Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's baby name hint before pregnancy announcement

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright were flooded with congratulatory messages on Sunday after announcing their baby news on Instagram.

Mark Wright once revealed that his wife Michelle Keegan loves the names Teddy and Theodora for a baby.

On Sunday evening, the pair announced that they are going to be parents for the first time next year.

Standing opposite each other on a beach as she displayed her blossoming bump, she wrote: "2025 is going to be a special one for us."

Ahead of their announcement, Mark jokingly asked Robbie Williams if he could steal his daughter Theodora's name for their own child.

"I’ve got something to ask you actually, in case this happens," he said to the singer on Heart Radio.

"Me and my wife, we’re not trying for kids yet, I’m gonna state that, however we hopefully one day will have kids and she loves both Teddy and Theodora.

"I mean she saw a picture I think of you and the family - and said, 'Oh I love that name so much'.

"I’m asking you, if it comes to it and she wants to call the kid Theodora or Teddy, are you gonna be alright with that?"

Robbie said it was "absolutely" fine, before going on to confess that he actually stole the name himself from The Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards.

The pair's pregnancy news comes following years of scrutiny as to why they were yet to have children.

Previously speaking to The Mirror, the actress said: "It's horrible. People don't know if we're trying.

"They don't know the background of what's happening. In this day and age, you shouldn't be asking questions like that.

"I'm asked purely because I'm a woman. I'm immune to it now – it's like a reaction, and as soon as I hear it I brush it off as it's no one elses business."

Mark and Michelle first met behind-the-scenes on the X Factor and crossed paths at various events thereafter.

In 2013, he popped the question to her during a romantic getaway in Dubai and by 2015, they were married.

Following their pregnancy news, many of their loved ones and fans have flocked to their post to congratulate them.

Olly Murs wrote: "It’s magical guys x buzzing for you both!".

Rochelle Humes commented: "Over the moon for you both."

Amanda Holden added: "Incredible news," while TOWIE's Arg typed: "I love you and I’m so happy for you both, Your going to be amazing parents. I can’t wait to be [an] Uncle."