Steven Gerrard’s Daughter Lilly Reveals Adorable Baby Name, Continuing Family Tradition
Liverpool, UK – Steven Gerrard’s eldest daughter, Lilly Gerrard, has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl named Lila Grey. The 21-year-old shared the heartwarming news on Instagram, expressing her joy with the caption, So lucky to be your mum. My beautiful baby girl. Lila Grey. Perfection. This choice of name continues a cherished family tradition, as former Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard and his wife Alex have given all four of their children names beginning with the letter L: Lilly, Lexie, Lourdes, and Lio.
The news of Lila Grey’s arrival was met with an outpouring of love from family, friends, and fans. Proud grandparents Steven and Alex Gerrard were quick to share their excitement. Lilly posted an endearing photo on Instagram of her father, the retired midfielder, cradling his new granddaughter, captioned Little angel is here. She followed this with a snap of her mother, Alex, holding the newborn, much to the delight of her 223,000 followers.
Lilly first revealed her pregnancy in January, sharing her excitement with the message, Our little secret. The best news, mini us is on the way. Leading up to the birth, Lilly and her partner, Lee Byrne, had been diligently preparing for their baby’s arrival. Last month, Lilly shared an Instagram story featuring a trolley brimming with baby essentials like nappies, wipes, and lotions, humorously captioning it nesting mode.
The Gerrard family, including Lilly’s siblings Lexie (18), Lourdes (13), and Lio (7), have all expressed their anticipation and joy. Upon hearing Lilly’s pregnancy announcement earlier this year, Steven Gerrard was among the first to comment, We can’t wait. Great news and congratulations we love you. Alex echoed his sentiments, simply stating, Can’t wait. Lexie also expressed her excitement about becoming an auntie on social media.
The well wishes extended beyond the immediate family. Curtis Jones’ girlfriend, Saffie Khan, offered her congratulations, as did Jamie Carragher’s daughter, Mia, who exclaimed, Omg congrats. Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent also joined in, posting, Congratulations Darling.
Lilly Gerrard and Lee Byrne have been together for over two years, having publicly confirmed their relationship in 2022 with a series of photos from a trip to Ibiza, Spain. While Lilly grew up on Merseyside, she has spent considerable time away from the UK in recent years, largely due to her father’s managerial commitments, including his recent tenure with Al-Ettifaq FC, from which he departed in January. The birth of Lila Grey marks a new, exciting chapter for Lilly and Lee, bringing even more joy to the already prominent Gerrard family.