Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow Welcome Their First Child, Daphne Reign Tebow

“We’ve been so excited to share this with you…Meet our daughter, Daphne Reign Tebow,” said Demi-Leigh Tebow, wife of activist and former professional athlete Tim Tebow, in a joint Instagram post with her husband. Demi-Leigh gave birth to the couple’s first child on Sunday, July 6.

On Monday, July 7, Demi-Leigh, who is an author and former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa winner, posted photos of herself and her husband beaming as they held their new baby girl.

 

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“We’re so grateful to the whole medical team that assisted us in the best way possible during my labor and delivery,” said Demi-Leigh. “From our doctor to our nurses and all the hospital staff—we are so grateful and thankful for you.”

“Thank you to everyone who’s been praying with us over her arrival,” the new mother added. “We are so incredibly thankful for all of the love and support we’ve felt.”

Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow Name Their Daughter Daphne Reign

Later on Monday in another join post with Tim, Demi-Leigh shared the significance of her daughter’s name. “Daphne is a name that’s been close to my heart since I was a little girl,” she said. “I never got to meet my mom’s mother, but her sister, Daphne, stepped in as a grandma figure to me.”

“She was so special to my mom and I—a tiny, kind and strong South African woman who always had shortbread in the house,” Demi-Leigh continued, “was the epitome of grit and grace, loved Jesus, had the voice of an angel and made everyone feel seen and special.”