Sweet meaning behind Declan Donnelly's baby name - including adorable nod to best pal Ant McPartlin

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On 23 July Declan Donnelly announced the happy news that he and wife Ali Astall had welcomed a baby boy to their family with an adorable snap of the newborn.Taking to Instagram Dec, 46, wrote: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.7.2022, Ali and I welcomed the arrival of our son, Jack Anthony Alphonsus, a very welcome ray of light. "He is wonderful and Isla is beyond excited to be a big sister!

D x". The youngster’s name is a homage to the men in Dec’s life including best pal Ant McPartlin and also a nod to his father who passed away in 2011.

The newborn’s first name is Jack and according to BabyNames the meaning behind the name is a religious one.The website says: “The name Jack is primarily a male name of English origin that means God Is Gracious. “Originally a nickname for the given name John, it has now become a given name on its own.

When short for Jackson, the name Jack it means Son of Jack/John. Nicknames of the name Jack include Jay and J.J. Jac and Jak are alternate spellings of the name Jack.” While his middle name is a tribute to 46 year old Ant McPartlin - whose full name is Anthony.