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“I think they will go down a traditional route,” says Joe Little, managing editor atMajesty Magazine. “They will want to pay tribute to somebody.”
According to British bookies, a traditional name may be the best bet.
If it’s a girl, Alice is the favorite at 5/4 with betting agency Ladbrokes, and 6/4 with rival bookmakers William Hill. Elizabeth follows at 6/1 with Ladbrokes, and 11/2 with William Hill. Charlotte is next at 6/1 with Ladbrokes and 11/2 with William Hill, while Alexandra is at 16/1.
Alice and Alexandra both have royal pedigree, as Alice is the name of Queen Victoria’s third child and the late Duchess of Gloucester, aunt ofQueen ElizabethII.
Alexandra was the name of the Danish wife of Edward VII and also happens to be the second name ofQueen Elizabeth, which ticks the royal boxes of being both modern and traditional.
Also figuring high in the girls’ names is Diana at odds of 14/1, according to Ladbrokes.
“It would have all sorts of associated baggage [as a first name],” says Little. “But it could be Elizabeth Diana.”
While Charlotte has royal pedigree through Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, it could also find leverage as the female form of Charles, William’s dad.
As for the boys, the most popular name with Britain’s gamblers is James at 8/1 with William Hill. It’s a clear frontrunner, as two British kings and seven Scottish kings have carried the name. James is also the name of Kate’s younger brother and Prince Edward’s son – William’s cousin.
Also topping bookmakers’ lists are Victoria and Arthur. They are in many ways the ultimate royal names – with Arthur literally the stuff of legend. And Victoria is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, butQueen Elizabethwill pass that milestone in September.
source: people.com
