Maralee Nichols reveals the name of her baby with Tristan Thompson

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Tristan Thompson’s third child being born set the internet ablaze, and now, the little one in question finally (publicly) has a name.The mother of the NBA player’s youngest child, Maralee Nichols, took to Instagram on Wednesday, February 23 to reveal the name of her 2-month-old: Theo Thompson.According to the birth certificate obtained by PEOPLE, Theo was born on December 1 in Santa Monica, California.

Tristan is not listed on the document since the birth was registered while Thompson was still disputing the child’s paternity.

Nichols told the publication that the athlete’s “name was not on the birth certificate because he was not present at Theo’s birth.”A post shared by Maralee Nichols (@maraleenichols)Maralee uploaded a photo of her and the baby to Instagram this week, using her caption to explain the little one’s name and describing her experience as a new mom.“Theo, my little angel baby,” Nichols wrote. “I named you Theo because it means, ‘Gift from God.’”She continued, “I had never been pregnant and had been told I might not be able to have children.

I couldn’t believe I was pregnant, when I saw you on the ultrasound and heard your little heartbeat I knew I would always protect you and keep you safe.