The Yorkshire Vet’s Matt Smith announces wife has given birth to first baby and reveals adorable name and pic

THE Yorkshire Vet star Matt Jackson-Smith has announced that his wife has given birth to their first baby.

Matt, 34, and Katherine welcomed their baby girl into the world on 25 October.

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The pair revealed their chosen moniker - Anatasia Maria - and the reason behind their choice.

Matt, who is best known for starring in the Channel 5 show, said: "We bought a baby book for some inspiration and toyed over a couple, but when we spotted

"Anastasia we fell in love right away.

"Plus, we later realised, it’s the name my mum was planning to call me if I was a girl.

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"Katherine also liked what Anastasia was when shortened – so she calls her Annie."

The Yorkshire Vet star Matt added to : "When she was born, she fit her name perfectly… a cheeky Annie.

"She also has a middle name, Maria, after Katherine’s grandmother, who was called Eva Maria. Katherine’s maternal side is German and her grandmother, when she was just 12 years old, had to flee with her mother – Katherine’s great-grandmother – for safety.

"We wanted to pay tribute to that."

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The couple will certainly be busy now with their new born, as well as the various other pets.

Matt and Katherine also look after a dog, snake and a bearded dragon.

The pair, who tied the knot in 2022, revealed that they were expecting back in June.

Sharing a sweet picture selfie with Harry the pooch and their scan, Matt said on Instagram: "Mr Harris would like to proudly announce he is going to be a big brother!

"Baby Jackson-Smith due October 2023!! 👶����😁."

The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary in May this year.

Sharing a sweet selfie with their pup, Matt said: "Happy 1st wedding anniversary to my wonderful wife! 💍💒👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️

"This last year has flown!

"Took this picture a few weeks ago outside the Horse and Jockey in Chorlton (strayed out of Yorkshire ….😬) where we had our first date…all because Harry had a touch of diarrhoea and needed to see a vet!!! 🐕Love always 😘 XX."

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