Real reason Molly Mae named her daughter Bambi revealed – after hinting at it TWO years ago
THE real reason Molly Mae Hague named her daughter Bambi has been revealed - after she hinted at it TWO years ago.
Molly and boyfriend Tommy Fury, both 23, who met on Love Island in 2019, announced they had welcomed their daughter on January 23 on Monday evening.
Over the past few days fans have been desperate to know what they decided to call their baby girl.
Yesterday they finally revealed their unique chosen moniker - Bambi.
Molly opened up about her future children's names in a Q&A on Instagram in 2020 - and explained her decisions.
One fan asked if their kids will have unusual names, to which she replied: "Yes, a million percent.
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"No one in my child's class is going to have the same name as them.
"I already have names in mind that I know everyone is going to hate, and I just can't wait for it."
Molly had to turn off her Instagram comments after fans were divided over her baby’s adorable name.
The unusual name has polarised their fan base with some loving the Disney-inspired moniker and others less sure.
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The divisive reaction has prompted Molly-Mae to remove comments from her Instagram announcement.
One fan said: "No way has Molly-Mae called her baby Bambi!"
Another posted: "I love Molly-Mae but… calling your daughter BAMBI??!"
However, many did celebrate the name too.
One gushed: "Molly-Mae naming her baby Bambi is so beautiful."
Fans had been desperate to guess the baby’s name for months and came up with a number of theories.
On Monday the couple revealed they welcomed their daughter into the world.
Molly revealed the baby girl, whose name they are yet to share, was born on January 23.
She then said: "I can't believe we get to keep you forever.
"Becoming your mum has been the best thing to ever happen to me. It doesn't seem possible but my love for you grows with each passing moment.
"There is no feeling like holding you in my arms little one, my heart literally explodes.
"Thank you for entering this world safely for us and blessing us with the gift of being your parents.
"We promise to love and care for you unconditionally forever."
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Molly and Tommy placed second on Love Island in 2019.
