One of my gossip predictions for this week was that the Duchess of Cambridge would do something to remind people that she exists just as Meghan Markle was making an appearance at the Commonwealth Youth Forum. That didn’t happen! But Meghan is due to make another public appearance on Friday, and it’s perfectly possible that Kate is saving some story for that appearance. Kate is currently chilling out and nesting and preparing for the birth of the third Cambridge baby. Her last public appearance was on Easter Sunday with the Queen, although in the weeks leading up to that appearance, William kept talking about how the baby was due any day now. I’m still vibing on… this weekend or the coming week. Marie Claire UK has a theory that the baby will come two weekends from now. Who knows?
As Kate’s due date – whatever it may be – fast approaches, people are still placing bets on the sex and the name. For months now, people have been vibing on the idea that they’ll have another girl and they’ll name her Victoria or Alice or Mary. But there’s been a late surge in betting for a second son, possibly named Thomas?
Royal pundits are placing their bets on Kate and William giving birth to a healthy little prince sometime this month. Prince Thomas has emerged as a serious candidate among the list of firm favourites, according to bookmaker Ladbrokes.
A rapid flurry of last-minute bets slashed the odds for Thomas from 66/1 down to a strong 20/1 overnight. Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “Prince Thomas of Cambridge does have a nice ring to it, even if the name doesn’t immediately spring out as a traditional, regal name. However, Kate and Wills are modernising the Royal Family, so it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see them opt for a ‘normal’ name.”
But the name is still well behind the nation’s firm favourites of Arthur at 5/1 for a boy and Mary at 6/1 for a girl.
Some of the other touted candidates include James at 8/1, Frederik at 16/1 and Diana at 20/1.
We haven’t spent as much time talking about baby-name possibilities this time around, and as I keep saying, I haven’t felt any particular vibes for the sex of the baby so far. But as I was reading this, it did hit me: I do think she’s going to have a boy this time around. As for names… I still think it was so old-fashioned for them to name their firstborn “George”. It’s just TOO traditional, in my opinion. So I could see them pushing aside Albert and Arthur just because… well, they’ve already got one kid with an old-man name. Why not go for Thomas? That’s a nice name. Matthew would be good too. They won’t go with James – Kate already has a brother named James. And Frederik is too Germanic. I’m locking in my gossip prediction: a boy named Thomas Arthur. There. We’ll see how wrong I am! I’m curious though: what are your predictions? Lock them in now!
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There will me more than one middle name for sure, likely two. Girl named Alice or Mary.
I like Thomas for a boy for Kate too!
Girl named Mary Alice born 4/25
Yes. This Mary Alice nick name May. Sunday the 22
I think she’s due any day, because I doubt Harry and Meghan would have set their wedding date so close that Kate wouldn’t be able to attend. She’ll have a good month of recovery if she gives birth in the next few days.
I’m going against the grain and say she’s having a girl and her name will be Victoria or Alice.
I’m going for Victoria Margaret.
They gave their last baby my exact name. If this baby is born on my birthday I will feel personally attacked by the lizard people clone arena overlords.
^ hahahaha
” It’s just TOO traditional, in my opinion.”
Are there any royal names that aren’t too traditional? They all sound like the names of former kings and queens.
Even Harry’s real name is Henry. I can’t even count on one hand how many Henrys I’ve met.
Weirdly enough, I think George has grown into his name. Somehow it…fits him now. I don’t know how it happened but he kind of grew into his name.
I’ve met several young children named Henry the last few years, it is definitely making a comeback the last 2 or 3 years.
Now that I think about it I’ve met a lot of Williams. I’m wondering how much influence Diana had on people choosing this name.
Maybe George will be a popular name in 20 years.
I just think all of the royal names sound traditional. Well, pretty much anything Anglo does to my ears anyway.
I think the expectation that a royal go off the grid is a little strange. Everything they do is super traditional (even the way they conduct affairs is kind of and traditional — having affairs within their aristo set).
Henry is Harry’s name, so I doubt Kate will use it. It’s my number one choice for Harry and Meghan’s baby though.
I love George the name and little one. I also love Alice.
William is a common name, but with all the nicknames we forget how popular it was and still is.
Just no Albert please.. Monaco has one and he’s not a good guy.
In fairness to Kate, she had to name the future King. Kind of not the right time/place to go “modern”. I’m thinking this one’s a girl named Alice.
I cant believe how close this birth is going to be to the wedding! I thought for sure that when they announced the 19th of May as the wedding date that Kate would give birth at the start of April. I feel bad for her having to parade around for the wedding so soon after giving birth. I’m not usually a Kate apologist, but I’ll give her this one!
