The meaning behind Joanna Cooper and Conor Murray’s newborn’s name

Joanna Cooper gave birth to a baby boy this month

The new mum gave birth to their first child, a baby boy, on October 22nd.

Joanna and Conor shared their joyous news on Instagram by posting the sweetest photo of their baby boy wearing a mini dressing gown.

Alongside the beautiful black and white photo, the mum wrote: "Alfie Murray - 22/10/24."

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The traditional name is the perfect choice for their baby boy, especially because of the meaning behind his moniker.

Alfie may be a more old-fashioned name but it has become increasingly popular in recent years.

The name Alfie is of English origin and means 'friendly'.

The charming moniker has impressed Joanna's followers with many praising the mum for choosing such a traditional name for her baby boy.

One wrote: "Huge congratulations Joanna. Such a beautiful name!! "

"The best name! Congratulations beautiful," another said.

Alfie is definitely one of our favourite traditional names. What do you think of it?

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