Ashley Tisdale has welcomed her second child and shared the joyous news with her followers on social media. The actress and her husband, Christopher French, revealed their newborn daughter’s name in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Tisdale wrote, “Emerson Clover French, all three of us are obsessed with you. She landed 9.6.24,” accompanied by a four-leaf clover emoji that complements the baby’s name. The photo accompanying the post shows the couple holding their newborn’s hand while their 3-year-old daughter, Jupiter Iris French, stands by.
Previously, Tisdale shared a TikTok video discussing potential names for their second child. Here are the details on the chosen name:
Emerson
Origin: English and German
Meaning: “Son of Emery,” according to Nameberry.com
Similar Names and Variations: Everett, Emmett, Emersyn
Famous Namesakes: Includes soccer player Emerson Palmieri, hockey player Emerson Etem, and former NFL player Emerson Boozer.
Peak Popularity: Emerson first appeared on the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000 baby boy names in 1900, ranking 382nd. By 2023, it was the 268th most popular name. The name appeared on the top 1,000 baby girl names list in 2002, initially ranking 833rd, and climbed to 161st in 2023.
Clover
Origin: English
Meaning: Though a flower name, it also signifies “key” and is associated with good luck due to the rarity of four-leaf clovers, according to Nameberry.com.
Similar Names and Variations: Other flower-inspired names include Juniper, Clementine, and Lily.
Famous Namesakes: Notable bearers include Clover Elizabeth McDonough (daughter of actor Neal McDonough) and Clover Ash Porter (daughter of actor Scott Porter).
Peak Popularity: Clover appeared on the SSA’s list of top baby girl names for the first time in 2021, ranking 860th. It was the 675th most popular name in 2023.
In a TikTok video, Tisdale previously shared that she initially thought she would have only one child due to complications from her first pregnancy, including plantar fasciitis and postpartum depression. However, she changed her mind after witnessing her daughter’s joy in social settings.
“I’m excited and Jupiter is excited,” Tisdale noted in the video. “She keeps telling everybody the big news that she’s going to be a big sister.”
In a recent interview with Parents, Tisdale expressed her readiness to navigate life with two young children. “I know it’s going to be a whole different thing,” she said. “So, I’m prepared to know that there may be more chaos around here, but I’ve chosen to lean into that, and not fight it.”
