Meghan markle news: Odds slashed on royal baby name (Image: GETTY) As it stands, bookmakers have placed Diana as the most likely name for the name Meghan and Harry’s child. But according to Ladbrokes, the name Allegra has shot up the list and has become the sixth most likely. Allegra was reportedly the name Princess Diana would’ve chosen if she had a daughter. Related articles Meghan Markle and Prince Harry baby name REVEALED by Royal website? Royal baby LIVE: Meghan Markle birth ‘IMMINENT’ Reported by the Evening Standard in 2004, Diana’s favourite name was established after her friend, Lady Annabel Goldsmith mentioned it while in conversation with Diana regarded it as a “beautiful” name. A Ladbrokes spokesman told the Daily Mail: “We’re scratching our heads as to why we’ve seen so much interest in Allegra. "The bets are coming in thick and fast and it’s been by far the most popular pick of the month with punters.” Such has bee the interest in the name that bookmakers have now slashed the odds from 100/1 to 12/1. READ MORE: Meghan Markle baby: Palace breaks silence on ‘royal baby name blunder' Meghan Markle news: Allegra was reportedly Diana's favourite name (Image: GETTY) Other names that among the favourites for the baby are Arthur and Elizabeth with both levelling out at 6/1. As it stands more traditional names such as Albert and Victoria remain at 16/1 each. Speaking on Diana’s love of the name of Allegra, the source said: “The princess was desperately in love with Hasnat Khan. “She was even talking about marrying him and having his baby. It was her dream. READ MORE: Royal news: How Lady Gabriella Windsor could follow Kate Middleton ... Related articles Meghan Markle's 'very close' relationship with mother Doria CRUCIAL Royal baby LEAK? Odds slashed on gender of Meghan and Harry’s baby Meghan Markle news: Meghan and Harry are planning a visit to Africa according to reports (Image: GETTY) “She thought of a name for her, Allegra, after her friend Lady Annabel Goldsmith mentioned it. “She heard the name and thought it was beautiful.” Away from the actual name of the baby, according to The Sunday Times, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are already planning their first trip away. Apparently, the pair will conduct an official of “Africa in the autumn” with their child according to the newspaper.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility