When John Lennon adopted his wife Yoko Ono's last name after their 1969 wedding, the legendary Beatle said it was for 'good luck'. And Adam Ramsay-Peaty will certainly be hoping his decision to combine his and wife Holly Ramsay's surnames will prove similarly lucky ahead of the Commonwealth Games. The three-time Olympic winner, 31, was seen swimming laps during a practice session in Glasgow yesterday - and fans were quick to notice his sweet tribute to Holly, the influencer daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay. And while Holly, who is pregnant with the couple's first child, gave Adam's swimming cap with his new surname on her seal of approval, etiquette expert Laura Windsor has suggested the name change feels 'performative' in light of the family drama that nearly eclipsed the couple's wedding last year. Much like Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, who changed his name after marrying wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham, Adam updated his moniker on Instagram shortly after the couple exchanged vows at Bath Abbey in December. However, the nuptials were overshadowed by controversy after Adam banned his mother from attending due to an ongoing bitter feud, first revealed by this newspaper. He has since been criticised for 'cashing in' on his celebrity father-in-law, with the Queen of Etiquette telling the Daily Mail: 'The public nature of his name change undermines what would otherwise be a thoughtful and generous gesture.' While taking a loved one's surname can deepen a bond and make them feel special, there is a right - and wrong - way to do it, she added. Adam Ramsay three-time Olympic winner, 31, was seen swimming laps during a training session in Glasgow yesterday on day zero of the Commonwealth Games Ms Windsor explained how 'etiquette has evolved' and it is now 'increasingly common for men to adopt their wives’ names' - but she suggested doing so amid family feuds 'may raise questions about their integrity, emotional intelligence and their understanding of tradition'.'Rather than a meaningful, symbolic gesture of love, it can risk coming across as performative,' suggested the expert. The decision to change their names publicly in the light of Adam and Brooklyn's estrangement from their parents felt like a 'clear message' to 'make a point'. Ms Windsor explained: 'The men are sending a very clear message to their parents - emphasising their unity, distancing themselves from family tensions and making a point that these are their lives to live.'Is it good or bad decorum? Keeping family matters private, practicing emotional intelligence, putting ego aside and working to resolve problems is good etiquette. Public displays risk becoming theatrical and performative.'Explaining the history of double-barrelled names in Britain, Laura claimed they were used to link inheritance and property through marriage, rather than being any sort of loving gesture.Ms Windsor, who has previously advised Netflix on Regency-era social graces for the hit series Bridgerton, added that traditionally, a hyphenated surname denoted a single, shared family name, with both being 'equally important'.'If the surname is unhyphenated, the second name - which in this case happens to be the wives’ names - may be treated as a middle name which is often dropped in everyday use,' said Laura.It's unclear if Adam and Brooklyn hyphenated their names officially.Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, which were kicked off by the King and Queen yesterday during the official opening ceremony, Adam was accused by his estranged family of ‘cashing in’ on his wife's celebrity family. Adam updated his moniker on Instagram shortly after the couple exchanged vows at Bath Abbey in DecemberThe Olympian, 31, who is hoping to make history at the upcoming event in July with Team England, is using his married name Adam Ramsay-Peaty because the ‘Ramsay name opens door,’ a family source insisted.The insider told the Daily Mail on Thursday: ‘As much as Adam wants to be a Ramsay, he is not. He is a Peaty.‘Adam has financial control and is cashing in on the Ramsay name because it opens doors.‘He is playing a role.'The swimmer, married Gordon's influencer daughter Holly Ramsay, 26, at a high profile wedding at Bath Abbey in December, at which he banned his mother Caroline and other family members from attending due to an ongoing bitter feud, first revealed by this newspaper last autumn.He has been fully embraced by the world-famous TV chef and wife Tana and even now calls them ‘dad’ and ‘mum.’The source close to his ‘devastated’ mother and father Mark from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, who have supported him throughout his career, said: ‘Adam is embarrassed of his roots and upbringing.’They say he has ‘changed beyond belief’ since becoming part of the Ramsay clan and have left the family ‘hurt, disappointed, bewildered and devastated.'Adam changing his name to Ramsay-Peaty and registering under the double-barrel surname for the Games in Glasgow is the latest blow for his estranged loved ones - especially as Ramsay is placed first before Peaty.However, the athlete will have to put aside any personal issues for now, with Adam hoping to make history by becoming the first British swimmer to win gold medals at four consecutive Commonwealth events. It will be his first major event since tying the knot with Holly.He sealed his place in the Commonwealth Games after winning the 100 metre breaststroke at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in April - and being publicly praised by his proud wife.He has previously won four Commonwealth gold medals and three silvers, having made his debut at the event in 2014.
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The three-time Olympic winner, 31, was seen swimming laps during a practice session in Glasgow yesterday - and fans were quick to notice his sweet tribute to wife, Holly.











