What has not been confirmed is that the baby will actually be named Taylor Lautner.
That distinction matters, particularly because social media posts can quickly turn a playful comment into a supposedly confirmed celebrity announcement.
For now, the couple appears to be keeping the final decision to themselves.
Could There Really Be Three Taylor Lautners?
At this point, nobody outside the couple knows.
But the possibility is certainly entertaining.
There is something almost perfectly circular about Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner welcoming a daughter who could potentially carry the same first name as both of her parents.
If they choose Taylor, the family would immediately have a built-in conversation starter wherever they go.
And the couple could eventually have to find creative ways to distinguish between the three of them.
Perhaps “Dad Taylor,” “Mom Tay” and “Baby Taylor.”
Or, if the family follows the couple's previous joking approach, maybe a nickname will solve the problem.
For now, though, those are all possibilities.
The only confirmed information is that Taylor is on the list.
More Than Just a Viral Baby-Name Story
Behind the jokes, the story represents an important moment for the couple.
Taylor Lautner became a household name as a teenager through the Twilight franchise, while Tay has built her own public identity through mental-health advocacy, podcasting and her work alongside her husband. Together, they have increasingly focused on their relationship, wellness and personal experiences rather than simply Taylor's Hollywood career.
The couple co-hosts The Squeeze, a podcast centered on mental health and personal experiences, and their public conversations have given fans a glimpse into a different side of their lives.
Now they are entering another major chapter: parenthood.
The baby-name question may be what gets the most attention online, but the bigger story is that two people who have spent years building a life together are preparing to become parents for the first time.
Whether their daughter is eventually called Taylor, or whether they choose one of the other names on their shortlist, the decision will be theirs.
And perhaps that is the most important part of the story.
The internet may have plenty of opinions, but ultimately, the parents will decide.
So, Will Baby Lautner Be Called Taylor?
For now, the answer is:
Maybe.
Tay Lautner has confirmed that Taylor is genuinely being considered, but she has also made it clear that the couple hasn't made a final decision. They reportedly have several names in consideration and plan to make the ultimate choice around the time their daughter arrives.
That leaves fans with one very entertaining possibility.
There may soon be three Taylor Lautners.
But until the baby arrives and the parents reveal her name, it is only a possibility — not a fact.
And perhaps that uncertainty is exactly what makes the story so much fun.
For now, Taylor and Tay can enjoy the final weeks of anticipation, continue debating their shortlist and prepare for the biggest change of their lives.
Whether their daughter eventually becomes another Taylor or receives a completely different name, one thing is already certain: she is arriving into a family that is very excited to meet her.
And if they do choose Taylor?
Well, the internet may never let them forget the joke that started it all.
Two Taylor Lautners are already iconic. Three would be unforgettable.
So, if you were choosing — would you name her Taylor?
Sources
- People — Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner expecting their first baby
- Los Angeles Times — The two Taylor Lautners announce a baby Lautner is on the way
- Call Her Daddy — Tay Lautner: The Realities of Pregnancy
- E! News — Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner reveal they are expecting a baby girl
- Vogue — Taylor Lautner and Taylor Dome are expecting their first child
- RTÉ — Taylor Lautner and wife Tay share baby-girl news