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George Alexander Louis: Twitter Reacts To Prince George Of Cambridge

Twitter Reacts To Prince George Of Cambridge
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 23: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge leave The Lindo Wing with their newborn son at St Mary's Hospital on July 23, 2013 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge yesterday gave birth to a boy at 16.24 BST and weighing 8lb 6oz, with Prince William at her side. The baby, as yet unnamed, is third in line to the throne and becomes the Prince of Cambridge. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 23: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge leave The Lindo Wing with their newborn son at St Mary's Hospital on July 23, 2013 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge yesterday gave birth to a boy at 16.24 BST and weighing 8lb 6oz, with Prince William at her side. The baby, as yet unnamed, is third in line to the throne and becomes the Prince of Cambridge. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

George Alexander Louis. As soon we received word of the royal baby's name and title—His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge— Twitter was quick to have a say.

Though the name was hardly a surprise —it was the most popular bet among bookies — it still prompted a flood of positive and supportive reactions from royal fans including singer Boy George who tweeted: "Prince Georgie! Beautiful!"

Others were jokingly relieved that the royal baby wasn't named North West or Blanket.

Originally of Greek origin, George means “farmer” and was popular from the 1830s to the 1950s. Going back in history George was also the name of the Kings of Britain for 116 years straight, as well as the famous dragon slayer Saint George.

And besides the name's royal significance, we also know a few famous Georges these days, including George Clooney, George Hamilton and even George Louis Costanza from "Seinfeld."

What do you think of the little Prince's name? Will George start surging in popularity? Let us know in the comments below:

LOOK — The best Twitter reactions to the royal baby's name

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