Is This What Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter’s Baby Is Called?

Is This What Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter's Baby Is Called?

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by Frederica Palmer |
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The adorable baby name chosen by Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter may have been revealed this weekend.

According to The Daily Mail, the couple chose Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch for their baby boy - who was born in June.

It's an apt choice for the actor, currently starring in Hamlet - as both he and his father also share the middle name Carlton.

But before we get too excited about little 'CCC', the couple are yet to confirm the news themselves.

Earlier, we wrote...

Congratulations are in order for Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter, as the two welcomed a baby boy over the weekend.

"Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son," a spokesperson for the couple announced on Saturday. "We would kindly ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during these next few precious weeks."

Whilst we're still waiting to find out the official name of the Cumberbaby, bookies favourites include Timothy and Charles after his two grandfathers.

Benedict and Sophie announced they were expecting their first child back in January this year, and tied the knot shortly after in a ceremony that took place in the Isle of Wight on Valentine's Day.

The Sherlock star has previously spoken out about his desire for a big family in an 2013 interview with Event magazine: "I was happy as an only child, but I've always wanted to be part of a bigger family. I would love to have children. I can't wait to do an interview like this and just talk about my child."

The news comes just days after it was revealed that the Oscar-nominated actor is due to receive a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for his services to the performing arts.

Champers all round then?

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