Emmerdale fans in tears as Tracy names newborn baby daughter after late dad Frank

Emmerdale fans were left feeling incredibly emotional tonight as Tracy Metcalfe named her baby daughter Frankie, after her late dad.

Frank Clayton, played by actor Michael Praed, tragically died while trying to save his daughter from the factory fire.

After seeing the fire, Frank rushed in to save his daughter but after bringing her out, rushed back in to retrieve his engagement ring - leading him to perish.

During tonight's episode, Tracy finally gave birth to her daughter with Nate and viewers were teary-eyed as she cradled her baby and announced she would be called Frankie.

One tweeted: "Awwwww baby frankie."

While another commented with three sobbing emojis: "They named her Frankie after Frank."

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A third wrote: "Aww Frank would be so proud of Tracy. Welcome to Emmerdale baby frankie #Emmerdale x."

"Aww lil baby frankie amy walsh was excellent tonight as per #Emmerdale," another tweeted.

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One commented: "We have a Frankie in 2 soaps now that's nice #Eastenders. #Emmerdale."

Another wrote with clapping emojis: "Frankie after her dad."

*Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7pm on ITV, with additional episodes at 8pm