Naming a royal baby may sound like a high-pressure task, but it’s actually pretty simple: When in doubt, honor the queen. Mike and Zara Tindall at her cousin Prince Harry’s wedding in May. (Photo: Gareth Fuller/WPA Pool/Getty Images) Luckily, Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter Zara Tindall — who gave birth to her second daughter on June 18 — got the memo. Like her second cousin Princess Charlotte (full name: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana), grandmother Princess Anne, and first-cousin-once-removed Princess Beatrice, the week-old newborn has the middle name Elizabeth, in a nod to Her Majesty. (Take note, Meghan Markle.) “The name is Lena Elizabeth,” a spokeswoman for Tindall and her husband, rugby player Mike Tindall, confirmed to the BBC. “It was just a name they liked.” Lena — pronounced “Lay-na” — is the couple’s second daughter, joining big sister Mia Grace, 4. Though she is the youngest royal baby — second cousin Prince Louis is nearly two months older — she will not have a royal title. Indeed, her birth announcement has already sparked consternation and accusations of sexism because it referred to Lena’s royal mother as simply “Mrs. Michael Tindall.” Read more from Yahoo Lifestyle: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day.<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 are definitely in order 2018 is undoubtedly the year of royal babies, from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcoming Prince Louis two months ago, to Pippa Middleton announcing that she was pregnant with a baby of her own. The latest royal baby news however comes from Zara and Mike Tindall, who it was announced last week have welcomed their second child. While a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed the news that the couple had welcomed a daughter, the name of their newborn was kept under wraps until today. Their choice? Lena Elizabeth – a lovely nod to her great-grandmother, the Queen. And as for the decision behind their unusual selection of ‘Lena’, a spokesperson for the couple explained simply, ‘It was just a name they liked.’ As the name is lesser known that monikers like ‘George’ and ‘Charlotte’, the couple has also explained how their daughter’s name is pronounced, explaining that it phonetically as ‘Lay-na’. Lena Elizabeth won’t have a title however, known instead as Miss Tindall. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson announced the happy news of Lena Elizabeth’s arrival last week, releasing the following statement: ‘Mrs Michael Tindall was safely delivered of a baby girl on 18th June, at Stroud Maternity Unit. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 9lbs 3oz.’ The statement continued: ‘The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike’s parents, Mr Philip and Mrs Linda Tindall, have been informed and are delighted with the news. The baby’s name will be confirmed in due course.’ The statement continued: ‘This baby is the second child for Zara and Mike, the fourth grandchild for The Princess Royal and the seventh great-grandchild for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.’ Zara and Mike already share four-year-old daughter Mia, who Mike called their ‘saving grace’ when the couple tragically suffered a miscarriage in 2016. Huge congratulations to Zara and Mike on their new arrival.<doc-sep>The British royal family grew slightly last week when the Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike welcomed a healthy baby girl. However, like other royal parents, the Tindalls kept their daughter's name private for days following her birth. (Remember how Prince William and Kate Middleton kept us waiting before announcing Prince Louis' name?) Today, Zara and Mike finally revealed the name of their daughter: Lena Elizabeth Tindall, a spokesperson for the couple announced. The pick, especially the first name, is a pleasantly surprising deviation from the more traditional, old-fashioned names of other female royals, like Catherine, Charlotte, or Beatrice. Though unexpected, "Lena Elizabeth" is still a fitting name for a royal, even if she's the Queen's seventh great-grandchild. Find out what the little one's regal moniker means below. 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. Lena Meaning: Light Origin: Greek Royal connection: No prominent British royals were exactly named "Lena," but the moniker is often considered a nickname for longer names like Helena, according to Babble. There was a Princess Helena—Queen Victoria's third daughter and fifth child, who lived from 1846 to 1923. Princess Helena Getty Images Elizabeth Meaning: Pledged to God Origin: Hebrew Royal connection: The tribute to the Queen is obvious here, as the sovereign's full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. However, there are hidden connections to other women in the royal family, too. Duchess Kate's full name is Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. Princess Charlotte, Lena's second cousin, is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Princess Beatrice, Princess Anne, and even Lena's mother Zara Tindall have Elizabeth as one of their middle names. Getty Images Now that we know what Lena's name means, we'll be waiting patiently until we see her first adorable photo. 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>
A little over a week ago, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest granddaughter Zara Tindall and husband Mike welcomed a baby girl. Today, the name of the newest royal was finally revealed: Lena Elizabeth! Zara and Mike Tindall have named their baby daughter Lena Elizabeth, a spokeswoman for the couple has said. — Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 27, 2018 Baby Lena Elizabeth Tindall was born on June 19th, weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces in Stroud, England. While they have not revealed if there is significance behind the first name, "Elizabeth" is an obvious ode to the Queen, who is the baby's great grandmother. Zara and Mike Tindall are already parents to four-year-old Mia Grace. "This baby is the second child for Zara and Mike, the fourth grandchild for The Princess Royal and the seventh great-grandchild for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, states the official Royal site. Announcement of the birth of Mr and Mrs Tindall's second baby: https://t.co/Apt9GfSmJv Mrs Michael Tindall was safely delivered of a baby girl on 18th June, at Stroud Maternity Unit. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 9lbs 3oz. — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 19, 2018 Zara Tindall, the daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, is an equestrian, Olympian, and 17th in for the British throne. She has three siblings: Peter, Felicity and Stephanie Phillips. She is also Queen Elizabeth's second eldest grandchild, after her brother Peter. Zara's husband, Mike, is a professional rugby player. The two wed in July 2011 in Edinburgh. Zara is very close to her cousins, Prince Harry and Prince William, and to Kate Middleton. She and Mike had nearly front row seats at the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex last month. Hopefully Lena and Mia will be close to their cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis too. Congrats to the new parents on their new royal baby! We wonder if she'll be as entertaining as her older cousins!