Tori Spelling Welcomes Daughter Hattie Margaret

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It’s a girl for Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott!

“Our family’s so happy 2 announce [that on] 10/10/11 [our] baby girl Hattie Margaret McDermott was born at 7:08am! Xoxo,” the actress, 38, Tweeted, sharing a photo of her daughter’s feet.

Baby girl weighed in at 6 lbs. 14 oz. and is 20 inches long.

Early on, they decided to keep the baby’s sex a delivery surprise.

Spelling and McDermott have two other children together, Stella Doreen, 3, and Liam Aaron, 4½. McDermott also has a 13-year-old son, Jack, from a previous marriage.

After announcing she was pregnant in April, Spelling told PEOPLE she would love to have four kids, but said in September that this pregnancy might be her last.
– Liz Raftery

Comments

Yay! Congratulations to them. I love her name.

And it seems like the boy streak is officially broken with two girl births in a row!

- klutzy_girl on October 11th, 2011

Congratulations to them! I’m not sure about the name…I’m undecided as to whether I like it or not! It’s different.

- Brooklyn on October 11th, 2011

They like old fashion girl’s names. Congrats to the family.

- Angi on October 11th, 2011

Oooh I really like the name! Nice choice. Congrats to them. I wonder if this baby will look as alike as Liam and Stella do?

Klutzy, don’t forget there was a boy in between there! Johnny’s baby girl Thurs, Ali’s baby boy Sunday and this little lady on Monday.

- AshleyB on October 11th, 2011

Congrats to Dean, Tori, Jack, Liam and Stella! Tori and Dean are great parents and I think Jack, Liam, Stella and Hattie go perfectly together.

- Paige on October 11th, 2011

That’s an interesting name…not bad, just old school. Congrats to their family, I guess I was completely wrong lol!

- Lady on October 11th, 2011

I don’t know if she’s named for her or not, but Tori’s beloved childhood nanny was named Margaret. If Hattie Margaret is named for that Margaret I find that really beautiful.

- angela on October 11th, 2011

I LOVE her name!

- Sarah on October 11th, 2011

Oh I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE her name. I adore the name Hattie.

- Brooke on October 11th, 2011

Don’t love the name, but to each their own! Congrats to the happy family

- Shannon on October 11th, 2011

Absolutely love her name, so sweet! I might have liked Harriet, called Hattie, even more! Congrats Dean, Tori, Liam, Stella & Jack – I’m sure she’s beautiful

- sandrah on October 11th, 2011

Isn’t Hattie the name of Tori’s nanny?

- Sus on October 11th, 2011

Congrats! The name is not my cup of tea but it fits well with their family and it is cute.

- Kay on October 11th, 2011

i actually like the name. congrats to them.

- amw on October 11th, 2011

Someone is a Gone With the Wind fan!

Lovely name, it was my husband’s grandmother’s name and it is nice to see it again!

- Kat on October 11th, 2011

I love the name! Its one that I haven’t heard for quite awhile.

I also like the middle name, it goes really well with the traditional middles names that Stella and Liam have.

- Micheley on October 11th, 2011

Yayyyyyyy, congratulations Tori and Dean and family!!!! I knew she was having another girl! And I love her name too!!!! They have such a beautiful family!

- A. on October 11th, 2011

Congrats! a boy and 2 little girls is such a sweet family makeup!!

- Holiday on October 11th, 2011

Aw this is cute. A nice surprise that she had another girl with a normal name. I, too had a feeling she was going to have a girl just because there have been quite a few boys lately amongst people I know and celebrities who have had babies. Hattie is such a cute name – shame it isn’t Harriet in full though. Congrats to Tori, Dean, Jack, Liam and Stella!

- Emily on October 11th, 2011

Congrats to the family. I like the name Hattie old fashioned yet cute.

