Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are officially parents! The two royals welcomed a baby boy this week, and they’ve just revealed Baby Sussex’s full name to the world. In case you were living under a rock and somehow missed it, I’m here to tell you that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed little Baby Sussex to the world this week, and that is Big! Royal! News! Anyway, now that you’re up to speed, you might want to know the latest development: the full formal name of Queen Elizabeth’s youngest great-grandchild. The palace announced the baby’s name today and predictably, it’s equal parts adorable and sentimental. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex named their baby... *drumroll, please* Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor!! ! How cute is that? Before we got official word, there were rumors galore of what this little bb would be called. Bookies put a lottt of money on the baby being named Victoria, Alice, or Diana if a girl and Albert, Arthur, or Philip if a boy. Welp, now we know a lot of people lost some $ on that, but at least it’s official, right? Most of those names were in the running because they have strong royal family ties—especially Diana, for obvious reasons. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The royals have a ridiculously long history of naming babies after older family members, so it’s not exactly a shocker that Baby Sussex’s name has history to it. And now that Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is here and happy, healthy, and named, he, Harry, and Meghan will head back to the newly renovated Frogmore Cottage, which is no longer the fixer-upper it was originally (thank goodness). Talk about a happy ending. Alexandra Whittaker News and Pop Culture Director Alexandra Whittaker oversees all of Cosmo's news and entertainment digital coverage— follow her on Instagram here. As the lead of two teams, Alexandra manages stellar writers and editors who deliver your daily dose of celebrity, TV, movie, book, general entertainment and pop culture news. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>It's here! It's here! The newest royal nugget has finally arrived, and the royal family has officially announced that it's a boy. What is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby's name, though, you wonder? Well, for now, they're just calling him "the newest royal nugget." Just kidding. Actually, there's no telling what they're calling him at the moment, as they've yet to even officially decide on a name. According to the birth announcement on Harry and Meghan's shared Instagram page, @sussexroyal, the couple's first child was born in the morning of May 6, 2019, and weighs 7lbs. 3oz. "The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives," the post continued. "More details will be shared in the forthcoming days." One of those soon-to-be-released details will be their son's name, obviously. There'll be photos coming, too, but they won't be on the steps of the hospital like Prince William and Kate Middleton have done for the births of their last three children. Harry and Meghan's pics debuting their baby will instead be on the ground's of Windsor Castle, according to People. Hang on a minute, though. Let's back up and revisit this whole naming thing again. Despite the fact that Harry and Meghan are still tossing ideas around — as per Harry himself, who told press this morning that deciding on a name was "the next bit," and will seemingly be solidified within the next two days — there have long-been several guesses as to what they'll end up calling their son. The odds have been ever-changing pretty much since they announced the duchess' pregnancy, but — now that we know its a boy — there are a few definite outliers. As per Oddschecker, a website that compares the odds from multiple betting sources, James is the current favorite for Baby Boy Sussex. After James comes Arthur, then Philip, Alexander, and Albert, all of which hold their own either historical or personal significance to the royal couple. There's really no telling which way they'll end up going, though. Even William and Kate — who have certainly been perceived as the more traditional royal couple between the two — surprised fans last year with the naming of Prince Louis. At the time, most bets favored either Philip, Arthur, or Albert, according to Town & Country. Now, William and Kate ended up making Louis' middle name Arthur, which is also William's middle name, too. That being said, it's kind of safe to assume that Harry and Meghan have probably crossed "Arthur" off their list of baby boy names. Way too repetitive, right? As for the remaining names on the list, your guess is as good as mine. You've still got time to place your bets, though, so get on in there if you feel like you've got a hunch. They could always end up going with an out-of-nowhere curve ball, though, so maybe don't put all your eggs in the royal baby name basket. Just sayin'.<doc-sep>In what could be the biggest royal baby news of 2019, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have picked and announced their royal baby name. Not only that, but little Sussex had his first public appearance today. The special moments came two days after the child’s May 6 birthday. So what is the new royal baby’s name? Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The Sussexes spread the word via their recently launched Instagram account, where they also shared a photo of baby Archie meeting his great-grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. “This afternoon Their Royal Highnesses introduced Her Majesty The Queen to her eighth great-grandchild at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother were also present for this special occasion,” the accompanying statement reads. The royals and Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, are all beaming in the picture. Harry hinted that a name reveal was looming after the couple’s official birth announcement. “The baby’s a little overdue, so we’ve had a little bit of time to think about it,” he admitted in his talked-about new-dad interview. That’s also when he foreshadowed the family of three’s first outing together. “We’ll be seeing you guys in probably two days time,” he shared then. It’s clear that the first-time parents, who tied the knot nearly a year ago on May 19, used the extra decision time wisely. Like Archie’s cousins, his royal baby name is thought to hold special meaning. Multiple sources report that his middle moniker, “Harrison,” means “son of Harry.” For reference, Kate Middleton and Prince William named their firstborn, Prince George (age 5), after Queen Elizabeth II’s father. They also gave their second child, Princess Charlotte (age 4), two meaningful middle names. Elizabeth and Diana honor the queen as well as the princes’ late mother. As for the third member of the Cambridge brood? Prince Louis, 1, has his father’s middle name as his first. Meanwhile, his middle names honor Prince Charles. Still, many are curious about baby Sussex’s unique first name, which is typically a nickname for Archibald. (There’s no word yet if that’s his full first name, or if it holds any familial significance.) Others are also surprised that his name wasn’t announced with a “courtesy” royal title—something People says his parents have chosen to forgo. Archie arrived at 5:26 a.m. local time, weighing 7 pounds and 3 ounces. For all things babies and parenting, check out The Bump.<doc-sep>Marie Claire is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Congratulations again to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their first child together on May 6th, announcing on their Sussex Royal Instagram page that the royal baby had officially arrived and that it was a boy. ‘We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz,’ the couple announced. But while sweet congratulatory messages from A-listers and other royal family members flooded in, there was only one question on the public’s mind – what will Baby Sussex be called? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have finally spoken out, revealing the royal baby name of choice today. ‘The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor’, the couple announced in an official statement. ‘This afternoon Their Royal Highnesses introduced Her Majesty The Queen to her eighth great-grandchild at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother were also present for this special occasion.’ So there we have it – baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. ‘The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer have been informed and are delighted with the news,’ the royal family announced on Twitter following the birth. ‘The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage. Her Royal Highness and the baby are both doing well.’ What a lovely name – although we might still opt for Baby Sussex!<doc-sep>
Stop the presses, people! After debuting their sweet firstborn son earlier in the day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just shared their royal baby’s full name with the world. The announcement comes shortly after their first family photocall at Windsor Castle and was delivered by way of the couple’s official Instagram account. Related story Samira Wiley's Baby Girl's Name Defies All the 'Rules' & We Love It Per the Today Show, the couple waited to formally introduce their son by name until after he’d met Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Then, they took to Instagram to reveal baby Sussex’s moniker. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. This afternoon Their Royal Highnesses introduced Her Majesty The Queen to her eighth great-grandchild at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother were also present for this special occasion,” they captioned a photo of Harry, Meghan, sweet baby Archie, the Queen, Prince Philip and Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland. Prince Philip actually got a sneak peek of the little guy since, according to ET, Harry and Meghan “bumped into” him on their way to meet the press for their first photocall Wednesday morning. But the real introduction came later with the Queen, to whom Harry reportedly gushed, “Another great-grandchild!” As for what this great-grandchild will be called, well, there are two prongs to that conversation. First, there’s his title. Per the U.K. publication The Guardian, Archie — who is seventh in line to the throne — could have at least one title: the Earl of Dumbarton. This would be derived from the subsidiary titles of his father, Prince Harry. Another U.K publication, The Independent, added that Archie definitely won’t be a prince. Because Harry isn’t the eldest Prince of Wales, his subsequent children will be Lord or Lady Mountbatten-Windsor. The second prong to Archie’s full name is its potential meaning. As far as we can tell, this is the first “Archie” to show up in the royal family (there are a few Archibalds, though). Therefore, it doesn’t appear to be tied to any particular royal family member. However, according to the Evening Standard, it is an extremely popular name for boys in the U.K. In fact, the publication claims that research indicates Archie could be the most popular boy’s name in the U.K. by 2025. The name’s literal meaning is “true, bold, and valuable.” A royal source told CNN that the reason Harry and Meghan chose the moniker is simple: they “just liked the name Archie.” A royal source explains Meghan and Harry's name choice to @MaxFosterCNN: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex "just liked the name Archie," and Harrison was chosen to mean "son of Harry" https://t.co/F2UE8QsHOI pic.twitter.com/6xpW5QJ2eG — CNN (@CNN) May 8, 2019 Harrison likewise does not appear to be a family name, although we say that tentatively — it literally means “son of Harry,” so it is essentially linked to Archie’s royal father. Both names play well off of the last name of Mountbatten-Windsor, which has been used by some relatives of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. So, welcome to the world, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor!