Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have unveiled the name of their second child as Midas. The reveal occurred in Manchester during a boxing bout between Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall.

The Greek Mythology of Midas Fury

The choice of the name Midas draws directly from the legend of King Midas of Phrygia. In Greek mythology, the king was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold,a gift that quickly became a curse when he found himself unable to eat or drink, and accidentally transformed his own daughter into a golden statue. while the modern idiom "the Midas touch" is frequently used to describe an innate ability to achieve financial success, the original story serves as a stark warning against greed and foolishness.

This tension between the name's association with wealth and its mythological tragedy is where the public divide begins. For a couple like Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, whose public personas are built on luxury and high-earning ventures, the "golden" association is an obvious draw. However, as the report says, many observers believe the couple ignored the deeper, more cautionary elements of the myth in favor of the aesthetic of success.

Why X users flagged the 'cautionary tale' of greed

The reaction on social media, particularly on X, was swift and often critical. Many users pointed out the irony of naming a child after a figure defined by the perils of wealth. One critic noted that it was "funny how they've missed the entire point of the story," suggesting that the couple focused on the gold while ignoring the tragedy. Other users compared the choice to the name of their first daughter, Bambi, with some suggesting that "Thumper" would have been a more consistent thematic choice given the Disney reference.

This backlash reflects a broader trend of public scrutiny toward "influencer naming," where unique or high-concept names are often viewed as branding exercises rather than personal choices . By choosing a name linked to extreme wealth, Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have inadvertently invited a conversation about the ethics of greed, turning a family announcement into a debate over cultural literacy.

A £30,000 birth in a Portland maternity suite

Beyond the name, the circumstances of the birth highlight the couple's affluent lifestyle. According to the source, Molly-Mae Hague gave birth in a Portland maternity suite, where birthing packages can cost as much as £30,000. This level of luxury extends to the child's environment; the couple's interior designer recently shared images of a space-themed nursery featuring a large moon light on the ceiling.

The announcement itself was integrated into Tommy Fury's professional branding. molly-Mae Hague designed the boxing shorts worn by Tommy Fury during his fight against Eddie Hall,ensuring the name Midas was displayed prominently for the crowd in Manchester. This blending of family milestones with commercial events is a hallmark of the couple's approach to public life, where every personal detail is curated for maximum visibility.

The mystery of the 'hard to pronounce' name

Despite the eventual reveal , several details provided by the couple remain confusing. In a previous vlog, Molly-Mae Hague claimed that the name was "hard to pronounce" and mentioned she only knew one other child with the same name. This claim has left some followers puzzled, as "Midas" is a relatively straightforward two-syllable word well-known in English-speaking cultures due to the ubiquitous "Midas touch" phrase.

It remains unclear whether the couple is referring to a different linguistic variation of the name or if the "hard to pronounce" comment was a red herring to keep the name secret until the fight. Furthermore, the identity of the other child with the name Midas remains unknown, leaving a gap in the narrative the couple built leading up to the announcement.