Kate Middleton & Prince William’s Baby Name Revealed — Is It Diana?

With their baby due in July — which is believed to be a girl — the royal couple must decide which female family member they want to honor with their baby name. According to a new report, they have finally made their choice! Read on to find out what it is.

Ever since Kate Middleton dropped a hint that she was expecting a baby girl, people have been speculating which name has been chosen for the new heir to the throne. According to a new report, Kate and her husband Prince William already have their picked her name picked out — but did Diana make the cut?


Kate and Wiliam, who have yet to publicly announce the gender of their baby, have referred to the royal baby as their “little grape.” But with increasing speculation that the royal baby is a girl — Kate hinted she was having a daughter on March 5 at an appearance — an insider has revealed the name they have selected!

The name of their little girl will be (drum roll please…)
Elizabeth Diana Carole, in honor of William’s Grandmother Queen Elizabeth! The middle names will also be in tribute of their parents, William’s late mother Princess Diana, and Kate’s mom Carole. Carole is also the Latin variation of the name Charles, and Elizabeth is Kate’s mom’s middle name!

William & Kate Honoring the Queen Over Diana?

While many speculated that the couple would name their baby in honor of Princess Diana, Elizabeth resonates with the both William and Kate more, since the name also runs in Kate’s family. Plus, Queen Elizabeth hadn’t been a huge fan of Lady Diana when she was in the royal family — and the royal couple can honor the Queen, since their baby (boy or girl) will be the next heir to the throne.

Queen Elizabeth has welcomed not only the Duchess, but also her parents into the royal family with open arms, and what better way to show respect than with the royal baby carrying her name!
What do YOU think of the name Elizabeth Diana HollyMoms? Do you think it’s great that they are honoring both family members? Let us know in the comments below!