After keeping
fans guessing for two weeks, Jamie and Jools Oliver have finally revealed the
name of their newborn baby boy.
The couple – who
already have three daughters and a son – welcomed their fifth child earlier
this month, but remained tight-lipped on the tot’s moniker.
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However, Jools
took to Instagram on Monday (Aug 22) to share a photo with her 369,000
followers, showcasing a piece of nursery artwork that read: “Dream Big River”,
including a rocket and blue love heart emoji in the caption.
As a further clue
Jamie’s sister Anne-Marie Hunt commented on the photo: “It’s all about the
River today!” while adding a wink, rocket and monkey emoji into the mystery
mix.
The baby’s full
name – presumably River Rocket Oliver – received praise from fans, who have
been eagerly awaiting the big reveal, with one writing: “Lovely name
@joolsoliver congratulations.”
As another added:
“Beautiful name, our daughter was to be River, had she been a boy xx,” and one
other remarked: “So beautiful, congratulations to you all xo.”
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The gender
neutral name, according to Nameberry,
“shares the tranquil feeling of all the water names”, and has been “on the rise
for both sexes the past few years.”
‘River Rocket’
joins siblings Poppy Honey Rosie, 14, Daisy Boo Pamela, 12, Petal Blossom Rainbow,
six, and five-year-old brother Buddy Bear Maurice.
Jools previously
insisted that she prefers to choose two names each for her children, and
encouraged other parents to have fun when it comes to naming their
babies.
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She told Gurgle: “They
all have more than one name because I couldn’t decide. I’m not sure where Petal
Rainbow came from – apparently it’s a My Little Pony! I wanted to call her
Rainbow but Jamie told me to calm down.
"With Buddy
it was quite fun choosing a boy’s name, as I hadn’t done it before. And I hate
people’s opinions on names. Whatever you call your baby is your decision.”
Hear, hear! We
wish the Oliver brood all the very best.