In a surprising revelation that marks a significant departure from his previous stance, singer Peter Andre has confessed to abandoning the baby naming tradition he once fiercely defended. The Mysterious Girl hitmaker, who shares children Junior and Princess with ex-wife Katie Price, had always maintained that his firstborn son's name should be repeated for future children.
The 51-year-old celebrity recently opened up about his complete change of heart during a candid discussion about family life, admitting that his previous rigid position on the matter has now softened considerably.
The Original Stance: A Firm Family Tradition
Andre had previously been quite vocal about his naming philosophy, telling fans in 2018 that he believed in naming all his sons after his firstborn. "I've got this thing - I know it sounds really weird - but I think you call your first son a name, then you have to call all your other sons the same name," he explained at the time.
This unconventional approach would have meant that his subsequent male children would also carry the name Junior, following the pattern set by his now 18-year-old son. The singer had even suggested that his own father missed an opportunity by not naming him Peter as well.
The Change of Heart: Embracing Individuality
Fast forward to the present day, and Andre's perspective has undergone a remarkable transformation. The father-of-four now acknowledges that his previous thinking was flawed, telling OK! Magazine: "I've changed my mind on that. I don't know what I was thinking!"
This shift in attitude came after welcoming his two youngest children - daughter Amelia, now 10, and son Theo, 7 - with wife Emily MacDonagh. Both children received distinct names that break from Andre's original proposed tradition.
Family Life and Future Plans
The Andre-MacDonagh household appears to be content with their current family dynamic, though Peter hasn't completely ruled out future additions. He revealed that while he'd be happy with more children, his doctor wife has different ideas about expanding their family further.
"I would have more, but Emily is done," he shared, highlighting the differing perspectives within their marriage. The couple recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary, marking nearly a decade of blended family life that has clearly influenced Andre's evolving views on parenting traditions.
This change in naming philosophy demonstrates how personal growth and new family dynamics can reshape even the most firmly held beliefs about parenting and family customs.
