Coronation Street's Sam Aston and his wife, Briony Gardner, said their daughter's name has close sentimental ties to both of their families.
Coronation Street star Sam Aston, 29, has opened up about what it's been like to welcome the latest addition to his family. Two months ago, Sam and his wife, Briony, 27, welcomed their daughter Daisy less than two years after their first child, Sonny.
In an interview with OK! Magazine, the television actor said there is sentimental meaning behind Daisy's name as it ties both his and Briony's family together. He said: "We’ve always liked it. It was one of the only names we both agreed on."
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Briony added: "Once we knew we were having a girl, we kept going back to it, so then halfway through the pregnancy we were like, ‘Daisy it is!’ and I bought all the personalised stuff.
"She’s Daisy Josephine. Josephine is a nod to Sam’s brother Joe and my grandad Joe. Daisy is also the French name for Marguerite and my mum’s mum is called Margaret, so it was a way to have both grandparents in there."
Sam has played Chesney Brown on the cobbles for nearly 20 years and other than his gritty storylines is known for his visually striking, bright ginger hair. Appearing to run in the family, Briony referenced how strong the family resemblance is between her kids and Sam. She said: "The bright red hair gives it away. We have a photo of Sam as a baby and she looks exactly like him. They’re identical. I can even see it myself,
Sam mentioned the cast and producers of Coronation Street have been incredibly kind following both arrivals as they have received endless gifts for both children. He added: "When Daisy was born, Corrie sent some lovely flowers and Dolly-Rose [Campbell]’s mum knitted her a little cardigan. She also did a jumper for Sonny when he was born."
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