Fans Predict Emotional Tribute Name

Coronation Street viewers are convinced they already know what David and Shona Platt will name their baby—and the fan theory has everyone talking.

David (Jack P. Shepherd) and Shona (Julia Goulding) have had one of the show’s most turbulent love stories, from shocking revelations to tragic losses. Now, with a new baby on the way, fans believe the couple will choose a name that carries deep emotional weight.

On social media, several Corrie viewers suggested a touching tribute to David’s late wife, Kylie (Paula Lane), who was killed on the cobbles in 2016. One fan wrote, “If it’s a girl, they should call her Kylie. It would be such a lovely way to honour her memory.”

Another agreed: “David’s finally happy again. Naming the baby after Kylie would be perfect.”

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Other Possible Names Stir Debate

Not all fans are on board with the Kylie theory. Others think the Platts might choose a more traditional family name, paying tribute to David’s mum, Gail (Helen Worth), or even his father Martin (Sean Wilson).

One fan wrote, “Martin if it’s a boy—it just makes sense.” Another commented, “How cute if they called her Gail? That’d be a proper Corrie full-circle moment.”

However, some viewers think such a move would upset Shona, who may feel overshadowed by David’s late wife. With her history of insecurity and past mistakes, naming the child after Kylie could reopen old wounds and create new tension between the couple.

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Drama Ahead for David and Shona

Julia Goulding recently teased that the baby storyline will be “anything but straightforward.” Speaking to The Mirror, the actress hinted that there are “lots of twists and turns” ahead regarding the Platts’ family future.

Shona’s pregnancy has already hit early obstacles—David missed their first scan after getting stuck in a lift, leaving Shona disappointed and alone. Julia revealed that more complications lie ahead, suggesting that the baby’s arrival could shake the couple’s fragile stability.

“I don’t know how much I can say,” Julia teased, “apart from that there’s going to be a lot of drama for them regarding the future of their family… and their child.”

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Could History Repeat Itself?

If the fan predictions prove right, naming the baby Kylie would be a bittersweet full-circle moment for David, symbolising forgiveness and closure after years of loss. But it could also stir painful memories—something Shona might not be ready to face.

Either way, Weatherfield’s most chaotic couple are set for another emotional rollercoaster as their next chapter begins.