It’s the baby the world has been waiting to meet. Here’s your first look at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s adorable newborn. It’s the baby the world has been waiting to meet. Here’s your first look at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s adorable newborn.... Baby Archie was named after Meghan’s pet cat and a vintage US comic she used to collect, her friends believe. The future Duchess of Sussex used to tell friends about her beloved moggie Archie, who ended up fat after being constantly fed frozen grapes. They reckon the newborn’s name could be a nostalgic reference to the pet who was also adored by Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland, 62. A former close friend said on Thursday night: “Doria rescued Archie and he became an important part of the household. Meghan loved playing with him and she was always talking about him to her friends. RELATED: Royal baby photo changes the royal family forever “It’s no surprise she named her new baby Archie. She loved that cat.” Meghan once shared a video of her stroking Archie while playing with another of her moggies. He is believed to have died while Meghan was at college in Illinois. He was named after the title character in US comic Archie, which she collected with dad Thomas, 74. Meghan was said to have been “obsessed” with the antics of ginger-haired teen Archie Andrews — and her baby’s name may also be a nod to her dad, despite their turbulent relationship. The friend said: “She would spend her weekends going to vintage stores to buy the comics. “This could be a little nod to her dad. It was him who instilled that hobby into her, that was their activity together. He would drive her around and also surprise her with vintage volumes. She had at least 100. This may be a way to reach out to her dad, even after all that’s happened.” The comics have had a new lease of life as teen TV series Riverdale. Archie was the 11th-most popular baby name for new parents in 2019, according to website Bounty. It was also the 10th-most popular name for dogs in the UK, according to data analytic company SEMrush. Prince William and Kate Middleton’s son Prince George also bizarrely revealed to a dog walker in Berkshire earlier this year with his gran Carole Middleton: “I’m called Archie.” This story first appeared in The Sun and has been republished here with permission<doc-sep>The wait is over, you can finally see this adorable panda cub Viral 'Charlie bit my finger' video to be taken down. Here's why The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were introduced to the newborn son of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. Ms Doria Ragland was also present. The Duke & Duchess of Sussex are delighted to announce that they have named their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. (CNN) — Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing to balance innovation with the need to maintain traditions in their choice of name for their son. Hours after the world saw its first glimpse of Meghan and Harry’s new son, the newborn’s name was revealed on their official Instagram account as Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. While there are no rules for choosing names, the British royal family likes to honor those who came before them. Bookmakers had Arthur and Edward, as well as Philip (a nod to Harry’s grandfather), among their top choices for a newborn son. But none of these made the cut. “Instead of a traditional royal name, they chose a name they loved,” said CNN’s royal correspondent Max Foster. “What they are very much doing is reflecting their generation. They are not looking to history, they are looking to now.” Archie Harrison may not have any precedent in the royal family, apart from Archibald Douglas, the 6th Earl of Angus who was Scotland’s King James V’s stepfather until Margaret Tudor, the elder sister of England’s Henry VIII, divorced him in the 16th century. But digging further back to 1066, using data from Britannica Academic and the monarchy’s official website, CNN has not found the name Archie or Harrison among the names of any British monarch and their immediate offspring. Without title Seventh in line to the throne, Archie Harrison does not qualify immediately for the title of prince. Buckingham Palace told CNN on Wednesday the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen not to use any title at all for their son. While Archie will have the right to use his father’s second peerage title, Earl of Dumbarton – his parents have indicated they won’t be using it for him. However, when Prince Charles becomes King, Prince Harry’s son will automatically become His Royal Highness Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. It is not unheard of to decline to bestow titles: Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Zara Phillips did the same with her daughters Mia Grace and Lena Elizabeth. Harry and Meghan’s son’s name is not the first trailblazing moment for the new royal couple, following their wedding ceremony last May that seemed to make a statement at every turn. In a striking image, the outspoken American divorcée walked unescorted part of the way down the aisle followed by her 10 bridesmaids and page boys. The couple then listened to a stirring address by Bishop Michael Curry, the first African-American head of the Episcopal Church in the United States. His impassioned speech was followed by a performance of the Ben E. King classic “Stand by Me” by The Kingdom Choir, a group of 20 gospel singers. The couple also announced the royal baby was a boy on their official Instagram page, hours before the ceremonial easel was placed at the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in London. The bulletin read that Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family were “delighted at the news that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son.”