Ali Larter Welcomes Son Theodore Hayes

Ali Larter – John Shearer/WireImage

It’s a bouncing baby boy!

Ali Larter and her writer/actor husband Hayes MacArthur welcomed their first child earlier this week, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

Their son, reportedly named Theodore Hayes, arrived early Monday morning, Dec. 20.

Larter, 34, let slip she was having a boy midway through her pregnancy.

She also made sure to have some fun while she was expecting, reveling in desserts such as strawberry shortcake and saying last summer that she was “bring[ing] on the Sprinkles cupcakes, pizza, pasta. I’m loving it!”

She celebrated the baby with friends including Amy Smart, Busy Philipps and Nicole Sullivan at a shower in October.

Larter told PEOPLE during her pregnancy that impending motherhood put things in a whole new light.

“To feel this life growing inside of me grounds me every day and really puts things into perspective about what’s important in life,” she said. “It really is your health and your family.”

– Sara Hammel with reporting by Jennifer Garcia

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Comments

I love the name Theodore!

- sara on December 22nd, 2010

I really thought she will never give birth to her son and she will be pregnant forever lol. congratulations.

She is so beautifulllll in this picture

- Louanne on December 22nd, 2010

@Louanne Me too, lol!

Congrats to her and her husband, can’t wait to see what baby Theodore looks like!

- A. on December 22nd, 2010

Theodore was my dad’s middle name. Maybe she’ll call him Theo.

- Marilyn on December 22nd, 2010

Yay!! It is a day for birth anouncments, my aunt who’s pregnancy has been running parallel to Ali’s just went into labour.

So excited for both of them!!

Love the name Theodore, can’t wait to see pictures, this little man is sure to be absolutly adorable

Congrats to the new family and Merry Christmas

- Bree on December 22nd, 2010

Very nice name…..Congrats to them!

- Brooke on December 22nd, 2010

Congrats to them. Beautiful name

- Natasha on December 22nd, 2010

Wow, a normal name from a celebrity. Sounds very presidential. Congrats to her.

- Tess on December 22nd, 2010

I like the name. Congrats to them!

- Stella Bella on December 22nd, 2010

Love the name! Considering Hayes for our next baby boy!

- brannon on December 22nd, 2010

Congratulations to them! I love the name. It’s so cute!

I hate that my first thought was about the chipmunk, though.

- klutzy_girl on December 22nd, 2010

klutzy_girl: Ha, well if you don’t like the chipmunk, you can always think think of our 26th president!

- Lola on December 22nd, 2010

Theodore Hayes MacArthur. It’s nice. Sounds like a future president!

LOL @klutzy_girl! At least Theodore was the cuddliest Chipmunk! PS, Love your screen name!

- Meghan on December 22nd, 2010

Wow, one of those boy names (Bartholomew, Julius, Irving, Lazarus, etc) that parents don’t name their kids anymore. Glad to see “Theodore” make a comeback! Congrats Ali and Hayes!

- Niko on December 22nd, 2010

Oooooh, love the name! Doesn’t Bryce Dallas Howard have a Theo too? I really like it.

I’m another who was sure that baby was never coming out! So glad he’s made his arrival, just in time for Christmas.

- Kristin on December 22nd, 2010

Wow finally! It seems as though she’s been pregnant forever.

I love the name Theodore. Those classic names are just great.

- Maddie on December 22nd, 2010

Nice name!! Theodore is number one on my list of favorite boys names.
And to pair it with Hayes MacArthur is pure perfection.

- fuzibuni on December 22nd, 2010

I had a feeling the little boy would either be a Jr, or be named after the father in some way!

- Ale on December 22nd, 2010

I agree with fuzibuni. It’s a brilliant name!

- auroramia on December 22nd, 2010

Cute name! Congratulations!

- Lacey on December 22nd, 2010

Aw, I have a cousin Teddy (Theodore). Very nice and unusual name these days!! Many congrats to Ali and her husband!

- Pamela on December 22nd, 2010

Congratulations to Ali and her husband. What a handsome name!

- Taylor on December 22nd, 2010

I love love love the name!
Theodore was always one of my faves. Congrats to the family!

- Dana on December 22nd, 2010

Love the name Theodore! I also like Ali very much. She’s a very talented actor and very pretty also. Congratulations!!!

- Barbra on December 22nd, 2010

love the name….that also my son’s name!!!!!

- celia on December 22nd, 2010

I love the name!
Congratulations to Ali and her husband!

- erilynne on December 22nd, 2010

I love that name! I agree it’s quite presidential, very regal, professional sounding. They can call him Theo, or even Teddy. Can’t wait to see the little guy. So cute!

- Luna on December 22nd, 2010

Congrats Ali Larter!

- Demetria on December 22nd, 2010

Congrats!!! I love the name, so cuteee!

- Nella on December 22nd, 2010

If I have a daughter I always liked the name Theodora. I guess I could be more trendy an just name her Theyodorlynn Grayce.

All snark aside, I love baby Theodore’s name. I’m sure he’s a beautiful boy. Congrats to Ali and Hayes.

- Dee on December 22nd, 2010

It doesn’t sound like the name of a future president, but one that lived in the past. It’s great. Theodore has nice nickname possibilities too.

- soph on December 22nd, 2010

You know, I usually don’t like most of the older, classic names, but I really like Theodore. And especially the nickname Theo!

Congrats to Ali and Hayes and their families!

- Mallory on December 22nd, 2010

Aww, congrats! I bet they call him Theo!

- kendrajoi on December 22nd, 2010

Oh, I’ve been waiting to hear this announcement! Congratulations to the family on baby Theodore!

Bree, congratulations on your new cousin! I hope your aunt has an easy and safe delivery. Merry Christmas!

- Tee on December 22nd, 2010

Congrats!!!!! My dad and brother are both named Theodore so the name is a fave of mine! I love Theo as a nickname. My dad goes by Ted. I bet little Theodore is adorable!

- tink1217 on December 22nd, 2010

i love the name. Theodore is on my own list of baby names.

- JM on December 22nd, 2010

Such a classy name! Very strong.

- Jane on December 22nd, 2010

Congratulations! Very nice name too

- Elena on December 22nd, 2010

Congrats to them! I wonder if they’ll call him Teddy?

- CelebBabyLover on December 22nd, 2010

Theodore is such an adoooooraaable name..! Love it.. Baby Theodore – so cute!

- Azzy on December 23rd, 2010

I love her husband’s name, it sounds great! I like Theodore too. His full name sounds very classy.

- Anna on December 23rd, 2010

Love his name! Congratulations to them both x

- Lou x on December 23rd, 2010

The whole name Theodore Hayes MacArthur is very distinguished and has a wonderful ring to it. Having said that, I hope she calls him Theo.

- Gram on December 24th, 2010

she is gorgeous and congrats!!!! love that name! can call him theo~~~

- lol on December 27th, 2010

I hope they call hiim Ted or Teddy, that would be cute. She is such a beautiful girl, but that Missoni dress is horrible. Missoni knits are about the ugliest things I have ever seen women wearing. Doesn’t matter, Ali is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen, and I know she and her hubby will have a beautiful baby boy.

- betsyboo on December 30th, 2010

Congrats, Ali! A beautiful mom, no doubt the baby will be beautiful too!!!

- Judy on January 3rd, 2011

We love the name Theo! It’s our beautiful boy’s name!

- mom of theo on January 17th, 2011