Names for the next Prince/Princess of Belgium

[zonnestraal]

For a girl I like Eleonore (or Leonore, Elinor), Anna and Madeleine. The name Aliénor (I noticed that name on this forum) could be an option too (so it will be different to Leonor of Spain en Leonore of Orange).
The 'el' in Madeleine has not the same background as the 'el' in Elisabeth, Gabriel and Emmanuel, but the name is biblical. Maybe the biggest problem with the name Madeleine is that it could be seen as too French (though this name is used across Europe).

For a boy: Christian or Matthias. I like the names of Gabriel and Emmanuel. Another name ending with -el would be to much IMHO (I also don't like al the A-names of the children of WA en Maxima).

[magnik]

How about:
Catherine,
Barbara,
Caroline,
Marceline,
Maxima as one of the middle names (would be nice if Maximabecome a godmother)

Charles
Victor
Roger
Orlando

[MissSaga]

Mathilde is godmother to how many royal kids .. ?

[magnik]

Alexia of the Netherlands and Isabella of Denmark.

[MissSaga]

For a boy:
Albert Philippe Jean Alexandre
Nathaniel Albert Philippe Jean
Alexandre Albert Philippe Jean


For a girl:
Christine Marie Mathilde Paola
Madeleine Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Caroline Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Amélie Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Charlotte Paola Mathilde Marie
Marie Christine Paola Mathilde

[MissSaga]

Originally Posted by magnik

Alexia of the Netherlands and Isabella of Denmark.

In that case, I think Princess Maxima and Princess Mary should be godmothers to this baby

[magnik]

Originally Posted by MissSaga

In that case, I think Princess Maxima and Princess Mary should be godmothers to this baby

One possible future queen consort for the youngest baby is enough.

Btw. I don't know is it hasany meaning but Mary is Lutheran and Maxima - Catholic.

[Rice]

I think Albert for a boy

But what about incorporating both grandmothers for a girl---
Alexandra Paola Anna Marie?

[PrincessofEurope]

as maxima and mathidle are such close friends and mathidle was godmother for alexia i think that it is probable that maxima will be one of the godmothers and if not her then maybe they could have Letizia as she is not yet a royal mother

for names (this is actually quite hard as they always surprise me when it comes to names)
girl - paola ??
boy - jean ??

[rosana]

I like Caroline and Alexander. I don´t know if these are common names in Belgium.

[Aurora810]

I'm really stumped on a girl's name because of the "el" pattern that this family has developed. Elisha follows the pattern and is also hebrew as are the other children's names. But possibly to similar to Elisabeth. I can also think of Danielle. As for the boy names: Daniel, Samuel, Elijah. I also think Jean, Philippe, and Albert are strong possibilities for the middle names!

Just to comment about the previous few posts on godparents. The Belgian royals have always stayed close to the family when choosing godparents for their children so I would expect for that to happen again. Therefore I very much doubt that Letizia or Mary would ever be chosen. I think there is only a small chance for Maxima to be chosen.

[Lindy]

Originally Posted by MissSaga

For a boy:
For a girl:
Christine Marie Mathilde Paola
Madeleine Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Caroline Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Amélie Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Charlotte Paola Mathilde Marie
Marie Christine Paola Mathilde

I don't think we will see "Christine" since that is the name of King Albert's "evil" half-sister. We can count on "Marie" being one of the four names. (Elisabeth Therese Marie Helene; Gabriel Baudouin Charles Marie; Emmanuel Leopold Guillaume François Marie)

[Rice]

Doesn't every member of the Belgian Royal Family have the name "Marie" as part of their name?

[btsnyder]

Originally Posted by Marengo

Since the other names of the children of Phillipe and Mathilde all have a religious meaning I expect the next child will have one too.

How about Princess Orpah?

[katie-h]

Originally Posted by Myriam

I believe if it is a baby girl her first name will be Astrid. :)
If it is a boy probably will be Baudoin

Usually the forth children are always the prettiest among their brothers/sisters so I think we'll have a super-hyper pretty baby royal.

I agree with you Myriam! These names are very suitable for the new royal baby. I read an article before Elisabeth was born, and in this article Philipe and Mathilde mentioned these names. But in the end Elisabeth didn't get the name Astrid.

[LadyK]

Originally Posted by btsnyder

How about Princess Orpah?

At first I thought you said Princess Oprah

Then again, Oprah Winfrey is one of the most powerful women in the world.....

[JulieS]

For a boy : Baudoin
For a girl : Fabiola or Astrid

[menasabi]

For a princess: Christine Alix Ghislaine Marie

For a prince: David Albert Louis Marie

[Rebafan81]

I dont know a lot about the Royal family but following their preference for Biblical names, I like the following:

Rebekah Astrid Sarah Anna Marie
Isaac Abraham Noah David Marie

[Rossina]

Originally Posted by MissSaga

For a boy:
Albert Philippe Jean Alexandre
Nathaniel Albert Philippe Jean
Alexandre Albert Philippe Jean


For a girl:
Christine Marie Mathilde Paola
Madeleine Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Caroline Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Amélie Mathilde Paola Charlotte
Charlotte Paola Mathilde Marie
Marie Christine Paola Mathilde

I loved the name Christine Marie Mathilde Paola.........