The royal family have all chosen very traditional names but they definitely stand the test of time and are all very elegant. These are a great choice for a little prince or princess of your own!
Derived from the Latin word ‘beatus’, Beatrice means ‘happy.’
French feminine diminu- tive of Charles, used in England since the 17th century. It owed its popular- ity in the 18th and 19th centuries to Queen Charlotte and Charlotte Brontë.
From the Germanic word ‘karl’, which means ‘free man’. Charles was a popular name in the 17th century, thanks to its royal usage during that time.
Diana was the Roman goddess of the moon and virginity. e name increased in popularity a er the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
From Elisabet, the Greek form of the Hebrew name Elisheva. e name was made popular by Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century and is still favoured by royals.
St George is the patron saint of England, and is well known from the legend of St George and the dragon. Popularity was bolstered in the 18th century when George I became King of England.
Harry originated as a pet form of Henry, but has long since been a name in its own right. Since the publica- tion of J.K. Rowling’s rst Harry Potter book in 1997, the name has grown in popularity.
Kate is a short form of Katherine, and shares the meaning of ‘pure.’
Philip comes from the Greek name Philippos, comprised of words meaning ‘to love’ and ‘horse.’ It has been popular since the classical period.
This name was introduced to England by the Normans, and was in fact the name of the conqueror himself. In the rst century after the conquest it was the most common name in all of Britain. It has risen in popularity following the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
