In a charming and traditional gesture, pop superstar Ellie Goulding has formally revealed the delightful name of her newborn baby daughter through an official birth announcement. The celebrated singer, aged 39, placed a notice in the Births, Marriages and Deaths section of The Times newspaper on Wednesday, confirming the infant's full name as Iris Edaline Minniear-Goulding.
Official Announcement Details
The elegant announcement in The Times read clearly: 'Minniear-Goulding: On 6th March 2026 to Ellie Goulding and Beau Minniear, a daughter, Iris Edaline'. This formal declaration follows the joyful birth of Ellie's second child, her first with actor partner Beau Minniear, aged 28. The delivery took place on March 6 at the prestigious Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, a location renowned for royal births.
Family Dynamics and Previous Announcement
Ellie Goulding is already mother to four-year-old son Arthur from her previous marriage to art dealer Caspar Jopling. The singer initially confirmed her daughter's arrival on Tuesday through a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a sweet snapshot and expressing her overwhelming happiness.
In her social media revelation, Ellie wrote emotionally: 'On Friday, I gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl. We are totally obsessed with her.' She added meaningfully: 'It was fitting that I spent International Women's Day with her and the incredible female team at St Mary's, who provided me and my baby with extraordinary care and kindness.'
The Burn hitmaker continued with profound gratitude: 'I will always be in awe of midwives. This addition to my family fills me with so much joy, especially as Arthur is so happy to become a big brother to this little angel.' Accompanying this announcement was a photograph of a celebratory cake decorated with the touching words 'welcome baby sister'.
Celebratory Events and Pregnancy Revelations
Earlier this year, in January, Ellie was treated to an extravagant baby shower organized by her celebrity friends in London. The event featured a distinctive 1970s theme inspired by Apple TV's retro comedy series Palm Royale. Ellie made a stunning appearance in a pink Versace minidress that elegantly accentuated her pregnancy bump, complete with a playful sash referencing high street baker Greggs that read 'Preggs'.
Entertainment for the occasion was provided by iconic boyband Blue, minus member Lee Ryan, with Ellie joining Duncan James, Simon Webb and Anthony Costa for a special rendition of their classic hit Rise. Guests enjoyed a Palm Royale themed cake inscribed with 'Prettiest girl in South Beach' and sampled cans of Ellie's own cocktail brand, Served.
Public Pregnancy and Relationship Details
Ellie first revealed her pregnancy publicly while walking the red carpet at the Fashion Awards in early December, proudly displaying her blossoming bump. Her relationship with Beau Minniear became public knowledge in September 2025, and the couple has since enjoyed romantic holidays together, including a trip to Italy where Beau shared an intimate photograph of Ellie lying in an unmade hotel room bed.
Beau also appears in several intimate scenes in Ellie's latest music video for her single Destiny. Speaking candidly about her pregnancy experience in January, Ellie reflected: 'I have an amazing boyfriend. I do have it a little easier in that I do have amazing support. I'm still working every day and still writing every day.'
She added with characteristic honesty: 'It's just that I am growing a human inside me. I'm perhaps not the most, like, Mother Earth about it, if you know what I mean? It's a beautiful thing to be able to grow a child, and I feel very lucky that I'm healthy – but it's not all I am right now.'
Personal Background and Future Projects
Ellie finalised her divorce from ex-husband Caspar Jopling in January 2025, and the two maintain an amicable relationship as they co-parent their son Arthur. Caspar, aged 34, has since moved on with actress Olivia Wilde, aged 41, with the couple recently spotted enjoying a romantic weekend in Mexico City.
Professionally, Ellie won't be taking an extended break from work, as it was announced this week that she will headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Sunderland on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, her highly anticipated sixth studio album is scheduled for release later this year, following the success of her single Destiny.
Album Inspiration and Creative Process
In an interview with the latest issue of NYLON magazine, Ellie confirmed that her upcoming album is heavily influenced by her short-lived marriage. She explained: 'It had always been the goal to start this album. I didn’t know it was going to be a divorce album, but that’s the way it started heading.'
Reflecting on her marriage, Ellie said thoughtfully: 'When I married my ex-husband, I thought it was for life. That will never go away. There are some songs that are necessary for me to acknowledge that time in my life and to be respectful of it. Then there were some songs that were extremely reactionary and sad that I felt were good to do in the moment but don’t serve me long-term.'
The collapse of her marriage had already become a creative catalyst before she entered the studio, with Ellie revealing she was forced to tell her producer about the separation on the very day they were introduced. She recalled: 'I knew that my marriage wasn’t working out, it was dark times… the day I met Jack was the day I was like, "Jack, I should be candid with you. Today, my husband and I decided we’re going to separate."'
Despite the deeply personal and sometimes raw nature of her lyrics, Ellie confirmed that Caspar remains supportive of the project, at least for now. She stated: 'My label, my friends - everyone’s behind it. And even my ex-husband loves the songs… well, he hasn’t heard all the songs.'
