Oliver Finlay Dallas' Name Was Hard to Choose - Facts about Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas' First Son

When Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas welcomed their firstborn, Oliver Finlay Dallas, they had difficulty choosing the perfect name. However, their son's second name has a beautiful meaning behind it.

Oliver Finlay Dallas resulted from a beautiful love story that began with a fairytale. His parents, Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas met on the set of "Once Upon a Time" in 2011.

Ginnifer brought to life the fictional character Snow White, while Josh played Prince Charming. Soon, their on-screen love turned into a full-fledged romance in real life.

Even after the show's end, the duo's love continued to grow. In 2014, Ginnifer and Josh tied the knot in California. They later welcomed two boys, Hugo Wilson, and Oliver Finlay.

Oliver Finlay Dallas Is Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas' First Son

Oliver was born on May 29, 2014, at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. With the help of celebrity doctor Dr. Paul Crane, who also delivered the Kardashian sisters' kids, Oliver came out strong and healthy.

Josh also played a significant part in his son's birthing process, having been the one who delivered Oliver. The doctor guided the actor inside the delivery room as he held his son for the first time without gloves.

Josh gave fans a Twitter update shortly after his birth, claiming the parents were in love with their newborn.

Despite starting a family, Ginnifer continued her career in the entertainment industry. She filmed the third season of "Once Upon a Time" while pregnant with Oliver and returned to work six weeks after giving birth.

Nevertheless, she still fulfills her duties as a mom and spends time with her son. The doting dad once revealed that they had read several books about raising a child to prepare for the role of a lifetime. At ten months old, Oliver had already progressed. Josh shared:

"Every day is a milestone. He can climb the stairs like a ninja [and] hold his own bottle. Every day there's a milestone that amazes you as a parent."

Oliver Finlay Dallas' Name

Oliver's parents had a difficult time choosing his name. However, they chose one with a significant meaning behind it.

Although Oliver is quite common in the US, Finlay, which is of Irish origin and means "fair-haired hero," is more unique.

Although both celebrities, Oliver's parents maintain their child's privacy. Josh sometimes shares photos of his kids on social media.

Oliver Finlay Dallas Has a Younger Brother

On June 1, 2016, Oliver's younger brother, Hugo Wilson Dallas, joined their family. Although they are two years apart, Oliver's parents are fond of dressing them up like twins.

With two boys at home, things can sometimes be chaotic. However, Ginnifer and Josh get by with their friends' help. During their time off, the couple enjoys visiting museums, watching movies, or grabbing dinner in downtown Los Angeles.

Ginnifer trusted some of her friends so much so that she offered her husband's sperm to one of them, who was looking to be a single mom. "My husband and the best friend were the ones who were like, 'This could lead to complications.'" she shared.

Oliver's Parents Maintain His Privacy

Although Ginnifer and Josh are celebrities, Oliver's parents maintain their child's privacy. Josh sometimes shares photos of his kids on social media. However, he always makes sure their faces are covered.

Several other celebrities, including Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton, have chosen to do the same. Unlike the Dallas family, Morgan and Burton don't cover the face of their daughter, George Virginia Morgan. However, they rarely share details about their family.