<doc-sep>Soon after the royal couple announced they were expecting their first child back in October, British oddsmakers began predicting potential names Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have revealed the name they’ve chosen for their royal baby: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. They shared the big announcement on their Instagram account, @SussexRoyal, following this morning’s introduction of baby Archie to the world. Get push notifications with news, features and more. The post featured a photo of Meghan, Harry, Archie, Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, grandfather, Prince Phillip, and Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland. 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. Soon after the royal couple announced they were expecting their first child back in October, British oddsmakers began predicting potential names. Archie, of course, is a shortened version of the name Archibald, meaning genuine and bold or brave. 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.” The surname Mountbatten-Windsor, meanwhile, belongs to all the children and descendants of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. After the birth of their son on Monday, the top pick was Arthur. Coming in second for name predictions is James, which is followed by Philip (for great-grandfather Prince Philip) and Albert. During the couple’s royal tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand in October, 12-year-old student Charlie Wolf tried to grill Meghan and Harry on a name for the royal baby. Meghan kept mum, replying, “We’ve been given a long list of names from everyone, we’re going to sit down and have a look at them.” 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 Sussex | Credit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor Credit: Chris Allerton/ ©️SussexRoyal Meghan continued to take name suggestions throughout her pregnancy, including one from a 7-year-old girl named Megan Dudley during the couple’s January visit to Birkenhead. Dudley told reporters, “I asked her whether she would call her baby Amy if she has a girl, and she said, ‘That’s a really pretty name, I like it. We’ll have to think about it.’ ” The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son Meghan Markle and Baby Sussex | Credit: Press Association via AP The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Baby Sussex | Credit: Press Association via AP On Wednesday, the royal couple introduced their baby boy to the world in St. George’s Hall, where they had their wedding reception last May. Harry held his son while Meghan beamed beside them wearing a white sleeveless dress by London-based British designer Grace Wales Bonner. “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.” Harry added: “Everyone says babies change so much over two weeks. We’re basically monitoring how the changing process happens over this next month, really. His looks are changing every single day, so who knows?” When asked about parenting, Harry said: “It’s great. Parenting is amazing. It’s only been two and a half days, but we’re just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son Credit: Press Association via AP Meghan then said: “Thank you everyone for all the well wishes and the kindness. It means so much.” Harry shared his baby joy hours after the birth on Monday, telling reporters: “It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine. How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we’re both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support from everybody out there. It’s been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody.”<doc-sep>
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the name of the royal baby: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. According to Babble and Baby Center, the name Archie has English origins and means "genuine and bold." It's a variant of the name Archibald, although the Sussexes didn't specify if that is his whole name. Royal correspondent Emily Andrews reported that the name also has German origins, and that Harry and Meghan chose names for their son that they liked. Harrison, on the other hand, is a fitting tribute to the baby's father. It literally means "son of Harry." Harry's full name is Henry, though. Finally, Mountbatten-Windsor is the last name used for descendants of Queen Elizabeth II who don't have His/Her Royal Highness Prince or Princess titles. It's a combination of Prince Philip's former last name and the House of Windsor, which began with Queen Victoria and also applies to the current queen's family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared the news of their son's name on Instagram with a sweet photo with the queen, Prince Philip, and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland. Royal fans have been speculating about the newborn's possible moniker ever since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they were expecting back in October. Common guesses have included royal names from within the family, like Diana (after Harry's late mother) or Elizabeth (after the Queen, AKA Harry's grandmother) for a girl, or Albert for a boy. Harry and Meghan welcomed their son on Monday, May 6 and hours after the delivery, Harry said they were "still thinking about names." The day after, aunt Kate Middleton said she and Prince William were still looking forward to "finding out what [the baby's] name is going to be." Even when they stepped out with their baby boy earlier this morning at Windsor Castle, the new parents didn't reveal the name yet. It's believed they wanted to tell the queen the news first before sharing the little one's moniker with the rest of the world. According to royal reporters on Twitter, the monarch met with the couple and her great-grandchild after the photo call. During her appearance earlier today, Meghan said of being a mom, "It is magic and it is pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world. And so I am really happy." Harry also shared sweet sentiments about being a first-time parent. "It has only been what, two and a half, three days," he told press. "We are just so thrilled to have our own bundle of joy and to be able to spend some precious time as he slowly starts to grow up." This post has been updated.