Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen Reveal Their Baby Daughter's Name: A Heartfelt Tribute
A Special Announcement from Hailee Steinfeld
Actress Hailee Steinfeld and NFL star Josh Allen have officially announced the name of their newborn daughter, nearly two months after her arrival. As reported by E! News, the couple has chosen the name Harper Haize Allen for their little one. The touching announcement was made through a heartfelt letter shared on her Beau Society Substack on June 19, where Steinfeld addressed her daughter with love and admiration.
In her emotional tribute, the 29-year-old actress and singer expressed the overwhelming feelings that come with motherhood. She wrote, "Dearest Harper, I'm in awe of you. You've been here for only a short while now, and somehow it feels as though you've always been ours." Steinfeld reflected on the bittersweet mix of nostalgia and excitement, stating, "Before I was a mother, I had never understood this feeling of being so wistful and filled with excitement at the same time."
Steinfeld also shared her dreams for her daughter's future, saying, "I want your baby hair to stay this soft forever, but I long for the day you might ask me to braid it down your back while we're sitting in the grass." She concluded her letter with a touching acknowledgment of the lessons her daughter has already taught her: "Even though I know I am meant to guide you through this life, Harper Haize Allen, the truth is that already, you have taught me far more than I could ever teach you."
The couple welcomed Harper in April and has been sharing snippets of their journey into parenthood. On Mother's Day, Steinfeld posted the first images of her daughter on social media, capturing tender moments like the baby’s hand grasping her finger and her tiny feet in a cute onesie. Alongside these photos, she expressed her love, saying, "A day late but simply obsessed with this."
Before Harper's birth, Steinfeld hinted at a nickname for her unborn child in a January post, showcasing a knitted sweater with the name "Baby Beau." Both Steinfeld and Allen, who tied the knot in May 2025, have expressed their joy about starting a family. In an interview with Bustle, Steinfeld shared her gratitude for finding her partner, stating, "I literally thank God every day that I found my person." Allen echoed her feelings during an April press conference, noting that fatherhood has shifted his perspective and that he feels fortunate to begin this new chapter of his life.