By The Herald Insider | Celebrity & Family Desk
Television favourite Anthony McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett are quietly preparing to welcome their second child, according to sources close to the couple — and they’ve chosen an ultra-private international hospital in the UK to ensure the arrival goes completely under the radar.
But it’s not just the birth that has fans intrigued — it’s the baby’s name, which insiders say is unlike anything previously recorded in British baby name registries.
👶 Quiet Preparations Behind the Scenes
While the couple has kept their growing family out of the spotlight, recent sightings of Anne-Marie in discreet hospital visits and luxury maternity boutiques have all but confirmed the news. A source close to the family revealed:
“They’ve been planning this in complete privacy. The hospital is known for its strict confidentiality — celebrities, royals, and high-net-worth individuals all use it.”
The location is believed to be The Portland Hospital in London, a private institution that has welcomed babies from royal and A-list families alike.
🧾 A Name That Has the UK Talking
Though the couple hasn’t publicly revealed the baby’s gender, close friends say they’ve already settled on a name that “has never been registered in the UK before” — a blend of old Norse roots and a sentimental reference to Ant’s Irish heritage.
“It’s poetic, totally unique, and yet meaningful. When people hear it, they’ll know it came from the heart,” a source said.
Naming consultants reportedly confirmed that the name — which remains under wraps — has no digital record in UK baby name databases over the last 100 years.
🍼 Family Life Out of the Spotlight
Ant and Anne-Marie welcomed their first child, Wilder, earlier this year, in a similarly low-profile fashion. The presenter, known for his deep devotion to family, has since scaled back on public appearances, choosing to spend more time at home.
“Ant has changed since becoming a father,” one ITV colleague shared.
“He’s calmer, more grounded — and determined to give his kids a life full of love, not headlines.”
🇬🇧 A Private Joy That’s Capturing National Hearts
Despite the couple’s desire for privacy, fans across the country are celebrating the quiet joy of one of Britain’s most loved TV stars:
“Ant deserves all the happiness in the world. He’s worked hard, fallen, risen again — and now he’s building something truly beautiful.”
“Wilder was a surprise. Baby No. 2 feels like a gift.”
❤️ Final Thought
In a world where celebrity pregnancies often come with photo shoots and sponsorship deals, Ant McPartlin is reminding us what real joy looks like: quiet, private, meaningful, and deeply personal.
And soon, the UK will welcome a child with a name as original as the love behind it.