Rihanna and A\$AP Rocky, now expecting their third child, have joyfully confirmed their tradition of choosing “R” names while dropping major hints that this time they’re having a baby girl, sparking fan excitement and reflecting the couple’s deepening bond and playful approach to family life.

Rihanna and A\$AP Rocky are once again capturing the world’s attention, not with new music or a fashion drop, but with playful and heartfelt updates about their growing family.

At the *Smurfs* movie premiere in Brussels earlier this week, Rihanna confirmed that she and Rocky are expecting their third child—and fans are buzzing after the couple dropped several hints about the baby’s potential name and gender.

Now in her third pregnancy, the 37-year-old pop icon appeared radiant on the red carpet in a striking blue ensemble, a possible nod to both the animated Smurfs and a subtle gender clue.

When asked about baby names, Rihanna gave a cheerful response that quickly sparked speculation online: “It’s always going to be an R name. That’s the one thing me and Rocky don’t fight over.”

That one sentence set social media ablaze, as fans began theorizing potential names that could join the couple’s existing theme—RZA, born in 2022, and Riot, born in 2023.

Meanwhile, A\$AP Rocky, 36, added fuel to the speculation fire during a red carpet interview. When asked if this might finally be the daughter he’s been waiting for, he smiled broadly and said, “It is, man, it is.”

He then flashed a toy version of Smurfette, the only female character in the classic cartoon, seeming to confirm that the couple’s third child will be their first daughter.

While they’ve not issued a formal confirmation, fans believe the hints are more than clear.

Rihanna and Rocky have maintained an intentionally low-key but publicly affectionate approach to parenthood since welcoming their first son, RZA Athelston Mayers, on May 13, 2022.

The name was a tribute to Wu-Tang Clan’s legendary leader, RZA, and surprised fans who expected something more conventional.

In keeping with the pattern, their second son, Riot Rose Mayers, born on August 1, 2023, added both a lyrical flair and a sense of rebellion to their family naming style.

The couple’s third pregnancy was revealed at the 2025 Met Gala in early May, where Rihanna stunned in a dramatic Marc Jacobs creation that highlighted her baby bump.

The reveal was instantly iconic, cementing her reign as one of the most fashion-forward expectant mothers in pop culture.

At the same event, A\$AP Rocky, who served as co-chair for the gala, couldn’t hide his excitement, telling reporters, “It feels amazing. It’s time we show people what we were cooking up.”

According to insiders, the couple has never been stronger. A source close to the family shared that Rocky has taken on a hands-on role at home, especially as Rihanna manages the physical demands of a third pregnancy.

“He’s helping with the boys, doing bedtime, diaper changes—everything,” the source said. “He’s cooking for her, running baths, just really showing up as a partner.”

Their relationship, once seen as a tabloid romance, has grown into a deeply rooted partnership based on trust, creativity, and mutual support.

Rihanna has also expressed in past interviews how important it is for her children to be close in age.

“I want them to grow up together, to always have each other,” she once said. That wish is becoming a reality as the couple prepares for the arrival of baby number three just two years after welcoming their firstborn.

Beyond their parenting journey, both stars continue to thrive professionally. Rihanna recently wrapped up voice work for *The Smurfs Movie*, where she plays Smurfette, marking her return to film since *Ocean’s 8*.

Meanwhile, Rocky continues to juggle music and film, with his latest short project *Highest 2 Lowest* premiering at Cannes in May. The couple appeared together in Cannes for the event, with Rihanna once again making headlines for her bold maternity fashion choices.

The anticipation surrounding their third child is matched only by the curiosity about what name they’ll choose next. Will it be Royal? Reign? Rumi? The only certainty is that it will start with an “R”—and, as always with Rihanna and Rocky, it will be unforgettable.

As fans count down to the baby’s arrival, one thing is clear: Rihanna and A\$AP Rocky aren’t just building a family—they’re shaping a legacy, one name (and stylish entrance) at a time.