Bourne Legacy star Jeremy Renner welcomes baby girl with girlfriend Sonni Pacheco

PUBLISHED: 17:19 EST, 29 March 2013 | UPDATED: 20:05 EST, 29 March 2013

Jeremy Renner and his girlfriend, Sonni Pacheco, have confirmed they are the parents of a bouncing seven-pound baby girl.

The Bourne Legacy star also revealed that they've named their daughter Ava Berlin Renner.

Jeremy welcomed his baby into the world on Thursday, according to reports, and on Friday he revealed the mother's name along with the news.

First-time father: Jeremy Renner has confirmed he's a dad for the first time after his girlfriend, Sonni Pacheco, gave birth to their daughter on Thursday

'They are beyond thrilled,' Jeremy's spokesperson told PEOPLE in a statement. 'Mother and daughter are doing great.'

Us Weekly was the first to break the news, saying they had received confirmation from two separate sources.

The former couple have been living together in Jeremy's Los Angeles home after he apparently agreed to put her up until their child was born.

'They used to date but it wasn't serious,' an insider told the magazine.

Baby mama: Jeremy and Sonni, who was pictured looking heavily pregnant on January 25 in Los Angeles, have named their daughter Ava Berlin Renner

Friendly: Jeremy and Sonni dated casually last year; when she fell pregnant he put her up in his home until the baby's delivery

'[He is] being ultra-secretive about it, but she has been going on about her life and not hiding it.'

The 42-year-old actor was previously overheard telling Eva Longoria he would be a father for the first time when the pair were spotted chatting earlier this year at the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles.

'Jeremy is delighted he is becoming a dad,' the insider said.

'He realises it's unconventional to have his baby mama, an ex-girlfriend, living with him and his roommate, but he just doesn't care.'

Action star: Jeremy is famous for his adventurous roles in films such The Avengers, here with Scarlett Johansson

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"he apparently agreed to put her up until their child was born". How generous!

- Smith , Michigan, United States, 30/3/2013 02:32

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"They used to date but it wasn't serious" and 'he agreed to put her up until the baby was born' have got to be some of the most disturbing comments I have read in this article. Well, I guess it's serious NOW, they are tied to each other forever due to this baby girl. People are so cavalier about bringing children into the world sometimes. Nice of him 'to put her up until the baby is born', now that she is here, will he kick them out?

- Babs Fan , San Francisco, United States, 30/3/2013 02:00

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Well, one thing's for sure she will be gorgeous!

- Marie A. , Bromley, United Kingdom, 30/3/2013 01:59

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That's going to be a very cute little girl. I wouldn't be surprised if they move in for good once he gets his daughter home. I bet he falls hard for his new baby girl. Wish them the best.

- Dani , Colorado, 30/3/2013 01:45

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Dream killahhhhh. They started off with her being a one night stand,now she is his gf

- Yoyo , Liberalcity, United States, 30/3/2013 01:38

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on behalf of my group Jeremy Renner Lovers Group International i would like to send Congratualtions!!!!!!!!!! To #JeremyRenner on the birth of his 1st child daughter Ava Berlin Renner. we wish them all the best

- Suz JRLG , Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 30/3/2013 01:04

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A real stand up guy for accommodating his ex-girlfriend and stepping up to the task of being there for her during her pregnancy. I imagine he'll be a great father, congratulations to him!

- kay , London, 30/3/2013 00:42

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Sooo, is she his girlfriend, or his former girlfriend? Is he going to kick her out now that she's given birth or something?

- Lioele , Neverland, United States, 30/3/2013 00:36

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What a lovely name they've chosen!!! Yes their situation may be 'unconventional' but as long as their baby is happy, healthy and they can provide for her, it really doesn't matter and the media really shouldn't invade in their privacy!!!

- Michelle , Leeds, United Kingdom, 30/3/2013 00:33

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Awww! Congrats to them!

- Coral , Kuiper Belt, United States, 30/3/2013 00:18

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