TOWIE's Lydia Bright announces traditional name for baby girl
She welcomed her daughter last month!
Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright welcomed her first child into the world last month, and now the reality star has revealed her baby girl's adorable name!
Lydia, who announced she was pregnant back in August 2019, shared a super cute photo of her newborn daughter's hand on Instagram back in February, writing, 'My darling girl has arrived. I am so overwhelmed with love, she is absolutely perfect.' (sic)
Now, in an interview with Hello! Magazine, Lydia has introduced her daughter to the world, revealing she's decided to call her Loretta Rose.
She wrote, 'You have my whole heart, for my whole life Loretta Rose 💕'. (sic)
Lydia's celebrity friends were quick to comment on the cute photo, Danielle Armstrong wrote, 'Oh she’s beautiful 💗 so happy for you darling xxx', with Ferne McCann adding, 'Loretta 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 gorgeous can’t wait for snuggles she’s beautiful'. (sic)
Kate Ferdinand wrote, 'Absolutely beautiful x', with Billie Faiers writing, 'Absolutely Beautiful darling 💗💗 lots of love to you all xxx'. (sic)
Check out which other celebs are expecting babies in 2020, including Lydia's best friend Lucy Mecklenburgh:
Sienna Miller and Oli Green
At the same event as Ellie Goulding, actress Sienna Miller also announced her pregnancy, alongside her boyfriend Oli Green. Sienna is already a proud mum to her 13-year-old daughter Marlowe, whom she shares with her ex Tom Sturridge, and her 23-month-old daughter with Oli. The new arrival will be Sienna and Oli's second child together.
Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brooks
TOWIE stars Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brooks announced in December they are expecting their first child together! The couple have publicly documented their struggles to conceive, but announced the amazing news on social media that they are going to be parents. The pair revealed on the 2025 TOWIE Christmas special that their bundle of joy is due in mid-June 2026.
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen
Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld and her NFL husband Josh Allen announced in December they were expecting their first child together. The couple shared their happy news on Instagram with a cute video, showing off Haliee's bump.
Nicola Roberts
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts confirmed on Christmas Day she's expecting her first child with her partner Mitch Hahn. Sharing the news on social media, Nicola wrote: 'Mitch and I have had the most magical Christmas Day sharing the most precious news with our families. We've been keeping a secret. We are five months pregnant! We can't wait to meet our little one in the spring 🤍'. (sic)
Mathew Horne and Celina Bassili
Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne and his wife Celina Bassili announced in December they are expecting their second child together, a baby girl due in March 2026.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury
After reconciling in 2025, Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury announced in February 2026 that they are expecting their second child together! The couple shared a cute announcement video, which was filmed in January, and wrote: 'Soon to be four' on Instagram.
Jack P. Shepherd and Hanni Treweek
Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd and his wife Hanni Treweek announced in February 2026 that they are expecting their first child together, six weeks after getting married! Sharing a cute video to Instagram, where Hanni showed off her bump, the pair wrote: 'We've been keeping a secret… June 2026'.
Emily Faye Miller and Cam Holmes
Reality couple Emily Faye Miller and Cam Holmes announced in February they are expecting twins! The couple, who met on Netflix series Too Hot To Handle, are already proud parents to their son Reggie.
Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling
TV host Laura Whitmore and Love Island voice-over Iain Stirling announced in February they are expecting their second child! Sharing the news on social media, Laura wrote: 'Instagram V Reality -Spoiler: It wasn't just a big meal mama ate. She's been cooking away! I'd like to thank stretchy pants and travel sick bags'.
Gary Beadle and Maia Ellen
Geordie Shore star Gary Beadle announced in late February that his girlfriend, Maia Ellen, is expecting the couple's first child. Gaz is already a proud dad to his son, Chester, and daughter, Primrose, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Emma McVey.
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor Lautner, announced they are expecting their first child in a cute post in March. The pair, who posed for photos in a field alongside their baby scan, wrote: 'What's better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍'. (sic)
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
In April 2026, TV presenter Vogue Williams and her husband, reality star Spencer Matthews, announced they were expecting their fourth child together! The pair shared the news on Instagram whilst on holiday in St Barts, alongside their children, seven-year-old Theodore, five-year-old Gigi, and three-year-old Otto.
Lucy Watson and James Dunmore
Made In Chelsea couple Lucy Watson and James Dunmore announced in April they were expecting their second child together. The pair shared a selection of cute images to social media, writing: 'our family is growing 🥹🤍'. (sic)
Natalie Portman
Actress Natalie Portman announced in April that she's expecting her third child, her first with French partner Tanguy Destable. Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, she said: "Tanguy and I are very excited. I'm just very grateful. I know it's such a privilege and a miracle."
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
Buckingham Palace announced in May 2026 that Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child. The news was also shared on the Princess' Instagram account, where she shared a photo of her songs August and Ernest holding a baby scan.
Lydia first announced she was pregnant back in August last year, following a split from her ex-boyfriend Lee Cronon.
Speaking at the time, the reality TV star told fans, 'It's not the ideal situation. I waited quite a long time to try for a baby, waited until I thought it was perfect. I've always wanted the fairytale. And it's obviously not worked out exactly how I wanted.
'I'm not closing the door on it completely, but I feel like I just keep getting knocked back. I can't beg somebody to be with me, and I can't beg somebody to love me.'
In September 2019, Lydia threw a gender reveal party where she found out she was expecting a baby girl, with all of her closest friends and family in attendance.
Meanwhile, Lydia's best friend and former co-star, Lucy Mecklenburgh, is also due any moment now, after revealing she's expecting her first child with her fiancé, former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas.
Congratulations to Lydia on the birth of her baby girl! 👶