Chris Evans and his wife, Alba Baptista, have welcomed their first child together, a girl whose name has now been revealed.
The couple chose the sweet name Alma Grace Baptista Evans, multiple media outlets reported, sharing that the new parents are “enjoying their privacy and these special first few days as a family.”
According to reports, Alma Grace arrived on Friday, October 24 at 1:27 p.m TMZ noted that she takes both her parents’ last names.
What does Chris Evans, his wife Alba Baptista’s baby name mean?
Baby Alma Grace’s name has a thoughtful meaning.
Alma, a name that has its origins in Hebrew and Latin, is linked to definitions such as “nurture,” “soul,” and “young woman.”
Nameberry describes it as a vintage warmth with a subtle global appeal. Her middle name, Grace, is also of Latin origin and traditionally refers to divine grace – often associated with ‘favour’ or ‘blessing’.
Evans and Baptista married in September 2023 in a private ceremony at their Cape Cod home, where security was tight and guests reportedly signed non-disclosure agreements.
Several of Evans’ Marvel co-stars, including Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Renner, were in attendance. The couple also held a second party in Portugal for Baptista’s family.
Chris Evans always wanted a family
Long before he became a father, Evans openly shared that building a family was important to him.
Although he was humbled by his success, he once said, “That’s definitely something I want: a wife, kids, to have a family,” demonstrating that meaningful relationships provide the greatest satisfaction.
The two were first linked in 2021 when Baptista followed Evans and some of his family members on Instagram, which later sparked dating speculation when they were spotted holding hands in New York.
They went public on Instagram in early 2023, and Evans later shared that he proposed in Portuguese.
“I asked my wife to marry me in Portuguese,” he revealed, explaining that he practiced the phrase for days until he found the confidence to ask.
Now, with the arrival of baby Alma Grace, the couple has entered an exciting new chapter, enjoying the peace and joy of their growing family.
