Princess Eugenie's Baby Girl Name Has Multiple Very Specific Royal Connections

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank recently welcomed their third child, and just finally revealed her name—and it’s packed with royal family references.In a caption posted to Instagram, the couple wrote, “2 weeks ago today we welcomed our girl to the world. And since then we've had the most special, cosy and love-filled time. We are so happy to share Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank.”And turns out Adelaide’s name is steeped in meaning. As Jack and Eugenie put it, “Named after three people we love and admire past and present, including her Great-Grandmother who we hold close in our hearts. Her name is part of English and Portuguese history, two places we love and call home.”Let’s break it down, shall we?Add Cosmopolitan as a preferred source in your Google search results.Use your Google account to add this to your settings.Adelaide: This lovely name has royal ties thanks to Queen Adelaide, who was married to William IV. Princess Eugenie actually wore Queen Adelaide’s brooches for her wedding reception.Elizabeth: A pretty clear tribute to Princess Eugenie’s grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, whom she was very close to.Annina: According to The Daily Mail, the name Annina was inspired by a “personal connection.”Gorgeous!