Birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor: May 6, 2019

[Osipi]

The name "Archie" has grown on me somewhat but it proves I'm an American and an older person when subsequently to hearing "Archie", I think "Meathead". Carroll O'Connor and his portrayal of "Archie Bunker" remains a favorite of mine to this day.

I'm sure that Archie Harrison is going to make his name his own and as time passes, we won't be able to think of him as anyone else but Archie Harrison.

[Abbigail]

The dislike of the name kinda of reminds me of how "Harry" wasn't exactly a popular choice for a prince. I know it's not quite the same, as Harry is a nickname but I think it's safe to say that most people don't even see it as a nickname now. In fact, so many people are surprised when they learn Harry's actual name is Henry. I've even seen some try to correct those who call him Henry.

[jacqui24]

I was looking up who Adam Bidwell was and saw the program for the Inskip wedding. Apparently, a great-grandson of Winston Churchill is also named Archie (he was one of the ushers like Harry was). So I guess it’s not so unbecoming in UK.

[Countessmeout]

Yes but at least there was the option.

Perhaps a child named Archibald would choose to go as Archie even as an adult. Perhaps not. Perhaps in business and professional life he would think it not formal enough. But there would be the choice.

Harry could have grown up and decided he was tired of his childhood name and chosen to be referred to as Henry instead. He had that choice. Archie wont.

I never liked the name Estelle in Sweden, thought it too old fashioned. Much like Archibald seems to be. But at least both you could have younger nicknames for childhood.

[Abbigail]

Originally Posted by Countessmeout

Yes but at least there was the option.

Perhaps a child named Archibald would choose to go as Archie even as an adult. Perhaps not. Perhaps in business and professional life he would think it not formal enough. But there would be the choice.

Harry could have grown up and decided he was tired of his childhood name and chosen to be referred to as Henry instead. He had that choice. Archie wont.

I never liked the name Estelle in Sweden, thought it too old fashioned. Much like Archibald seems to be. But at least both you could have younger nicknames for childhood.

I'm sorry but thank goodness they didn't name him Archibald.

What would happen if Harry didn't like the name Henry either? Fact is, it's the parents' decision. They shouldn't name their child something they didn't like out of fear that said child will grow up wanting a more traditional name. Heck, "Archie" is already a common first name and will be even more so by the time Archie is an adult.

[Countessmeout]

Originally Posted by Abbigail

I'm sorry but thank goodness they didn't name him Archibald.

What would happen if Harry didn't like the name Henry either? Fact is, it's the parents' decision. They shouldn't name their child something they didn't like out of fear that said child will grow up wanting a more traditional name. Heck, "Archie" is already a common first name and will be even more so by the time Archie is an adult.

There are a lot of 'common names' out there now. In ten years every 3rd adult will be a Kaden/Braden/Hayden/Jayden/Trayden (I am sure I missed a few variations). How about Prince Jaden of Cambridge next?

Its not about fear. Its about a name that actually grows with a child. If Harry didn't like Henry he could stick with Harry just like he did. Or Hal, or any other nickname for Henry there is.

[Hallo girl]

Originally Posted by Countessmeout

There are a lot of 'common names' out there now. In ten years every 3rd adult will be a Kaden/Braden/Hayden/Jayden/Trayden (I am sure I missed a few variations). How about Prince Jaden of Cambridge next?

Its not about fear. Its about a name that actually grows with a child. If Harry didn't like Henry he could stick with Harry just like he did. Or Hal, or any other nickname for Henry there is.

At his birth Harry's name was announced as Henry but at the same time we were told he would be known as Harry. He has always been Harry.

[Denville]

Originally Posted by sophie25

I am quite surprised as he has no title and I just don't see him going from this to suddenly being a prince one day. I could be wrong but I just don't see it.

Once Harry is the Kings son, his son will automatically become a Prince.. unless it is announced that it will be otherwise...

[Denville]

Originally Posted by Hallo girl

At his birth Harry's name was announced as Henry but at the same time we were told he would be known as Harry. He has always been Harry.

True but he was baptised and officialy named Henry.. so if he had grown to dislike the name Harry he could revert to his official first name.

[Hallo girl]

Originally Posted by Denville

True but he was baptised and officialy named Henry.. so if he had grown to dislike the name Harry he could revert to his official first name.

Fair comment.

[Countessmeout]

Originally Posted by Hallo girl

At his birth Harry's name was announced as Henry but at the same time we were told he would be known as Harry. He has always been Harry.

Yes, that his parents intended to refer to him as Harry even in public. But his legal name was Henry. And if he chose to go by Henry as an adult, or even as a kid or teen when he had an opinion of his own, he had that choice. That was the point I was making.

[Denville]

I think it is quite unfair to give a child a name that is very very oddball, or soemthing that wont fit into adult life. This baby is going to be a Prince one day or at least a Duke.. and while Archie is ok for "what his friends call him", I dont think it fits well as "Prince Archie of Sussex..."
However I hardly think Archibald is much better, as there is the possibility htat he'll be nicknamed "Baldy"...
And Harrison isn't really an option is it, because his father is already known as Harry. I can't understand why they did not use Harry's name Henry as a second name..

[Denville]

Originally Posted by Abbigail

I'm sorry but thank goodness they didn't name him Archibald.

What would happen if Harry didn't like the name Henry either? Fact is, it's the parents' decision. They shouldn't name their child something they didn't like out of fear that said child will grow up wanting a more traditional name. Heck, "Archie" is already a common first name and will be even more so by the time Archie is an adult.

Harry has 4 names, Im sure that among them all there is something he would like to use, or which has an attractive abbreviation he can use in private...

[MichelleQ2]

I think Archer Henry would have been more suitable. They could have still had their Archie ....but a little more polished.

[Denville]

Why Archer? It has no significance that I can see, and they didn't make any effort to honour either Megs family or the RF in the names

[Biri]

Archibald Henry would be good.

[Elenath]

Originally Posted by Denville

I think it is quite unfair to give a child a name that is very very oddball, or soemthing that wont fit into adult life. This baby is going to be a Prince one day or at least a Duke.. and while Archie is ok for "what his friends call him", I dont think it fits well as "Prince Archie of Sussex..."
However I hardly think Archibald is much better, as there is the possibility htat he'll be nicknamed "Baldy"...
And Harrison isn't really an option is it, because his father is already known as Harry. I can't understand why they did not use Harry's name Henry as a second name..

Names are my personal guilty pleasure. So much that at work we keep a list of extremely odd first, second, etc. names. Principessa for instance or Lindanette or Sheherozade... compared to the names on my list, Archie is downright dull. It’s not a name I would have chosen, but it’s not that bad. At least everyone knows how to pronounce it. My personal favorite among royals lately has been Balthazar.

[alvinking]

I wish they had named him Archibald Charles Philip Harrison Mountbatten Windsor officially and let it be known that they wish to call him Archie just like his father Harry/Henry

[RJC]

I'm just hoping for a new official photo of the little chap soon with his parents PLEASE. We haven't seen his hair/or lack thereof yet.

[DeeT]

I love the names Harry & Meghan chose for their child, Archie Harrison.

Side note, my family member, Dave (not David) has 2 classmates, one named Archie & the other Harrison; Archie is sometimes called Arch, but Harrison prefers his name is not shortened.