Mountbatten-Windsor is the surname which was created in 1960, combining the surnames of the Queen and Prince Philip when they married. The double-barrelled name was a concession to the Duke of Edinburgh, who was said to have complained that his children would not bear his name.<doc-sep>At odds of 100/1 from the bookies, Harry and Meghan's baby boy has been named Archie. A name of German origin, Archie is the shortened version of Archibald, meaning "genuine", "bold" and "brave". Meanwhile, Harrison is of Aboriginal origin and means "son of Henry" or "son of Harry". His full name means "genuine, bold and brave son of Harry". Harrison had not factored into bookmakers' lists at all. Advertisement Archie has become popularised recently in the UK according to the experts at Nameberry, who say the name is now in the top 20. Image: Meghan and Harry's baby is introduced to the Queen, Prince Philip and Meghan's mother Doria Ragland Famous figures named Archie include Archie Kao, a US actor, Archie Manning, a former American football player, and Archie Andrews - a red-headed comic book character from the Archie comics. Harrison is likely to be a clear reference to his father, given the origins of the name. It has also been revealed that contrary to original beliefs, Archie will not be given a royal title, with the parents opting simply for "Master". :: Listen to the Behind the Headlines podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker The royal couple introduced Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor to the media for the first time before taking him to meet the Queen and Prince Philip. Image: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son Archie The new mother said she now had "the two best guys in the world". "He has the sweetest temperament. He is really calm. He has been a dream. It has been a special couple of days," the Duchess of Sussex said. Before the big announcement, the frontrunners with bookmakers were Spencer, Theodore, Alexander and Arthur. James, Albert, Philip, John, Oliver and Henry were also believed to be contenders. The couple celebrated privately for a few days before introducing the baby to the world on Wednesday. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Meet the newest member of the Royal Family Cradling his son, a beaming Harry said: "Parenting is amazing - we are just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy... we want to spend some special time with him as he starts to grow up." The prince announced on Monday that his wife had given birth early that morning to a boy weighing 7lb 3oz. The baby is seventh in line to the throne. It has still not been confirmed where the duchess gave birth but there are reports that it may have been at the private Portland Hospital in central London. There was also speculation the couple had been hoping for a home birth at their new home, Frogmore Cottage, on the Windsor estate. Baby Sussex's birth comes less than a year after Harry married the American former actress in a star-studded ceremony in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Harry, 34, and Meghan, 37, became engaged following 16 months of dating after being set up by a mutual friend.<doc-sep>Hello, Archie! Get push notifications with news, features and more. The name was somewhat surprising, as British oddsmakers’ top picks for potential names included more traditional monikers, like Arthur, James, Philip and Albert. In fact, bookies revealed just 60 bets were placed on Archie at 100/1, amounting to exactly $130. Archie, of course, is a shortened version of the name Archibald, meaning genuine and bold or brave. Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll of Scotland was also an ancestor of Princess Diana’s. Using the nickname as a first name gives it a more casual, American vibe — while the baby’s middle name, Harrison, originated in the Middle Ages as a patronymic meaning “son of Henry” or “son of Harry.” Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R), and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo with their newborn baby son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on May 8, 2019. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images) Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and baby Archie Harrison | Credit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty The surname Mountbatten-Windsor, meanwhile, belongs to all the children and descendants of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Many fans quickly joked that perhaps the new parents are fans of the CW series Riverdale, which stars KJ Apa as the classic red-headed comic book character Archie Andrews. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor Credit: Chris Allerton/ ©️SussexRoyal There are plenty of other famous Archies, too, with many in the sports world. Archie Manning is a former NFL quarterback, and dad to football superstars Eli and Petyon Manning. Archie Moore, meanwhile, was an American boxer with the distinction of being the longest-reigning World List Heavyweight Champion of all time. Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R), and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo with their newborn baby son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on May 8, 2019. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Other famous Archies include Archie Shepp, a jazz saxophonist, and Archie Griffin, the only football player to twice win the Heisman Trophy. The name is also unisex, considering it’s the name of British actress Archie Panjabi, known for her role in The Good Wife. Meanwhile, the newborn will not be receiving a courtesy title at this time, a royal source tells PEOPLE. Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R), and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo with their newborn baby son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on May 8, 2019. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images) Meghan Markle, Archie Harrison, Prince Harry | Credit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Prince Harry’s full title is Henry Charles Albert David, meaning the name works for either Henry or Harry. The proud new parents debuted their baby boy Wednesday morning in St. George’s Hall, the same location they had their wedding reception last May. “It’s magic. It’s pretty amazing. I have the best two guys in the world, so I’m really happy,” Meghan said. “He has the sweetest temperament,” she added. He’s really calm.” Harry then quipped: “I don’t know where he gets that from!” When asked whether the baby takes after anyone, Meghan said: “We’re still trying to figure that out.”