Baby Named After Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Arrives in Her “Newborn Era” at Missouri Hospital

Move over, celebrity couples – there’s a brand new namesake in town! A baby girl born at Liberty Hospital in Missouri has captured hearts nationwide by receiving a name directly inspired by music superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce: Kelce Taylor.

The hospital announced the unique arrival in a joyful social media post on Friday, July 25th, introducing the infant as “the youngest Swiftie and newest member of The Kansas City Chiefs Red Kingdom.” The post featured an adorable photo of the newborn swaddled in a tiny Kansas City Chiefs jersey belonging to Kelce, complete with a yellow bow on her head. Positioned prominently behind her was a sign showcasing her special name, Kelce Taylor, alongside a cartoon depiction of Swift wearing cowboy boots.

“Kelce Taylor is officially in her newborn era,” Liberty Hospital declared, cleverly referencing Swift’s practice of naming different phases of her career and life as “eras.” The hospital later added in the comments, “Our nurses say that baby Kelce loves her own special name,” emphasizing the positive reception of the unique moniker.

The name choice highlights the immense cultural impact of the relationship between Taylor Swift, 35, and Travis Kelce, 35, who have been dating since summer 2023. Their high-profile romance, blending the worlds of pop music and NFL football, has captivated fans globally, affectionately dubbed “Swifties” and Chiefs Kingdom alike.

The baby’s birth announcement coincides with a significant moment in Swift and Kelce’s own relationship. Earlier in the same week, Kelce made headlines by sharing his first photos featuring Swift on his personal Instagram account. The sweet snaps included pictures of the couple embracing on a boat and enjoying a group trip to Montana.

Kelce captioned the post, “Had some adventures this offseason, kept it 💯,” with the photos also featuring his brother Jason Kelce, his mother Donna Kelce, and Swift’s brother, Austin Swift. An insider close to the couple revealed that Kelce’s decision to post pictures with Swift publicly “wasn’t random” but rather “intentional,” signaling a new level of seriousness and comfort in their relationship.

“They’ve been private in their own way, but this was his way of showing how serious things have become,” the source explained. “They’re in a really solid place and more in sync than ever.”

While Kelce Taylor is certainly the youngest fan named after the powerhouse couple, she symbolizes the widespread enthusiasm surrounding “Traylor” or “Swelce.” Her arrival, celebrated by Liberty Hospital with a nod to both Swift’s fandom and the Chiefs’ kingdom, adds a heartwarming new chapter to the cultural phenomenon surrounding one of the world’s most famous pairs.