Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has offered a potential clue about what she and her husband, NFL star Josh Allen, might name their first child. The couple, who married earlier this year, are expecting their baby soon, and Steinfeld's latest personal post has sent fans into a speculation frenzy.
A Festive Hint for the Baby Name
In a newsletter shared on January 2 via her Beau Society Substack, Steinfeld posted a series of intimate photos reflecting on the past year. One image, in particular, caught everyone's attention. It showed a hand-knit sweater placed under a Christmas tree, beautifully embroidered with the words 'Baby Beau'. This sweet detail has fueled widespread rumors that 'Beau' could be the chosen name for their incoming newborn.
The photo set was part of a reflective post where Steinfeld looked back on 2025 as a year of major milestones. The pictures also included her husband, Josh Allen, highlighting their shared journey. This comes just a month after she first announced her pregnancy in a December Substack newsletter with a video of Allen kissing her baby bump.
The Deep Personal Meaning Behind 'Beau'
The potential name is not a random choice but holds profound sentimental value for the actress. In a November newsletter, Steinfeld revealed the origin of the nickname. Before she was born, her parents debated between naming her Hailee or Bailee.
Although they settled on Hailee, they combined the two options into a loving pet name: 'Hailee Beau Bailee'. This was eventually shortened to simply 'Beau', a nickname that has stayed with her throughout her life. Choosing this name for her child would be a beautiful way to honor her own family history and childhood.
A Transformative Year of Love and Stability
Steinfeld and Josh Allen tied the knot in May, and the actress has frequently spoken about the positive impact marriage has had on her. In a recent interview, she stated that her union has given her a significant sense of clarity and purpose. "It's become more significant to me," she said, referring to her marriage and plans to start a family.
In a November interview with Bustle, she elaborated, expressing a newfound feeling of stability and comfort with her partner that she hadn't experienced before marriage. This emotional foundation seems to be perfectly setting the stage for their new chapter as parents.
On his part, Josh Allen has also publicly shared his joy. In a post-match interview in December, he called this period a special time for him and his wife, acknowledging the happiness and support from his teammates and friends.
As they prepare for parenthood, the couple continues to share selective glimpses of their life, building excitement among their fans for the arrival of Baby Beau.
