Prince William and Princess Catherine’s firstborn, Prince George, has captured the hearts of many with his lively and spirited personality.
At the age of 10, he has already earned himself a handful of endearing nicknames.
Like any new parents, the royal couple took their time in choosing the perfect name for their little boy.
During Catherine’s pregnancy, there was much speculation and betting on what the baby’s name would be.
Although Catherine had a hunch that it would be a boy, she hadn’t set her heart on the name Alexander.
Instead, she affectionately referred to her growing bump as “our little grape.”
It’s a common practice to compare the size of a baby in the womb to various fruits at different stages of pregnancy, and at week nine, a grape represented his size.
When Prince George was born, he was christened with the names George Alexander Louie.
As the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, he also took on the surname Cambridge at school.
It’s said that the couple wrote down all the possible names on scraps of paper and scattered them on the floor of their home.
They then let their beloved dog, Lupo, decide by observing which piece of paper he approached.
Lupo picked up the paper with the name George, sealing his official title.
Interestingly, Prince George has also given himself a surprising nickname while playing at his grandmother Carol Middleton’s house.
One day, as he was near a stream, he encountered a woman walking her dog.
To her astonishment, when she asked him his name, he confidently replied, “I’m called Archie,” with a big smile on his face.
While it remains a mystery whether this is a family nickname or his own choice, it’s not uncommon for children to play with their names.
The name Archie originally has German origins, but in Scotland, it’s a shortened form of Archibald, meaning “true bold and brave.”
In 2022, when his parents became the Prince and Princess of Wales, he also became known as George Wales at school.
Throughout all these changes, one constant for Prince George is that he has always been formally known as Prince George, partially linked to his sweet nickname that he reportedly had for over a decade.
Proud royal parents William and Catherine have given their new son an unusual nickname inspired by a brand of teabags.
Friends and family started calling him PG, and eventually, the couple dubbed him “Tips.”
It’s a charming moniker that adds to his already adorable persona.
Prince George isn’t the only one in the family with a delightful nickname.
His younger brother, Prince Louis, has become a favorite among fans for his mischievous behavior.
During the Jubilee celebrations, he was affectionately referred to as “Boss Baby,” a nod to the popular Hollywood character.
Additionally, Prince George’s sweet nickname was revealed during a charitable event earlier this year.
As he excitedly waved his sticky marshmallow stick around while making s’mores, Catherine noticed and said, “Pop that in the fire, Loo Bug,” unveiling his endearing nickname.
In contrast to the cutesy names given to her brothers, Princess Charlotte has an international twist to her nickname.