- lovesslj1 on October 11th, 2011

Yay congrats to the McDermott’s! I love the name. What a perfect little family they have – 2 boys and 2 girls. Awww

- saydee on October 11th, 2011

Congrats to the whole family! I was so sure Tori was having a boy! Looks like I was wrong. What a pretty name, too. Can’t wait to see pictures.

- AllisonJ on October 11th, 2011

i love the name hattie, but would’ve preferred harriet myself -with hattie for short. still completely adorable, though!

- rebekah on October 11th, 2011

Patsy is the name of Tori’s nanny.

- L on October 11th, 2011

LOVE the name!!! Congrats to all of them!

- Brooke on October 11th, 2011

Awe how nice. Hattie is cute. It seems like a lot of people stop at 3. Is 3 children that bad? HAHA I’m going for 4!!

- Katie on October 11th, 2011

So sweet! I love her name! I can’t wait to see Liam and Stella with their little baby sister!

- ClaireSamsmom on October 11th, 2011

Don’t love the name(I think it’s a bit old) but I do love them! Can’t wait for the next season of Home Sweet Hollywood.. I wonder if Patsy is going to come back as Hattie’s baby nurse. Congratulations!

- Addison on October 11th, 2011

Hmm not too content on the name…but each is it’s own…better than some celeb baby names lol.

I am so happy for her and the family!!

Out of curosity..how is Hattie prounced…is it like “Hati” sounding or like “HAT…tie” if that made sense! or maybe both of those are wrong?

- Sarah on October 11th, 2011

I love the name! It goes right along nicely with Jack, Liam and Stella.

Patsy is the nanny (baby nurse) for Liam and Stella when they were babies. Margaret Lockett was Tori’s childhood nanny and they were very close. I’m pretty sure this is where she get’s the middle name from.

- Sam on October 11th, 2011

Ooh I hope Patsy will be back to help with Hattie & that she is included in filming of their show. She was such a positive influence on Tori. I loved her on their show.

- saydee on October 11th, 2011

@ Sarah is Hattie like the girl on Parenthood!

- Cortney on October 11th, 2011

I. FREAKING. LOVE this name!!!!!!!! I almost want to steal it!! I have a feeling Tori may have just started a trend with this one.

I am also expecting a delivery surprise and if it’s a girl, she’ll also have the middle name Margaret (after my grandmother). Beautiful, classic name.

Congrats! I cannot wait to see a pic of this angel!!

- Lis on October 11th, 2011

To those saying the name is old…. well she will grow into it right? She won’t be a newborn forever.

I personally love the name. Reminds me of Ella Enchanted too.

Very curious to see what the baby looks like. Stella is all Dean. I would love to see a baby girl that favors Tori in the looks.

- Mandy on October 11th, 2011

“Hattie McDermott” is a really cute name.

- marlee on October 11th, 2011

Congratulations Tori, Dean, Liam and Stella! I’m sure Hattie is ADORABLE! I wish all of you nothing but the very best!!!

- Brianne on October 11th, 2011

Yeah, she should grow into the name around age 85. I don’t like it, it’s a stupid name, but not my kid. I’m sure she’s very cute and I am glad to hear she’s healthy.

- kendrajoi on October 11th, 2011

I really thought it was gonna be a boy! Well nice for Stella since Liam has Jack!!

I like the name too. I never heard of Hattie until Parenthood (her’s I think is spelled Haddie) and now I’ve heard it a few times since that show has been on! Cute!!

- JMO on October 11th, 2011

I just looked up his Wikipedia page… am I correct that Jack and Hattie share the same birthdate, October 10?

- Kara on October 11th, 2011

Love her name! Congrats to all.

- Hen on October 11th, 2011

The character on Parenthood is actually Haddie

- t. on October 11th, 2011

Sweet name. Interesting to see a celeb pick it, although Hattie McDermott is a lot like Hattie McDaniel.

- soph on October 11th, 2011

Wow, it’s a girl? I was nearly certain it would be a boy!

Congrats to Tori, Dean, Liam, and Stella.

