Ms. Robyn Rihanna Fenty, who is presently anticipating the birth of her third child, has prompted heightened speculation among her fan base regarding the possible gender of the expected child.
The artist, age 37, initially disclosed her pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala. She and her long-term partner, Mr. Rakim Mayers, professionally known as ASAP Rocky, are already parents to two sons: Riot, age 2, and RZA, age 3.
Following her pregnancy announcement, speculation intensified that Ms. Fenty may be expecting a daughter. Although she has neither confirmed nor denied such reports, her recent social media activity has fueled conjecture. On Wednesday, Ms. Fenty published to Instagram the cover of HOMMEGIRLS Volume 14, in which she appears wearing a green plaid shirt and pink cargo shorts, with her pregnancy visibly apparent. The caption to the post read: “HOMMEGIRLS VOLUME 14 feat. my next fashion killa.”
This statement was quickly interpreted by fans as suggestive of a female child, with commenters posing questions such as, “Does it mean you’re getting your baby girl?” and declaring, “We’re getting a babygirl Fenty!” Some even likened the post to a gender reveal.
Separately, Ms. Colleen Slagen, a professional baby-name consultant, provided commentary to DailyMail.com, stating that, in her estimation, Ms. Fenty’s selection will likely be “edgy, unexpected, and music-inspired.” She speculated that possible names could include Rox, Roby, Rio, or Rae, further noting that Ms. Fenty’s own given name, Robyn, may serve as inspiration—possibly through diminutives such as Roby or Ro.
In July, Ms. Robyn Rihanna Fenty confirmed that she and her partner, Mr. Rakim Mayers (professionally known as ASAP Rocky), have already determined that the first initial of their forthcoming child’s name will be “R.” In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ms. Fenty stated: “It’s always going to be an R name. That’s the one thing me and Rocky don’t fight over.”
This disclosure confirms that the couple intends to continue the established naming convention begun with their two sons, RZA and Riot.
Ms. Colleen Slagen, author of Naming Bebe: An Interactive Guide to Finding a Baby Name You Love, is among several commentators predicting that the name will be distinctive and bold. Supporting this view, a recent study conducted by VegasInsider identified “Rebel” as the leading candidate for the child’s name.
A spokesperson for the study observed:
“Rihanna and A$AP Rocky did not take a subtle approach with their first two children’s names—RZA, referencing the Wu-Tang Clan, and Riot, a bold choice aligned with hip-hop culture. Both names are concise, powerful, and culturally resonant. Accordingly, it is unsurprising that projections for Baby #3 favor another name with comparable strength. Based on a linguistic analysis of Rihanna’s lyrics, encompassing thousands of words across numerous tracks, the name ‘Rebel’ consistently emerged as a top contender, balancing both edge and meaning.”#newsafro_
