Holly Hagan-Blyth has revealed that she's named her newborn daughter after her late sister, Darci, who died last year, aged just 19, following a cardiac arrestDaniel Bird Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor19:19, 08 Jun 2026Holly Hagan-Blyth has revealed the heartbreaking meaning behind her newborn daughter's name. The reality TV star and her husband, Jacob Blyth, welcomed their second child together last week.And earlier today, Holly revealed that she's named her daughter in memory of her younger sister, Darci. Last year, aged just 19, Darci fell ill and suffered a cardiac arrest on a night out in Manchester. It later emerged that Darci Rose Gibson had mixed the drug crystal MDMA into her drink.Tragically, Darci died 48 hours after falling ill. But now, her memory is continuing to live on through her niece, whom Holly has named Madison-Darci.Holly and Jackson announced the sweet news of Madison's name, alongside an adorable picture of the newborn lying in her crib at home, with her name stitched into a knitted babygro. "Beautiful name for a beautiful little girl, huge congratulations," said Scarlett Moffatt.Charlotte Crosby, Holly's close friend and former Geordie Shore co-star added: "Beautiful just so beautiful! Darci is proud of punch watching over you all. I can't wait to meet her." Fellow Geordie Shore star, Nathan Henry penned: "I can't wait to meet her. She's so precious."Sophie Kasaei responded: "The most amazing precious little girl. Her name is everything, and we know Darci will always be watching over. I’m so proud of you both and I can't wait to meet her."Zahida Allen penned: "She is beyond precious! Congratulations Holly & Blythy! What a beautiful way to honour your sister Darci. Love you all."Over the weekend, Holly revealed that she'd become a mum again and told her fans that while she was "tired" both mum and baby were doing well. She said: "She's here safe and well. I'm so tired but absolutely fine and guys.. she latched instantly."The star chose to have an elective C-section with her second child, who is a sibling to son Alpha-Jax. She kept her followers updated throughout the day on her social media with details of the birth.Earlier Holly announced she was in the hospital waiting for her C-section, admitting on her Instagram Stories that "pushing a child out of my vagina just isn't for me". The reality star also said she likes things to be planned in advance, sharing: "I liked to know things are planned and out of my control."Holly was happy to answer many of fans' questions as she waited for her new arrival. Hinting at her baby's name, she said it was "the prettiest name ever", but stopped short of revealing what she and Jacob had chosen to call their daughter.Her daughter is a welcome sibling for Holly's son, Alpha Jax. The proud mum shared a snap of her son before the tot was born with a doll on his lap - dressed up as a king - as she explained: "He's so excited! Currently practising his holding skills with a dolly."After answering her followers' questions, Holly shared a snap of herself and Jacob in their hospital gowns, captioned: "It's happening!" And in a heartbreaking tribute to her late sister, Darci, who tragically died last year, the star revealed she was wearing a pair of Crocs belonging to her sibling, sharing a snap of her feet with the caption: "Darci's crocs for good luck."Article continues belowLike this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.
Holly Hagan shares baby daughter's name with heartbreaking meaning behind it
Holly Hagan-Blyth has revealed that she's named her newborn daughter after her late sister, Darci, who died last year, aged just 19, following a cardiac arrest