- SAR on October 11th, 2011

sure it’s a cute name- if you’re a maid on a southern plantation in the 60s! just sayin. I hope this celebrity baby “old-fashioned” name trend is just about over.

- jenni on October 11th, 2011

kara,jacks bday is oct 9. i thought she might use margaret but was gunning for caitlin as a first name-kinda scottishy but hattie is cute. i work in a pathology lab we get lots of old ladies specimens with nicknames-biddy, elsie, nan, birdie….

- ang on October 11th, 2011

watched the propoasl last night ans thought hmm margaret is a nice name

- olivia on October 11th, 2011

her name choice is very cool.

Congratulations to the family!!

- eribri on October 11th, 2011

Yay for a baby girl! It is so wonderful to have 2 girls after a boy- the boy can be the protector of his little sisters. I liked growing up with a sister, and am hopeful that someday I will have daughters to grow up together. And Hattie is a cute name and sounds nice with Stella.

It seems like the past 20 babies on here have been boys, so it’s interesting that she had a girl. It always seems like it goes in waves and there are a bunch of boys, then a bunch of girls.

- Erika on October 11th, 2011

Congrats! But I’m not that crazy about the name

- LoveCrazyBeautifulLife on October 11th, 2011

Love the name. There’s a character on the show Parenthood (a teen girl) named Hattie and I never once thought it sounded like an old lady name.

- Kaia on October 11th, 2011

For the record, the character on Parenthood is Haddie, not Hattie. I prefer the spelling Hattie to Haddie, but cute nonetheless, though I would never use it myself.

- Me on October 11th, 2011

LOVE the name! If I recall correctly, there was a character on an old show called ‘Promised Land’ named Hattie. I’m loving the name Hadley right now, and the 2 are very similar.

Congrats to them!

- Sarah M. on October 12th, 2011

Another daughter! Congratulations to Dean, Tori, Jack, Liam and Stella!

- Tee on October 12th, 2011

I like the idea that Margaret comes from Tori’s nanny’s name–very nice! Hattie? Well, it’s their child, so they can name her whatever they like.

What I keep wondering is why do people seem to be so fond of this couple who love fame and attention and BOTH left spouses to be with each other, making even Tori’s dad criticize her behavior, yet, people criticize Angie and Brad every time they breathe, and make fun of their children incessantly. I literally see only one difference; Tori and Dean were each married to others and publicly left their spouses (and Dean left a child and disrupted an adoption), and Brad was married and had no children. I’m not defending anyone, I’m also not criticizing anyone; I just wonder what the difference is to those of you who criticize.

- Marky on October 12th, 2011

Marky, people already answered you the last time you asked the same question on a Tori post. Why bring it up again, especially on the birth announcement?

I like the name, I think it’s cute and goes well with Stella and Liam.

- Megan on October 12th, 2011

Congratulations Tori and Dean! Hope the baby is healthy and happy All the best!

- Margaux on October 12th, 2011

How sweet. I would love to hear if the names have special meaning or if Hattie Margaret is one or more persons’ namesake! I really like getting the history on a name, if there is one! Congrats!

- NoTrollZone on October 12th, 2011

Lovely name.

Why do I like Tori ? Because eventhough their way of getting together was not the classiest, they did not purposefully set out to hurt anyone and are still together several years and 3 children later. They work at their relationship, they are good parents. That’s why, for me.

Congrats to the MCDermotts …

- Sarah on October 12th, 2011

I was so convinced she was having a boy but it made sense that she had a girl with this flux of boys being born. Someone had to break that chain! Such a sweet, old-fashioned name. I like it. I didn’t think I did at first but the more I say it the more I like it!

Congrats to them!

- Ali on October 12th, 2011

That is a great name — for a 95 year old grandmother.

- RKF on October 12th, 2011

I do not like this name at all. Hattie is the name of a 1950′s, black southern woman from Louisiana. It’s very old fashioned. Stella and Hattie are old lady names. I think Tori will have another girl, and name her Gertrude, Agnes, or Prudence.

