Taylor Swift’s Adorable Nickname for Golden Raye

In the heart of Kansas City, the Mahomes family welcomed a new wave of love—and a touch of playful drama—when Taylor Swift, the newly minted godmother to Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ youngest daughter, Golden Raye, unveiled an adorable nickname that set social media ablaze. On June 28, 2025, during a cozy gathering at the Mahomes’ home, Swift, 35, debuted the moniker “Little Sunshine” for three-month-old Golden, sparking giggles, gasps, and a hint of jealousy from four-year-old Sterling Skye. The unexpected nickname, revealed via Brittany’s Instagram story, has fans spiraling, and the heartwarming reason behind it is as surprising as it is touching.

The occasion was a low-key barbecue celebrating Swift’s role as godmother, a bond cemented after her July 2024 wedding to Chiefs star Travis Kelce, Patrick’s teammate and close friend. Swift, radiant in a sundress, cradled Golden, whispering “Little Sunshine” as she swayed to a soft acoustic version of her song “You Are in Love.” Brittany’s story, captioned “Auntie Tay’s got a name for our girl 🌞,” showed Sterling pouting nearby, her arms crossed. “I’m your sunshine, too!” the toddler declared, prompting laughter from Patrick, 29, and Kelce, 35. The moment, captured in a blurry clip, amassed 8 million views on X, with fans gushing, “Sterling’s jealous face is EVERYTHING!”

The nickname’s origin is where the story deepens. Sources close to the family say Swift chose “Little Sunshine” inspired by a private moment during her Eras Tour. In May 2024, Brittany, pregnant with Golden, attended Swift’s final Kansas City show. As Swift performed “Cardigan” under golden stage lights, Brittany felt her baby kick for the first time, a memory she shared with Swift backstage. “It was like she was dancing to your voice,” Brittany told her. Swift, moved, began calling the unborn baby “Sunshine” in texts, a nod to the joy she brought during a grueling tour. When Golden arrived in March 2025, the name stuck, a tribute to that radiant connection.

Swift’s bond with the Mahomes family has grown since she began dating Kelce in 2023. From cheering at Chiefs games to hosting Sterling and two-year-old Bronze at her Rhode Island home, Swift has embraced her “auntie” role. Her godmother duties for Golden, announced quietly after the baby’s birth, reflect a deeper commitment. “Taylor’s all in for this family,” a source said. “She’s planning to spoil Golden with music lessons and tiny guitars.” The nickname reveal, though, stole the show, with Sterling’s playful jealousy adding charm. “Sterling’s used to being the star,” Brittany teased on Instagram. “She’ll share the spotlight soon!”

Fans are obsessed, flooding X with memes of Sterling’s pout and heart-eyes emojis for “Little Sunshine.” “Taylor naming Golden is peak Swiftie lore,” one user tweeted, while another speculated, “Is this a hint for TS12?” The nickname’s backstory, tied to a tour moment, resonates with Swifties, who see it as a testament to Swift’s knack for weaving personal stories into her art. Even Patrick, usually reserved, shared a rare post, writing, “Golden’s got the best godmom. Sterling, you’re still our OG sunshine 🌟.”

The Mahomes-Swift-Kelce connection continues to captivate. Whether it’s Swift cheering at Arrowhead or Kelce hyping her on his New Heights podcast, their friendship is a cultural juggernaut. For now, “Little Sunshine” has stolen hearts, a nickname born from a fleeting moment that’s now eternal. As Sterling adjusts to sharing her “auntie” and Golden basks in her new title, this sweet saga proves one thing: in the Mahomes-Swift universe, love and surprises shine brightest.