Stacey Solomon has revealed the name of her new daughter - and it has a special connection to the baby's big sister Rose. The star thrilled fans by sharing the news on Instagram on Monday night - and they pronounced it "perfect" for the newborn.
Sharing two new photos of the baby girl sleeping, Stacey announced that she has been named Belle. Earlier, she told fans that she and husband Joe Swash wanted to take time deciding on the perfect name.
She said: "We really wanted to meet her and get to know her before we decided on a name. But we think we know who she is now..."
It was followed up by the announcement, with Stacey saying: "Belle. Our little Belle. Our beautiful, delicate baby girl. Who will forever remind us of the bluebells that are about to bloom as you bring the spring with you into the world. And a little special connection to your Rose. To the moon and back Belle. Forever and always."
Fans and celebrity friends pronounced the baby's name as "perfect". taliamar said: "This name is perfect. She really is a little princes." iamjamesjohnson said: "Baby beautiful Belle oh how adorable."
__beingbrittany said: "I love the connection with Rose. Special sisters." And skelly64 saidL: "Such a great name, the same as my beautiful granddaughter."
On Saturday Loose Women panellist Stacey and Joe announced the baby's birth, sharing heartwarming collection of snaps of the couple cradling their tiny bundle of joy. Doting mum of five Stacey added: "Welcome to the world beautiful girl, thank you for the last few months in my tummy, we can’t wait to love you forever and ever we are so grateful we get to be your family."
The couple announced the latest addition to their family was on the way on December 28. They are proud parents to Rex, three, and one-year-old Rose. Stacey also has older sons Zach, 14, and Leighton, 10, from previous relationships while Joe also has 15-year-old son Harry with his ex, Emma Sophocleous.