<doc-sep>Everything's Archie again. British royals the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, aka Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle, announced on Wednesday that their son's name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. It didn't take long for one of the more famous pop-culture Archies to respond. "I'm baby," the official Archie Comics Twitter account tweeted out after the name was announced. i'm baby — Archie Comics (@ArchieComics) May 8, 2019 The "I'm baby" meme has a creepy origin. It comes from a text conversation between a mother and her daughter who was hiding from a home invader. (The girl wasn't hurt.) But it's since been used in more lighthearted ways, and Archie Comics fans understood the reference. "Prince Archie of Riverdale," wrote one Twitter user. Prince Archie of Riverdale — Allison the Disney Diva saw Endgame and is sad (@Daviesallison1A) May 8, 2019 Do you feel baby that Archie stole Jughead's crown? — Cameron Williams (@Wasgo) May 8, 2019 Welcome Archie! We have been friends for many years. Now you are royally loved. — Deborah T Gilmore (@deborahgilmore) May 8, 2019 "Archie is an icon, and we're honored and overjoyed to share his name with the new royal baby!" Archie Comics CEO and publisher Jon Goldwater said in a more formal statement. "Congrats to the new parents!" There are other hugely famous pop-culture Archies, of course, including Archie Bunker of All in the Family fame. Stifle yourself, Edith. Those were the days. "Good to know that in 50 years, he'll be telling the Meathead to move out of his house," joked one Twitter user. Good to know that in fifty years, he'll be telling the Meathead to move out of his house.#ArchieWindsor#ArchieBunker https://t.co/7H38CGdZ9U — 𝕴𝖈𝖊 𝕮𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖒 𝕯𝖆𝖓 🍨 (@TheGiftOfMayhem) May 8, 2019 Why is Archie Bunker suddenly trending... oh wait, WRONG #Archie pic.twitter.com/h8DLW1Pmhf — Kris Gutierrez (@KrisGutierrez) May 8, 2019 That's Archie Bunker you dumb millennials. — Jay Kirell 🐠🐈🐌🐇🐸 (@JasonKirell) May 8, 2019 Can’t help but hear Archie Bunker’s voice in my head every single time I see this name. 😬 pic.twitter.com/BEOlRdugHR — Saltinmyblood (@saltinmyblood1) May 8, 2019 You know you are old when the new royal baby is called Archie and this is the first Archie that comes to mind while everyone else is thinking about the one in Riverdale. #Archie #ArchieWindsor #ArchieBunker pic.twitter.com/EDQDVkBxaE — Joana Maltez (@gatamalteza) May 8, 2019 Don't forget, there are other Archies out there, including retired NFL quarterback Archie Manning, dad of Peyton and Eli. The Mount Rushmore of Archies: Archie Bunker (All In The Family) Archie Andrews (red-headed boy who runs Riverdale) Archie Manning (New Orleans Saint QB and father of Peyton & Eli) Archie Mountbatten-Windsor (son of Prince Harry & Duchess Meghan)#RoyalBaby #babysussex — Politics & Sports (@Politix_Sports) May 8, 2019 But the creator of the Riverdale show on the CW, the series that's helped introduce red-headed Archie Andrews to a new generation, was loving the connection. 'Best. Crossover. Ever," tweeted Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, chief creative officer of Archie Comics. "Riverdale goes ROYAL."<doc-sep>
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on Wednesday presented their first-born to the world, revealing that they have decided to name their baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten - Windsor. While the bookmakers had the likes of Alexander, Arthur and Albert as their top favourites, Archie was definitely a surprise choice. Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty royal magazine, said about the baby's name, "I don't think anyone of us saw either of these names coming." So what do the names Archie and Harrison mean? As per a report published by BBC, Archie mans 'genuine', 'bold' and 'brave'. It was initially used as a shortened form of Archibald, but is now used as a standalone. Although the name Archie doesn't have any royal connotations attached, it is more popular in the Britain than the US, with almost 2,803 baby boys being named Archie in England and Wales in the 18th century. This makes the name a constant in the list of top 50 names since 2003. Meanwhile, Harrison, quite interestingly translates to 'son of Harry' and is more famous in the US than Archie, although it's still more common in the UK, where it was ranked the 34th most-popular boy's name in 2017. This also means that the royal baby is an amalgamation and reflection of the diverse backgrounds his parents hail from. About the name, Little said: "It may well be it's a name that Meghan is familiar with and again that's why they are using it." He added, "Archie has a British feel to it, whereas Harrison is more of an American name. The first Harrison that springs to mind is Harrison Ford. "They have wanted to do something a little bit different, and they have done." According to sources, Meghan and Harry wanted to pick a unique name for their son, different from the rest of the royal names. They have also chosen not to use a courtesy title for their baby. As the first-born son of a duke, Archie could have assumed the title of Earl of Dumbarton but he will instead simply be known as Master Archie. This has been lauded by royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams who said that the individuality shown by Harry and Meghan in their choice of non-traditionally royal names was "marvellous" and would "rejuvenate the monarchy". Moreover, Mountbatten-Windsor is the surname created in 1960, a combination of the surnames of Queen and Prince Phillip when they got married. The double-barrelled name was a given as a concession to the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip, who had apparently complained about his children not bearing his name. Royal author Penny Junor said she believes the Duke of Edinburgh would be "absolutely thrilled" with his surname being used. "Prince Philip was never allowed to call his children by his own surname," she said. "I think that's a really nice tribute to Harry's grandfather."