The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced their baby’s name on Friday, sparking celebration and speculation.
One particular group curious about why the baby was named Louis Arthur Charles was One Direction fans.
Known for being prolific on Twitter, fans took to the social network within minutes of the news to share their excitement and theories that the newborn was named after One Direction band member Louis Tomlinson.
Some fans joked that the new baby was named after the star.
they named their baby after a 1D member wowwee Louis Tomlinson a true inspiration to everyone
— chantal ? (@nickmillers) April 27, 2018
he’s just so powerful. his everything. it amazes me sometimes @Louis_Tomlinson
— n (@snowhiteness) April 27, 2018
@Louis_Tomlinson The Royals named their son after you!!! ?
— Just Like Katie ◟̽◞̽ (@Katie42_k) April 27, 2018
She named him in honor of Louis Tomlinson ❤️ pic.twitter.com/p2U1WcZoNN
— AMY ? ? ? (@Zouis_MyLove_91) April 27, 2018
King Louis Of Doncaster ? @Louis_Tomlinson pic.twitter.com/EQhauUuuNy
— Sonny Atticus-Styles ◟̽◞̽ (@atticusstyles) April 27, 2018
All hail Prince Louis. ? pic.twitter.com/vxITYFyv92
— Capital (@CapitalOfficial) April 27, 2018
The singer from Doncaster has met the duke and duchess on a few occasions, including last year at the Royal Variety Performance.
I think @Louis_Tomlinson should drop a song today to celebrate the announcement of #PrinceLouis pic.twitter.com/s0ORb2i2a8
— esther (@loumosmaximus) April 27, 2018
The really important question is, when will there be a royal baby Niall?
They were obvious very impressed. Liam also performed recently, maybe the next boy will be Liam!?There’s a Harry in the royal family already, how do we get Niall in?
— SURVIVED HARRY!! (@ShellvpSmith) April 27, 2018
As for the man himself, he had his own take on the choice of name.
Young Louis welcome to the world. I’ll take you under my wing lad. The Adidas tracksuit is in the post!
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) April 27, 2018
