When it comes to baby names [1], royals tend to stick to more traditional names [2], often inspired by family members both alive and passed. And though we know that the third child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge [3], Will and Kate, will be formally addressed as [4] His/Her Royal Highness Prince/Princess [Name] of Cambridge, we'll have to wait a little longer to fill in that "name" section.
The people at MyHeritage.com [5] dived deep into both Will and Kate's families to find the most likely name predictions for baby number three [6] — whether it's a boy or a girl — and we're here for their guesses. Check them out and cast your vote below.
Boy Name Possibilities
- John. Last held by Kate's great-great-grandfather John William Middleton, the name John has been given multiple times — and for multiple generations in a row — on Kate's side. William's ninth great-grandfather was also named John.
- Thomas. The name was last given to Kate's ninth great-grandfather, making for a historical choice that hasn't been seen in a while but still honors a member of the family.
- Charles. William's father's name seems like a likely choice should the couple decide to honor a living family member.
- Michael. Kate's father's name would also honor a living family member and is a name that hasn't appeared in either of the couple's family histories often.
Girl Name Possibilities
- Mary. The name was last given to Kate's ninth great-grandmother Mary Proud and would make for a historical choice that hasn't been seen in a while but still honors a member of her family.
- Elizabeth. Aside from the fact that the name belongs to the baby's great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, the moniker has appeared on the duchess's side of the family numerous times over the last 11 generations.
- Diana. Should the couple choose to honor Will's side of the family, his late mother's name, Diana, would hold much meaning.
- Carole. Kate's mother's name seems like a likely choice should the couple decide to honor a living family member.
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[7] https://www.popsugar.com/family/Times-Kate-Middleton-Normal-Mom-42487833
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