Earlier this week it was announced that Jude Law has fathered a soon-to-be-born with an actress/model from Florida. And now we know the baby’s gender and name.

According to Samantha Burke, the mother-to-be, she and the “Alfie” stud will be welcoming a baby girl named Sophia before the year’s end.

Burke released a statement, saying, "Samantha, her mom, and her family can affirm that Jude has been responsive and supportive throughout the relationship and pregnancy, and know that he will remain so as a father once Baby Sophia is born. Jude and Samantha remain committed to the health and well-being of this child, and appreciate your honoring her privacy during this special time."

Other than the statement, Miss Burke won’t be offering any interaction with the press. "This remains a private matter between Jude Law and Samantha Burke.”

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Enjoy the pictures of Jude Law out at the theater (July 31).