The Young Prince

[rain_gryphon]

So, what do people think the young Prince will be named? I'm rather hoping for 'George', myself.

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[whitetail.livejournal.com]

George would be proper, but the name in general usage has become archaic. It has a rough-hewn sound to it, almost abrasive, and little of the requisite sense of glamour. Overall, there's been remarkably little diversity in English/British regnal names up to this point. My hope is that they will choose a name that hasn't been used before, like Francis did for his papacy. Christopher, Alexander, Michael, and Paul come to mind.

[xolo.livejournal.com]

The name comes from Virgil's Georgics, I believe, so is more an earthy than a glamourous name. I couldn't help but think of that again today when I saw Prince William on TV in his shirtsleeves, dressed basically like any common man.

Paul and Alexander sound more Russian or Balkan to me.

[whitetail.livejournal.com]

There were three Kings Alexander in the Scots Royal Family. Even three Constantines.