TL;DR
- Scott and Mark Hoying welcome baby Birdie James.
- The couple announced her name with a musical video.
- Birdie is inspired by Bye Bye Birdie.
- Scott’s sister was the egg donor for the couple.
- They aim to inspire queer families everywhere.
Leave it to the fabulous Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying to turn a simple baby name announcement into a full-blown musical extravaganza. The couple officially introduced their newborn daughter, Birdie James Hoying, on Instagram with an elaborate original song dedicated to the all-important question: what do you name the child of two incredibly talented musical dads? The video, which is as delightfully chaotic as you’d expect, features Scott and Mark jamming through potential names, complete with celebrity name drops, theatrical performances, and even a surprise cameo from Robert Irwin.
After a playful debate filled with laughter and love, the couple landed on the name Birdie James, a moniker that carries a sweet personal connection. According to PEOPLE, Birdie is inspired by the classic musical Bye Bye Birdie and one of the first songs Scott learned to sing as a child, while James pays homage to Mark’s middle name. The couple joyfully welcomed their daughter via surrogate on June 3 after a years-long journey to parenthood.
“I just wish that I had more idols that were queer and gay in media growing up that I could see families and be like, ‘Oh, my gosh, there’s an example of something I can have,’” Hoying shared with PEOPLE. “There wasn’t really a lot of that growing up. That’s why it’s really important for us that we are always posting our love… We always want to just show we are thriving, we are in love, and we have a beautiful baby, and it’s possible. And it also hopefully moves the needle for people who are like, ‘Gay people shouldn’t be parents.’”
For Scott, becoming a father is a dream come true, one he wasn’t always sure would be possible. The Pentatonix singer has previously opened up about growing up without many examples of openly queer families in the public eye and often wondered what his own future would look like as a gay man. The process of expanding their family took several years and was made possible by Scott’s sister, Lauren, who generously volunteered to be the couple’s egg donor.
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The couple has been refreshingly open throughout the entire process, regularly sharing updates with fans and documenting exciting milestones along the way, including their now-viral music video gender reveal earlier this year. Their love story is a testament to the beauty of queer relationships, and now they’re adding “dad” to their impressive list of titles.
Scott and Mark first began dating in 2017, got engaged in 2022, and tied the knot in 2023 in a stunning California wedding that felt every bit as joyful and over-the-top as fans would expect from them. Since then, they’ve built a platform centered around celebrating queer love, family, and authenticity. Now, they’re embracing parenthood with the same flair they’ve approached every chapter of their relationship: with abundant love, a sprinkle of theatricality, and an unapologetic sense of joy.
Birdie James is already destined to grow up in one of the most musical households imaginable. The couple shared that their days currently consist of dance parties, piano lullabies, and soaking up every precious moment with their newborn daughter before their busy schedules eventually pick back up. If their latest announcement proved anything, it’s that Scott and Mark are ready to tackle parenthood with the same enthusiasm that has characterized their love story from the very beginning.