Baby Names for Prince William and Duchess Kate
10 monikers inspired by their family history
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Diana
Female; Origin: Latin, for “heavenly, divine”
Hearts everywhere melted when Kate revealed that William gave her his late mom’s engagement ring. Although Diana isn’t here to witness her grandchild's birth, perhaps William and Kate will honor the Princess of Wales if they give birth to a baby girl by passing on the “heavenly” name.
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Elizabeth
Female; Origin: Hebrew, for “God is my oath”
This royal name would represent both sides of the family for the happy couple. Not only does William’s grandmother, the Queen, bear the name, but it is the middle name of Kate’s mom, Carole.
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Olivia
Female; Origin: Latin, for olive tree
For popularity's sake, Kate and William should consider Olivia, which made the Top 10 baby list in England in 2010. Besides, Lady Olivia has such a nice ring to it.
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Catherine
Female; Origin: Greek, for “pure”
The Brits have nicknamed her “Waity Katy,” and we know her as “Kate,” but to family members she is known as Catherine. She should keep Kate and pass on Catherine to a future daughter. The little girl will be able to share a name with her mother, as well as many of her royal ancestors.
Catherine is also on our list of top 10 British royalty names
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Kenya
Female; Origin: Hebrew, for “animal horn”
Come on, we had to include at least one non-traditional name! William and Kate were vacationing in the African country when he decided to pop the question. After eight years of waiting for a proposal, we imagine this name will hold lots of significance for the mom-to-be.
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Spencer
Male; Origin: English, for “occupational surname — dispenser of supplies”
Even if Kate and William are blessed with a son, they can still honor William’s mom by naming the boy Spencer, which was Diana’s maiden name.
Spencer is also on our list of top 10 Oscar-winning actors’ names
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Andrew
Male; Origin: Greek, for "manly"
Not only is Andrew a popular name (it's been on the Top 100 list in the U.S. since the 1880s), but it holds significant meaning for Prince William and Kate. The two first met at St. Andrews University in Scotland.
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Philip
Male; Origin: Greek, for "lover of horses"
It has been said that Prince William and his grandfather, Prince Philip, are extremely close. Naming a son after him would be a great gift to the great grandfather.
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Harrison
Male; Origin: English, for "son of Harry"
It's hard to think of William without thinking about his younger brother. Although it means son of Harry; Harrison would be a great name for the first nephew of Harry.
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Francis
Male; Origin: Latin, for “free”
Although they are considered commoners, we hope Kate’s family is remembered when the baby's name is chosen. Francis is Kate’s father’s middle name and a great name for a little Royal Highness.
Francis is also on our list of top 10 Oscar-winning directors’ names
St. Andrews in Scotland has no apostrophe!
I think to name a baby girl after his mother would be so sweet!
@Kate – good catch! Thank you
A good many valbuaels you’ve given me.
Helena would be a nice royal name for a daughter or Alfred for a son.
Helena would be a nice royal name for a daughter or Alfred for a son.