At a Glance
- Gisele Bündchen’s newborn son carries the middle name River
- The choice keeps a water-themed naming tradition for her three children
- The supermodel calls 2025 a year of “profound growth” and says her “heart is full”
Why it matters: Fans gain the first detail about the baby welcomed in February and insight into how motherhood reshaped the 45-year-old’s priorities.
Gisele Bündchen has offered the first glimpse into her baby boy’s identity, confirming that his middle name honors nature and continues a family pattern she began with her older children.
The 45-year-old supermodel shared the news through a source who told News Of Losangeles that, while the child’s first name remains private, his middle name is River. The moniker keeps alive a sweet custom: each of Bündchen’s kids now carries a water-themed middle name.
A Year of Change
Bündchen welcomed the baby in February, her third child and first with husband Joaquim Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor. Three months later she told Vogue France that her routine had shifted dramatically. “Now that my little one is sleeping through the night, I’m back in control of my routine,” she said. “As any new mom knows, it’s incredible how much sleep – or lack of it – can change everything!”
She added: “But once again, I feel truly grateful: being able to be home with my kids and enjoy every moment with them is priceless.”
Her older children – 15-year-old Benjamin Rein and 12-year-old Vivian Lake – are from her previous marriage to Tom Brady. Both carry middle names tied to water, making River a fitting choice for the newest addition.
Gratitude Posts
As 2025 drew to a close, Bündchen posted a year-end reflection on Instagram. “This year brought deep lessons and profound growth. Becoming a mother again reshaped everything – my time, my priorities, my heart,” she wrote. “I’m grateful for these sacred moments that changed me in ways words can’t fully hold.”
The carousel included shots from her pregnancy, intimate snaps with the newborn, and photos of Valente cradling their son.
She ended the caption: “Thank you, 2025. I step into this new year with gratitude, love, and trust for what’s next.”
Looking Ahead
On the first day of 2026 the model returned to Instagram with another family montage. Pictures showed her three children, Valente, and extended family enjoying outdoor moments. “As the new year unfolds, my heart is full of gratitude for the moments spent recharging with my family,” she wrote. “May this year bring you love, health, peace, and new adventures.”
Bündchen encouraged followers to “find the courage to honor your heart’s calling,” signing off with: “Here’s to making 2026 a truly joyful and meaningful year. Sending so much love.”
Since the birth she has kept a lighter work schedule, telling Vogue France that nighttime feedings upended her clock but that the trade-off was worthwhile. The interview marked her first detailed comments on balancing a newborn with parenting two teenagers and running multiple business ventures.
Key Takeaways
- River becomes the third water-themed middle name among Bündchen’s children
- The supermodel credits motherhood with reshaping her daily priorities
- She describes 2025 as a year of “deep lessons” and “sacred moments”
- Fans can expect continued family-focused posts as she embraces life with three kids
