Former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards has introduced her newborn daughter to the world, revealing the baby's poignant and beautiful name. The 32-year-old music star and her footballer fiancé, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, are now proud parents to a baby girl, who joins their four-year-old son, Axel.
A Sweet Social Media Reveal
On Saturday, Edwards shared the happy news on her Instagram account with a touching black-and-white photograph. The image showed the newborn resting on her mother's chest, with the faces turned away from the camera. In a symbolic gesture of family unity, the hands of Perrie, Alex, and presumably Axel were stacked gently on the baby's back.
The Brit Award-winner captioned the post simply with her daughter's name: Alanis Valentine, followed by a heart emoji. The announcement prompted an immediate and loving flood of congratulations from fans and famous friends alike.
Fans and Friends Celebrate the Meaningful Name
Among the first to comment were Perrie's former Little Mix bandmates. Leigh-Anne Pinnock wrote, 'Perfect little angel,' while Jade Thirlwall added, 'So happy for you all, can’t wait to meet her.' Singer Pixie Lott also joined in, saying, 'congratulations so beautiful!!!'
Fans were particularly taken with the baby's unique name, with many noting its beauty and significance. The choice of Alanis holds a special connection to Perrie's own career beginnings. In 2011, a 17-year-old Edwards auditioned for *The X Factor* by singing 'You Oughta Know' by Alanis Morissette, a performance that ultimately led to the formation of the globally successful girl group, Little Mix. Edwards has frequently cited Morissette as a key musical inspiration.
A Journey of Joy and Heartache
The arrival of baby Alanis Valentine marks a profoundly joyful chapter for Perrie and Alex, following a period of significant personal challenge. Earlier this year, in a candid interview on the *We Need to Talk* podcast, Edwards bravely opened up about experiencing two miscarriages.
She revealed that her son, Axel, is a 'rainbow baby,' a term for a child born after a loss. Tragically, the couple suffered a second miscarriage when Perrie was 22 weeks pregnant, just over a year after Axel was born. She described the ordeal as 'the worst day of her life,' recalling an 'out-of-body experience where everything goes in slow motion.'
The news of this birth is therefore met with extra warmth and support from her fanbase, who have followed her emotional journey.
A Busy and Blessed Year
The birth of her daughter caps off an incredibly busy few months for Perrie Edwards. In September 2025, she announced her pregnancy in a clever social media video featuring the phrases 'if he wanted to he would' and 'And he did.' That same month, she released her highly anticipated debut solo album, a self-titled project.
Speaking to *Women in Pop* at the time, she expressed excitement about the timing, stating, 'I have the birth of my album and the birth of my child coming and I can’t believe it’s all fallen at the same time. It’s wild.' She saw a silver lining, planning to promote the album vigorously before the industry slowdown around Christmas, allowing her to focus on her new arrival.
Throughout this whirlwind period, Edwards has credited her mother, Debs, as her rock, calling her 'my everything' and saying 'we just run this world together.' With her family now complete, the singer embarks on her newest and most cherished role yet.