- Mermaid on October 12th, 2011

I think she gives her kids awful names on purpose, because she wants other kids to pick on them, or resnt her.

- Mermaid on October 12th, 2011

oh ffs marky bugger off

- ang on October 12th, 2011

Hattie?? Maybe she’s name her next one Mamie

- Momof3girls on October 12th, 2011

Apparently I can’t type this morning…..I meant to type…Hattie?? Maybe she’ll name her next one Mamie

- Momof3girls on October 12th, 2011

Holy baby announcements Batman!!! Congrats to everyone during these exciting times!!

- Reesca on October 12th, 2011

Congrats to the happy family!! Love the name Hattie!

Wonder if the nanny will be back?? I loved her. Patsy was her name maybe??

- Nic on October 12th, 2011

Cute name….Congratulations Tori, Dean, Liam and Stella!!

- Jana on October 12th, 2011

Anyone wonder why Jack’s name and age wasn’t in bold type like everyone else?? Kinda sad! : ( I love the baby’s name.

- Sheryl on October 12th, 2011

Um, Jacks name is in bold! What are you talking about?????

- jenny on October 12th, 2011

Hattie reminds me of a michevious little tomboy…

- Mina on October 12th, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS to Tori, Dean, Liam and Stella …. I cannot wait to see a picture of Hattie … I’m not digging the name Hattie yet but I’m sure that it will grow on me …..

- Bancie1031 on October 12th, 2011

Not sure if anyone else posting is a movie buff like myself, but I haven’t read one posting that mentioned the actress “Hattie McDaniel” – the actress from Gone with the Wind, who was the first African American to win an Academy Award.It’s a beautiful name, and “Hattie McDermott” has the same sounding flow as “Hattie McDaniel.”

- Cammy on October 13th, 2011

Marky, you already asked this on another post, and it was already answered, on that another post.

- kimmie on October 13th, 2011

Well….Jenny it wasn’t earlier! It was obviously corrected. I read the article through 4 times…..even asked a friend to look at it. It WASN’T in bold earlier.

- Sheryl on October 13th, 2011

While a tad old fashioned, I think the name Hattie is cute. I do picture a little tiny girly girl named Hattie though, not a rough and tumble tomboy.

Marky, what is your deal? Are you the Jolie-Pitt’s new publisist or something??? On the last two or three Spelling posts, you’ve asked the EXACT same question word for word. We get it, you do not like this couple or the way they got together. Are you Mary Jo’s sister???

Give it up…people will like and dislike who they want and there is nothing you or your nasty posts can do about it.

- tlc on October 13th, 2011

Congrats! Not a fan of the name though. Stella will have special playmate.

- TJ on October 13th, 2011

Could they have come up with a more ugly name?

- Jesse on October 13th, 2011

Such a lovely name!!

- Cathleen on October 13th, 2011

Cammy: I posted that.

- soph on October 13th, 2011

Hattie is a very pretty name Hattie sounds like a girly girl name Congrats to Tori and Dean Hattie is a lovley sweet addition to the family

- vicki on October 13th, 2011

Hattie is a lovely name. It’s about time it surfaces ! Congrats to you. Just keep smiling no matter what !

- Bea on October 14th, 2011

Beautiful name. Hattie was my grandmother’s name. I’m so glad they are giving their children regular old fashion names. I’d hate to be named Apple or Blanket. Congratulations to Tori & Dean! Love your show!

- Carol on October 14th, 2011

I didn’t give this couple much hope when they married but so far so good. I think the children all have great names and I’m very happy for Tori. I think someone that comes from a priviledged but tumultuous life deserves this kind of happiness.

- Karen on October 14th, 2011

i actually do like the name……it immediately reminded me of Hattie McDaniel of Gone With The Wind as well as GWTW author, Margaret Mitichell. May God continue to bless the McDermott family with health and happiness. the kids always seem happpy and content, that’s for sure!

