Year born: 2021
Origin: A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex succinctly explained the deeper meaning behind their second child’s name in a recent statement: “Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales,” they said.
August Philip Hawke
Parents: Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank
Year Born: 2021
Origin: Eugenie explained her son’s moniker clearly on her Instagram stories: “He is named after his great-grandfather and both of his great x5 grandfathers,” she wrote. August is the Christian name of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, whereas Philip is a nod to the current prince consort. Meanwhile, Hawke is a family name on Jack’s side.
Archie Harrison
Parents: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Year Born: 2019
Origin: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were inspired by arche, the ancient Greek word for “strength” and “wisdom,” when naming their first child. Harrison, fittingly, means “son of Harry.”
Louis Arthur Charles
Year Born: 2019
Parents: The Prince and Princess of Wales
Origin: Louis, pronounced with a silent s, is a tribute to Prince William’s beloved great-granduncle, Louis Mountbatten, who was assassinated by the IRA in 1979. Meanwhile, Arthur is one of William’s middle names, whereas Charles is a clear nod to the Duke of Cambridge’s father.
Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
Year Born: 2015
Parents: The Prince and Princess of Wales
Origin: When Kensington Palace announced the names of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s second child, a spokesperson said they “spoke for themselves.” Charlotte is a reference to Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, as well as a feminine version of Charles. Elizabeth,” of course, is an homage to the reigning monarch and matriarch of England, where Diana is a touching tribute to William’s late mother.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, holding her son, Prince George at his christening.Photo: Getty Images
George Alexander Louis
Year Born: 2013
