Peppa Pig's mum gives birth to third child and shares baby girl's adorable name

There’s a brand new piglet in town - and she’s already stealing hearts. The universe has grown a little bigger with the arrival of a baby girl, as Mummy Pig gave birth to her third child early Tuesday morning.

The joyful news was shared on , where it was announced that the newborn, named Evie, was delivered at 5:34 AM. Fans of the beloved animated family have been following the journey closely ever since Mummy Pig stunned viewers back in February, making the surprise announcement live on Good Morning Britain that she was expecting again.

Since then, the buzz has only grown louder. The excitement hit new highs last month when a spectacular gender reveal party was held at London’s Battersea Power Station, leaving fans squealing with delight when it was revealed a little girl was on the way.

For those wondering where baby Evie made her grand entrance - the Peppa Pig family spared no expense. Mummy Pig welcomed her third child at the Lindo Wing in London - the same location where gave birth to all three of her children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.

Mummy Pig delivered at the ultra-exclusive maternity ward at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, where a single night starts at £5,900, with top-tier deluxe packages priced at £7,500.

Back at home, big brother George and big sister Peppa are said to be “over the moon” and counting down the moments until they can cuddle their new sibling. As for the proud parents, Mummy and Daddy Pig shared that they’re “looking forward to lots of happy snorts and sleepless nights.”

And fans won’t have to wait long to join the celebration themselves. A brand-new cinema special, Peppa Meets the Baby, lands in over 2,600 cinemas across 19 countries on May 30. The hour-long musical event will include 10 brand-new episodes, following Peppa and George as they get ready to welcome their baby sister.

Ahead of the big screen release, the gender reveal episode premiered on the Peppa Pig Tales channel on May 3, giving fans an early look at the moment that had everyone squealing with excitement.

With Evie’s safe arrival, celebrations have erupted across social media as long-time fans welcome the newest member of Peppa’s piggy family. One fan wrote: "Evie is such a beautiful name. Peppa and George will be so happy to have another baby sister and my children are going to love watching it even more."

"Why am I emotional over a cartoon pig giving birth. This is so sweet," someone else quipped. "Peppa and Evie!!!! That is the cutest thing ever. Love this for Mummy Pig."

Since its debut in 2004, Peppa Pig has become a global phenomenon, airing in 180 regions, translated into 40 languages, and spawning a billion-pound empire of books, toys, and theme parks.

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