BOOKIES have slashed the odds on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s baby name.
Ivy has emerged as the clear favourite, with punters betting strongly that the tot will be a girl.
Paddy Power added the cute name to the market at odds of 16/1 on Friday night.
It’s now leading the odds 2/1, and is even ahead of Diana at 11/2, which has been suggested since the couple announced the pregnancy.
Ivy is a traditional name that has grown in popularity in recent years.
It means fidelity and eternity, with ancient Greeks giving newlyweds an ivy wreath to symbolise their commitment to each other.
Ivy climbed up 22 places to be the 36th most popular name for baby girls in the UK in 2017, according to British Baby Names.
Others famous Ivys include Blue Ivy Carter, seven, Beyoncé and Jay Z’s eldest child.
The odds the baby will be a girl are at 1/3, and other favourite names include Allegra (6/1) and Grace (7/1).
A Paddy Power spokesman said: “Punters have often led the way with intel on Harry and Meghan, from their engagement to pregnancy. And now, it appears, choice of baby name.
“Ivy wasn’t remotely in contention until Friday evening and, since then, it’s emerged as the clear favourite after a substantial run of bets.”
The word is eagerly awaiting the announcement of Baby Sussex’s birth.
He or she was rumoured to be due in April, which came and went with no news.
This week bookies suspended all bets that Meghan may have already given birth.
Social media has been in a frenzy since Meghan Markle‘s reported due date in April came and went.
And Prince Harry, 34, also left royal watchers confused as he this week announced he would head to the Netherlands next Thursday.
Others think that the Queen’s visit to Frogmore House over Easter weekend was when she met the little one for the first time.
Fans also pointed to Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland and her make-up artist’s arrival in the UK as signs Harry may have already welcomed their baby boy or girl.
This is purely fan speculation, as no confirmation has been given by Harry and Meghan’s reps that they’re already parents.
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