Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have welcomed their second child together!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the arrival of their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, on Sunday.
Lili was born on Friday, June 4, in Santa Barbara, California, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces, according to a statement released by the couple. “Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home,” the statement read.
Needless to say, the couple, who are already parents to 2-year-old son Archie Harrison, are thrilled about their family’s newest addition.
“On June 4th, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili,” the couple shared on their website. “She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe. Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family.”
Where does the name Lilibet come from?
Baby Lili’s name pays homage to both her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and her late grandmother, Princess Diana.
The new baby’s first name, Lilibet, is a nod to Her Majesty the Queen, “whose family nickname is Lilibet,” the statement explains, while her middle name, Diana, pays tribute to the late Princess of Wales.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also honored the Queen and Princess Diana when they named their daughter, Princess Charlotte, whose middle names are Elizabeth and Diana.
Is Lilibet short for Elizabeth?
Lilibet is the nickname of Queen Elizabeth, reportedly stemming from her childhood when she wasn’t able to pronounce “Elizabeth.” The sweet moniker was officially documented in a letter that the Queen wrote to her grandmother, Queen Mary, as a child, signing it as “Lilibet.”
Lilibet name meaning
Lilibet has Hebrew origins and means “pledged to God,” according to Nameberry. Lilibet is a unique name that has not yet appeared on the Social Security Administration‘s (SSA) list of top baby names for girls in the U.S.
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Similar names, such as Elizabeth and Lily, however, are more popular, ranking as the 16th and 35th most popular girl names last year, respectively. (We’d bet Lilibet and Lili’s popularity skyrockets soon, though!)
Lilibet pronunciation
Lilibet is pronounced “lily” and “bet,” giving emphasis to the second “li.”
Congratulations to the happy couple (and big brother Archie!).