Famous people may be known to favour an unusual name, Apple (Martin), Moon Unit (Zappa), and most recently, North (the best ever name to prefix the surname 'West') being a few choice examples. But royals... They’re a more conservative bunch, almost exclusively naming their offspring after the same family members for centuries. Seriously, it’s been all John this, Catherine that since William conquered in medieval days of yore. 

Given that limited pool of monarch monikers, it’s the characteristics of the many Elizabeths, Williams, Eleanors and Georges predeceasing the newest and smallest royal that may have helped Kate and William in assigning their child with a name. 

Here’s some of the best from history that may have inspired them.