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Royal baby Archie was named after Meghan’s pet cat and a vintage US comic she used to collect, her pals believe.

The future Duchess of Sussex used to tell friends about her beloved moggie Archie, who ended up fat after being constantly fed frozen grapes, The Sun reports.

They reckon the newborn’s name could be a nostalgic reference to the pet who was also adored by Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland, 62.

A former close friend said on Thursday night: “Doria rescued Archie and he became an important part of the household. Meghan loved playing with him and she was always talking about him to her friends.

“It’s no surprise she named her new baby Archie. She loved that cat.”

Meghan once shared a video of her stroking Archie while playing with another of her moggies.

He is believed to have died while Meghan was at college in Illinois.

He was named after the title character in US comic Archie, which she collected with dad Thomas, 74.