Diana attended the Falklands War Remembrance service shortly after William’s birth. She wore a blue dress with belt which did nothing to hide her post birth belly. I really admired Diana for that.
I’m sure there were only certain dates that all the royals would be able to attend and fit into the necessary calendars. To schedule around a sister-in-law’s third baby as well (and how many weeks after the due date would you need to allow?) would be burdensome. I attended a wedding five days after I had my first baby. I’m sure Kate will look fine with a couple of weeks to recover.
She’s gonna have a baby soon. She’s trending in the UK… Maybe it will be this week?
I like Thomas but I think they’ll go with something like Phillip or Albert. I love Alice for a girl. Doubt they’d use Diana since Charlotte is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. But who knows. I just want that baby born so I can focus entirely on the big wedding.
I have no idea as to the gender but these are my name choices:
Rose (or Rosamund) Alice Mary
Louis Phillip Charles
PS: I’m still wondering what William and Kate have done/are doing to modernise the monarchy.
Louis is George’s middle name.
Pronounced in the French manner?
Yes Kelly, like LOU-EE
Well I am pretty sure it will be a boy. They need another boy to increase the chances of traditionally having royal sons serve in and represent the armed forces.
Do we believe that William and Kate really do not know the gender?
I like Arthur!
But I’ll guess it’ll be a boy and they will name him Alexander.
I came here to say that! I love Arthur. But Alexander is a great one too.
I’m not sure they would use Alexander since that is already one of Prince George’s middle names.
Ah, good point, Merritt. So, no Alexander.
Back to Arthur! Lol.
I’m going with a boy, too. Arthur Matthew Phillip Cambridge.
I think he will have Phillip as one of his names. Thomas sounds good too, Albert might be ok too.
My son is a Thomas 🙂 🙂 Great name!
My father and my son are both Thomas. 🙂
Girl. Victoria Mary Alice.
Boring AF.
No joke, we named our first child George after my father and two months later Prince George was born. We named our daughter Charlotte and then six months later Princess Charlotte was born. I am due in October with my third (and last) child and my husband is dead set on naming the baby Alice if it’s a girl after his grandmother.
For that reason alone, I am going to say it’s a girl and her name will be Alice.
I love all your names (I am a traditionalist at heart when it comes to names), but I especially love Alice as it was my mom’s name. I think your children have the best names.
Thank you!
At least this time she is first so you have time to change the name if you want!
I love you kids names! I know a fam of 3 kids: Kate, Peter & John. Always loved how very simple and classic they are.
Oooh – Prince Peter William Phillip Charles?!
LOL.
For a girl, I’m HOPING for Princess Alice because I adore that name. My mum suggested Mary when I was pregnant and I just about choked, I can’t stand it – sorry to any Mary-lovers, it’s just too heavy. The only one who redeems it for me is CP Mary of Denmark.
Lovely names. I was supposed to be Alice. But my late father wanted traditional Slavic name which i barely use… Cos it sounds so dumb.
So my old dog is Alice, cos I’m not sure I’ll have kids. Even if i do, Alice will be my first choice. Cos my fur baby is over 16 and it will be a lovely tribute to her.
If they go with a different name it’ll be Michael. But I think they’ll continue the traditional kind of stodgy names. Mary Alexandra if it’s a girl. Arthur Albert if a boy. The baby will weigh 8lbs 7ounces my guess on that too.
My second guess on the boy name is Michael. Great minds!
Michael Philip James or Michael James Francis (using a different spelling but an homage to both her father’s middle name and Diana’s middle name).
Normally I’m super accurate about guessing what people are going to have. But with this one I can’t figure it out. I’m leaning slightly towards a girl. I don’t know why I am so invested in this pregnancy but I can’t wait to find out.
William was slightly nicer to her publicly when she was carrying a girl than a boy. He’s been slightly more solicitous to her this time around, which leans me more towards girl.
Thomas Aquinas
Now, Rhys, you really are being a bit of a wag with this one! Shades of papistry! I predict it will be a boy, and one of the names will be Michael (after Mr Midds), it’s time he got a look in. At any rate, I also predict it will either be a boy or a girl, (hedging my bets)!
LOL! mate, you’re a classic.
Thomas Moore. Remember him, beheaded by Henry VIII because he opposed his divorce to Catherine of Aragon.
That’s a nice one too!
Baby boy named Philip Arthur Something something on Friday 4/20
The royals don’t seem sentimental enough to choose Philip. There’s not a single Elizabeth, and second and third names don’t count. Maybe Philip will be a baby boy’s second or third name.
