United Kingdom, Jan. 30 -- Ryan Murphy has become a father for the first time.

The Olympic swimmer and his wife Bridget welcomed their baby girl Eevi Lillian Murphy into the world on Friday (24.01.25), and she weighed 9 lbs. 8oz.

Captioning the sweet Instagram photo carousel, which included a picture of the smitten couple kissing while Bridget is lying in her hospital bed while cradling their little bundle of joy, he wrote: "Eevi Lillian Murphy came into the world on 01.24.25

- 9lb 8oz, 22 in.

"A name of Finnish origin meaning 'life'."

After the nine-time Olympic medallist shared the news with his 234,000 followers, thousands left their congratulations and well wishes.

His mom Katy wrote: "I love Eevi so much!

[I] can't wait to hol...