Benedict Cumberbatch, wife Sophie Hunter name second child after Shakespearean hero 'Hal'

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly welcomed his second child, a baby boy, with wife Sophie Hunter.

The Sherlock star's wife is said to have given birth earlier in March to a boy, who has been named after Shakespearean hero Hal.

Prince Hal was the nickname, the great writer gave to the young Henry V in his plays. The same character was played by Cumberbatch's good friend Tom Hiddleston in BBC series Hollow Crown. 

Cumberbatch also starred in the second series of The Hollow Crown based on Shakespeare's work. Though an official announcement is yet to be made, Daily Mail reports that the baby's full name is Hal Auden Cumberbatch.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2015, is also parents to Christopher, who was born in June same year.

(With PTI inputs)