Father's web vote for baby name

The website failed to change Mrs Evans' mind

A man who wants to name his son Gerrard after the England midfielder Steven has held an internet vote in an attempt to convince his wife.

Matt Evans, from Cheltenham, had set his heart on naming the newborn in honour of the Liverpool captain.

So when Mr Evans' wife Jenny vetoed the idea, preferring William or Matthew, he set about trying to change her mind.

But despite Gerrard polling more votes, Mrs Evans refused to give in - the baby will now be called Matthew Gerrard.

The name Gerrard won 581 online votes, William got 564 and Matthew 75.

Baby Matthew was born on 20 May, but with his parents unable to agree on a name, had remained unregistered.

When the Register Office wrote to Mr and Mrs Evans reminding them he had to be named within 40 days, golf professional Matt, 29, shot into action, setting up the site.

And despite losing the battle, he still insists on calling Matthew 'Gerrard'.