From traditionally royal picks like George and Louis to meaningful monikers including Lilibet and Charlotte, here’s the story behind each royal great-grandchild’s name

On August 3, Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank announced the arrival of their third child, a baby girl. While her name is yet to be revealed, it’s likely to be as thoughtful and meaningful as those of the children of her sister and their cousins.

The royal family has often opted for traditional names when it comes to christening their younger members. Prince William’s first son, George, was named after King George VI, Queen Elizabeth’s father, while his daughter, Charlotte, carries the female version of his father, King Charles’ name.

Additionally, several of the great-grandchildren carry names that pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip and Princess Diana, all of whom have died.

Read on to learn the meanings behind some of Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandchildren’s names.

Related: A Royal Guide to Queen Elizabeth’s 15 Great-Grandchildren

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Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi

Born: Jan. 22, 2025

The second child of Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Athena Elizabeth Rose joined the long list of relatives whose monikers honor the late queen. As far as Athena goes, the name is of Greek origin and belonged to the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare and handicrafts, while Rose, like the flower, symbolizes love, beauty and passion.

“We welcomed Baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her,” Edoardo wrote on Instagram following their daughter’s early arrival back in 2025.

“Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena.”

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Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank

Born: May 30, 2023

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed a son in the spring of 2023. The proud parents announced his arrival via Instagram, and also revealed the meaning behind his name.

“Jack and I wanted to share the news that we had our little boy, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank on 30th May 2023 at 8.49 weighing 7.1lbs,” the princess wrote. “He is named after his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George and my Grandpa Ronald. Augie is loving being a big brother already.”

Like his elder brother August, Ernest has a name that has German origins. It means “serious” and “vigor.”

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Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi

Born on: September 18, 2021

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi honored Beatrice’s grandmother by giving their firstborn daughter the middle name Elizabeth. According to Nameberry, the name Sienna refers to the orange-red color of the clay in the Italian city of Siena.

Though they didn’t immediately explain why they chose their daughter’s first name, Edo wrote a sweet tribute on Instagram when he announced the choice: “These are the days I never want to forget. This week, a friend said to me the sweetest saying….that with every child you grow a whole new heart 💖”

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Princess Lilibet Diana

Born on: June 4, 2021

The second child and first daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Lilibet Diana’s name contains sweet nods to the strong women who came before her: Prince Harry’s grandmother Queen Elizabeth and his mother, Princess Diana.

Elizabeth is a biblical name that means “God is my oath” in Hebrew. The monarch was affectionately nicknamed Lilibet as a child by her family members. The name also has some sentimental meaning for Meghan, harkening back to a childhood nickname given to her by her mother Doria.

Her middle name honors Princess Diana, Harry’s beloved mother, who died in a 1997 car crash in Paris.

Lilibet Diana shares her middle name with her cousin Charlotte, whose third name is Diana.

Like big brother Archie, when she was born, Lili had the surname “Mountbatten-Windsor,” used by the descendants of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and carried the title of “miss” while Archie was “master.” In accordance with the precedent established by King George V after he issued a Letters Patent in 1917, their statuses changed to “prince” and “princess” as the grandchildren of the sovereign when King Charles ascended the throne.

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Lucas Philip Tindall

Born on: March 21, 2021

The third child and first son of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall and the fifth grandchild of Princess Anne, Lucas does not share a first name with any other royal.

The name Lucas means “bringer of light.” The baby boy’s middle name, Philip, is believed to be a joint tribute to both Zara’s late grandfather, Prince Philip, and Mike’s father.

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August Philip Hawke Brooksbank

Born on: February 9, 2021

The first son of Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank and first grandchild of former Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, August’s name holds plenty of meaning.

After his birth, Princess Eugenie shared that her son is “named after his great grandfather and both of his great x5 grandfathers.”

August is the Christian name of Prince Albert, and is a German form of the Latin Augustus, meaning “great, magnificent.” Philip is a nod to Queen Elizabeth‘s beloved husband and Eugenie’s late grandfather. Hawke is a family name on Jack Brooksbank’s side.

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Prince Archie Harrison

Born on: May 6, 2019

The first child of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle broke with tradition when they named their firstborn son a name that wasn’t on anyone’s radar.

Though he is simply Archie, the name is usually short for the German name Archibald, which means “genuine and bold” or “brave.”

The couple also explained a bit more about how they chose Archie’s name when they unveiled their Archewell Foundation.

“Before SussexRoyal came the idea of ‘arche’ — the Greek word meaning ‘source of action,’ “ the couple said at the time. “We connected to this concept for the charitable organization we hoped to build one day, and it became the inspiration for our son’s name. To do something of meaning, to do something that matters.”

His middle name originates from the Middle Ages and means “son of Henry” or “son of Harry.”

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Lena Elizabeth Tindall

Born on: June 18, 2018

The second daughter of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall, Lena’s grandparents are Princess Anne and Mark Phillips. Lena’s name, like her brother Lucas’, means “light” in Greek. It is also loosely connected to another royal: Princess Helena, Queen Victoria’s fifth child.

Her middle name, Elizabeth, is a tribute to Queen Elizabeth. Lena shares the middle name with her mother, Zara’s second cousin, Charlotte; Princess Beatrice; and Princess Anne.

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Louis Arthur Charles

Born on: April 23, 2018

Louis, the third child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, was given a name that is shared with many other men in his family. His first name is found in the full names of father William and brother George. Louis is the French version of the name Ludwig, which means “famous warrior.”

His second name, Arthur, is shared with his father, Prince William, and grandfather, Prince Charles (who, of course, also shares a name with Louis’s third name). The name Arthur is a particularly strong one: the legendary King Arthur formed the Round Table in sixth-century England.

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Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Born on: May 2, 2015

The second child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte‘s name is also full of meaning.

Her first name is the female version of Charles, her grandfather, and her aunt Pippa Middleton‘s middle name. In French, it means “free.”

Her middle name, Elizabeth, is a tribute to her great-grandmother, Elizabeth, and her mother, the Queen Mother, who shared the same name. Her third name pays homage to her late grandmother, William’s mother, Princess Diana.

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Mia Grace Tindall

Born on: January 17, 2014

The first child of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall, Mia’s grandparents are Princess Anne and Mark Phillips. The Tindalls went with a name not found in the family for their firstborn. Mia stems from the Egyptian word for “beloved” and is Italian for “mine.” The Latin origin of her middle name, Grace, means “charm.”

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Prince George Alexander Louis

Born on: July 22, 2013

The first son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, George is named after his great-grandmother’s father, King George VI. George is a name deriving from the Greek word for “farmer.”

His second name, Alexander, is a nod to Queen Elizabeth‘s middle name, Alexandra. Alexander is a Greek name for “defender of the people.”

His third name, Louis, is passed down from his father, William, whose fourth name was also Louis, after his great-grandfather’s uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten.

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Isla Elizabeth Phillips

Born On: March 29, 2012

The second daughter of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly and second grandchild of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, Isla’s first name is unique to the royal family. It is the Scottish word for “island.” Her middle name is, of course, a nod to her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth.

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Savannah Anne Phillips

Born on: December 19, 2010

The first daughter of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly, Savannah Phillips is the eldest of Queen Elizabeth‘s great-grandchildren. Her grandparents are Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.

Savannah’s first name, which is a place name (as in Savannah, Georgia) has roots in a Taino Native American word that means “treeless plain,” and is unique for the royal family. Her middle name is a nod to her grandmother Princess Anne. She also shares that with her aunt, Zara Phillips.

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