Princess Eugenie Keeps Baby Girl’s Name Secret — But These 3 Royal Choices Could Be in the Running
The couple announced the birth of their baby girl on August 4, sharing an adorable photo of the baby lying on her mother's belly.
Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have recently welcomed their third child (their first daughter), though one important detail is still under wraps. The couple announced the birth of their baby girl on August 4, sharing an adorable photo of the baby lying on her mother's belly, wearing a onesie and a cap with the caption referring to her simply as "Baby Girl Brooksbank." While royal fans wait for the official name, many are already speculating about what they might choose. Looking at the names of their two sons and the royal family's long-standing naming traditions, there are a few meaningful possibilities that stand out.
While the couple is free to name their daughter anything they desire, as per HOLA!, they, just like every other royal, have consistently honored traditional naming conventions. Following that tradition, "Alice" stands out as a strong contender. The name would be a touching tribute to Prince Philip's mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, while also carrying an even older royal connection, as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert named one of their daughters Princess Alice. Eugenie and Brooksbank have already shown they like names with family significance. Their eldest son, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, includes "Philip" in honor of the late Duke of Edinburgh, making Alice another fitting way to celebrate that side of the family.
Another likely choice is 'Victoria,' which already holds personal meaning for Eugenie. Her full name is Eugenie Victoria Helena, so passing Victoria on to her daughter would continue a family tradition. The name also honors Queen Victoria. Eugenie and her husband previously explained that August's name was inspired by several ancestors, including relatives connected to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert. Hence, choosing Victoria would continue that pattern of celebrating family history through meaningful names.
A third possibility is Elizabeth, which is one of the most recognizable names in the royal family history for obvious reasons. It has been used repeatedly across generations, especially as a middle name, and is closely associated with the late Queen Elizabeth II. Princess Anne, Zara Tindall, Lady Louise Windsor, and Princess Charlotte all carry Elizabeth as their middle names. Eugenie's sister, Princess Beatrice, also has Elizabeth as her middle name and has passed it on to both of her daughters. While that makes Elizabeth a natural tribute, Eugenie might ultimately choose a different family name to give her daughter a more distinct identity.
Even if Alice, Victoria, or Elizabeth is not chosen as the baby's first name, one or more of them could still appear as a middle name. Royal families often combine several meaningful names, honoring parents, grandparents, and historic ancestors in a single name. Eugenie and Brooksbank have already followed this tradition with August and Ernest, whose names reflect generations of family history.
Until the couple makes the official announcement, royal watchers can only speculate, but whatever they choose is likely to carry a special connection to the family's rich heritage while adding a new chapter to the next generation of royals.
