Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes are in their element when it comes to naming their kids—and their dogs.
Indeed, the Sports Illustrated model—who is mom to Sterling Skye, 3, Patrick “Bronze” Lavon, 2, and infant daughter Golden Raye—previously detailed how her and the NFL star found the inspiration for their kids’ names. And it comes down to a tradition first started with their dogs Steel and Silver.
“I got steel in college and named him after that,” Brittany wrote in an April 2023 Instagram story. “We then got our second dog & was gonna name her sterling cause it went with steel perfect.”
“Then I said no, one day I want that to be daughters name so then we came up with Silver to go with steel. Then daughter came & we were already set on sterling,” she continued, “then having a boy and him being Patrick Mahomes III, Bronze was just meant to be and went perfect.”
And this thought process did not stop as the couple welcomed their third baby, Golden, Jan. 12. In fact, they proudly displayed her name in their Instagram announcement post one day later, featuring an adorable photo of their hands cradling their baby girl’s feet in front of a wooden sign with “Golden Raye” displayed on it.
The couple—who tied the knot in 2022—first announced that were expecting a third baby in a joint Instagram post exactly six months prior.
“Round three,” the high school sweethearts wrote in the caption of their July 12 Instagram post, alongside a video of their family dancing with a sonogram, “here we come.”
But Brittany has since shared insight into how exhausting pregnancy has been for her.
"I need naps," the 29-year-old admitted on an August episode of the Whoop podcast. "So I like to work my naps into my schedule now, because when you’re pregnant you’re tired."
"With the first pregnancy, it was just me," she explained. "So I could take naps, sleep all day, you know, I had nothing priority for me to do. Then, with Bronze, it was like, ‘Well, I have to take care of this kid but I’m tired,’ so I would just nap when she napped."
Even so, Brittany showed time and time again that she was committed to staying fit and sticking to her workout routine—even in the face of a back injury and her third trimester of pregnancy. And some of those workouts ended up being a family affair.
“The best workouts,” Brittany wrote over a Jan. 1 video posted to her Instagram Stories, with Sterling sitting comfortably on her mom’s head as she leaned against the weight bench lifting dumbbells.
After all, the Kansas City Chiefs player has learned to cherish every moment with their family from the former soccer player, naming Brittany the quarterback of the family.
"Enjoy your life every single day and not worry about what everyone thinks,” the 29-year-old told E! News of Brittany’s outlook on life in 2023. "You want to enjoy those moments and remember those moments. And for us, we try to enjoy those moments with our family as much as possible."
"She has her head on her shoulders the right way. She's my rock. She's the one that, through tough times, can get me through," Patrick gushed. "Having someone that supports you every single day like I do is the reason that I am in the position that I am today."
For more adorable Mahomes family moments, keep reading…
Biggest Cheerleaders
Patrick Mahomes received a fist bump from his son Patrick "Bronze" as wife Brittany Mahomes and daughter Sterling Skye looked on during a Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos game in November 2024.
Wild About You
Brittany and Patrick dressed up with their kids on Halloween 2024.
Hola, Mahomes!
The family took a trip to Spain in June 2024.
Best Team Ever
Brittany shared this family pic featuring Patrick and their kids on Mother's Day 2024.
Daddy & Daughter
Patrick held daughter Sterling in this Mother's Day pic Brittany posted in 2024.
Huddle Up
Brittany snuggled with Sterling and Bronze in the family's living room in March 2024.
Bonus Points for Mum & Dad
Patrick and Brittany brought their kids Sterling and Bronze to meet Bluey at the Bluey Big Play Show in March 2024.
Sun, Sand and Family Time
Brittany shared this pic of Patrick with their kids Sterling and Bronze in March 2024.
Happy Birthday, Sterling
Sterling rang in her third birthday at a backyard party in February 2024.
Super Bowl 2024 Champ
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was joined by Brittany and their kids on the field after beating the San Francisco 49ers for the 2024 Super Bowl championship title.
Thankful
The family posed for a holiday photo during Thanksgiving 2023.
The Happiest Place on Earth
After winning the 2023 Super Bowl, Patrick took the family to Disneyland.
Heart of a Champion
Sterling, sucking on a WubbaNub baby cow pacifier, received a kiss from her parents during the 2023 Super Bowl victory party.
Winners
When Patrick earned a spot in Super Bowl 2023, his wife Brittany and daughter Sterling had a front-row seat to the celebration.
Falling in Love
Brittany—then pregnant with Bronze—and Patrick took Sterling to the pumpkin patch in October 2022.
Boo-tiful
For Halloween 2022, Patrick and Brittany's family went as "The Sun, the Moon & the beautiful Ster."
Dad's Day
"Happy Father's Day to this incredible Dada! We love you so much!" Brittany wrote on Father's Day 2022, while pregnant with the couple's second child.
Birthday Girl
Patrick shared this pic of Sterling on her first birthday.
Making a Splash
Patrick and Sterling enjoyed some father-daughter time in the pool.
Smile!
In June 2021 Patrick celebrated his first Father's Day as a dad, with Brittany sharing photos of their little girl.
Flying in Style
Patrick and baby Sterling posed for another pic on a private jet.
Taking a Trip
Wheels up for the daddy-daughter duo!
Sweet Smooches
Patrick kissed Sterling during naptime on the couch.
First Pic
On Easter 2021, Patrick and Brittany shared this family portrait as Sterling's first photo.