As reported yesterday, Nicole Kidman gave birth to a daughter – Sunday Rose Kidman Urban – yesterday. As expected much has been made of the unusualy name, but now Nicole’s father, Dr Anthony Kidman, has explained why the Aussie couple chose it!

“NICOLE Kidman’s father yesterday solved the mystery behind his newborn granddaughter’s name, revealing it was inspired by Australian artist Sidney Nolan’s muse, Sunday Reed. While the world’s media puzzled over Kidman and her country husband Keith Urban’s unusual choice of name for their baby Sunday Rose Kidman Urban. Antony Kidman revealed he and his wife had suggested it. “There was a lady named Sunday Reed who was a prominent patron of the arts in Victoria,” Dr Kidman said from his practice in Lane Cove.”

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Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, have welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, born Monday morning in Nashville, PEOPLE has confirmed.

“Husband Keith was by Nicole’s side, and mother and baby are very well,” said spokesman Paul Freundlich, who added that the couple were “delighted” to make the announcement. He also said the baby girl weighed 6 lbs., 7.5 oz.

CONGRATULATIONS NICOLE & KEITH!!

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