Royal baby names including Diana and Albert make a comeback as parents opt for old-fashioned
18.02.2022 - 20:35
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When it comes to having a baby, besides figuring out a birth plan, deciding what pram will be most useful and what colour to paint the nursery, picking a name is one of the most important decisions new parents have to make. Whether you choose something a bit out there like Kylie Jenner or something more sentimental like Amy Walsh and Toby-Alexander Smith, it’s a big deal.
But it seems that names that we once thought were old-fashioned are now back in trend, and some rather royal monikers are proving popular. As documented by lottie.org, royal inspired names including Diana and Albert are at the forefront of the retro revival, with George leading the pack.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The name comes in at number seven on the chart of Top 20 Vintage Baby Names and according to lottie.org nearly 4 million people are called George, giving it a worldwide ranking of 98. In fact, when it comes to royalty alone, it’s not just Prince George who has been given the name - there have been a whopping six kings in British history with the moniker.
Also on the list, Diana is making a strong comeback and is the 9th most popular vintage baby name, with over 3.5million people having the name.To commemorate their late mother Princess Diana, both Prince William and Prince Harry have blessed their daughters with her name. In 2015 Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was born and in 2021 Meghan and Harry welcomed Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor into the world.
For anyone interested in naming their baby after royalty, Diana means “divine” and refers to the Roman goddess of hunting, forests, the moon and fertility. Elsewhere, Edward is proving popular and ranks at
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