SALT LAKE CITY — Meghan Markle and Prince Harry introduced the newest member of the royal family in a press conference Wednesday and later released his name: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
Markle explained what it was like to finally meet their son.
“It’s magic, it’s pretty amazing,” Markle said. “I mean, I have two of the best guys in the world.”
The baby’s name was announced on the Royal Family Twitter account following the press conference.
So what does Archie’s name mean and represent?
Archie is a shortened version of “Archibald,” which originates in Germany and means “genuine” and “bold,” according to Behind The Name. Archibald first became popular in Scotland during the Middle Ages.
The name Harrison is very likely a nod to Harry, as it means “Harry’s son.”
"Windsor" was adopted as the Royal Family surname in 1917 by George V for all male descendants of Queen Victoria and later confirmed by Queen Elizabeth in 1952, according to the Royal Family website.
In 1960, to distinguish their direct descendants from the rest of the Royal Family line, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh decided their descendants (excluding those who marry out and are outside of the direct line) would carry on the surname Mountbatten-Windsor.
“He has the sweetest temperament,” Markle said. “And he’s just been the dream, so it’s been a special couple days.”