Cumberbatch, Hunter name baby boy Christopher CarltonLondon, Aug 31 (AZINS) Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter have reportedly named their two-month-old son Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch.

The "Sherlock" star opted for Carlton because it is a family name which both the actor and his father Timothy share, reports dailymail.co.uk.

Cumberbatch portrayed a character called Christopher in the BBC TV adaptation of "Parade's End", which was written by Tom Stoppard.

The couple were said to be "delighted" after welcoming their first child together on June 1.

The actor's representative announced Hunter's pregnancy in January, two months after the pair got engaged.

The duo got married in a private wedding ceremony on February 14.