08-07-2025
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- The South African
Demi-Leigh Tebow gives birth - shares sweet name of baby girl
Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow (née Nel-Peters) has given birth to her first child, a baby girl.
The beauty queen is married to retired NFL star Tim Tebow. The couple lives in Florida.
On Monday, 7 July, Demi-Leigh and Tim Tebow announced the birth of their baby girl.
'Our daughter is here! We couldn't be more grateful for the blessing and gift of this new little life'.
The Sedgefield-born beauty queen shared the name and significance behind it, of her daughter – Daphne Reign Tebow.
She continued: 'Daphne is a name that's been close to my heart since I was a little girl. I never got to meet my mom's mother, but her sister, Daphne, stepped in as a grandma figure to me. She was so special to my mom and I — a tiny, kind, and strong South African woman who always had shortbread in the house, was the epitome of grit and grace, loved Jesus, had the voice of an angel, and made everyone feel seen and special. View this post on Instagram
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'I've loved this name since I was a little girl, and for as long as I can remember, I always said that if I ever get blessed with a daughter, I'll name her Daphne. Shortly after Tim and I got married, I shared that desire with him, and thankfully, he loved the name just as much as I did!
Demi-Leigh Tebow added that her daughter's second name was inspired by a little girl she had met through their charity foundation.
She continued: 'Her story has shaped our hearts in ways I can't even begin to explain. But more than anything, her name reminds us that when you're adopted into God's family. You become a child of the King. You were made to rule and reign—not in power, but in purpose, love, and identity'.
Days before giving birth, Demi-Leigh Tebow gave her Instagram followers a look at her baby nursery, which was inspired by her African roots.
The pastel pink and white room was covered in wallpaper featuring safari animals and stuffed plush animal toys. Its lighting also incorporated the concept of hot air balloons.
She shared: 'I can't wait to keep sharing my roots with our daughter. It will be one of my greatest joys!' View this post on Instagram
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