Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow Welcome Baby Girl Daphne Reign
Cutting straight to the highlight reel, veteran NFL quarterback turned broadcaster Tim Tebow and his wife, former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow, announced the arrival of their first child—a daughter named Daphne Reign Tebow—born on July 6. The couple shared the joyful news via Instagram on July 7, posting a series of intimate black-and-white images. “Our daughter is here!” Demi wrote, expressing deep gratitude for the “blessing and gift of this new little life,” and thanking fans for their prayers and well wishes. The announcement post also honored her medical team and friend Hannah Janoe, who captured “one of the most special moments of our lives so perfectly.”
Name choice took on heartfelt significance for the new parents. Daphne, shared Demi, was the name of her maternal aunt who stepped into a grandmother’s role after Demi’s grandmother passed away. “She embodied grit and grace,” Demi explained, “always ready with shortbread, a heavenly voice, and a love for Jesus that made everyone feel seen and special.” Reign, the couple added in a follow-up Instagram post, pays tribute to a dear little girl the pair have loved for years. Both name selections underscore the Tebows’ strong family bonds and faith-centered values.
Leading up to this milestone, Tim and Demi-Leigh treated followers to glimpses of their pregnancy journey. After quietly dating for nearly two years, they tied the knot in early 2020, and in March announced exclusively to E! News that they were expecting a daughter. “Funny enough, we both had a strong hunch she was a girl all along, however, we would’ve been thrilled either way,” they told the outlet. Confirming that hunch shaped nursery plans, they revealed a neutral palette with splashes of pink destined for baby Daphne’s room.
As a retired NFL star known for his Heisman Trophy–winning career and charitable endeavors, Tim Tebow has transitioned smoothly into family life. Meanwhile, 30-year-old Demi-Leigh, crowned Miss Universe 2017, continues her work in women’s empowerment. Together, they’re savoring parenthood, buoyed by social media support that poured in the moment they revealed their little girl’s arrival.
They join a vibrant community of celebrity parents celebrating new additions this summer, from athlete-turned-mom Sanya Richards-Ross welcoming her third son on July 2 to Kate Upton and Justin Verlander’s baby boy Bellamy Brooks in June. With Daphne Reign now center stage, the Tebows are set to embark on their most rewarding adventure yet. And there you have it—newborn Daphne is already the MVP of their hearts.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Instagram (Demi-Leigh Tebow)
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