Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty has officially adopted the double-barreled surname Ramsay-Peaty following his December wedding to Holly Ramsay, the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The change was first noted on Instagram immediately after the ceremony, and was confirmed in a professional setting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where announcers twice referred to him as 'Adam Ramsay-Peaty' during medal ceremonies for the men's 100m and 50m breaststroke events, in which he won bronze.
Wedding and family tensions
The 31-year-old three-time Olympic gold medallist married Holly, 25, in a ceremony attended by notable figures including the Beckhams. However, Peaty's parents and most relatives were excluded, with only his sister Bethany present. A feud erupted weeks before the wedding, reportedly stemming from a family rift over the wedding's cost and location. Peaty's mother, Caroline, was reportedly 'banned' from the event and later confirmed she would not attempt to attend. A family member told The Sun that relatives received a save-the-date for a country house wedding they could not afford, stating: 'I'm on Universal Credit — I can't afford that. Adam has been changed by money, fame and fortune. He seems to have forgotten where he came from.' Caroline has been described as 'heartbroken' by the situation.
Name change and professional impact
Peaty's decision to adopt the Ramsay-Peaty surname mirrors that of Brooklyn Beckham, who took his wife Nicola Peltz's surname amid his own family estrangement. Holly Ramsay has also altered her name on Instagram to 'HollyAnna Ramsay Peaty'. The swimmer admitted that the family feud has 'taken a toll' on his career, and he tearfully expressed disappointment after winning bronze in the 100m breaststroke. Despite the tensions, Peaty has credited his father-in-law Gordon Ramsay with helping him overcome a three-year struggle with alcoholism, saying that Holly has been 'pinnacle' to finding peace and love in his life.
Relationship timeline
Holly and Adam first met on the set of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, where Peaty and Holly's younger sister Matilda were contestants. Their romantic relationship began in 2023, and they are now expecting their first child together. Holly was seen cheering Peaty on at the Commonwealth Games, and after his race he kissed her stomach in a nod to the pregnancy.
