Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to call their son Archie has led some to question where the unusual name came from.
But a former friend of the Duchess has now shed light on two possible reasons for why Meghan chose the name.
The ex-pal reportedly said Meghan used to have a cat called Archie - and she believes the Duchess may have named her baby boy after the pet.
The former Suits actress previously shared a video of herself with the cat, although it is believed the moggie has now passed away.
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A former close friend of the Duchess told The Sun : “Doria [Meghan's mum] rescued Archie and he became an important part of the household.
"Meghan loved playing with him and she was always talking about him to her friends.
“It’s no surprise she named her new baby Archie. She loved that cat.”
However, the ex-pal also mooted the idea that Baby Sussex could have been named after the main character of the American comic book Archie.
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The Duchess was apparently obsessed with the cartoon character as a youngster, when she used to roam around comic stores with her now-estranged father Thomas.
The ex-pal said: “This could be a little nod to her dad. It was him who instilled that hobby into her, that was their activity together.
"He would drive her around and also surprise her with vintage volumes. She had at least 100. This may be a way to reach out to her dad, even after all that’s happened.”
Meghan gave birth to Archie on Monday morning, almost a week overdue.
