Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury welcomed their second child together on June 3, and fans had been eagerly awaiting the announcement of their newborn son’s name. The couple, who met on ‘Love Island’ and rekindled their relationship after a brief split, kept the name under wraps for days following his arrival. Now, the meaning behind their unique choice has been revealed and it carries significant symbolism rooted in ancient history and mythology.According to reports by The Sun, Tommy Fury revealed their newborn son’s name as Midas when he took on British retired strongman competitor Eddie Hall in a boxing match in Manchester on Saturday night. The announcement came just over a week after Molly-Mae and Tommy welcomed the tot, marking the moment fans finally learned what they had decided to call their second child together.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s son Midas carries deep mythological meaning
The name Midas is deeply rooted in meaning and holds significant historical and cultural importance. Midas is an Ancient Greek name, according to Ancestry, symbolising wealth and opulence. This is generally associated with the mythical King Midas, who could turn anything he came into contact with to gold.
Midas is a prominent character in Greek mythology and according to legend, “King Midas ruled Phrygia in Anatolia and was granted the power to turn objects into gold by the god Dionysus”. In more modern discussions, Midas is often used to describe individuals or entities that possess a special knack for generating wealth and prosperity.The name has appeared throughout popular culture in various forms. In 1986, Midnight Star released the song ‘Midas Touch,’ which is about someone who turns everything he touches into gold. The lyrics go: “I’ve got the Midas touch / Everythin’ I touch turns to gold (turns to gold).” In more recent years, the band Wunderhorse released an album called ‘Midas’ in 2024. Additionally, in 2020, Taylor Swift crooned the lyric: “Your Midas touch on the Chevy door,” in her ‘Evermore’ song ‘Champagne Problems’.
Fans react to Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s unique baby name choice
Fans took to social media to react to the name when it was revealed. “Love the name Midas and Molly Mae looks absolutely sensational,” said one person on X (formerly Twitter). “THATS SO CUTEEEE STOP,” swooned another. While a third had a different opinion and said: “Molly Mae really cannot give her children normal names can she? First Bambi and now Midas?”
This comes after Molly-Mae attended the event in a smart long cream dress, which hugged her figure and showed off her svelte frame, just days after welcoming the tot. In a video shared online of Molly-Mae at the event, she was seen backstage and planted a kiss on Tommy’s cheek. Fans were left stunned by how good she looked just days after giving birth.“A week postpartum. She’s won this,” said one person. “She looks absolutely STUNNING,” swooned a second. While a third wrote: “Just had a baby son and Molly-Mae you look just amazing.”With the arrival of baby Midas, Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury now complete their family as a unit of four, with their daughter Bambi and newborn son Midas bringing joy to the couple as they navigate parenthood together.