News Mandy Moore Welcomes a Baby Girl and Shares Her Royal Name The actress and singer is now a mom of three. By Anna Halkidis Published on September 25, 2024 Fact checked by Sarah Scott Close Mandy Moore announced via Instagram the birth of her third child with husband Taylor Goldsmith, along with an intimate photo from the baby's birth. "Lou is here! Louise Everett Goldsmith arrived happy, healthy, expeditiously and right in time for Virgo season," she shares with the photo. "She is our absolute dream girl and her big brothers are already as obsessed with her as we are. Endlessly grateful for our family of 5 (and our very own big three) and soaking in every moment of this special time." Moore also shouted out her doula, whom she called "extraordinary." If the baby is anything like her Virgo sign, she won’t mind following the rules, as long as she has a good explanation. She’ll also adore written word so a bunch of books won’t hurt. As for her name? Here are the details. Louise Origin: This name has French origins Meaning: Renowned warrior, according to Nameberry.com Similar Names and Variations: Louisa, Eloise, Lucy Famous Namesakes: This name has some royal roots in several countries, including Denmark, Sweden, France, and England. For example, the granddaughter of U.K.'s Queen Elizabeth is named Louise. Other famous figures with the name include singer Louise Redknapp and actress Louise Lasser. Peak Popularity: This name has been a top 1,000 baby girl name in nearly every year since 1900, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). It fell off the list after 1991 but reappeared in 2016 as the 895th most popular name. It was the 586th most popular name in 2023. It was more popular in the early 1900s, where it was one of the top 100 most common names. It also appeared as a top boy name in most years between 1900 and 1936. Everett Origin: German Meaning: Brave boar, according to Nameberry.com Similar Names and Variations: Emmett, Elliott, Ever Famous Namesakes: A few famous males have this name, including late politician Everett Dirksen, actor Everett McGill, and late actor Everett Sloane. Peak Popularity: Everett has been a top boy name since 1900, and came in as the 88th most popular in 2023. But it does not appear on the top girls name for any year. GettyImages/Presley Ann/Stringer Moore and Goldsmith, who wed in 2018, are also parents to sons August "Gus" Harrison, 3, and Oscar "Ozzie" Bennett, 22 months. In May 2024, Moore announced the family was expecting their third baby, sharing a photo on Instagram of August wearing a shirt that says "Big" and Oscar in one that reads "Middle." "Sometimes life imitates art. The third in our own Big Three coming soon. Can’t wait for these boys to have a baby sister," she captioned the shot, referencing her role as Rebecca on This is Us, a mom of two boys and a girl. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Popularity of a Name: Louise. Social Security Administration. 2024. Popularity of a Name: Everett. Social Security Administration. 2024.