Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay Lautner, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Lennon Taylor Lautner. The couple announced the birth on September 23, 2026, sharing a photograph of their daughter on Instagram, one week after her arrival.The newborn, whom her parents affectionately call “Lenny,” was born on September 16, 2026, according to PEOPLE's report. The couple shared a photograph of her wearing a pink onesie, alongside a needlepoint featuring a teddy bear holding a pink balloon and the name "Lennon Taylor." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe name also settles speculation about whether the couple would name their daughter Taylor. Tay Lautner had previously said the name was still being considered, amid jokes about the unusual situation of two people named Taylor Lautner sharing a household.Instead, they chose Lennon as their daughter's first name, while retaining Taylor as her middle name, according to TODAY's report.More on what Tay and Taylor Lautner have said about their baby's nameThe couple's decision to name their daughter Lennon Taylor follows months of speculation about whether they would continue a family naming joke. In August 2026, Tay Lautner discussed the possibility on the Call Her Daddy podcast, hosted by Alex Cooper.According to TODAY's September 24, 2026, report, Tay said the couple had narrowed their choices to three to five names, with Taylor still among the options. She joked that she might face backlash online if they did not use the name.Page Six @PageSixLINKTay Lautner admits she and husband Taylor Lautner didn't rule out naming their baby Taylor 😂🍼 📸: "Call Her Daddy"Vulture's September 23, 2026 report also recalled Tay's comments about the couple's longstanding joke that a son would be named Taylor and nicknamed TJ. The couple had discussed the possibility of using Taylor for a boy, while the prospect of naming a daughter Taylor had also remained open.The naming discussion gained attention because Tay, born Taylor Dome, took her husband's surname after their November 2022 wedding. The couple therefore share the name Taylor Lautner, although she is more commonly known as Tay.When did Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner announce their pregnancy?Taylor and Tay Lautner announced their pregnancy in March 2026, sharing photographs that referenced their shared name. In one image, Taylor kissed his wife's pregnant belly while she held sonogram pictures, according to TODAY.Tay had spoken openly about the personal nature of sharing her pregnancy with the public. In an April episode of The Squeeze, the podcast she co-hosts with her husband, she said she was nervous about making the announcement and described privacy as something sacred while living in the public eye.PEOPLE's report also noted that Tay discussed comparing her pregnant body with those of other expectant mothers. She said the experience had brought on insecurities she had not previously struggled with, especially with body image. She said,"It’s the first time I’ve really had that struggle before, which I think might also be a thing."The couple celebrated the pregnancy with a baby shower on August 19, 2026. Influencer Jaclyn Hill and her husband, Jordan Farnum, helped plan the event. Tay thanked Hill on Instagram, describing her as a loving “auntie” figure to their daughter, according to PEOPLE's report.The couple married in November 2022 after meeting in 2017, when Taylor Lautner's sister, Makena Moore, introduced them at a game night. Tay was studying to become a registered nurse at the time and has since pursued mental-health advocacy, while co-hosting The Squeeze with her husband, according to TODAY.