Over the weekend, the world became awash with news that the newest royal baby, Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, was born.
And as Royal Family watchers tend to do, it wasn't long before fans dove deep into the origins of the new baby's name and figured out why the Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose it.
Although some aspects of the child's name have fairly obvious reference points, fans are convinced that her nickname is a little more subtle in this respect.
Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California on June 4 at 11:40 a.m.
Lili is Meghan and Harry’s second child and the baby sister to the couple’s son, Archie.
But how did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex land on the name?
The name Diana was clearly chosen in honor of Prince Harry's mother, the late Princess Diana.
Considering that — as the BBC reported — even the couple's decision to step away from the Royal Family was influenced to some extent by Diana's memory, it's hardly surprising that the baby's name would pay tribute to her.
According to The Guardian, Queen Elizabeth's childhood nickname was Lilibet and was derived from her early attempts to say her own name as a toddler.
Although her grandfather King George V started the trend of turning it into her nickname, it spread throughout her family and even the late Prince Philip would call her that from time to time.
According to Marie Claire, Ragland's affectionate childhood nickname for Markle was "flower."
So the Lili nickname was seen as a way for Markle to incorporate her mom's affections into a name that purely seems like a reference to the Queen on the surface level.
And it was a nickname that even the late Prince Philip would call her from time to time.
However, Insider reported that this hasn't stopped fans from suggesting that Lilibet's name is also a subtle reference to Meghan Markle's mother, Doria Ragland.
But how can that be since it sounds nothing like that name?
According to Marie Claire, Ragland's affectionate childhood nickname for Markle was "flower."
So the Lili nickname was seen as a way for Markle to incorporate her mom's affections into a name that purely seems like a reference to the Queen on the surface level.
As one said, "I love how Lilibet 'Lili' Diana honors several different generations of women."
The Royals are delighted with the news of Lilibet’s birth. As the tweet explains, Lilibet is now the 11th great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II.
Tell us your thoughts on Lilibet! While you’re at it, what’s the story behind how you got your name? Were you named after a relative or for some other meaningful reason?
Let us know in the comments below!
