New Dad Beckham Reveals Baby Girl's Name

Victoria Beckham has given birth to her first daughter who has been named Harper Seven.

The baby was delivered on Sunday at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.

In a statement on David Beckham's Facebook page, the former England footballer said: "I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham.

"She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx"

The Beckhams, who married in 1999, already have three boys: Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five.

Friends of the couple were quick to send their congratulations.

Victoria's former band mate Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, wrote on Twitter: "Congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!"

Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton also tweeted: "Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!"

A few days ago LA Galaxy star Beckham, 36, posted a picture of his heavily pregnant wife on Facebook.

Beneath the shot - in which the singer-turned-designer appeared to be sunbathing - he wrote: "Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!"

On Saturday, the former England footballer met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their visit to California.

But he was without his 37-year-old wife on the eve of their daughter's birth.

Beckham's former England team-mate Michael Owen also expressed his delight on Twitter.

"I hear Victoria Beckham has just given birth to a baby girl. Great news," he wrote.

Singer Beverley Knight tweeted: "So chuffed for David and Victoria Beckham! Their lovely baby girl entered the world today! Xxxxxxxx"

And Apprentice boss Lord Alan Sugar added: "Congrats to Beckham's on the birth of their new baby girl!"