Hailee Steinfeld’s Pregnancy Update Sparks Name Game Frenzy
From child star to dynamic performer, Hailee Steinfeld has always lived much of her life publicly. However, her latest personal announcement marks one of the most intimate moments she’s shared with fans yet. Steinfeld is expecting her first child with husband and NFL star Josh Allen. Rather than a traditional PR announcement, the 29-year-old actress and singer is sharing pregnancy updates through her Beau Society newsletter, giving fans a personal look into one of the happiest chapters of her life.
Hailee Steinfeld is due with her first child in 2026
Steinfeld and Allen have been in the spotlight as a couple since they went public with their relationship in 2023. The Buffalo Bills quarterback and True Grit actress got engaged in late 2024 and married in May 2025.
In December 2025, pregnancy news first broke when Steinfeld marked her 29th birthday with a list of “29 moments I love this year” shared via the Hawkeye star’s newsletter, Beau Society. The final item on the list was a video of Allen kissing her baby bump in a snowy landscape. The black-and-white moment delighted fans. But the January 2026 newsletter offered an even deeper look at her life in this new season.
Steinfeld shared a softly lit silhouette photograph of her growing baby bump. Her shadow cast against a wall beside framed artwork that read “mothers are underrated.” Interspersed among the holiday photos — cozy family memories, moments with friends, and celebrations with Allen — was one image that got fans talking: a white baby onesie embroidered with the words “Baby Beau.” Whether this is a clue or a playful nod remains to be seen.
What will Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen name their baby?
The Beau connection is more than just a cute outfit detail; it’s a meaningful element of Steinfeld’s life. In previous newsletters and interviews, she’s explained that “Beau” was part of a childhood nickname her parents once considered when naming her (“Hailee Beau Bailee”) before settling on the name she’s known by today. Over time, the nickname stuck and even inspired Steinfeld’s Substack, Beau Society.
This personal backstory has fueled much of the buzz around the possible baby name. Some fans see “Baby Beau” as a literal hint, suggesting the couple might choose Beau as a first or middle name. Others view it as a sentimental easter egg, a nod to family history rather than an official announcement. Either way, it gives fans a lot to talk about.
One popular Reddit thread imagines a range of names for Steinfeld and Allen’s child that fit the couple’s style. Fans have suggested monikers that feel timeless but not overly common, like Gemma, Isla, or Annabel for girls and Maxwell, Beckett, or Silas for boys.
Others have taken the “Beau” hint and run with it, wondering if it might indicate a gender lean or a family story the couple wants to carry forward. Some fans speculate that the embroidered onesie could be a future nickname, rather than a formal first name. Still others hope Steinfeld will share a more definitive reveal later.
According to Happiest Baby, there’s a high chance that the Allen-Steinfeld family will choose a classic name with staying power. Liam (No. 1) and Noah (No. 2) are the most popular boy names of the last several years. Olivia (No. 1) and Emma (No. 2) have been the most popular girl names during the same time period. “Shimmering, light-filled names keep rising,” according to Happiest Baby, with monikers like Soleil, Solana, Goldie, and Halo. Whimsical nature names (Wrenly, Violet, and Daisy, for example) and Western-focused names (think Boone, Riggs, and Stetson) are also popular.
As the due date approaches later in 2026, fans will continue to speculate about everything from baby names to gender to nursery themes. But for now, Steinfeld’s decision to share her journey on her own terms has endeared her even more to fans.
