Taylor Lautner Welcomes First Baby With Wife Taylor, Making Lennon the Third Taylor Lautner in Family

Taylor Lautner and his wife, Taylor 'Tay' Lautner, have officially become parents for the first time, welcoming a baby girl whose name has given fans another reason to joke about the family's unusually Taylor-heavy household.

The Twilight star and Tay announced the arrival of their daughter on 23 September, revealing that she was born one week earlier on 16 September. Their baby girl is named Lennon Taylor Lautner, meaning the family has managed to keep the Taylor connection alive without giving their daughter the exact same first name as both parents.

Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner Welcome Baby Taylor

The couple shared the happy news in a joint social media post, sharing a photo of their newborn lying on a pink blanket in a pale pink onesie. Lennon's face was largely kept out of view, with an embroidered name decoration placed beside her.

'One week loving our sweet little Lenny,' the couple wrote alongside the announcement, revealing her full name as Lennon Taylor Lautner. The couple have already begun referring to their daughter by the nickname 'Lenny,' adding a softer twist to the name that pays tribute to both of her parents.

Why Is Lennon the Third Taylor Lautner?

The Lautner family already had a particularly confusing naming situation before Lennon arrived.

Taylor Lautner married Taylor Dome in November 2022, after the pair had been dating for several years. Following their marriage, Taylor Dome became Taylor Lautner, meaning both husband and wife share the exact same first and last name.

Tay has generally been known as 'Tay' to help distinguish the pair, while fans have frequently joked about having two Taylor Lautners under the same roof.

Their pregnancy announcement in March leaned directly into the unusual situation, with the couple teasing fans by writing, 'What's better than two Taylor Lautners?'

The answer, apparently, was a baby named Lennon Taylor Lautner.

Lennon's Middle Name Keeps the Taylor Tradition Alive

Although the couple did not name their daughter Taylor, they still found a way to include the name.

Lennon's middle name is Taylor, meaning the full name is Lennon Taylor Lautner. That gives the newborn a direct naming connection to both of her parents while allowing her to have her own first name.

The choice has already prompted plenty of jokes from fans, who had been expecting the couple to potentially continue their matching-name tradition with a third Taylor. Instead, Lennon gets to carry the name as a middle name.

The Couple Announced Their Pregnancy in March

Taylor and Tay revealed they were expecting their first child together in March, sharing photographs of the pregnancy announcement and joking about their shared name.

The couple later revealed that they were expecting a baby girl in June, with Taylor describing becoming a 'girl dad' as a longtime dream.

During the pregnancy, Tay also shared parts of her experience with fans, including discussions about the physical and emotional changes that came with becoming a mother.

The couple celebrated the approaching arrival with a baby shower in August, where they shared photographs from the pink-themed event and expressed excitement about meeting their daughter.

Taylor Lautner Is Now a First-Time Dad

For Lautner, becoming a father marks a major new chapter after years of being known primarily for his role as Jacob Black in the Twilight franchise.

The actor and Tay have also worked together on their podcast, The Squeeze, where they discuss mental health and personal experiences. Their relationship has increasingly been shared with fans through social media and the podcast, although they have also spoken about the importance of protecting their private lives.

Now, their biggest shared project is undoubtedly little Lennon.

With a Taylor Lautner, a Tay Lautner and a Lennon Taylor Lautner all under one roof, the family may have avoided giving their daughter the first name everyone expected, but they certainly have not abandoned the Taylor tradition.