After 10 years of love, heartbreak, and privacy, Max Domi and his wife Madison Kazarian have welcomed a baby girl — and the hockey world can’t stop talking about her name.
On a quiet morning in Winnipeg, without fanfare or press releases, the NHL star and his longtime love posted a single photo to Instagram. The image? A tender, black-and-white shot of Madison gently cradling their newborn daughter, Max beaming at her side, a tear clearly visible on his cheek.
There was no caption. No filters. Just one word typed below the photo.
“Bellamy.”
That was it. Bellamy Domi — a name that has now sent shockwaves through social media, sports media, and parenting blogs alike.
Ten Years in the Making
The couple, who met over a decade ago, have been fiercely private about their relationship. Few public appearances, no red-carpet interviews, and absolutely no gossip headlines. They kept their journey close to the chest — through career highs, long-distance seasons, and personal heartbreaks.
Sources close to the couple say the road to parenthood was far from easy.
“They went through so much behind closed doors,” said one family friend. “This baby is a miracle. And her name? It’s got layers.”
Why the Name Bellamy Is Breaking the Internet
Fans immediately began speculating: Was “Bellamy” a family name? A nod to a childhood memory? A tribute to someone close?
Turns out, it’s all of the above — and then some.
According to an emotional follow-up post by Madison, the name Bellamy means “beautiful friend.” But more than that, it honors Max’s late grandfather, who always called Madison “his little Bell.” It’s also a subtle reference to “bel ami” — French for “good friend” — a nod to Max’s bilingual Montreal roots.
“Bellamy represents every chapter of our story,” Madison wrote. “She carries the name of love, friendship, strength, and legacy. Our little miracle.”
Fans and Fellow NHL Stars React
As the post spread, fans and fellow players lit up the internet with support:
“Bellamy Domi is a future captain. Book it.”
“The most hockey-romantic name of the year.”
“That’s an elite name. Stanley Cup pedigree already.”
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews commented with three heart emojis and a “Welcome to the world, Bellamy 💕.”
Even Wayne Gretzky chimed in: “Beautiful name for a beautiful legacy.”