- pat on October 14th, 2011

congratulations on the birth of Hattie Margaret McDermott! Wonder if mom or dad was a Gone With The Wind fan as Hattie McDaniel was an actress in the film and the author of the book was Margaret Mitchell.No matter how they came up with name, it flows with the others and now there are 4 children, 2 boys,2 girls. Lovely Family. Again, congratulations to all!

- pat on October 14th, 2011

Actually, everyone who saw fit to bite my head off, I never saw an answer to my question before, and in truth, don’t see one here, but:

1) I do NOT dislike this couple or their family. I’m glad they seem to be happy and doing well. All these people are celebrities we do not know, and nothing they do changes our lives in any way, we are just interested in their lives (unless we are nuts and think they are our BFFs).

2) No, I am not the Jolie-Pitts’ manager, and have no idea who “Mary Jo” is. I simply wonder why one couple is treated so differently from the other when their circumstances are similar, and I was actually asking a sincere question, which frankly doesn’t seem to go over on this site a great deal of the time. Won’t make that mistake again….

- Marky on October 15th, 2011

That is literally the worst name EVER!!!

- Chantelle on October 15th, 2011

your family is beautiful. congrats on your new blessing and may god bless you in all aspects of your life.

- jamey on October 16th, 2011

Hattie has been used for many years. I have two friends who’s daughters have this name. Their ages are 16 and 17. Tori Spelling didn’t just come up with that on her own or bring it back. People have been using it. I do love the name and I’m happy she used it.

- lisa on October 17th, 2011

Love,love,love their daughter’s name. It is cute and quaint.Congratulations Tori and Dean !!

- MissJackieM on October 17th, 2011

For me, not a fan of the name either. I don’t think I could look down at a precious baby girl, then give her an ‘old lady’ name like “Hattie”. (IMO Harriett would have been even worse) Whatever happened to cute names like, “Michelle”, “Debbie”, “Susan”, “Angela”, etc…? I agree that it’s THEIR child, and maybe they were going for something “old fashioned”, but parents should also think of the CHILD when naming them, and try to look forward, to see if it’s a name that children might get teased about. I think the little one’s best bet, is to call herself, “Maggie”. Either way, congrats to them all!

- Sandra Douglas on October 17th, 2011

Can’t say I’m a fan of the name. Nothing wrong with it but it’s definitely a name associated with the nursing homes, right along with Bertha, Prudence, Gertrude, etc. Very popular names 60+ years ago.

But congrats to them anyway. I hope Hattie won’t have her own reality show in a week or two but with how many they insist on pumping out about every aspect of their lives it wouldn’t surprise me.

- Rhi on October 17th, 2011

I don’t see anything wrong with the name Hattie. Its sweet, and the birthday was a surprise. congratulations Tori and Dean and family.

- tonya on October 17th, 2011

@me….thanks ever so much for swooping in to save the day by correcing my spelling of Hattie/Haddie. Does it really matter or affect the purpose of my post since they sound pretty much EXACTLY THE SAME when you say them outloud?

- Kaia on October 18th, 2011

Sandra Douglas: Really? How is Hattie any different from “Maddie”? Could you look down at a baby and be satisfied with that one? Maggie is also very similar so I fail to see why it is so much better. But thanks for letting us know what a newborn’s “best bet” in life is. Susan and Angela are much like the name Sandra…old, and not cute.

- soph on October 18th, 2011

@ RKF your not one to judge. Grow up and act your age for once

- Vivi on October 19th, 2011

It needs to be her last. Four kids are enough for anyone & she’s nearing 40 anyway.

- Mitsy on October 21st, 2011

there is definitely a comeback in popularity in old fashion names. How adorable is ‘Hattie”

- MiniHipster on October 24th, 2011

Hattie is nice. It seems traditional and Southern, which I love.

- Terri on October 24th, 2011

DO YOU PRONOUNCE THE NAME WITH A LONG A OR SHORT A SOUND?

- JENNI on October 24th, 2011