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Photos: Famous Georges through the years.

His Royal Highness has a name. Britain's new prince has been named George Alexander Louis, royal officials said, ending speculation over what moniker Prince William and his wife, Kate, would pick for their first child. The 2-day-old baby and third-in-line to the throne will be known as "His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge." Click ahead to see some other famous Georges.

17th June 1708, George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain during the American Revolution, the eldest son of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales (1707-1751).

King George VI (1895-1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) unveil the Villers' Bretonneux Australian National Memorial in the Somme, during their State Visit to France, on July 22 1938. King George VI, known as "the reluctant king," became king after his older brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated the throne after less than a year (in 1936) to marry divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson. George VI was the last Emperor of India, the first Head of the Commonwealth, and the father of the present queen, Elizabeth II.

George Washington (1732-1799), the first president of the United States of America, circa 1790.

George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012, in London.

Actor George Hamilton speaks onstage at "The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff," held at Sony Pictures Studios on Aug. 1, 2010, in Culver City, Calif.

George Washington Carver was a prominent scientist and inventor. Carver is best known for the many uses he devised for the peanut. Born a slave, Carver taught at Tuskegee Institute for 47 years. He received numerous honors for his work, including the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal.

Actor and producer George Clooney, winner of the Best Picture award for "Argo," attends the Oscars Governors Ball at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 24, 2013, in Hollywood.

Brendan Fraser starred in the 1997 film "George of the Jungle"

American vaudeville comedian and actor George Burns (1896-1996) at Heathrow airport.

American Gen. George S. Patton Jr. (center, 1885-1945), 'Old Blood & Guts' Commander of US 3rd Army, with his wife, Beatrice, and son George Patton IV (1923-2004), a West Point Cadet, at a family reunion in Bedford, Mass., circa 1945.

George Takei attends The One Show Awards Ceremony at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on May 8, 2013, in New York City.

Former Alabama Gov. George Wallace (1919-1998) in the office of his wife, Lurleen Wallace, who succeeded him in the post, in Montgomery, Ala., on Feb. 14, 1968. Wallace ran in the presidential election as the candidate for the American Independent Party the same year.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic perform during the 2009 Voodoo Experience at City Park on October 31, 2009, in New Orleans. Clinton also shares a birthday with the royal baby -- July 22.

Beatle George Harrison (1943-2001) with his guitar tucked under his arm, taking a break from playing at the Cavern, Liverpool, circa 1960.

Recording artists George Strait (left) and Garth Brooks perform during the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013, in Las Vegas.

Actor George Lopez attends the Screen Actors Guild Foundation fourth annual Los Angeles Golf Classic at Lakeside Golf Club on June 10, 2013, in Burbank, Calif.

Songwriter George Gershwin (1898-1937) at a piano.

Former President George W. Bush shows three fingers for "W" as his wife and former first lady Laura Bush look at the invitiation-only crowd after the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013, in Dallas, Texas.

Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush, attend the HBO Documentary special screening of "41" on June 12, 2012, in Kennebunkport, Maine.

The Curious George ballon floats down Broadway during the 75th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on Nov. 22, 2001, in New York City.

Comedian and author George Carlin promotes his new book "All My Stuff" at Barnes and Noble on Dec. 11, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Boy George performs during the Worldview Entertainment Cannes Celebration during the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival at Carlton Beach Club on May 17, 2013, in Cannes, France.

Film director George Lucas looks on during the unveiling of bronze statues of "Star Wars" character Yoda and Indiana Jones that are displayed at the new Imagination Park on June 20, 2013, in San Anselmo, Calif.

U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) presents a Phoenix award to former boxer George Foreman at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Phoenix Awards dinner on Sept. 24, 2011, in Washington, D.C.

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His Royal Highness has a name. Britain's new prince has been named George Alexander Louis, royal officials said, ending speculation over what moniker Prince William and his wife, Kate, would pick for their first child. The 2-day-old baby and third-in-line to the throne will be known as "His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge." Click ahead to see some other famous Georges.

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