They try to pick first names that no one living in the family is currently using. That’s why they haven’t had another Elizabeth or Phillip in the younger generations, though they have been used as middle names. It’s not some commentary on the Queen and the Duke.
I think it’s a boy. And I’m gonna go with Matthew, Michael or Arthur.
I still think boy: Arthur Philip Richard Thomas Albert (?) lol
lf a girl: Alice Victoria Mary Frances
(since Char has “Diana”, if this is a girl, perhaps her middle name for this one).
Philip Arthur Henry
Girl named Alice Victoria Catherine or Victoria Alice Catherine (possibly born April 21st, the Queen’s birthday)
Wait, Harry and Meghan’s second appearance at CHOGM *is* today. Anybody know what time?
Considering how many names now-a-days are insanely stupid (especially those of celebrity kids), a “traditional” name is refreshing.
I think it’s a girl. As for names I see Caroline, Eleanor and/or Frances in there. I also think she’ll give birth by Tuesday.
All lovely names. If a girl, I think they’d want the name to fit well with Charlotte. I mentioned the name Rose further up, but Eleanor Frances Grace would be delightful.
I still like Louis for a boy (a nod to Mountbatten).
Please…not Eleanor. They are not allowed to use Eleanor ….crossing fingers and toes.
Why not?
Because that’s the name i want to give my imaginary daughter if she ever gets here. It’s the name of my favourite royal woman in history, Eleanor of Acquitaine.
We Americans closely associate that name with Eleanor Roosevelt.
Amelie: Another good reason for Kate to leave the name alone. 😊
Plus there are already two variants of it in little royals this generation – Spain and Sweden with Leonor and Leonore.
That’s why I’m praying she doesn’t use Mary. 🙂 That’s my not-quite-born-nor-conceived daughter’s name. I want a name so boring, my little girl can fit in anywhere!
That’s why I’m hoping for not-Thomas! That’s my neverling’s name 🙂
Caroline has the same root as Charles and Carole and Charlotte, so using it for a girl would be redundant.
Caroline is such a beautiful name. Carolyn is pretty also, but I love the sound of Caroline more with the long “i.”
I’ve always loved the name Carolina (spanish pronunciation), but I hate Carol lol. If it must be shortened, then maybe just Caro? Anyone ever seen the movie A Royal Affair with Alícia Vickander and Mads Mikkelsen? She plays Queen Caroline Mathilde of Denmark. I love that combination, though it’s more of a French pronunciation than English, which I prefer.
Adelaide has been touted. Very pretty name.
I’ve felt boy since she started showing. So I’m going with boy, Thomas is nice, I also like some of the above choices, Matthew, Michael, Louis and Alexander. No Arthur, Albert or Philip, save those for middle names.
I don’t think it’ll be Prince John. The Royals stay away from that name since the sad story of Prince John, the epileptic Prince who didn’t survive into adulthood. Locked away, shunned til his death, it was cruel. Note QE2 avoided that name John in naming her three sons.
Every John in the family, stretching back to William the Conqueror has been unfortunate.
John was also the king who started the erosion of royal power with the Magna Carta.
At least we got the Magna Carter out of his disastrous reign.
I think if it’s a boy Alexander. Not sure what the middle name will be, since it’s like 6 middle names. For a girl I like Victoria. Or Diana. But they won’t name her Diana. Mary and Alice are so plain but traditional.
Alexander is George’s middle name.
George Alexander Louis
LAK, I’ve often thought that it was in interesting choice of names. George is the name of Sarah McQuorcodale’s only son. Alexander is the name of Jane Fellowes only son, and Louis is the name of Earl Spencer’s only son from his first marriage.
Maria: Ha! I said the same thing below. I think it was a sly Spencer homage, don’t you think?
In the right order too!
I think George was a bit of a ding towards Charles. Rumor for awhile was Charles was considering George as his reigning name, as an homage to his grandfather. If he did that now, people would claim he was trading on the popularity of his toddler grandson.
Nota: Nevermind that George is one of his names.
Her belly looked like mine and I had a girl. But then again everyone swore I was having a boy (didn’t find out till delivery).
As for the name, it will be traditional regardless of gender. Not just because of being a future monarchs child, but because they are the living example of beige and they like it that way.
I think the name Francis/Frances will one of the middle names regardless of gender. Both Kate’s dad and Princess Diana have Francis/Frances as middle names so it could be a tribute to both if the name is included.
I think you’re on to something. Very pretty and classic.
For a boy I like Theodore and they could call him Teddy, which I find adorable for a baby/child. I also like Frances for a boy. But I’m feeling like they’ll go with either Charles or James if it’s a boy—does George have either of those in his middle name?
For a girl, I think it would be cool if they went with a name that is tradition, but still interesting like Adeline or Gwyneth, but I think they might include names like Catherine, Ann(e), or Mary.
Rose Victoria Alice Cambridge
David Francis James Cambridge
I don’t think they’d want comparisons with the Queen’s Uncle David, the Nazi sympathiser.
David is Harry’s middle name
Henry Charles Albert David
Princess Margaret’s son’s name is David. It would be ok. What about Richard?
The Duke of Gloucester’s first name is Richard.
Mind you, since William is named after the duke’s brother, William of Gloucester, i guess it’s ok.
No, Richard after Richard the Lionhearted.
I didn’t have a sense of what she was going to have until recently, now I think it’s a boy. No clue on the name but I think it will be here by Monday 4/23.
I will jump on the boy bandwagon. She carries so small with all her pregnancies that it is tough to use any wive’s tales to try and guess. I say she will have the little prince on Sunday, April 22nd. As for name, I will go with Arthur Leopold Michael.
I think Alexander and Louis are out, as George has those as middle names. Alexandra was Kate’s rumored fave name for a girl but once they used a variation for George, they did not use it for Charlotte. So I think they stay away from repeats. I like Arthur, I think it’s a nice name. All my kids have what would be considered traditional names but with a little more flair than the Mary’s, Michael’s and John’s.
Frederick is actually pretty commonly used name for the royals. There are several Princes Frederick in the history of the BRF, and one in the current generation, namely Prince Michael’s eldest son.
I think the baby will be a girl and that she will be named Mary.
I just thought that Margaret might be in there somewhere to honor the Queen’s sister. Maybe a middle name instead of Mary. Maybe I’ll change my choice to Victoria Margaret Carole.
No clue on the name other than if it’s a boy it won’t be James. I’d put some money on her being induced in time for the baby to share the queen’s birthday though.
Please, no Frederick, there already is one and one is enough. German much? Frederick Sax-Coburg-Gothe Battenberg?? No and no! No need to go with a musty name like this or Albert. George is already the heir, so Thomas is just fine.
You should read up on Frederick, Prince of Wales. Son of George 2. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick,_Prince_of_Wales
He gave us the concept of political opposition parties ie the govt’s loyal opposition without risking your life like other countries, and we can thank him for ‘Rule Britannia’ part of an opera he commissioned to emphasise how British he was unlike his German father!!
I could see Philip after William’s grandfather.
I love the name Mary. So I’m officially rooting for Mary. I am hoping it’s a little girl. Victoria is a pretty name also.
Aw…Victoria Mary…luuverly!
I think it will be Phillip, in deference to the DofE’s advanced years and also for Kate’s sister. (Charlotte applied to both Charles and Carole — so I see them doing that again.) If it’s a girl, I’m going with Alice for Phillip’s mother.
Outlier for a girl — Lily — in honor of QE2’s childhood nickname.
Charlotte is Pippa’s middle name. Phillipa Charlotte Middleton.
Her nickname was technically lilibet not lily. But lily was Diana’s favorite flower, so I could see lily as an outlier name for a girl.
I was thinking they could modify to Lily because Lillibet would definitely too much of a child’s nickname. Hadn’t thought of the flower aspect. Just my fun outlier mu
My guess is girl and they will name her Victoria. I think she’ll have the baby this weekend or early next week. I agree that they would have given her a month to recover prior to the wedding.
Girl. No idea as to the name or date.
Boy. Philip Thomas James. Born on 21st Apr.
My tea leaves said this earlier today and they’ve never been wrong.
PS. Although the ‘1’ in ’21’ could have been a ‘7’. Tea leaves can be messy.
If it’s a boy, I feel like they will name it Philip. They honored Elizabeth and Diana with Charlotte and they didn’t do that with George. Or at least Philip will be in the name. I would prefer that over Arthur or Albert. So something like Philip Michael Louis (so Kate’s dad gets a mention too).
Everyone keeps mentioning Alice as a contender for a girl and while I don’t mind the name per se, it’s not my favorite. I also did some research and realized it’s Prince Philip’s mother’s name who had schizophrenia. So I think they would avoid that name for a girl based on that. So I say Victoria or May for a girl or a combination of those names. Though I honestly think Mary is such a boring choice.
Actually, in a sly way they honoured Elizabeth and Diana with George though of course it could be purely coincidental.
His full name: George Alexander Louis….
