According to Samuel Nuuyoma, governor of the Namibian region of Erongo, mother and baby are "just fine and enjoying their lives." The origin of the girl’s unusual name has been the source of much speculation over the weekend. One suggestion is that the Hollywood couple named their first born after where they conceived. Shiloh is a place in California where the pair rendezvoused nine months ago while Brad was on a photo shoot. Shiloh also means "the peaceful one" in Hebrew - a reference to the Messiah - while Nouvel is the French word for "new" - when added together the name can be translated as ’New Messiah’.

The birth of the ’Tomb Raider’ actress’ first biological child - she already has two adopted children - is thought to be helping heal the rift between her and her estranged father, actor Jon Voight. His spokesman told America’s New York Times newspaper that Voight is excited and "can’t wait to hold the baby in his arms and be a grandpa".

It’s a girl - May 30, 2020
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have named their new baby daughter Shiloh Nouvel. The name chosen by the couple, who welcomed their new arrival into the world on Saturday (27.05.06) in Namibia, Southern Africa, is derived from Hebrew and French origins. Shiloh is the Hebrew word for "Mesiah" or "Peaceful One", while Nouvel is the French term for "new". It is believed Angelina chose the name Nouvel in honour of her mother, Marcheline, who is from France.

The ’Tomb Raider’ actress - who has been staying with Brad at the plush Burning Shore Beach Lodge for the past several weeks while waiting to give birth - delivered the tot at the Welwitschia private hospital, located near Swakopmund, and mother and baby are said to be doing well.

Brad and Angelina - who already have two adopted children Maddox, four, and 16-month-old Zahara - announced the happy news in a joint statement and are believed to be overjoyed with the latest addition to their family. Before the birth rumours were rife the child was to be named by a Namibian chief. Samuel Nuuyoma, a Namibian regional governor, was believed to have agreed to announce the birth and pick a name, but he had no part in the process. As yet, no pictures of the tot have been released.

Baby’s birth to be declared a national holiday - May 25, 2020
Namibia wants the day Angelina Jolie gives birth to be declared a national holiday. An informal radio survey on Tuesday (22.05.06) asked listeners if the ’Brangelina’ baby should be given the honour - usually only reserved for royalty and national heroes. Over half of listeners to Radio Wave who voted were in favour of the public holiday. The DJ who was responsible for the survey said that voting was still going on.

Meanwhile, the Hollywood couple have asked an African chief to name their unborn baby. Brad and Angelina approached governor Samuel Nuuyoma at a dinner several weeks ago to pick a name. He said: "When she goes to the hospital, as the father of the region, I will be informed and I will go there. "I will announce the good news and I will be naming the baby." Nuuyoma said the couple - who have two adopted children, four-year-old Maddox and baby Zahara - are "good people, peace-minded and ready to help".

Angelina and Brad are rowing over sick Zahara - May 22, 2020
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are allegedly rowing over their sick daughter. The A-list couple - who are in Namibia awaiting the birth of their first biological child together - were worried sick after Angelina’s adopted daughter Zahara was struck down with a mystery illness.