That is understandable.
While the idea of having three Taylors in one family is funny, choosing a name for a child is a deeply personal decision. A name may sound amusing or clever to fans, but the person who receives it will carry it throughout her life.
Tay acknowledged that pressure, joking about how difficult it can feel to name another human being.
The couple also has a history of playing around with the name Taylor. According to Tay, if their first child had been a boy, they had previously joked about naming him Taylor and calling him T.J. as a nickname.
That means the idea isn't simply something invented by fans after the pregnancy announcement. It has apparently been part of the couple's own conversations for some time.
Why Fans Are So Entertained by the Idea
Celebrity baby names have always attracted attention, but the Lautners have a unique situation.
For most couples, naming a child after one parent is a familiar tradition. For Taylor and Tay, however, the name Taylor is already shared by both parents.
That makes the possibility of a third Taylor feel almost like a continuation of an inside joke.
The couple's original pregnancy announcement practically invited fans to speculate. By asking, “What's better than two Taylor Lautners?” they knowingly drew attention to their unusual family naming situation.
Now that Tay has confirmed that Taylor is genuinely among the possible names, the joke has become something more.
Fans are no longer simply imagining it.
It could actually happen.
The Couple Still Has Time to Decide
Despite the excitement surrounding the name, Tay has made it clear that no final decision has been made.
The couple reportedly has several names on their shortlist, and they plan to wait until their daughter arrives before making the final choice.
That approach is fairly common among parents.
Some people know their baby's name before the child is born. Others wait until they meet their newborn and see which name feels right.
For Taylor and Tay, waiting could also allow them to see whether “Taylor” continues to feel like the right choice once they meet their daughter.
For now, there is no official baby name announcement.
So headlines suggesting that the couple has decided to name their daughter Taylor would be premature.
The accurate version is much more fun anyway: Taylor is one of the names they are seriously considering.
A Pregnancy the Couple Has Been Excited to Share
The couple's journey toward parenthood has been closely followed by fans because of how openly they have shared parts of their relationship.
When they announced the pregnancy in March, the response was immediate. The announcement came with intimate photos showing their excitement and included the couple's playful reference to having two Taylor Lautners.
Several months later, they revealed that they were having a girl.
The announcement was followed by a pink-themed baby shower, which Tay shared with her followers. She described the celebration as a special occasion and expressed gratitude to those who helped create the event.
The couple appears to be approaching this stage of their lives with a mixture of excitement, humor and caution.
Tay has also spoken about wanting to protect her daughter's privacy once she is born.
During an earlier podcast appearance, she discussed her concerns about children growing up online and explained that she currently plans to keep her daughter off social media. She acknowledged that her feelings could change, but emphasized that privacy is important to her.
That perspective may mean fans will have to wait before seeing many details about their daughter after her birth.
And that could make the eventual baby-name announcement even more anticipated.
What We Know — and What We Don't
At this point, several details about the couple's growing family are confirmed.
Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner are expecting their first child together.
The baby is a girl.
The couple has several possible names under consideration.
And yes, Taylor is one of them.