Just a few days ago, on May 6th, at 5:26 a.m., Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal baby was welcomed into the world. And on that day, they announced both the birth and the baby’s gender (a boy!)… but gave us nothing else. “The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives,” said their announcement post.
After Meghan gave birth, Prince Harry gave the press a timeline, stating that they would introduce the baby to the world in two days. And fortunately, they kept their promise. Today, on May 8th, 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their baby’s name on Instagram: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.”
That’s right. The newborn’s name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Like the comic book character.
They also shared the very first public photos of their little boy. “Today The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share their first public moment as a family,” they wrote on Instagram. “They are so incredibly grateful for the warm wishes and support they’ve received from everyone around the world, since welcoming their son two days ago.”
What’s just as exciting as this announcement, you ask? Well, the internet’s reactions, of course! And let us tell you — there are plenty to discuss.
1. Rachel certainly isn’t wrong.
2. Netflix even got in on the action. I mean, how could you not?
3. We are fully here for these Riverdale tweets.
4. Who doesn’t love a baby name that’s the definition of literal?
Harrison because hes Harrys Son haha
— Emma Louise Delaney 🧙🏻♀️ (@Emma_LouiseMSD) May 8, 2019
5. The Avengers. Bye.
'Archie' is the name of a 1950's comic book character. Their next tot will be named after one of the Avengers at this rate #BabySussex
— kate (@digikate) May 8, 2019
6. This sounds like something that actually happened.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor made fun of my schooner in front of the whole regatta.
— Louis Virtel (@louisvirtel) May 8, 2019
7. Safe to say this person is not a fan.
Ok I’m just gonna say it. Archie is a stupid name for a prince. Regular name, cool. But Prince Archie? Sorry Harry, I won’t be attending the christening.
— michael (@bisping) May 8, 2019
8. Could you imagine if the Queen actually reacted this way?
when you hear archie isn’t short for archibald...it’s just archie pic.twitter.com/qQq8TMEVFM
— austin (@jesuissupreme) May 8, 2019
9. It. Is. Law. *pounds gavel*
If Diana can be called Princess Diana, Archie will be called Prince Archie pic.twitter.com/rOMuj3Q4HM
— A R I A✨ (@DuchyofSussex) May 8, 2019
10. Omg, this GIF.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, First of His Name, Earl of Riverdale. pic.twitter.com/JgqlBE3p4k
— 🏌️ (@golfemojiguy) May 8, 2019
11. Hey, the woman just gave birth! Let her do what she wants!
meghan markle after naming her child ARCHIE pic.twitter.com/a6OmJbkgwu
— lola (@fabul0la) May 8, 2019
12. If Riverdale doesn’t take advantage of this, we will be shocked.
Best. Crossover. Ever. #Riverdale goes ROYAL. Congrats to the Meghan and Harry #archie! ❤️ 👶🏻 🍼 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sNoQInhMNg
— RobertoAguirreSacasa (@WriterRAS) May 8, 2019
13. The Archie Comics Twitter account wins. Everyone else can just go home.
i'm baby
— Archie Comics (@ArchieComics) May 8, 2019
14. Keep the jokes coming, kids!
15. Of course, there are those who genuinely love the name.
THEY NAMED HIM ARCHIE!!!!! #BabySussex pic.twitter.com/QIsei4AXsW
— Elevated Teenage Girl 😉 (@GetYourTapShoes) May 8, 2019
16. It’s almost too on the nose.
17. Can’t stop. Won’t stop.
18. I mean, we would walk around like this if we had such a royal name, so why shouldn’t he?
19. We have no words.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is the first member of the royal family to be named after Harrison Ford.
— Stats Britain 🇵🇸 (@StatsBritain) May 8, 2019
20. Interestingly enough, there are a lot of pets named Archie out there.
21. Woah. That’s cold.
22. Okay, fair.
23. Ooh! What an interesting theory. Do we think this is true?
24. We have a feeling they’re 100% correct.
25. Agreed. Sounds like he’ll be a ~fun~ king.
26. Um, what? Why?
27. We can see it happening. Just you wait.
Watch your name explode to the Top 25 “most popular baby boy name” list after many decades of obscurity.
— Jono 🇺🇦 (@Ianatan_Duine) May 8, 2019
28. People are loving how modern the name is.
Harrison as in 'Harry's son'?
— 𝕂𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕖 (@Katie_Lewis_) May 8, 2019
Loving how modern the name is!
29. We can’t even imagine what it’s like over there. Yikes.
Daily mail comments gonna explode🤣🤣🤣
— Jason (@ldnexec) May 8, 2019
30. Exactly.
31. Let’s end on this note.
32. Yes, Will Smith! Yas.
Name aside, we’re just happy to see that Archie and Meghan are both happy and healthy.
