Molly-Mae Hague reveals unexpected inspiration behind name of newborn son

Molly-Mae Hague, the 27-year-old Love Island star, recently returned to YouTube, sharing a 29-minute vlog about the birth of her second child with boxer Tommy Fury. In the video, she revealed the inspiration behind the name of her newborn son, Midas Thomas Fury, and it's a story that's got everyone talking. Here's the thing: it's not what you'd expect.

Molly-Mae's fans were quick to point out that the name Midas seemed to be inspired by Greek mythology, specifically King Midas, who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold. But, as Molly-Mae explained, that's not where the name came from. Instead, she revealed that she actually found the name while watching the 2011 sci-fi action film Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman. One of the robots in the film was called Midas, and Molly-Mae thought it was a "really cool, strong name."

Real Steel, as it turns out, is a film about an out-of-luck boxer whose fortune changes when he and his son team up to build a champion robot fighter. Molly-Mae's love for the film is a bit random, even her mum acknowledged it as such. But, as she explained, it was the name Midas that really stood out to her. She mentioned it to Tommy, who "absolutely fell in love with it," and thus their baby's name was decided. This one na levels, right? I mean, who would have thought that a film about robots boxing would inspire a name that's steeped in Greek mythology?

Molly-Mae's love for the name Midas is clear, and she's not just drawn to its association with the film. She also loves the phrase "everything he touches turns to gold," which, as she pointed out, is a bit of a warning against greed. Baby Midas was born on June 3, and Molly-Mae recorded the vlog on June 12, the day before Tommy's big fight against Eddie Hall. In the video, she even talked about designing a special patch for Tommy's shorts, which says "everything he touches turns to gold." This little detail shows just how much Molly-Mae has thought through the name and its connotations.

As Molly-Mae's vlog shows, the name Midas is not just a random choice; it's a name that's been in her mind for years. And, as she explained, it's not necessarily a name that's meant to evoke King Midas directly. Like Bambi, who isn't necessarily named after the Disney cartoon, Midas isn't necessarily named after the Greek king. But, as Molly-Mae's story shows, the name has taken on a life of its own, and it's a reminder that sometimes the best names come from unexpected places.

In the end, Molly-Mae's story is a reminder that names can be personal and meaningful, and that sometimes the best choices come from unexpected places. As the Fury family settles into life with their new baby, it's clear that Midas is a name that's here to stay.