Names and Godparents for Eugenie and Jack's First child

[angieuk]

I wonder if John will ever come back into fashion?

This is a lovely ballad about a JOHN HENRY.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNzN8hJvf8M

[CyrilVladisla]

For a daughter: Philippa Joanna Elizabeth

[RJC]

My last two bobs worth after going through the list of most popular British names. Surprised I liked more boys than girls names.

Noah, Lucas, Kaden, Leo, Aidan
Grace, Lilly, Kaia, Lydia.

[Susan D]

I don't see Philippa for a girl.

[CyrilVladisla]

Experts predict if the baby is a girl, her name is Alice. Experts predict if the baby is a boy, his name is Arthur or Henry.
http://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/739...enie-baby-name

[REAL COUNTESS]

I must say, baby Brookbanks sure is taking his or her sweet time to get here. One day when we are not thinking about it, he she makes it's appearance. I wish them the best for their future.

[Curryong]

Arthur always comes up in Royal lists for boys. Pippa's son is Arthur, so I just can't see it. And if they name a son Henry the media will start chorusing that he was named for Harry, as a signal of support, or something.

Alice was the name of a daughter of Queen Victoria so Fergie would probably be all for it, but would Eugenie go for a name associated with 19th century royals, like herself and Beatrice, thereby cementing a York family trend?

[Iluvbertie]

Victoria's daughter Alice had a granddaughter also named Alice and that second Alice is Eugenie's great-grandmother - being Philip's mother. This is more than just a name associated with a daughter of Queen Victoria but a direct family name and a way to honour Philip.

[Curryong]

Yes of course, but Alice came originally into the BRF in the 1840s as a result of Queen Victoria remembering Lord Melbourne's fondness for the name. A sprinkling of Alices among Queen V's grandchildren and greatgrandchildren was the result.

We will have to see if Eugenie calls a daughter Alice. Perhaps she will, as it has been a quite popular name among the aristocracy for ages. However, it would still follow the continuation of 19th century Royal names among the Yorks, if she does.

[Countessmeout]

Just because Queen Victoria's daughter was the first Alice, in no means would suggest that being the reason they chose the name.

Its not like Eugenie would say 'Yes it would be nice to honor grandpa's mother, but I really just can't allow the name to follow the York tradition'.

Its like suggesting if she named a son Philip, that be must be named after the husband of Mary I as he was the first Philip in the royal family. Or that George was chosen as an honor to George I and not to the queen's father.

I agree though I don't see Arthur. Arthur and Alice are always brought up for royal babies as top picks.

Originally Posted by REAL COUNTESS

I must say, baby Brookbanks sure is taking his or her sweet time to get here. One day when we are not thinking about it, he she makes it's appearance. I wish them the best for their future.

Is the baby though? All we were told was the baby was coming early in the year. That could easily be any time in February. Honestly any time before spring hits in March. We could have a wait on our hands.

[HereditaryPrincess]

Well, as an Alice, I wouldn't mind!

I can actually see it as quite a likely choice for Eugenie and Jack, if they follow their mother's pattern of wanting to use Victorian names.

[REAL COUNTESS]

I read on this Forum, according to Hello Magazine Pss Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank the baby's due date is mid February. Looking forward to the birth of the little one.

[Lori138]

Originally Posted by REAL COUNTESS

I read on this Forum, according to Hello Magazine Pss Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank the baby's due date is mid February. Looking forward to the birth of the little one.

In that same article it stated that the Brooksbanks were living at Frogmore Cottage, whereas I thought they had moved in briefly and moved right back out again. Does anyone know where they actually are living and plan to continue living once they are a family of three?

[_Heather_]

I very much like Alice so I wouldn't be at all upset by that but I also really love Eugenie's middle name of Helena so that would be lovely, too.

Perhaps Helena Alice Elizabeth? Or Amelia Elizabeth Helena?

I really don't have any idea at all what they might choose for a boy, though I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see Philip in there and perhaps Nicholas since Jack's mother's name is Nicola? Maybe George since his father is George? Perhaps using one of Andrew's middle names such as Christian?

Maybe something along the lines of Christian Nicholas Philip? Or Nicholas George Christian?

[Somebody]

Guesses for a boy so far:

Somebody: Nicholas Edward Thomas

Principessa: Thomas George Philip Andrew

Hereditary Princess: Thomas Philip George OR Albert Edward Louis OR Henry Ronald William

Blog Real: Richard William Philip Andrew

Princess Eleanor: Alexander Philip George OR Nicholas Philip George OR Arthur Philip George OR Albert Philip George OR John Philip George

Countessmeout: Philip George Christian OR Hugh Albert Stamp OR Philip Michael Ronald OR John Philip Edward OR Nicholas Edward Thomas

crm 2317: Jasper

Real Countess: Maximilian (Max) Andrew Philip OR Patrick Michael OR Matthew Philip Stamp

Princess B: Philip Christopher David OR James Edward Anthony OR Daniel Nicholas Peter

acdc1: Oliver OR Leo OR Theo (first name); and Thomas AND/OR George AND/OR Edward AND/OR Philip AND/OR Andrew (middle name)

RJC: Alexander OR Nicholas OR Christopher

Lilyflo: Albert

W.Y.CII: Nicholas OR Arthur OR Julian (first name); and Edward AND/OR Thomas AND/OR Jan

King of the Jungle: Andrew George Stamp OR Henry George Andrew Stamp OR Edward Christopher Philip OR Fergus Andrew Stamp

Biri: Paul Andrew George

Mirabel: David

Carin: Christopher OR Christian OR Simon OR Patrick OR Adrian OR Paul OR Stephen OR Edmund

Curryong: Leo

Leopoldine: Albert Ivor Christian OR Douglas Stamp William

Claire: Adrian

RJC: Noah OR Lucas OR Kaden OR Leo OR Aidan

Heather: Christian Nicholas Philip OR Nicholas George Christian

[Pranter]

So we know its a boy now, my guess is they will go with “normal” names. Not 3 or 4 names.

I would not be surprised to see Andrew and or Phillip in the mix.

Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and then a few close friends as godparents.

LaRae

[Sandy345]

Michael Philip Edward.

Michael Philip John

Ronald (after Fergie's father).

[Heavs]

Originally Posted by Pranter

So we know its a boy now, my guess is they will go with “normal” names. Not 3 or 4 names.

I would not be surprised to see Andrew and or Phillip in the mix.

Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and then a few close friends as godparents.

LaRae

A lot of the Brooksbank family, including Jack and his little nephew have three names then Brooksbank. I suspect "Stamp" will be in there somewhere and two other names.

[Somebody]

Originally Posted by Heavs

A lot of the Brooksbank family, including Jack and his little nephew have three names then Brooksbank. I suspect "Stamp" will be in there somewhere and two other names.

That is indeed very likely... as it seems the main 'Brooksbank' name. Sticking with my previous suggestion for first name I wouldn't be surprised to see a
Nicholas Stamp Philip Brooksbank.

Or if they'd like to put the Duke of Edinburgh front and center:
Philip Edward Stamp
(would 'Phil' as a nickname work for the British upper-class?)

[amaryllus]

Andrew will almost certainly be in there somewhere. I say Christopher Andrew George. I would suppose George Andrew after both Grandfathers but that’s not going to happen.