Dani Dyer hints at 'uncommon' names she's debating for twin girls

Her first born is called Santiago

Author: Alex RossPublished 13th Feb 2023

As they prepare for the arrival of their twin girls, it sounds like former Love Island winner Dani Dyer and West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen are getting organised ahead of the birth!

After announcing they were expecting their first children together, and then later revealing they are expecting girls, Dani has been keeping fans updated throughout her pregnancy and recently took part in a Q&A with fans.

Dani, who is already a mum to her son Santiago, was asked if she's following a 'theme' for the names.

She said: "I think we have decided both names. Jarrod always wanted one of the names so that was settled for twin one.

"However, twin two I was struggling as I always wanted a certain name but kept thinking would it work (it's not the most common name), but I'm going to go for it as I think I'd really regret not choosing the name I always loved deep down."

Speaking about her son Santi's name, the 26-year-old added: "People really have negative opinions on baby names. I had that a lot with Santi, so I'm prepared for that again."

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Dani and Jarrod, who have been dating since 2021, announced the news they were expecting twins together in January.

The happy couple announced their lovely news on social media, with Dani's son Santi holding up a sign which read: 'I'm going to be a big brother to twins'.

Just days later, Dani then confirmed she's expecting identical twin girls, writing: 'Half way our little darlings💕💕

'A lot of you have been asking on the gender of our babies and we are so excited to share with you all that we are having identical twin girls💖💖

'Any tips/ recommendations I am so open too😂😂'. (sic)

Dani and Jarrod's twin girls are due later this year.

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