The sweet meaning behind Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s eldest child’s name has finally been shared — and it’s absolutely adorable.
According to the Duchess of Sussex, both Archie, now five, and his younger sister Lilibet, three, were given names that she and Prince Harry carefully considered.
From the choice of their surname — something Meghan touched on in her lifestyle podcast With Love, Meghan — to their first names, each one holds a special meaning.
But it’s Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor’s middle name that’s catching particular attention.
Interestingly, before Archie was born, his name wasn’t on anyone’s radar — not even among the top predictions from bookmakers.
It was a name that quickly gained public support once it was revealed.
Even though it doesn’t seem to have any direct royal ties or honor any historical figures, his middle name actually holds some connection.
The name Archie means “bold” or “brave,” while Harrison adds a more personal and heartwarming touch — it means “son of Harry.”
Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, explained to the BBC: “Archie has a very British ring to it, while Harrison feels more American. The first Harrison that comes to mind is Harrison Ford.
“They clearly wanted to choose something a bit different — and they’ve succeeded.”
Interestingly, in the royal family, both first and middle names are entirely chosen by the parents — and so is the surname.
Prince Harry used to go by Harry Wales, since his father once held the title Prince of Wales.
When Harry and Meghan became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the whole family adopted the Sussex name after moving to the U.S.
Meghan even referred to Harry, Archie, Lilibet, and herself as “little Sussexes” on her show.
Although the couple received their Sussex titles right away, their children, Archie and Lilibet, were initially given the surname Mountbatten-Windsor, in line with the late Queen’s preference.
Meghan shared, “It’s our shared name as a family, and I guess I hadn’t recognised how meaningful that would be to me until we had children. I love that that is something that Archie, Lili, H and I all have together. It means a lot to me.”
Speaking about motherhood, she added, “When your children get to a certain age – when you’re not just playing in the sandbox with them but almost playing in your own sandbox again – it’s super joyful.
As a woman, a mom and a wife, to be able to find yourself again – in a way that was always present but that you maybe couldn’t put as much attention on as you now can when your kids are a little bit older – is a wonderful feeling.”
Her lifestyle series includes appearances from several celebrities like Mindy Kaling. Despite its traditional tone, Meghan says she doesn’t see herself as a “tradwife.”
“I like being able to do a hybrid,” she said. “But even when I get takeout, I will try to plate it beautifully. The series is about doing what you can do and doing it with love.”