The Sweet Meaning Behind Bindi Irwin's Daughter's Nickname

Bindi Irwin is honoring her late father, Steve Irwin, with the sweetest nickname for her unborn daughter. In August, the 22-year-old announced she was expecting her first child with husband Chandler Powell via an adorable Instagram post. "We couldn't wait to share the news as this beautiful little being has become the most important part of our lives," the Australian wildlife conservationist wrote. "Your support means the world to us." Since then, Bindi has continued to share updates on her pregnancy.

In a sweet photo shared in January, Powell is seen kissing Bindi's pregnant belly, a recreation of a photo from when Bindi's mother, Terri, was pregnant with her brother, Robert. The soon-to-be mom is well into her third trimester and expected to welcome her child next month, according to a recent interview with Terri and Robert (via ET). Now, in a new Q&A with The Bump, Bindi is sharing how she's keeping her father's memory alive with a special nickname she and Powell have already given their daughter.

Since Steve Irwin's tragic passing in 2006, the entire Irwin family has honored his legacy in many ways, including their continued wildlife conservation work. In speaking to The Bump, Bindi Irwin explained how her late father inspired her daughter's nickname. "I'm so excited for our daughter to grow up learning about the importance of giving back and making a difference in the world for the future generations," Bindi told the outlet. "My dad was the first person to create the term 'Wildlife Warrior'. Being a Wildlife Warrior means to stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. We've been referring to our daughter as our Baby Wildlife Warrior."

Bindi has made reference to this nickname throughout her pregnancy, but is now revealing the special meaning behind it. She's also opening up about how her father would have been "the best grandfather." "I always joke that if he was still here we'd never see our baby because he'd take her on all kinds of adventures!," Bindi said. "I want to make sure our baby girl gets to know my dad and thankfully we have many documentaries and photos we can share with her. I think she'll love getting to watch footage of Dad working with all kinds of animals and learning about his legacy."