I wonder how much money has been placed and won? Hopefully we will know soon.

 

[Nico]

And what about :

David Charles Michael Philip .

 

[Kellin]

Funny, isn't it? It is the 21st century but Royal baby can't be named Ethan, Joshua, or Derek or Steven or even Daniel.
Not funny, it is a bit sad.

 

[fandesacs2003]

Funny, isn't it? It is the 21st century but Royal baby can't be named Ethan, Joshua, or Derek or Steven or even Daniel.
Not funny, it is a bit sad.

Why he could be named one of these names? out that they do not seem to be family names?

 

[Kellin]

out that they do not seem to be family names?

That's it. They choose from a quite short list of traditional family names. Nothing modern, nothing new.
I am sure they will not call him David or Thomas or Edward (although the last is a very family name)

 

[fandesacs2003]

That's it. They choose from a quite short list of traditional family names. Nothing modern, nothing new.

Thanks.
Who knows, they might be revolutionner

 

[Kellin]

Who knows, they might be revolutionner

I would be very surprised if they called him Arthur or Richard.

 

[Mirabel]

if they compromise and choose an old fashioned conservative name but not a royal one I actually don't see an problem...Thomas, edmond, joseph etc. people would get used to it soon enough

I know it sounds superstitious, but I somehow think that would be bad luck!
Whenever someone's done that, the child doesn't inherit the throne (Think Eustace, Arthur, or even Joachim of France).

 

[georgiea]

My grandmother died from the flu epidemic in 1918 when my father was 6 months old. He named me after her. When he looked at me he didn't think tragedy, he thought - that's my girl, let's go fishing!

I have been sensing for the last hour that they were going to honor Diana. At least in symbolism she is with them if they do. BTW, I wish Prince Charles when his statement was read about the birth he would have mentioned Diana, Princess of Wales.

Philip Daniel Charles Michael

 

[Meadow]

I read one report that said Sophie and Edward wanted to name their son James, Theadore and the Queen vetoed so then they came up with James. So I'm thinking they will really have to stick to the list. It is a pity they can't bring in some more modern names Matthew is a nice name. I would think Francis is more likely then a Danial if they want to remember Diana. The problem with the list is some of the names are so old you wouldn't want to name a young boy them. They could do like Diana and Charles did with Harry he was named Henry but he is known as Harry. I really hope it isn't Arthur or Alfred they are just such old names.

 

[Archduchess Zelia]

If they put Charles in there, I think it's vert likely that they'll put either Michael or Francis in there. Honouring both sides and all. But I also think that Francis would be put in there without Charles because it not only honours Catherine's side of the family, but also Diana's. I'd be insanely disappointed if they don't throw Arthur in there somewhere.

Alexander Charles Arthur Michael
Alexander Charles Philip David
Arthur Charles Michael Philip
Arthur Francis James Philip
Edward Arthur Charles Philip
Edward Philip Henry Francis
George Philip Arthur David
George Frederick Arthur Philip
George Philip David James
Philip Charles Arthur Francis
Philip Francis Arthur George
Philip Charles Michael David
Richard Arthur Charles Michael
Richard Charles Philip Francis

 

[casualfan]

BTW, I wish Prince Charles when his statement was read about the birth he would have mentioned Diana, Princess of Wales.

It's interesting that the statement said "my grandchild," not "our grandchild."

 

[Pranter]

I caught that too...I think he is being careful there. He is trying to be sensitive to the situation. It is his and Diana's grandchild, saying 'our' would set the cat amongst the pigeons.


LaRae

 

[Eliza]

My bets / guesses for names are:-
George Philip Charles Michael
George Philip Edward Arthur
Philip Charles Michael George

Just my hunch that they'll want to honor Prince Philip and maybe both grand fathers! Also, as the baby will be the 3rd in line...they aren't likely to / or won't be allowed to deviate far in choice of names

 

[Broadway Duchess]

I wish Prince Charles when his statement was read about the birth he would have mentioned Diana, Princess of Wales.

I don't really feel it was necessary for the Prince of Wales to have mentioned Diana's name in his statement. He isn't married to her now, and wasn't at the time of her death. I doubt Diana figures into his daily life, so why would he?

If William glances on the subject, it would be more suitable, especially if the baby's name has some Diana-significance. Even then, though, I don't think it's necessary. Everyone knows she's no longer with her family, that she would have loved the little guy, and that it's sad that she'll never get the chance. It would be one thing if she'd just died in the last couple of years, but it seems to me to be needlessly bringing up her passing and on such a joyous day. It's like trying to pour salt on an open wound, and sixteen years later, the emotional impact just isn't there.

And yes, I say this as someone who views Diana's life more sympathetically.

It's interesting that the statement said "my grandchild," not "our grandchild."

I think the Prince of Wales is just stating the facts: Baby C is his grandchild, not Camilla's. Camilla will undoubtedly love this child and treat it as her grandchild, but she isn't trying to replace Diana. She'll be a big part of his royal life, as the wife of his grandfather, so I'm sure Baby Cambridge will have a grandparent/child relationship with her. And I think that's okay.

 

[US Royal Watcher]

I have been sensing for the last hour that they were going to honor Diana. At least in symbolism she is with them if they do. BTW, I wish Prince Charles when his statement was read about the birth he would have mentioned Diana, Princess of Wales.

Philip Daniel Charles Michael

I think it would have been inappropriate for Charles to mention Diana because they were divorced at the time of her death. Divorced couples lose the right to speak on behalf of their former partners.

I'm sure William has been thinking about his mother and will find an appropriate way to honor her memory. Perhaps one of his Spencer relatives will be a godparent.

But in the end, Diana is gone. This is a time when the attention should be focused on William, Catherine, and the little one.

 

[Broadway Duchess]

But in the end, Diana is gone. This is a time when the attention should be focused on William, Catherine, and the little one.

I agree. And it isn't fair to place the expectations of Diana's memory onto William or his new little family.

 

[US Royal Watcher]

I read one report that said Sophie and Edward wanted to name their son James, Theadore and the Queen vetoed so then they came up with James. So I'm thinking they will really have to stick to the list. It is a pity they can't bring in some more modern names Matthew is a nice name. I would think Francis is more likely then a Danial if they want to remember Diana. The problem with the list is some of the names are so old you wouldn't want to name a young boy them. They could do like Diana and Charles did with Harry he was named Henry but he is known as Harry. I really hope it isn't Arthur or Alfred they are just such old names.

Do you think the Queen will veto a name that William and Catherine like? She may have vetoed names in the past but she seems to be giving William more leeway to make his own decisions. For example, he spent last Christmas with the Middleton family. William's reign will be very different from hers and she seems to accept that.