Avril Lavigne welcomes first child, a baby girl. Her partner remains a mystery

Avril Lavigne has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl. The singer shared the first pictures of her newborn but kept her name private. She also didn't reveal the identity of her partner.Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her daughter on Instagram. (Credit: Instagram/@avrillavigne)New Delhi,Nov 14, 2026 12:21 ISTPopstar Avril Lavigne has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl, through a series of intimate black-and-white photographs shared on social media. The Complicated singer offered glimpses of the newborn but did not disclose her daughter’s name. The 42-year-old has also kept her partner’s identity private.The announcement, featuring tiny hands, cuddles and a miniature pair of Vans, has renewed interest in Lavigne’s closely guarded personal life.In the first photograph, Lavigne and her partner are seen holding their newborn’s tiny hand. Another shows the singer cuddling her daughter against her chest. The baby is dressed in a cheetah-print onesie with a bow.The third photograph adds a playful touch. It shows two adult pairs of chequered Vans placed on a skateboard alongside a tiny pair made for the newborn. “Our Mini F–king Princess has arrived (sic),” Lavigne captioned the post.While the photographs gave fans a look at her new chapter, Lavigne did not reveal her daughter’s name or confirm the identity of the person shown holding the baby’s hand.What Lavigne has said about dating Motherhood marks a major personal milestone for Lavigne, who has rarely spoken publicly about her romantic relationships. During an appearance on Alex Cooper’s podcast, Call Her Daddy, in May 2024, she discussed her approach to dating.“I never really did the dating thing,” she said, adding, “I was always, like, in a pretty major relationship.”Lavigne did not say at the time whether she was seeing anyone.A look at Lavigne’s past relationshipsThe singer has been married twice. She first married Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley in 2006. Lavigne was 21 at the time, while Whibley was 26.The couple announced their separation in 2009, and their divorce was finalised in 2010.- Ends