The baby boy is third in line to
the throne, after grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William. Here's
some of the history behind the young prince's three names.
Boy George: His full name is George Alan O'Dowd, and it's
doubtful that he will have to compete for his nickname with His Royal
Highness.
King George III: The leader of Great Britain when the
American colonists revolted and third of six King Georges.
King George III: The leader of Great Britain when the
American colonists revolted and third of six King Georges.
George Harrison: A member of the Beatles whose compositions
include "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Here Comes the Sun" and "Something,"
the Beatles' second most-covered song.
George Harrison: A member of the Beatles whose compositions
include "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Here Comes the Sun" and "Something,"
the Beatles' second most-covered song.
George Herbert Walker Bush and George W. Bush: America's
41st and 43rd presidents. Bush Sr. is the oldest surviving former president.
George W. Bush is the second son of a former president to hold the
office.
George Herbert Walker Bush and George W. Bush: America's
41st and 43rd presidents. Bush Sr. is the oldest surviving former president.
George W. Bush is the second son of a former president to hold the
office.
George Best: Irish soccer player with a European Cup title
under his (stylish) belt. Some say he's the greatest player to ever pull on the
Northern Ireland shirt.
George Best: Irish soccer player with a European Cup title
under his (stylish) belt. Some say he's the greatest player to ever pull on the
Northern Ireland shirt.
George Costanza: The long-suffering best friend of Jerry
Seinfeld on NBC's "Seinfeld," portrayed by actor Jason Alexander.
George Costanza: The long-suffering best friend of Jerry
Seinfeld on NBC's "Seinfeld," portrayed by actor Jason Alexander.
George Washington: First president of the United States of
America (which seems a bit ironic considering all the kings with the same
name).
George Washington: First president of the United States of
America (which seems a bit ironic considering all the kings with the same
name).
George Clooney: Oscar-winning actor, film director,
producer and two-time winner of People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
George Clooney: Oscar-winning actor, film director,
producer and two-time winner of People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
George Foreman: The two-time heavyweight champion has a
home grill named after him, not to mention all five of his sons are, too.
George Foreman: The two-time heavyweight champion has a
home grill named after him, not to mention all five of his sons are, too.
George Lucas: Film producer, screenwriter, director and
entrepreneur best known for the "Star Wars" franchise and "Indiana Jones"
character. Not to mention financial success in his endeavors.
George Lucas: Film producer, screenwriter, director and
entrepreneur best known for the "Star Wars" franchise and "Indiana Jones"
character. Not to mention financial success in his endeavors.
George Carlin: Even with five Grammy Awards, this standup
comedian is known for his trip to the U.S. Supreme Court after his "Seven Dirty
Words" bit was broadcast on the radio.
George Carlin: Even with five Grammy Awards, this standup
comedian is known for his trip to the U.S. Supreme Court after his "Seven Dirty
Words" bit was broadcast on the radio.
George Washington Carver: Believed to have been born into
slavery, he researched alternatives to growing cotton by switching out the crop
with peanuts. He had more than 100 food recipes that used the nuts.
George Washington Carver: Believed to have been born into
slavery, he researched alternatives to growing cotton by switching out the crop
with peanuts. He had more than 100 food recipes that used the nuts.
George Orwell: OK, actually his name is Eric Arthur Blair,
but he published one of the more famous dystopian novels,"1984," under his pen
name, so we'll give it to him.
George Orwell: OK, actually his name is Eric Arthur Blair,
but he published one of the more famous dystopian novels,"1984," under his pen
name, so we'll give it to him.
George S. Patton: Known as "Old Blood-and-Guts" by his
men, this World War II general is credited with commanding the phantom army
based in southeast England that materialized onto the Normandy
battlefield.
George S. Patton: Known as "Old Blood-and-Guts" by his
men, this World War II general is credited with commanding the phantom army
based in southeast England that materialized onto the Normandy
battlefield.
