Let's name the royal baby

[genesisone]

I guess the next round of speculation will be on the name of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's newborn son. Four names seems to be common in the royal circles. Suggest four names. Let's see who comes closest - extra points for the right order.

Here's mine: Christian Philip Michael Spencer

Christian pays homage to a common name in the Danish royal family through which both HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh are descended. Philip is pretty obvious. Michael is the name of the baby's maternal grandfather. Spencer, of course, from William's mother's family. The whole name provides both continuity and innovation.

 

[Asteriktos]

Jonathan William Eduardo Corrochio

I don't think I'm very good at this.  :angel:

 

[minasoliman]

Mina Waitforit Soliman

 

[Asteriktos]

 

[Santagranddad]

It might be more fun listing those names that will not be chosen:

Wayne
Duwayne

Are a dreadful couple that come mind....

 

[ReturnOrthodoxy]

Mina Waitforit Soliman

Legen waitforit dary

Not Tyrone.

 

[Orthodox11]

Lego Land

 

[Mor Ephrem]

LOL.  I came to an Orthodox forum, opened this thread, and fully expected Barsanuphios, Feodosy, or any number of hyperdox choices, and instead I see "Duwayne", "Waitforit", "Eduardo".  

Based on:

I see that gorgeous weather that London had been blessed with has now turned to long absent rain.

I guess, mostly in jest, Elijah.  

 

[Asteriktos]

Fyodor Miloslav Georgiadis Bracanovich

EDIT--Ok, I'll stop. I feel bad, I don't want to derail the thread. Have at it, and good luck!

 

[pmpn8rGPT]

Semaj Lemonjello Orangejello Shithead

Yes, someone named Shithead actually (allegedly) went to my high school.  Edit to add: it's pronounced Shuh-theed

 

[LizaSymonenko]

Henry George William Richard.

 

[Santagranddad]

A candidate with legs might be George, David possibly another

 

[WPM]

Sir William Henry Lancelot

 

[vamrat]

Vamraticus Rex III

 

[ironchapman]

Barsanuphius.

 

[Mor Ephrem]

Ooooh, Latin spelling, very nice.  I knew my Orthodoxes would come through with the big B.

 

[biro]

Stephen Fredrick Anthony Harold.

 

[scamandrius]

John II.

 

[KBN1]

Kincaid Ian Windsor

 

[FatherGiryus]

In keeping with the UK's general direction: Nusrat Fateh Ali ibn-William al-Winsor

 

[montalo]

George Charles William Edward

 

[Shanghaiski]

Edward Arthur Alfred George

 

[Mor Ephrem]

In keeping with the UK's general direction: Nusrat Fateh Ali ibn-William al-Winsor

LOL.  I read somewhere online (BBC, I think) a reference to the Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on the birth of baby Cambridge.  The author of the article referred to the Archbishop as the likely candidate for leading "any christening" of the royal child, as if baptism was an optional baby-welcoming ritual for someone who happens to be the future head of the Anglican Church. 

But if they really think that way over there, they might as well name him N.F.A. Ibn William Al-Windsor. 

 

[Luke]

James Alfred

 

[montalo]

I wonder what would happen then, if the heir became muslim

 

[BTRAKAS]

George Phillip Charles William Windsor

 

[ironchapman]

In keeping with the UK's general direction: Nusrat Fateh Ali ibn-William al-Winsor

I'm stealing this name for Twitter and/or FB, if that's okay.

 

[LBK]

I wonder what would happen then, if the heir became muslim

Unless the British laws of succession change by then, he can kiss the throne goodbye. If he ain't Church of England, he can't be king.

 

[Asteriktos]

Henry George William Richard.

Switch the George and Henry around, and I change my vote to this

 

[Crucifer]

"James Andrew".

James (in honor of James Hewitt, the guy Diana cheated on Charles with) Andrew (for Andrew Parker-Bowles, the guy Camilla was married to when Charles was sleeping with her)

 

[Santagranddad]

In keeping with the UK's general direction: Nusrat Fateh Ali ibn-William al-Winsor

I don't want to but this contribution had both shaking my head and laughing at the same time. Cognitive dissonance or what!

 

[LBK]

In keeping with the UK's general direction: Nusrat Fateh Ali ibn-William al-Winsor

I don't want to but this contribution had both shaking my head and laughing at the same time. Cognitive dissonance or what!

I thought it was inspired as well. In a warped kind of way.  :laugh:

 

[Alpo]

Patrick O'Windsor

 

[J Michael]

Bob.  Just plain Bob.  (Take your pick, one "o" or two.)

 

[biro]

Zaphod Beeblebrox

 

[J Michael]

Zaphod Beeblebrox

Now, that's just plain silly!  Great name, though!!  Better even than "Bob". ;D

 

[James2]

Jerome Louis Moses Samuel

 

[J Michael]

Jerome Louis Moses Samuel

Or..."Nyuk" as a diminutive.

 

[Santagranddad]

Have to say this thread has been delightfully silly and fun..............

 

[biro]

Is it too late to add a poll?