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Influencer Molly-Mae Hague clarifies naming inspiration for son Midas

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague has clarified that her newborn son's name was inspired by a film rather than Greek mythology. The statement follows the birth of her second child earlier this month.

Amalgamated from The Mirror (opens in new tab), Daily Mail (opens in new tab)

Molly-Mae Hague and partner Tommy Fury welcomed their second child on June 3. Following the announcement, questions arose regarding the inspiration behind the infant's name, Midas.

The Mirror reports that Hague addressed these inquiries in a YouTube vlog. In the video, she clarified that the boy was not named after the Greek King from mythology.

According to the Daily Mail, the name instead refers to a robot boxing film starring actor Hugh Jackman. This clarification follows the couple's announcement of their second child earlier this month.