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Meghan Markle’s baby name sparks snobby debate on Mumsnet as some claim it’s ‘common’ – but others insist it’s ‘cute’

The moniker Archie caused much debate on Mumsnet

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle yesterday revealed that they have named their first born Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

And while the name has won praise from legions royal fans, it seems that it is far from popular with some, with Mumsnet members previously branding it “overused” and “chavvy.”

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry named their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-WindsorCredit: PA:Press Association

In a new thread on the parenting mums have discussed their thoughts on the royal baby name– and Archie was absolutely slated.

Many argued that it was an unremarkable choice, adding that Archie was a particularly "common" name.

One wrote: "It's a bit meh...there are loads of little Archies around here. "

Agreeing another added: "Archie is unbelievably popular common round our neck of the woods and snob I may be but surnames as first names is common to me."

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The royal baby made his debut at Windsor Castle yesterdayCredit: Instagram

Meanwhile others were less polite with one dubbing the choice "awful" while another simply wrote "dreaful!"

One particularly offended mum said: "Very chavvy name round here."

However, there were a few who approved of the couple's choice in moniker.

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Members of Mumsnet have dubbed the name "awful" and "chavvy""V cute name!" commented one, with another writing "I think it's great. Archie is a fine Scottish name."

 

The name of the royal baby was announced on Wednesday, when the baby was first introduced to the public.

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The proud parents revealed the boy's name with an accompanying picture of him meeting his great-grandma The Queen for the first time, alongside Prince Philip and Meghan's mother Doria Ragland.

It is unclear why they chose the name Archie, with royal sources saying they may have simply liked the name, indicating it could be another sign of the fiercely independent couple wishing to break with tradition.

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Others were in high praise of the monikerCredit: Mumsnet
The name was revealed along side a family photograph

Archie means "genuine", "bold" and "brave", and is German in origin. Short for Archibald, it is now given as a name in its own right.

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Harrison means "son of Harry" so is likely to be a tribute to the duke.

It is English in origin and famous Harrisons include the Star Wars actor Harrison Ford.

The new name could cause confusion among the royals as Prince George revealed his nickname was Archie when he started chatting to a dog walker earlier this year, The Sun revealed.

The couple posed with their tot at a photo call in St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle.

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The Duchess looked remarkably chic in an bespoke white trench dress by British designer Grace Wales Bonner .

New mum Meghan described the experience as "magic" adding "I have the two best guys in the world, so I'm really happy."

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The Duchess looked remarkably chic in an bespoke white trench dress by British designer Grace Wales Bonner .

New mum Meghan described the experience as "magic" adding "I have the two best guys in the world, so I'm really happy."

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