Carolyn Robertson
posted in CelebritiesWith the clock ticking down to the big day, royal baby fever is in full swing.
Though the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are already parents to 21-month-old Prince George, have insisted they don't know the gender of the baby on the way, the rest of the world seems to have all but concluded that it will definitely be a girl.
Not only has grandpa Prince Charles weighed in with his hopes for a granddaughter, the Duchess' entire home town of Buckleberry, Burkshire is thinking pink as well.
“There’s absolutely an atmosphere in the village about the birth," one local named Franca Geppert revealed this week. "People are so excited. Everybody in the village is convinced it will be a girl for her."
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Meanwhile, bookies are busy taking bets on the big day. According to the odds, Kate and William will be welcoming a baby girl with blonde hair and weighing between 7-8lbs on Saturday, April 25. Can you imagine how absolutely bizarre it must be to have a bunch of strangers putting money on your unborn child's weight and hair color?
As for the name, if they do indeed have a little girl, one pick has emerged as a late favorite: Alice.
The sweet pick has the required historical significance as it's the name of Queen Victoria's third child as well as the late Duchess of Gloucester, aunt of Queen Elizabeth II.
Other contenders? According to betting agency Ladbrokes, as reported by PEOPLE, the odds on Alice are 5/4, with Elizabeth following at 6/1, Charlotte at 6/1 and Alexandra at 16/1.
Should the royal baby buck expectations and turn out to be a little brother for George, the name James is the clear leader for a boy - not only does it have royal pedigree, but it's also the name of the Duchess of Cambridge's younger brother.
And if you're holding out hope that Kate and William will name their daughter Diana, in honor of his later mother, bookies put that pick at 14/1. Though it's a sentimental favorite, some worry that it could put some pressure on the little princess: "It would have all sorts of associated baggage," notes Majesty Magazine editor Joe Little. "But it could be Elizabeth Diana."
I'm a sucker for names with sentimental meaning, so I admit that if they do have a girl I'd love to see Diana included somewhere in their pick. That being said, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge didn't weigh in on my baby name choices, so I think I'll just let them make up their own minds!
Be sure to stay tuned for the royal baby news!
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