# Royal Baby name **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 22, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256 "2013-07-22T22:20:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Deadhead\_Dave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/838e76/32.png) [@Deadhead\_Dave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deadhead_Dave)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/121 "2013-07-24T17:32:39Z")
He weighed in at eight pounds six ounces, so I’m going with “Bonnie Prince Porky.” ---
**Author:** ![Baron\_Greenback](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baron_greenback/32/48_2.png) [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/122 "2013-07-24T17:34:44Z")
My twitter feed has collapsed under the weight of people posting Blackadder videos 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/123 "2013-07-24T17:38:25Z")
Well done to the following! : > [@AK84](#): > > George. > [@Mahaloth](#): > > I’m going with George, after his great-grandfather. > [@eenerms](#): > > George > [@mbh](#): > > I vote for something from the Scottish side of the family tree: Kenneth, Alexander, David, or Malcolm. Yup, for the middle name! > [@BobLibDem](#): > > George Phillip Charles Michael 1 out of 4 ain’t bad 🙂 > [@Wallenstein](#): > > possibly with a Thomas, Alexander or John in there somewhere. Yup for the middle name. Did no one go for “Louis”? ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/124 "2013-07-24T17:43:18Z")
I was surprised to see Alexander in the mix, to me it seems more of a Greek name than British. Also a bit odd to have only three names. Maybe the Louis is a tip of William’s hand- could he be planning to be King Louis? ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/125 "2013-07-24T17:45:45Z")
> [@BobLibDem](#): > > I was surprised to see Alexander in the mix, to me it seems more of a Greek name than British. [Alexander is very Scottish.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_I_of_Scotland) > [@BobLibDem](#): > > Also a bit odd to have only three names. Maybe the Louis is a tip of William’s hand- could he be planning to be King Louis? [King Louie?](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Louie) ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/126 "2013-07-24T18:10:22Z")
How boring. So yet another King George? Can’t these people pick another less used King’s name? They’ve run George into the ground. At least use Edward or James. Anyway, good luck. I’ll be dead and buried long, long, long before this kid is king sixty years from now. > **[Boy who will be King George VII: But he may have to wait 50 years to be crowned](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2376774/Why-royal-baby-called-George-Alexander-Louis-Kate-William-liked-names.html)** > > When he rules this country, perhaps not for half a century or more, he will be King George VII. Until then, he will be known formally as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. > [@](#): > > It’s a name fit for a king: George Alexander Louis. > > Prince William and Kate Middleton officially announced the name of their newborn son, now third in line to the throne, Wednesday > > Read more: [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/07/24/world-still-guessing-over-royal-baby-name-after-first-photo-op/#ixzz2ZzHFtWAU](http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/07/24/world-still-guessing-over-royal-baby-name-after-first-photo-op/#ixzz2ZzHFtWAU) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/127 "2013-07-24T18:15:00Z")
I was right, then. He’ll be George VII, right? ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/128 "2013-07-24T18:17:08Z")
> [@BobLibDem](#): > > I was surprised to see Alexander in the mix, to me it seems more of a Greek name than British. Well, Prince Philip was born in Greece, and his paternal grandfather was King George I of Greece, who was assassinated 100 years ago in 1913. (Georg was just one of his rather German given names, though.) He was killed before Prince Philip was born, so I doubt if there’s a strong connection; certainly not as strong as the six reigning Georges of the UK, but I’m sure the Greek connection is not unknown to the royals. Alexander is etymologically Greek, but that’s about it—he was a popular literary hero in the Middle Ages, which is probably where the Scots picked up the name. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/129 "2013-07-24T18:18:09Z")
Over in the “It’s happening!” royal baby thread, I posted this: > [@It's happening! It's happening! Royal baby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-happening-its-happening-royal-baby/664173/82): > > My prediction for the name, which is worth squat, is: > > George Phillip Louis James Close, but no cigar. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/130 "2013-07-24T18:46:44Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > I was right, then. He’ll be George VII, right? Not necessarily. I wouldn’t be shocked if Charles took George VII as his royal name. ---
**Author:** ![Kenm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bc79bd/32.png) [@Kenm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kenm)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/131 "2013-07-24T19:04:24Z")
> [@BobLibDem](#): > > I wouldn’t be shocked if Charles took George VII as his royal name. It might be under consideration. Wikipedia: > [@](#): > > There has been speculation as to what [**regnal name**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles,_Prince_of_Wales) the Prince will choose upon his succession to the throne. If he keeps his current first name, he will be known as Charles III. However, it was reported in 2005 that Charles has suggested he may choose to reign as George VII in honour of his maternal grandfather, and to avoid association with the Stuart kings Charles I (who was beheaded) and Charles II (who was known for his playboy lifestyle),[156] as well as to be sensitive to the memory of Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was called “Charles III” by his supporters.[156] Charles’s office responded that “no decision has been made”. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/132 "2013-07-24T19:07:05Z")
The royals really love the name George. But, it’s their choice. I can’t see the public accepting Prince Charles as King George VII. It would just be silly. He’s been called Charles for almost 65 years in the press and on tv. I remember him as the dashing single prince years before he married Diana. Hard to believe that in the 70’s he used to be just as popular as William. Charles was a military pilot too. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/133 "2013-07-24T19:11:41Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > The royals really love the name George. But, it’s their choice. No, it isn’t. They have to clear it here first. ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/134 "2013-07-24T19:47:17Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > I was right, then. He’ll be George VII, right? Well, there’s a snowball’s-chance-in-purgatory he might opt for Alexander IV or Louis I. ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/135 "2013-07-24T19:50:02Z")
Maybe they won’t call him George. I hope not - besides being so old fashioned, you know he’ll end up “Georgie”. He’ll be much better off if they call him Alexander or even Louis. ---
**Author:** ![Baron\_Greenback](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baron_greenback/32/48_2.png) [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/136 "2013-07-24T19:59:19Z")
> [@aurora\_maire](#): > > Maybe they won’t call him George. I hope not - besides being so old fashioned, you know he’ll end up “Georgie”. He’ll be much better off if they call him Alexander or even Louis. They could use one of the Scottish diminutives for George: Dod or Doddie. Hmmm, maybe not. Sandy for Alexander would be good though. ---
**Author:** ![MEBuckner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mebuckner/32/2896_2.png) [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/137 "2013-07-24T20:30:37Z")
> [@BobLibDem](#): > > I was surprised to see Alexander in the mix, to me it seems more of a Greek name than British. Technically speaking, [George](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_(given_name)) is just as Greek as [Alexander](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander). ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/138 "2013-07-24T20:31:34Z")
Why couldn’t it be George Alexander Louis…of Ulm? ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/139 "2013-07-24T21:05:04Z")
> [@Doug\_K](#): > > Why couldn’t it be George Alexander Louis…of Ulm? That would be too preciousssssss. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-baby-name/664256/140 "2013-07-24T21:28:36Z")
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