Dani Dyer has defended her decision to name her son Santiago while revealing the inspiration behind the ‘unusual’ moniker.The former Love Island star welcomed her first child with boyfriend Sammy Kimmence on January 23.
It was revealed shortly after that Dani’s little one was named Santiago but the couple didn’t share the meaning behind the name.
During an Instagram Q&A with fans on Monday, Dani addressed the criticism she’s received over the unique name and stated: ‘This name is actually a lot more common than people think I’ve had a few people message and say there [sic] baby’s are called Santiago.’ Responding to another follower, she explained: ‘My mum is half-Spanish and she said the name to me a few times.
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