Vin Diesel names baby after Paul Walker in touching tribute to friend and co-star

The Fast and the Furious star Vin Diesel recently welcomed a new baby and revealed today that his new daughter's name holds a special place in his heart.

Diesel and his longtime partner Paloma Jimenez named their little girl Pauline, after Diesel's friend and co-star Paul Walker.

Actor Vin Diesel and partner Paloma Jimenez arrive at the world premiere of "Riddick" at the Mann Village Westwood Theater on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 in Los Angeles.

Proud papa Diesel posted a photo of his little bundle of joy to Facebook on March 16 along with lyrics from the Louis Armstrong classic "What a Wonderful World."