Jesinta and Buddy Franklin confirm their newborn son’s very unique name

Jesinta and Buddy Franklin confirm their newborn son’s very unique name

AFL glamour couple Jesinta and Buddy Franklin announced the birth of their second child last month, and now they have finally revealed their little boy’s name.

Model and brand ambassador Jesinta, 29, confirmed in an Instagram post on Sunday evening they had named their newborn Rocky.

The confirmation comes after weeks of speculation the pair had decided on the unique moniker for their youngest child.  

Eye of the tiger! Fans are convinced Jesinta and Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin (both pictured) have named their newborn son Rocky 

Sydney Swans star Buddy, 34, had uploaded a photo to Instagram on March 24 of himself posing with his baby son, prompting a flurry of comments from fans begging to know his name.

However, one particular comment from Buddy’s friend, fashion director Justin O’Shea, appeared to confirm the child’s name. 

Justin, who previously cast Buddy in a campaign for label DrizaBone, wrote ‘Rocky!’ alongside a series of clapping emojis and a black heart emoji.

An article on 7Sport was also published that month claiming the child was called Rocky, but did not include any quotes from the couple confirming it.

Happy arrival: On March 24, Buddy uploaded this photo of himself posing with his newborn son, prompting a flurry of comments from fans begging to know his name

Happy arrival: On March 24, Buddy uploaded this photo of himself posing with his newborn son, prompting a flurry of comments from fans begging to know his name 

Leaked? However, one particular comment from Buddy's friend, fashion director Justin O'Shea appeared to reveal the child's name is Rocky

Leaked? However, one particular comment from Buddy’s friend, fashion director Justin O’Shea appeared to reveal the child’s name is Rocky

The couple already share a one-year-old daughter named Tullulah.

In February, Jesinta admitted she was ‘nervous’ about having two children at home.

She shared a photo on Instagram of herself pushing a stroller, and wrote: ‘Pre-dinner waddle to the shops. Can’t believe we’ll be whipping out the double pram soon.’

Did someone spill the beans? The theory that Jesinta and Buddy's newborn is named Rocky appears to be confirmed by an article from 7Sport about Buddy's return to AFL in March

Did someone spill the beans? The theory that Jesinta and Buddy’s newborn is named Rocky appears to be confirmed by an article from 7Sport about Buddy’s return to AFL in March

Family: The power couple also have a one-year-old daughter, Tullulah (pictured with Buddy), who they welcomed in 2020

Family: The power couple also have a one-year-old daughter, Tullulah (pictured with Buddy), who they welcomed in 2020 

‘Would love any advice/tips from other mums with a one-year-old and newborn. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous,’ she added.

The Franklins announced Rocky’s arrival on March 24.

Buddy, considered one of the greatest AFL players of the modern era, shared a photo on Instagram of himself cradling their bundle of joy in hospital.

‘Our baby boy has arrived,’ he captioned the post, adding a blue love-heart emoji. 

It's not easy! Last month, Jesinta admitted she was 'nervous' about having two children at home

It’s not easy! Last month, Jesinta admitted she was ‘nervous’ about having two children at home