Meghan Markle's heartfelt guide to naming your child

Meghan Markle shared her experiences related to choosing names for children. The Duchess of Sussex emphasizes the importance of taking a thoughtful approach to this decision. "If you have an idea about what you are going to name that baby, you keep it so close to your heart until that baby is born and it's named," she said.

Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle
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Main points

  • Meghan Markle emphasizes the importance of choosing names for children.
  • The Duchess shares her experiences in the podcast "Confessions of a Female Founder".
  • The names of the Sussex children have deep meanings and pay homage to family.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, discussed the topic of choosing names for children in her podcast "Confessions of a Female Founder." In a conversation with Sara Blakely, founder of the Spanx brand, Meghan shared her thoughts on this important decision.

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry have two children: Archie Harrison and Lilibet Diana. These names are not accidental. "Archie" symbolizes strength and courage, and "Harrison" is a tribute to the father, meaning "son of Harry." Meanwhile, "Lilibet" is Queen Elizabeth's nickname, and "Diana" honors Prince Harry's late mother.

Meghan Markle advises on choosing names for children

Meghan Markle admitted that choosing a name for a child is as important as naming a company. She emphasized that she only realized this over time when she understood how crucial it is for a name to have deep meaning and sound good without royal titles.

It's no different — I will say this to every woman in the world or every person in the world who's going to have a child — if you have an idea about what you are going to name that baby, you keep it so close to your heart, until that baby is born and it's named," advised Meghan Markle in the latest episode of her podcast "Confessions of a Female Founder."

In the biography "Finding Freedom," authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand noted that the Sussexes wanted their children's names to be traditional but also have personal significance. This approach shows how important it is for them to preserve family values.

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