Boris Johnson’s Naming Odyssey

What’s in a name?  A lot, if you’re Boris Johnson, and you’re naming your son.

Mrs. Johnson took to Instagram to announce the birth of their third child with this message:

Welcome to the world Frank Alfred Odysseus Johnson born 5th July at 9.15am.

(Can you guess which name my husband chose?! )

This was duly covered by the press.  Notably, The Guardian added this para to its coverage:

The former prime minister Boris Johnson is keen to be thought of as a scholar of the classics. In Greek mythology, Odysseus leaves behind his wife and child to seek adventure, encountering many other women along the way.