Pregnant Bindi Irwin gives update on choice of baby name

In a new interview, Bindi Irwin has given fans an insight as to what her and husband Chandler Powell’s plans are for naming their “Baby Wildlife Warrior”.

In a candid new interview, Bindi Irwin has shared more intimate details about her pregnancy, including what she and Chandler are thinking in terms of baby names.

Speaking to The Bump, Bindi, 22, revealed they’ve been drawing inspiration from hers and Chandler’s ancestry when it comes to what to name their little “wildlife warrior princess”.

“We are waiting to meet her before we decide on a name. We want to hold her and make sure the name that we choose fits her perfectly,” she shared.

“We have been looking through family history on both my side and Chandler’s side for family name inspiration. Once she arrives I think we’ll know exactly what to name her.”

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Bindi and Chandler shared their happy news on Instagram, writing: “Verified Baby Wildlife Warrior due 2021. Chandler and I are proud to announce that we’re expecting! It’s an honour to share this special moment in our lives with you.”

Bindi Irwin shows off her baby bump at 26 weeks. Picture: Instagram

Bindi also let fans in on the sweet nickname she has for their bub.

“My dad was the first person to create the term ‘Wildlife Warrior’. Being a Wildlife Warrior means to stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. We’ve been referring to our daughter as our Baby Wildlife Warrior. I know in my heart that she will forge her own path to make our planet a better place,” she said.

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Bindi kissing her mother‘s belly with her father Steve Irwin. Picture: Instagram

The couple recreated the meaningful photo. Picture: Instagram

Steve Irwin with his daughter Bindi, 2005. Picture: Australia Zoo/Getty Images

The mum-to-be also excitedly revealed the nickname her daughter will use for grandma Terri (which also has an animal link).

“We decided that she’s going to be called ‘Bunny’”, she spilt. “When she was growing up in Oregon her neighbour down the street was always called ‘Bunny’. It only just dawned on us that it wasn’t her name but rather what everyone called her that since she was a grandmother figure to the entire neighbourhood.”

Brother Robert has already designated himself the “funcle” (or fun uncle), she added.

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Holding baby scans, Bindi wrote on social media, “The animal joeys we care for are excited to meet our human joey. ❤️ Baby Wildlife Warrior is about the size of a hummingbird now! We can’t wait to teach our little one about the importance of protecting our planet and the beauty of the wildlife and wild places we love so much.” Picture: Instagram

Irwin was engaged to Powell in July 2019 after he proposed on her 21st birthday at her favourite location in Australia Zoo.

The former Dancing With The Stars contestant posted the happy news on Instagram, sharing a photo of her engagement ring to her 3.3 million followers.

“July 24th 2019. On my birthday I said ‘yes’ and ‘forever’ to the love of my life,” she captioned a photo of the couple.

The loved-up pair then tied the knot on March 25, 2020, amid ever-changing coronavirus restrictions.

In a heartwarming Instagram post, Bindi revealed that her younger brother, Robert, had walked her down the aisle and that they’d “lit a candle” in honour of her late father, Steve.

“We held a small ceremony and I married my best friend,” the happy bride wrote alongside a picture of herself kissing Chandler.

Their bundle of joy is thought to be due in late March/early April of this year.