Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay have become first-time parents, announcing the arrival of their baby daughter to the world via Instagram on September 24 — one week after she was born on September 16. The couple shared a carefully chosen photo of their newborn that kept her face partially hidden, alongside a caption that finally put months of fan speculation to rest about what the little one would be called.
The baby's name was revealed as Lennon Taylor Lautner — a choice that will likely delight followers who have been eagerly awaiting the announcement. "One week loving our sweet little Lenny," the couple wrote alongside the post, offering fans their first glimpse into life with their new daughter.
Celebrity Friends Flood the Comments
It did not take long for the couple's famous friends to respond with an outpouring of warmth and congratulations. Among the first to comment was Nikki Reed, Taylor's co-star from the Twilight franchise, who wrote: "Oh, be still my heart. Congratulations to you both; I'm so, so happy for you. Baby Lenny, Auntie Nik is ready to give you all the snuggles."
Beauty influencer Jaclyn Hill declared that "Lennon Lautner is truly the coolest name," while entertainer Kenzie Ziegler of Dance Moms fame offered a simple but enthusiastic message of joy. The official Twilight Instagram account also chimed in, as did actress Mackenzie Foy, podcaster Alex Cooper, television host Jimmy Fallon, and actress Anna Cathcart.
The Name That Almost Was: Taylor
The name Lennon comes as something of a surprise to some followers — though a welcome one — given that just last month, Tay had hinted the couple were seriously entertaining the idea of naming their daughter Taylor, after both of her parents.
Speaking on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy with host Alex Cooper, Tay admitted the name was "in the mix," adding she would only know for certain once the baby arrived. She acknowledged that fans had been vocally supportive of the idea, but confessed the pressure of naming a child was weighing on her.
"I feel like if I don't name my baby Taylor, the internet's literally going to cancel me," she said at the time, though she also questioned whether the name would truly suit a newborn. Ultimately, the couple opted for the more distinctive Lennon — a name that appears to have gone down extremely well with the public and their celebrity circle alike.
A Nursery Fit for Baby Lenny
Alongside the birth announcement, Tay also offered her 1.6 million Instagram followers a peek inside the nursery lovingly prepared for little Lennon. The room, created in partnership with Pottery Barn Kids, features a white cot dressed in floral bedding, pastel-toned décor throughout, a pink armchair, and framed pregnancy photos of the couple.
Taylor himself commented on the nursery reveal, simply writing "Favourite room in the house" — a sentiment that many new parents would understand entirely.
The birth caps off what has been an eventful few months for the couple, who celebrated Tay's pregnancy with a pink-themed baby shower in early August that was described as the event of her dreams.