1. George after the Queen’s beloved father and Grandfather,
2. his full names are the first names of the eldest son of each of Diana’s siblings ie George (Son of Sarah Spencer), Alexander (son of Jane Spencer) and Louis (son of Charles Spencer)
while lovely, Thomas is also Meghan;s dad’s name so highly doubt they will use that for the baby
Why is everyone set on Arthur? It seems like a bad luck name.
Philip would be my choice for a boy though of course they can’t have Philippa for a girl unfortunately.
NO to Mary Alice. That’s the name of one of the Desperate Housewives character and that’s all I can think about when I hear those names lol
Caroline after Carole.
Victoria Frances Caroline/Frances Caroline Victoria.
Caroline is a french version of Charles. And from Charles you derive Charlotte.
I knew a family who had three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Charity,
Me too. 4 daughters: Faith, Hope, Charity and Grace.
LOL!!!
A jar of chutney named Rosenberry.
I’m going to toss out Mary Adelaide Victoria with the nickname Mavis for a girl. Why not?
For a boy what about Nicholas Francis William?
Ever since someone pointed out that the the sweaters they were given in Norway (I think) were colour coded and the one for the new baby matched William’s and George’s I’ve thought boy. (Plus there’s the little possible slip last week where William possibly alluded to the baby being a boy).
Anyway, I think/hope Alexandra (despite George’s middle name) for a girl and I do like Thomas the most for a boy, but feel like they’ll go Arthur. I would love for them to choose something a little less fussy this time though.
Anything other than Albert please!
Mary nick named May.
I just hope she has a healthy baby, and maybe keeps some of the weight on after. Her face looks so much younger & softer right now- it’s a good look for her.
Something is wrong with me. I’ve pretty much lost interest in Kate and William. I don’t care what they name their child, what they wear, or what they do. HELP ME, I’m a Royal Follower!!! LOL
I’m still going with a girl (despite Williams’s flub about the gender). Born by Tuesday, April 24. Margaret Mary in honor of QE’s beloved sister and mother.
Michael Philip William Ben
(Just kidding about the Ben)
I stumbled upon this the other day whilst deleting ancient bookmarks. It still makes me howl.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2373466/The-sight-Kay-Burley-dementedly-screaming-Its-boy-make-want-campaign-Bring-Back-Royal-Easel-writes-JIM-SHELLEY.html
My favourite bit…”Paul (Burrell) had confidently predicted the baby would be called Margaret. Who knows, maybe it still will be.”
I’m an idiot…the Paul mentioned in my previous post was not the odious Mr Burrell. It’s still funny tho.
I doubt very much it will be Victoria , there is an old Mother Shipton like prophesy, I can’t remember the exact wording but something along the lines of that QE I and QE II would be great Queens and Victoria I would see a great empire but Victoria II would see the end of Britain.
William, George and Charlotte would have to out of the picture for a baby Victoria to become QV II, but I don’t think they will take the chance. After all it has been well over 100years and no girl with a chance of becoming Queen of GB has been given the name Victoria. Many of Victoria’s grand daughters were given the name but as male precedence ruled and there were plenty of them it was not envisaged that one would become Queen.
I wonder if they might go with Arthur if it’s a boy.
Prince Philip Michael Thomas of Cambridge! Maybe I shouldn’t be watching Miami Vice reruns 😉
This genuinely made me laugh! Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Gibbs were the shit!
OMG, I was just talking to someone about that dang show last night. LOL! Little man’s layette will be pastels and white linen!
I have a secret fear that they are gonna go so basic. Princess Sophia Margaret Alice. The name Charlotte was so disappointing to me. It’s a lovely name, it just felt tired to me. Like Sophia.
Louis
‘’Prince William and Kate are modernizing the Royal Family’’ lol 😂 😂
George was always going to have an old fashioned and traditional name – as future monarch that’s a name that would do well for him. Plus it was the only available ‘traditional’ King name left, since the others (William, Henry, Charles, Edward, James) were taken.
As for new baby – I’m hoping maybe they would go for a less traditional name that is also popular (like Theordore or Thomas). But I’m not keeping my hopes up. Will and Kate seem to love a lot of traditional.
Based on their other children’s names, a predictable guess for a baby boy would be something like Arthur Philip Francis or Arthur Philip Michael. Francis is Michael Middleton’s middle name and Frances was Diana’s. Maybe Frances/Francis would come into play with this one.
I’m guessing Margaret Anne Mary or some combination of those names. Or James Arthur Edward. I have no feeling for what it will be but maybe William’s flub tipped us off that it will be a boy.