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Gisele Bündchen's diamond necklace hints at baby name with Joaquim Valante


Sources had previously revealed their middle name is "River"


Doha, United Arab Emirates. 23rd Nov, 2025. Gisele Bündchen arrives to the Franca Fund Gala at the Museum of Islamic Art, in Doha, Qatar, on November 23, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News © Grosby Group
Jovita TrujilloSenior Writer
JANUARY 14, 2026 10:57 PM EST

Gisele Bündchen is wearing her heart around her neck. The mom of 3 welcomed her youngest child with Joaquim Valante in February 2025,  and they've kept details like their sex and name private. But after her recent post, it looks like we know what the soon-to-be one-year-old's name starts with. 

Bündchen and Valente’s relationship has moved quickly but deliberately. © Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Bündchen and Valente will soon be celebrating their child's first birthday

On Tuesday, the model shared a gallery of photosas she reflected on the new year. "As the new year unfolds, my heart is full of gratitude for the moments spent recharging with my family," she wrote in the caption. 

The initials could be seen in the adorable selfie © @gisele
The initials could be seen in the adorable selfie

She kept the good vibes going in the caption, writing, "May this year bring you love, health, peace, and new adventures. May you find the courage to honor your heart’s calling and to know and love yourself more deeply."

In the mix was a photo of her posing for a selfie with her sister Patricia.  On her neck was a layer of gold necklaces, with one sticking out with the initials "J, B, V, A." The initials stand for her family:  "J" for her husband, and a "B," "V," and "A" for Benjamin, 16, Vivian, 13, and baby #3. So, it's probably safe to say the baby's name starts with an "A." 

Gisele posed with Benjamin and Vivian© @Gisele
Gisele posed with Benjamin and Vivian

Sources had previously told PEOPLE their middle name was "River," which falls in line with Bündchen's tradition of water-themed middle names for her kids: Vivian Lake and Benjamin Rein started it all. She shares the teenagers with her ex-husband, Tom Brady

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The jeweller who made the piece, Katharina Junkert, shared a close-up of the necklace on Instagram.

The diamond necklace represents her family © @katharinajunkert
The diamond necklace represents her family

Bündchen has been extremely private during this new chapter of her life, which has included a secret wedding. News broke last month that the couple quietly tied the knot at their home in Surfside, Florida, surrounded by a small group of friends and family.  

TMZ confirmed the news by obtaining their marriage license, which was issued on December 1, and they got married on December 3.

Gisele shares rare family moments

While she appreciates her privacy, Bündchen has started sharing more moments with fans on Instagram. 

The recap arrived just weeks after news quietly emerged that Bündchen had married longtime partner Joaquim Valente. © Gisele Bündchen/IG
Never before seen pregnancy photos

Ahead of the new year on December 31, she shared rare family photos with the Brazilian, including photos of him playing with their baby and never-before-seen pictures of her pregnant. 

Another image captures Joaquim playing with their baby in the ocean, a simple yet powerful reflection of the family life they are building together.© Gisele Bündchen/IG
Joaquim and their baby

She also opened up about motherhood in the caption. "As 2025 comes to an end, my heart is full. This year brought deep lessons and profound growth. Becoming a mother again reshaped everything—my time, my priorities, my heart. I’m grateful for these sacred moments that changed me in ways words can’t fully hold. I step into this new year with gratitude, love, and trust for what’s next," she wrote. 

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