George Strait: This country music icon had 60 top songs
before his 61st birthday.
George Strait: This country music icon had 60 top songs
before his 61st birthday.
Gov. George Wallace: Four-time governor of Alabama, best
(or worst) known for fighting integration in the 1960s.
Gov. George Wallace: Four-time governor of Alabama, best
(or worst) known for fighting integration in the 1960s.
George Hamilton: Best known for his love of tanning, he
also played B.J. Harrison in "the Godfather Part III."
George Hamilton: Best known for his love of tanning, he
also played B.J. Harrison in "the Godfather Part III."
Curious George: The monkey protagonist of a children's
book series by the same name. The franchise has expanded to television and the
big screen.
Curious George: The monkey protagonist of a children's
book series by the same name. The franchise has expanded to television and the
big screen.
George Lazenby: Maybe this James Bond portrayer will keep
an eye on the royal family, as he did in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."
Although, seeing as how he played 007 only once, maybe he's not
interested.
George Lazenby: Maybe this James Bond portrayer will keep
an eye on the royal family, as he did in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."
Although, seeing as how he played 007 only once, maybe he's not
interested.
George Zimmerman: A former neighborhood watch volunteer in
Sanford, Florida, he came into the spotlight after an altercation with Trayvon
Martin left the latter dead from a gunshot wound. He was recently cleared of
charges, sparking a massive debate.
George Zimmerman: A former neighborhood watch volunteer in
Sanford, Florida, he came into the spotlight after an altercation with Trayvon
Martin left the latter dead from a gunshot wound. He was recently cleared of
charges, sparking a massive debate.
George Michael: Singer who rose to fame as part of the pop
duo "Wham!" and went on to a successful solo career.
George Michael: Singer who rose to fame as part of the pop
duo "Wham!" and went on to a successful solo career.
George Takei: Best known for his role as Mr. Sulu in "Star
Trek," he has become known for his work supporting same-sex marriage after
announcing that he was gay in 2005 and marrying longtime partner Brad Altman in
2008.
George Takei: Best known for his role as Mr. Sulu in "Star
Trek," he has become known for his work supporting same-sex marriage after
announcing that he was gay in 2005 and marrying longtime partner Brad Altman in
2008.
Gorgeous George: The wrestling name of George Wagner, who
used the flamboyant character to become one of the biggest wrestling stars of
the 1940s and 1950s.
Gorgeous George: The wrestling name of George Wagner, who
used the flamboyant character to become one of the biggest wrestling stars of
the 1940s and 1950s.
George Gobel: An actor and comedian best known for "The
George Gobel Show," which ran on NBC from 1954 to 1960.
George Gobel: An actor and comedian best known for "The
George Gobel Show," which ran on NBC from 1954 to 1960.
George Alexander Louis: Known for the past nine months as
the "royal baby," the world's newest prince finally has a name: His Royal
Highness Prince George of Cambridge. It has been the name of six of Great
Britain's kings, but it seems like kings don't have a monopoly on the
name.
George Alexander Louis: Known for the past nine months as
the "royal baby," the world's newest prince finally has a name: His Royal
Highness Prince George of Cambridge. It has been the name of six of Great
Britain's kings, but it seems like kings don't have a monopoly on the
name.
Oh, boy! George is everywhere!
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"George" -- the front-runner
before the announcement, according to many UK bookmakers -- was the name of
Queen Elizabeth's father, King George VI, who reigned from 1936 until his death
in 1952. He assumed the throne on the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII.
His life was depicted in the Oscar-winning movie "The King's Speech."
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of
Cambridge, depart St. Mary's Hospital with their newborn son on Tuesday, July
23, in London. The boy was born at 4:24 p.m. Monday, weighing 8 pounds, 6
ounces.
Catherine holds the baby outside the hospital for the
public's first view.
The new parents stand in front of the Lindo Wing of the
hospital.
The new parents stand in front of the Lindo Wing of the
hospital.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "Mother, son and father
are all doing well this morning."
