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THE world has collectively swooned over baby Archie after he was introduced by proud parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry today.

And some believe the royal couple may have subtly honoured Harry’s mum Princess Diana with their newborn son’s full name - Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex gushed over their 'amazing' royal baby boy, who they have named ArchieCredit: PA

Parts of his name have an obvious royal connection – for example Harrison is of English origin and means “son of Harry”.

But the choice of Archie, short for Archibald, has surprised royal watchers and remains more of a mystery.

Some have pointed out that the baby boy’s first name could share a connection to Diana’s ancestor, Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll.

The earl lived from 1629 to 1685, and was a Scottish Protestant leader executed for opposing the Roman Catholic James II.

Royal baby Archie was today introduced to the world after he was born on MondayCredit: PA

New mum Meghan Markle said 'I have the two best guys in the world' as she put a hand on her little boyCredit: PA:Press Association

Meghan and Harry’s choice to give their baby the hyphenated surname Mountbatten-Windsor could also be a nod to Archie’s great-grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip was not allowed to give his name to his own kids after the Queen declared in 1952 that the royal family’s surname would be Windsor and not Mountbatten.

This decision is said to have infuriated Prince Philip.

“I’m just a bloody amoeba,” he is said to have shouted, when learning his kids would not bear his surname, complaining he was the only man in the country not allowed to do so.

In 1960, the Queen gave him a concession.

It was announced that the Queen’s direct descendants – other than those with the style of royal highness and the title of prince or princess – would use Mountbatten-Windsor when they needed a surname.

Their choice means the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have formally chosen not to use a title for their newborn.

Some believe the royal couple may have subtly honoured Harry’s mum Princess Diana with their newborn son’s nameCredit: Getty - Contributor

Princess Diana is seen cradling Prince Harry shortly after he was bornCredit: Getty - Contributor

As the first-born son of a duke, Archie could have become Earl of Dumbarton — one of Harry’s subsidiary titles.

Or he could have been Lord Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.

But instead he will simply be Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.

A source said: “They have chosen not to use a courtesy title.”

When asked about the surname, Royal author Penny Junor said: “I would think the Duke of Edinburgh would be absolutely thrilled with that.”

She added: “Archie is a lovely name, but the fact that they’ve chosen to call him Mountbatten-Windsor.

“Prince Philip was never allowed to call his children by his own surname.

“I think that’s a really nice tribute to Harry’s grandfather.”

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Baby name expert SJ Ljungstrom, from ChannelMum.com, said: “Our most modern royal couple have chosen a fresh, fun and very modern name that both reflects their new family make-up, but also builds bridges across the world.

“Although both names are unusual in royal circles, Archie is rising high in the UK popularity charts and is currently ranked at No 18 while Harrison has also climbed swiftly to reach 34.

“Archie is a wonderful choice as it encapsulates pomp and tradition while having all the cheeky chappy qualities of Harry himself.”

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