The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge present their newborn daughter to the world. Photo / Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge present their newborn daughter to the world. Photo / Getty Images
Dunedin 12-year-old Charlotte Cogger has learned she has two things in common with the newest member of the Royal Family - the same first and second names.
The Kavanagh College pupil said yesterday it was ''pretty cool'' the Royal baby, born on Saturday, had been named Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge.
The year 8 pupil said Charlotte was a nice name.
''With Charlotte you can have a lot of different short names.''
Her father and some friends called her Charlie. Other friends from previous years at St Brigid's School called her Cece.
She also has two middle names - Elizabeth Eileen.
Although she was too young to remember Diana, Princess of Wales, she thought it was ''nice'' Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, had acknowledged the names of his grandmother and his late mother.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge present their newborn daughter to the world. Photo / Getty Images
Charlotte Ellis-McGartland (14), South Otago High School pupil, of Kaitangata.
1. ''I think it's pretty unique. It symbolises light in other languages.''
2. ''Mum calls me Lotte. My class at school calls me Charleeto.''
3. ''I think it's quite nice that they respect her and give her acknowledgement in her name.''
Charlotte Spencer-Bower (24), graphic designer, of Wanaka.
1. ''I personally actually really like the name. You can get nicknames out of it ... .''
2. ''My family and close friends call me Charlie or Char.''
3. ''I think it's important to acknowledge Diana because she was such a huge part of the Royal Family, particularly for the boys, William and Harry.''
Popular choice
• Charlotte was the most popular name (eight examples) in last year's Otago Daily Times birth notices and second-most popular girl's name in 2013 (six).