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "Mother, son and father
are all doing well this morning."
Catherine hands the baby off to William.
Catherine hands the baby off to William.
The couple is "still working on a name," William said, "so
we'll have that as soon as we can." But he added, "He's got her looks,
thankfully."
The couple is "still working on a name," William said, "so
we'll have that as soon as we can." But he added, "He's got her looks,
thankfully."
"It's very special," said William. The prince has already
changed his first diaper, the couple told reporters.
"It's very special," said William. The prince has already
changed his first diaper, the couple told reporters.
The new parents leave the hospital Tuesday evening with
William carrying the boy out in a car seat and installing him in the back of a
black SUV for the trip to Kensington Palace.
The new parents leave the hospital Tuesday evening with
William carrying the boy out in a car seat and installing him in the back of a
black SUV for the trip to Kensington Palace.
The newborn sits in his car seat for the ride home.
The newborn sits in his car seat for the ride home.
Prince William gets ready to depart St. Mary's
Hospital.
Prince William gets ready to depart St. Mary's
Hospital.
Catherine waves to the crowd gathered outside the
hospital.
Catherine waves to the crowd gathered outside the
hospital.
Well-wishers see the royal couple off after getting a
glimpse of the newest heir to the British throne.
Well-wishers see the royal couple off after getting a
glimpse of the newest heir to the British throne.
First look at the royal baby
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The royal aunt and uncle
Excited crowds welcome royal
baby boy
George I, born in Germany, became
king in 1714. He was followed by a line of kings with the same name, including
George III, who was known for his bouts of insanity.
The name is also a patriotic
choice for many in the UK: Saint George, patron saint of England, is known for
his legendary defeat of a dragon in the third century. His feast day is
celebrated on April 23, (the date also associated with the birth of William
Shakespeare, England's most revered writer).
Despite its royal connections,
George has humble origins, derived as it is from the Greek name "georgios"
meaning "earth worker" or "farmer."
Other historical Georges:
composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), first president of the United
States George Washington (1732-1799), and the Pacific explorer George Vancouver
(1757-1798). Authors Mary Anne Evans and Eric Arthur Blair also chose George as
their pen names: George Eliot (1819-1880) and George Orwell (1903-1950)
respectively.
Alexander
This gallant title means
"defender of men," from the Latin form of the Greek name "Alexandros." Alexander
III of Macedon (356-323 B.C.), better known as Alexander the Great, courageously
ruled and conquered many parts of the world before his untimely death at age
32.
The name "Alexander" is a
feature of the Dutch royal family: Willem-Alexander
ascended to the throne after the abdication of his mother Queen Beatrix
earlier this year.
Other historical Alexanders:
English poet Alexander Pope (1688-1744), American statesman Alexander Hamilton
(1755-1804), Scottish-Canadian explorer Alexander MacKenzie (1764-1820), Russian
poet Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) and Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), the
Scottish-born inventor of the telephone.
Louis
The name "Louis" originates from
the English and French interpretations of the German name Ludwig, which can be
interpreted as "renowned warrior."
Louis was the first name of Lord
Mountbatten, uncle of George's great-grandfather Prince Philip, Duke of
Edinburgh, and mentor to Prince Charles. He was killed by the IRA while
holidaying in Ireland in 1979.
No British monarch has been
named Louis, but it is very popular across the English Channel in France, where
18 kings have taken the name from 814 onward. Louis XIV, the Sun King, reigned
from 1643 until 1715 and was hailed by many as the greatest monarch of his age
because of the growth in French power and the opulence of his court, which
included the Palace of Versailles.
Louis XVI was the king of France
from 1774 until 1792, when he was found guilty of treason after the revolution
and executed in 1793.
Other historical figures named
Louis: French scientist Louis Pasteur (1822-1895); Métis leader Louis Riel
(1844-1885), who led a rebellion against Canada; and Scottish author Robert
Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), who wrote "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde."
