Benedict Cumberbatch came up with a sonorous name for his son

The most popular Sherlock Holmes, according to the British viewers, actor Benedikt Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter did not hurry to lift the veil of secrecy that arose around the name of their first-born.

Finally, the bohemian couple unveiled the name of its two-month-old son. The boy was decided to name Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch.

What is the secret of the name of the little son Benedict Cumberbatch?

As it turned out, the name of the baby was chosen not accidentally. The 38-year-old actor said that Christopher is called his favorite hero, the character of the play of modern British classic Tom Stoppard.

The second name, Carlton, is considered to be a family actor. Both Benedict himself and his father actor Timothy Cumberbatch, also wear it as a second name.

Read also

Recall that the meeting of future husband and wife took place during the filming of the project "Burlesque Fairy Tales" in 2009. The playwright, actress and director Sophie Hunter and Benedict Cumberbatch did not begin to advertise close relationships until the engagement. Beloved ones went under the crown for Valentine's Day, and on June 1, their first child appeared.