The unwritten custom of famous newborns having the most unusual names—sometimes whimsical, sometimes otherworldly—is carried out with Baby Bieber’s baptism.
Singer Justin Bieber and model Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber have finally welcomed their first child, a son, after a rather low-key pregnancy. Although Hailey’s precise delivery date is still unknown, they welcomed their baby into the world earlier today, August 24. The caption gave away the little one’s name, Jack Blues Bieber.
Although Jack seems like a simple name, Justin’s father, Jeremy Jack Bieber, has it as his middle name. As the internet busies itself figuring out what “Blues” may be a reference to or a tribute to, the birth of baby Bieber unintentionally pushes us down the rabbit hole of unique celebrity baby names.
Elon Musk and Grimes
Whatever the future holds for artist Grimes and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, it’s reasonable to predict that their names will make them an eternal fixture in online culture, just as they have since their birth. 2020 saw Grimes give birth to X Æ A-Xii, or X Ash A 12, the couple’s first son. A little while later, they also welcomed their second child together, a daughter they named Exa Dark Siderael Musk. The existence of Techno Mechanicus, their third kid together, was discovered in September of last year. To make things simpler, Techno Mechanicus is just Tau, while X Ash A 12 is just called X.
Names of Elon Musk and Grimes' three kids:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 9, 2023
X Æ A-Xii
Exa Dark Sideræl Musk
Techno Mechanicus pic.twitter.com/Ggmgbs5HAY
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds, who plays the key role in Deadpool & Wolverine, recently acknowledged his children James, Inez, Betty, and Olin. This was the first time Blake and Ryan’s fourth child’s name was revealed to the public, and it naturally caused quite a stir.
Ryan Reynolds reveals the name of his and Blake Lively’s youngest child: Olin. pic.twitter.com/P0bxsO5Fpw
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 23, 2024
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
A$AP and Rihanna In May 2022, Rocky welcomed their first son back. The child’s identify, RZA, is really a tribute to the late Wu-Tang Clan artist RZA. In August 2023, the couple welcomed Riot Rose, their second son. In addition, A$AP’s profuse flower passion and the knowledge that Rihanna adores roses—as the mother of two disclosed in an interview with Entertainment Tonight—served as the inspiration for the song “Rose.”
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik
Despite their split, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik remain friendly as they co-parent their daughter. The media has always been fascinated with supermodel kids, so when pop culture celebrities like Gigi and Zayn became parents, the stakes were considerably higher. Khai has several connotations and has kept her face carefully hidden from the public for a long time. It means ‘crowned’ in Arabic. However, it can also allude to a truncated form of Khairiah, Gigi’s grandmother’s name. In addition, Gigi previously disclosed in an oblique post that Khai’s affectionate name at home is Khaiba.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
In many respects, Gwyneth Paltrow has been a natural pioneer. Introducing one of the earliest instances of unconventional celebrity baby names: Gwyneth and Chris gave their daughter Apple Blythe Alison Martin as the name of their first child. This happened in 2004, and although Apple might seem quite ordinary now, at the time it had everyone’s mouth dropping. Their son, Moses, was brought into the world two years later.
i knew apple martin had the power to be the next big thing in fashion when i saw this photo of her on a FACETIME to her mother gwyneth paltrow pic.twitter.com/ggLgW4Qo2M
— C 💒 (@churchofysl) January 24, 2023
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
When naming their daughter Brooklyn, Queen Bey and husband Jay-Z nearly chose the conventional path. Nevertheless, they made a U-turn and decided to go with Blue Ivy, a moniker that still sticks out today. The couple’s alleged practice of calling her “Blueberry” when they visited the doctor during her pregnancy was the source of inspiration for this one.
BLUE IVY ACTUALLY PERFORMED ON TOUR WITH BEYONCÉ LIKE😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/sMpl3hmnCy
— 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 (@beyoncegarden) May 26, 2023
Cardi B and Offset
Cardi B recently revealed that she is expecting her third child; the announcement coincided with her and Offset’s divorce filing. However, Wave Set Cephus and Kulture Kiari Cephus, the former musical couple’s daughter and son, are their parents. What Cardi will name her third child is a matter for speculation.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon
Mariah Carey gave her twins names that made sense quite easily. All she asked was that they be indisputably stylish and correspond with her initial, M. One was officially called Moroccan, while the other was dubbed Monroe in honor of the legendary Marilyn Monroe. The source of inspiration? The artistic mood board for Mariah’s penthouse triplex in Tribeca.
Kate Winslet and Edward Abel Smith
Bear Blaze may seem like an obvious attempt to draw attention to the child’s name, but Kate Winslet and Edward Abel Smith’s son’s name really has two extremely endearing backstories. While Blaze refers to the “house fire” that the Titanic star and her husband met during, Bear was the name of Kate’s childhood pal.
Nicolas Cage and Alice Kim
Nicolas Cage recently made the news for his stellar performance in thriller Longlegs. Back in 2005, Nicolas’ work took a back seat when it came to headlines as he and Alice Kim welcomed their son whom they very ceremoniously named Kal-El. And yes, this is a direct reference to Superman’s Kryptonian name.
The Kardashian-Jenner clan
North West, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s first child, stunned the internet when she was born. Her name and its inspiration were the buzz of the town. Whether on purpose or not, Kim started the custom of all future Kardashian-Jenners having quirky, creative names.
Whether on purpose or not, Kim started the custom of all future Kardashian-Jenners having quirky, creative names.
Kim has four children: North West, Saint West, Chicago West, and Psalm West, to refresh your memory. They do sound good, whether you like them or not. Mason Dash, Penelope Scotland, and Reign Aston are the names of the three children that Kourtney Kardashian, the older sister, has with her ex-partner Scott Disick. Additionally, she recently gave birth to Rocky Thirteen, the first kid she and her husband Travis Barker have named. Indeed, quirky.
Kylie Jenner, who named her first kid, Stormi, after her daughter Travis Scott, has also carried on the lineage. She considered naming their kid Wolf, but ultimately decided to go with the more reserved Aire.
True is the name of Khloe Kardashian’s first child, while Dream is the name of Rob Kardashian’s baby with Blac Chyna.
Honorable mentions: Thunder Bolt is the name of Usain Bolt’s kid, which makes perfect sense when you think about it. Mingus is the name of the son of Walking Dead star Norman Reedus, while Slash Electric is the son of Amber Rose. James Midnight Sparrow is the son of Nicole Richie. Raddix Chloe Wildflower is the name given by actor Cameron Diaz to her baby.
