Ladbrokes predict Meghan and Harry’s baby girl name

A frontrunner has emerged in the betting stakes for Harry and Meghan’s baby name — and it is a nod to a fellow royal family member.

The countdown is on for the birth of Meghan and Harry’s baby, with anticipation over what they will decide to name their first daughter.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who welcomed their son Archie in May 2019, are due to have their second child in coming weeks.

One name has emerged as the frontrunner among bookies, with betting agent Ladbrokes tipping “Philippa” will be the top pick in a nod to Harry’s grandfather, Prince Philip, who died in April.

It is paying $4.

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Diana, which is of course the name of Harry’s late mother, trails closely behind on $6, while Allegra and Elizabeth are tied third at $11.

“The support for baby Philippa is showing no signs of slowing down, and we’ve been forced to trim the odds again that it’s the name for Harry and Meghan’s daughter,” Jessica O’Reilly of Ladbrokes told People.

Meghan and Harry surprised bookies when they named their son Archie, with the popular suggestions at the time being Arthur, Charles and Albert.

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their son Archie released this photo after revealing they were expecting a girl. Picture: Misan Harriman/The Duke and Duchess of Sussex via Getty Images

Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie honoured Philip in her first child’s name, after giving birth in February with husband Jack Brooksbank.

They named their son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank.

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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank with their son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, who was born in February. Picture: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank via Getty Images

Meghan, 39, and Harry, 36, told Oprah Winfrey in their bombshell interview in March they were expecting a little girl after announcing their pregnancy on Valentine’s Day.

Harry earlier told the September issue of British Vogue – which Meghan guest-edited – that he wanted “two (children) maximum”.