There’s a new member of Team Fenty.
Michelle Fenty, wife of D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, gave birth to daughter Aerin Alexandra Fenty at 6:08 a.m. Monday. Aerin was born 21 inches long and weighed in at 9 pounds, 1 ounce.
“I’m excited for him,” said D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray, a father of two. “I’m delighted.”
Fenty’s communication team would only say that the baby was born healthy and Michelle Fenty was in good spirits. They declined to name the hospital where Aerin was born, or whether her name has a special meaning for the Fentys.
Aerin is an alternate spelling of the Irish name Erin, meaning “from Ireland.” Or it’s Hebrew, the feminine for Aaron, meaning “enlightened.” Or, according to the Baby Name Bible, it is a Tolkien Middle Earth invention derived from Elvish.
It is not among the top 1,000 female names, according to the Social Security Administration.
The Fenty’s baby girl will join 8-year-old twin boys Matthew and Andrew in the family’s Crestwood home. Aerin has a very pink nursery all ready for her arrival.
Gray said Monday he would call the mayor “to share the excitement.” Fenty had flowers delivered to the hospital room of Gray’s daughter after the birth of his first grandchild, the chairman said.
