Someone in Oxford, the nearest major town to the Cameron household, has placed a small bet with
William Hill that "Baby Cam" will be called Archie. The baby is yet to be named as far as we know.
There are also bets that "Archie" will go to Eton, will become a bookmaker, leader of the Labour party, and that one of his parents - presumably Samantha - will get a tattoo of his name.
"Punters obviously think it is a certainty that Cameron's son will follow in his fathers footsteps and go to Eton but if anyone wants a bet on the baby's name then they will have to be quick as surely even David Cameron will make a decision soon."
Names suggested so far on this site include Tony, Benjamin, William, Ronald, Benito, James/Jamie, Jack, Gideon, Anthony, Mahatma, Alastair, Tom, Oliver and Webster (webcam for short) - although about half of them were nominated by namesakes! William Norton even came up with the term "Open-source Christening" as part of his political analysis:
""David" would be the safe option: but surely the Camerons need to take risks at this stage in the baptismal cycle?
"Tony" builds on the Heir To Blair theme, but can they afford to alienate traditionalists?
"Norman" would be a gracious olive branch, but would it raise fears of a reversion to a core vote strategy?
"Winston" plays to the anti-EPP Eurosceptics but won't win friends in Curtisland.
"Kylie" is probably a shade too aggressive in its courting of metrosexual metropolitan liberal support."
Jackie Ashley recently wrote a column lamenting the rise of political betting, but it's hopefully safe to say that this is one 'political issue' that the bookies will have no influence on.
Deputy Editor
I think they should call him "Cameron Cameron".
Posted by: Tom Greeves | February 16, 2006 at 13:22
Are all comments now being moderated, or is there a major delay in posts appearing? or have I been caught in a spam trap?
Posted by: Victoria Street | February 16, 2006 at 13:27
Clearly the latter... here's another go.
The nearest major town to the Camerons is, of course, Notting Hill. My money is therefore going on Hugh.
Posted by: Victoria Street | February 16, 2006 at 13:27
Excellent suggestion, Victoria, and shrewd.
Even better, two names which suggest a link between the modern art form of British cinema, and the traditional genius of British art:
Hugh Turner Cameron
Posted by: No Turning Back | February 16, 2006 at 13:41
I reckon it’ll be called after one of the grand-fathers so either Reginald or Ian.
As for Eton, he's already said he'd like his children to go to state schools so look for some of the better schools in Witney area.
Posted by: Frank Young | February 16, 2006 at 14:40
Micheal Cameron? Who will be the Godparents? Alice Thompson and Ed Vaisey are my guesses.
Posted by: Justin Hinchcliffe | February 16, 2006 at 15:38
George Osbourne surely????
Posted by: Frank Young | February 16, 2006 at 15:39
Got to be Tony surely.
Posted by: Andrew Woodman | February 16, 2006 at 16:00
Boring. Can we talk about his job rather than his family please?
Posted by: politics, not gossip | February 16, 2006 at 16:12
Vic Andromeda
It's an anagram, along with the slighly less fortunate A MAN DIVORCED and RANDOM ADVICE.
Posted by: True Blue | February 16, 2006 at 16:39
Cameron's choice of education for his son is his private decision, and I sincerely hope he would not deny him the chance of a wonderful education at Eton just because it might look bad politically.
Posted by: Stefan Fraczek | February 16, 2006 at 17:25
"Cameron's choice of education for his son is his private decision, and I sincerely hope he would not deny him the chance of a wonderful education at Eton just because it might look bad politically."
Well it certainly didn't hinder Tony Blair!
Posted by: Daniel Vince-Archer | February 16, 2006 at 19:07
If David Cameron does send his son to Eton...and no one is denying him that right of choice...it will seem a hypocritical move to many, both in and out of the party, especially in the light of Cameron's recent u turn on Grammar schools.
Posted by: verulamgal | February 17, 2006 at 02:51
verulamgal, that is the truest and most worthwhile comment that has appeared in this somewhat frivolous debate. Well said.
Who cares what DC calls his son! It's his business. Leave the poor man alone.
But we should care if he gives his kids a priviledged education whilst denying the chance of selective education to those less well off than him. Of course, it didn't stop Blair, but I rather hoped that whilst not exclusive, hypocracy was rather more common to Labour than to us.
Posted by: Jon White | February 17, 2006 at 03:29
Arthur Elwen apparently.
Poor kid.
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