Fans were eagerly awaiting confirmation that Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani had a child together and when that confirmation was announced, everyone in the entertainment industry was taken by surprise. The couple, who are loved by many, announced on Instagram that their baby had been born after ten years of being together, wed and having constant speculation about having a family. However, some fans were unhappy with the baby’s name which is causing people to comment in different ways on social media, despite everyone being happy when the news was first shared.
An Upcoming Important Stage
Following their first chance meeting on The Voice in 2014, Blake Shelton, 48 and Gwen Stefani, 55, have become one of Hollywood’s favorite couples. Their relationship achieved great depth by holding on through times of divorce—they were both going through public divorces. In July 2021, the two got married at Shelton’s ranch in Oklahoma. Carson Daly was chosen by the couple to conduct the ceremony and Shelton delivered his vows via song. After that, Stefani had a blended family with her three sons—Kingston, 18, Zuma, 16 and Apollo, 10—who she had with Gavin Rossdale.
People have been speculating about whether the couple would have children for years. Stefani, Shelton and Stefani’s new group have priorities, yet their desire for a child keeps coming up. Sources report that there were emotional issues for the couple in April 2024 during their search for a surrogate. These problems, however, seem to have brought them closer. An insider disclosed to Life & Style that Blake wishes Gwen happiness and feels the same about him and they’re both aware of his strong want to start a family.
Their dream finally came true in May of 2025. Lisa Marie shared a cute shot of herself and Shelton with their new baby on Instagram, with the background showing Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch. The couple shared a caption saying, “Our hearts are bursting with love.” Stefani added in a post: “Hello, Harmony Iris Shelton. You are our little miracle.”
The Name That Grabbed Most of the Attention
Although Harmony Iris Shelton was born, people are mostly focusing on what her parents named her. The “Harmony” name honors the strong connection and shared passion for music the couple has in their relationship and in their work. In contrast, “Iris” refers to the duet “Purple Irises,” which has a lot of meaning for them. Besides bringing together who they are as partners and artists, the name Harmony Iris Shelton has given rise to several reactions among their fans.
The name quickly became popular among users on social media. One Instagram user claimed, “The name Harmony Iris Shelton is the most beautiful one I’ve seen!” There was a strong feeling among multiple parties that Abbott & Costello was an excellent name for them. A different person mentioned, “Their baby sounds perfect for them—music and flowers go along with their love story and that’s a name we all hope will bring Harmony Iris!” Ole Red replied by saying, “Welcome to the family, Harmony Iris and we can’t wait to meet you!”
Not every comment was in complete agreement. A few fans found it odd that X featured these songs. Someone posted, “While I love Blake and Gwen, I think their name is a little unusual.” Colton thought that Blake’s child would look more like Wyatt or Daisy. Harmony Iris reminds me more of Gwen. The way people react to the couple points to their unique and fun mix—with Shelton being country and Stefani pop-rock—and their baby’s name does the same.
How People Become Parents
There were challenges during the time leading up to Harmony Iris’s arrival. Shelton and Stefani have often talked about wanting more children, but age and their busy schedules stood in the way. Fatherhood suits Shelton, while Stefani, who was born in October 1969, already has three children from her earlier marriage. In an interview that same year with Access, Shelton spoke about how much he and Stefani share their love for family, considering her his “best friend.” He added, “It’s always a good time, whether we’re just hanging out over coffee or playing for a big crowd.”
Shelton’s wish to have children of his own has long been well known, but they are happy with their current family. Apparently, although Gwen’s boys have their own father, Blake still shows them a lot of love, according to a source in December 2024. People who know him are concerned that he’s sad because he missed having children. As an option, the couple thought about surrogacy and moved forward carefully. In April 2024, a source mentioned to Life & Style that both celebrities want to meet the surrogate, as the surrogacy means a lot for their family.
They held on through difficult times and now the couple is enjoying a new phase with Harmony Iris. Shelton says to the camera, “She’s our little harmony,” as he looks at his daughter in a way that has warmed fans’ hearts. Stefani has always spoken about how much she enjoys being a mother. When asked about being a mom, she said she had waited her whole life for that moment. All my life, I just wanted to be a part of that.
Supporters are Praising the New Information
Around the time Corn Shelton joined their family in September 2024, the couple introduced Harmony Iris Shelton to the world. Corn started at Stefani’s ranch almost dead, but she says that love and good care quickly made him a strong and healthy pet. After Blake and Gwen announced their daughter Corn, another fan pointed out that “now Harmony Iris Shelton—they’re building the sweetest family right in front of our eyes.”
The way they fuse their backgrounds—country and pop, Oklahoma and Los Angeles, tradition and eclecticism—has long been something their fans appreciate. A further example is the release of Harmony Iris which has made many people very happy. @CountryLover_24 posted on X: Blake is deserving of being a father. He would be a wonderful dad. I am happy for them! #GwenAndBlake #BabyHarmony. Someone else commented, @MusicFanatic, by saying that Harmony Iris would be raised by the nicest parents. I can’t wait to see my family share a ranch as Brave Buck tries to rescue her!
A New Phase of Life for the Stefani-Shelton Family
Shelton and Stefani are still trying to find the right balance as they enter the role of parents to Harmony Iris. She performed in January 2025 at the FireAid Benefit concert with No Doubt and her new album Bouquet Deluxe came out in March 2025, with Shelton’s duet, “Purple Irises.” After singing in The Voice for Season 23, Shelton has been spending his time enjoying a quieter pace and concentrating on raising his family.
Many of their favorite moments with Harmony Iris will happen at their ranch in Oklahoma, where they have been building their life. The ranch provides the family with a haven, where they can plant, fish and now raise their daughter after raising Stefani’s sons. Shelton explained to NBC shortly after his departure that he thinks he could be a better stepdad by sacrificing his commitment to The Voice which took up so much of his time. I achieved a greater rank.
The Shelton-Stefani family is feeling happy after welcoming the newest addition. Along with making their lifelong goal come true, Trey and Taylor Swift’s new arrival has delighted fans, making it a topic of conversation. Despite any differences in opinons, their parenting together is still as smooth as their sounds and fans hope to see where their growing family goes from here.
