Influencer Dani Austin Reveals How She Almost Changed Newborn Son’s Name After Her Husband Suggested It Was ‘Weird to Say’

In an exciting new chapter for content creator Dani Austin and her husband, Jordan Ramirez, the couple welcomed their fourth child, a son named Smith, following an unmedicated birth. Dani shared this moment with her followers on Thursday, 26 February, posting footage that captured the initial moments after Smith’s arrival.

The delivery did not come without its surprises, as Dani revealed that there was some uncertainty regarding the baby’s name. In the video, while filling out the birth certificate information, Jordan admitted he felt unsure about the choice of the name Smith. “I don’t not like the name. I’m just saying,” he explained, reflecting a hint of hesitation over its uniqueness. Dani, engagingly narrating the exchange, remarked, “He’s literally trying to get me to switch it right now.”

Their decision on Smith’s name stems from a thoughtful combination of family legacies. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Dani explained that they created the full name, Smith Austin Ramirez, by merging her maiden name, Austin, with her mother’s maiden name, Ramirez, and Jordan’s mother’s surname, Smith. “It’s a special name for our family,” Dani expressed. After experiencing four pregnancies in five years, she considers Smith to be potentially their last child, making the name all the more significant as they conclude this period of their lives.

Dani further elaborated on her choice, revealing in the video’s caption that she has long admired the name Smith. Though traditionally a surname, she appreciated its strength and uniqueness as a first name. Additionally, Dani aimed for a single-syllable name for their fourth child, having found herself frequently mixing up the two-syllable names of her three older children—daughter Stella and sons Stratton and Summit.

Initially, the couple had planned to name their child Sawyer. However, as Dani approached the final stages of her pregnancy, they decided to change course and opt for Smith instead. Dani was so committed to this decision that she began to monogram the name on various items in anticipation of the baby’s arrival.

After Jordan expressed his reservations, Dani encouraged him to share his favourite alternatives. He presented the names Sawyer and Shepherd, the latter being shortened to “Shep.” The couple took a hands-on approach and wrote out the names on paper to assess how they looked and felt. Dani noted that “Sawyer had a lot of syllables” when paired with his middle and last name, while she mused that Smith “looks like a football player” when written down. Despite her excitement, Dani admitted to feeling “so torn” over their options.

Jordan provided his two cents, suggesting the versatility of the name Sawyer, positing that it could suit various personalities, from an intellectual to an athlete. Their mothers were consulted for insight, each affirming their choice of the name Smith, which helped solidify the couple’s decision.

Ultimately, as Dani concluded in her reflections, “I think whoever does the unmedicated birth gets to decide.” Confirming to PEOPLE that they had settled on Smith Austin Ramirez, the proud parents embraced the new addition to their family while joyfully sharing their journey with followers on social media.

With Smith now joining the family, the couple continues to navigate parenthood alongside their three older children, underscoring the dynamic of a busy household filled with love and excitement. Dani Austin, who boasts a combined following of over three million on TikTok and Instagram, continues to engage her audience with her life updates, providing a glimpse into the joys and challenges of raising a growing family.