Is Elena's Kid in Legacies? The Truth Behind the Mystery

Wait, Did Elena Gilbert Even Have a Kid?

Alright, let's rewind for a sec. Fans of The Vampire Diaries know Elena Gilbert as the iconic lead who stole hearts, battled supernatural chaos, and eventually found some sort of peace. But the question still pops up on fan forums and Reddit threads: Did Elena have a kid? And more importantly — is that kid in Legacies?

Well, kinda yes and no (it's messy).

In the The Vampire Diaries series finale, there’s a quick glimpse into the future. We see that Elena and Damon end up together and live a human life — growing old, basically. There’s even a sweet touch about Elena becoming a doctor. But... it never directly says, “They had a kid named XYZ.”

That said, The Originals and later Legacies drop a few hints that make fans raise eyebrows.

Josie, Lizzie... and the Salvatore School Link

What’s the connection with Elena?

Legacies centers around Hope Mikaelson and the Saltzman twins — Josie and Lizzie. These twins are technically Elena’s nieces-in-law (through Alaric), and they go to the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted. Sound familiar? Yep, it’s named after Damon and Stefan.

In some episodes, the school is said to have been funded or at least supported by Damon and Elena, post-Vampire Diaries. There’s even a line in Season 1 where Josie casually mentions “Aunt Elena” or refers to Elena’s clinic in Mystic Falls.

So while Elena doesn't appear on screen, her legacy (heh) is definitely around.

Does Elena have a child in Legacies?

Here’s where things get spicy. Some fans think Elena and Damon had a child, and that the child is at the Salvatore School — possibly even in hiding. But let’s be real: there’s no confirmed character in Legacies identified as Elena and Damon’s kid.

However, showrunner Brett Matthews did say in interviews that they intentionally left room for “Elena and Damon’s family to exist in the universe.” Which is a fancy way of saying: maybe, maybe not, we’ll milk the suspense if needed.

Honestly, it kinda feels like they were saving that for a later reveal... and then the show got canceled. Typical.

Fan Theories: Who Could Elena’s Kid Be?

Theory 1: Stefanie Salvatore

Ah yes — the infamous name drop. In one Legacies episode, a character mentions “Stefanie Salvatore,” and fans LOST it. The idea is that this is Damon and Elena’s daughter, named after Uncle Stefan (so wholesome, honestly). But again, she never shows up on screen.

Still, this teen girl ghost character was mentioned in Season 1 Episode 10. The name Stefanie doesn’t come out of nowhere. Writers don’t just throw names around for no reason... or do they?

Theory 2: Secret student, hidden identity

Some theorists went full X-Files, suggesting that one of the background students at the Salvatore School is secretly Damon and Elena’s child, hidden for protection. Cool theory, but — yeah — no solid proof. Just vibes and TikTok edits.

So, What’s the Final Answer?

Okay, cards on the table: No, Elena’s kid is not officially in Legacies — not as a main character, not even as a side one. There are hints, yes. A few crumbs dropped here and there. But as of the series finale, there’s no direct appearance of a child between Damon and Elena.

That said... the universe did leave the door open. And let's be honest, in the TVD-verse, no one's really gone forever. Spin-offs happen. Cameos happen. Heck, time travel happens.

Final thoughts (or, well, ramblings)

So many fans (myself included) were hoping to see a little mini-Elena running around with a leather jacket and sass. It would've been the perfect nod to the OG series. But alas — Legacies chose to focus on Hope and the Saltzman twins instead.

Maybe it’s better that way. Or maybe — just maybe — Stefanie Salvatore is still out there, waiting for her spinoff. Honestly? I’d totally watch that.

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