by babyfever25
Correct me if I'm wrong, but naming your child is probably one of the most special moments, besides the art of giving birth. You want to give your child a unique name, but not to the point where he or she will cry or be confused when you or someone else calls his or her name. Well, I guess the humility doesn't matter to celebrities because some of them (perhaps most) come up with the strangest baby names.
I won't name them all, but I researched a list of
50 bizarre celebrity baby names, and boy, do I feel bad for their children! We have Gwenyth Paltrow's baby, Apple, Kim Basinger's baby, Ireland, Mia Farrow's child, Lark Song, Sylvester Stallone's child, Sage Moonblood, and so forth.
Surprisingly, those aren't the worse. Eddie Murphy's child is called Zola Ivy, Nicholas Cage's child is Kal-El Coppola, and Paula Yates's child is Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily. Also, Matthew McConahey's son is Levi and his not-so-famous brother's baby is Miller Lite. Needless to say, I feel bad for these children now, and especially when they grow up.
Sometimes I wonder if celebrities are drugged or drunk when they name their kids. Come on... who would seriously name their child Miller Lite? It's OK to give your child a unique name, but a lot of celebrities are going overboard. And well, I just can't blame celebrities because my best friend's mother met a woman who named her daughter Cocaine (no joke). Ugh, I digress...
What is the most bizarre celebrity name (or name in general) that you've heard? What do you make of celebrities who name their kids weird names -- are they being (overly) creative?
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My friend's mom is a teacher. She had a student named...Tyranny. Her mother thought the word sounded nice, but I don't think she knew the meaning!
I think a little of both. They think their kid is special (because they're kids of celebrities) and should somehow stand out a little more? I know they didn't pick them out of the baby name book. Who knows?
Ever read Freakinomics? There's a girl named, (and I spell it out phonetically to not be crude) shuh-teed.
@pandasp0ts@xanga - My cousin goes to school with a girl named "S***head"... But she pronounces it "sh-theed"
Some parents are truly cruel.
To each their own...I like unusual names, myself. My name is uncommon and I absolutely love it and always have. Heck they are their kids so why should they not be able to name them whatever they wish and not have to explain why they named their child that name. I know I named MY KIDS what I wanted to name them.
I like some of those names. Yeah, I probably wouldn't name my kid any of them, but the only ones I thought were a bit strange were Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, Miller Lite, and Apple.
I don't think it's as bad when it's just an unusual name, like Levi, etc. I think it's just utterly ridiculous to name your child Miller Lite or something else that's an obvious object.
one of the spicegirls named their daughter bluebell madonna. wth!!
What is the most bizarre celebrity name (or name in general) that you've heard? What do you make of celebrities who name their kids weird names -- are they creative or being inappropriate?
I think the weirdest one I have heard recently would be Gwen Steffani's new son: Zuma.
I am ok with some of the names mentioned...like Ireland...oh that's pretty, but really some go overboard like Miller Lite...as long as you are being appropriate with your names, I don't normally see a problem...but in some cases, it's just stupid.
My best friend's aunt's name is Wednesday Friday...yup...
Jason Lee's first kid is named Pilot Inspector. For real...who has a name like that? What are you thinking Earl?? LOL...
I guess some people think that it will make their kid unique. No, it just makes everyone else think you are an idiot.
Here is a tip for anyone with a stupid parent that named you a stupid name...it only costs $50 to legally change it. You might look into it.
i forget which celebrity it is, but their son is named 'pilot inspektor' or something like that. hahaha.
@firetyger@xanga - She wouldn't happen to be the girl with the story in Freakinomics, would she? I mean, I don't imagine that's a name that'll reach top thousand anytime soon. ;) It's not liek theres dozens of them walking around.
Can you even imagine naming your kid that?
I don't get what's so weird about Levi. I think it's a really nice name, and I've known quite a few of them who were around my age group so it isn't anything ridiculous. But some of those are just plain stupid names.
You know how people always are wondering what other people's names are? Well, I wonder if some of our names used to be actual words in a language...like Apple...maybe that will become just a name and not have the same meaning to us as when we say "I'm hungry; I'll go eat an apple"...just a thought
Yeah, in terms of baby names, it's nice to be unique, but you also wants to be careful what you are naming them. It's bad enough children with regular names are getting bullied just for being them. You must choose your names wisely.
The weird names don't get me as much as people that have to get creative with spelling. Adding Ys and funky spelling just make things confusing. You are taking an okay name, butchering ir then setting your kids up for a life time of correcting people. My name is Tammi.... I always have to spell my name and it's an easy one. (Sick or I would be able to come up with some good examples...)
I think some unusual names are actually pretty great like "Suri" for example, and the rich and famous have always had their own naming trends, but it sounds like these people are trying to be "funny" in a way that will be embarrassing to their children. Some countries have laws against weird names for children but my preference is against such laws just because it's rather restrictive and prevents new names from being invented.
I like the names Apple, Ireland, Lark & Zola. I know of a woman who named her daughter Story Bluesummer.
If I remember correctly, one of VH1's celebrity countdowns (about celebrity's children's names) had the name "Pilot Inspektor" on there. The child is Jason Lee's son. I was shocked. Also, not only did Michael Jackson name one of his sons "Prince Michael", but he then named the next "Prince Michael II" (nicknamed "Blanket"). Not to mention Jermaine Jackson's child, "Jermajesty."
I worked with a woman named LaTrina.
I had a friend whose mother was named Apollonia and called Apple so, to me, it doesn't sound like an odd name. It did when I was in 5th grade, though.
Levi's not an uncommon name. In fact it's biblical. Hey, ever heard of Levi Johnston?
What really irritates me is people whose kids names all start with the same letter. I know someone whose husband wanted to name their new baby a particular name which had some significance to him. Wife said no because it wouldn't "go with" the three other kids' names. What would people think when they sent out the Christmas cards!
And why do twins always have to have "matching" names; they must either rhyme or start with the same letter.
I think Moses is one of the worst names. (Paltrow's son, or whatever)
I can imagine the jokes, lulz. He'll get asked to part water wherever he goes.
@all_usernames_have_been_taken@xanga -
maybe because of Levi jeans? I don't know, I like the name too and I think the guy who invented the jeans was named Levi ...
I named my daughter with a meaning. I wanted her name to have a meaning, and to stand out. I chased after Neveah, Ciara, Christianna, AnnaMaria, Arianna, Ariadan, before I finally decided Mercades, those other names just didn't add up. Her name has a strong meaning and she has something to live up to.
My ex-boyfriend wanted to name our possible future children Clarance Warhammer Stewart, just because somebody else made a similar ugly name. Consequently, his older brother's children's names are Anakin and Bellatrix (from Star Wars and Harry Potter). It was in the wedding agreement with his wife that their kids would have those names...
I think the celebrities are working off of Paris Hilton. They realize if they name their kids ridiculous things, they'll get as much attention as she does for no reason when they grow up.
I like unusual names - my son is Kyler and if I have another daughter she will be Rylan. But Pilot Inspektor, Miller Lite, and Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily are a little much. And Kal-El??? Obsessed with Superman much?
Levi is actually a really pretty name. I'd want it. O__O;
idk, it's not just celebrities. I've always wanted a name like Dilynn. :D Like, Dylan, but spelled strangely !
I'd never name my child that, though. o__o; I think I'd like to name my son Bob.
Just because I've never actually met anyone named Bob.