Beyonce named her baby what?

[rachelongaku]

Blue Ivy?

Really? These names are getting ridiculous. Just thought I'd express my disbelief here. I'm all for people giving their child original names but there's a point where it goes too far....

[Izzie Aditi]

Looks blue to me, alright ::) ::)

[Iniquitous]

Ivy was a play on their belief that the number 4 is special for them ( Roman numeral IV). The number four shows up a lot between the two of them.

Don't know the reason for Blue .. however I know that Bleu was once a popular name for boys. Way back when.

[Shjade]

Her parents go by Beyonce (okay, seems like a name even if uncommon) and Jay-Z (obviously a robot design model's designation).

This does not surprise me.

[Iniquitous]

Her parents go by Beyonce (okay, seems like a name even if uncommon) and Jay-Z (obviously a robot design model's designation).

This does not surprise me.

Jay Z = Shawn Carter. Jay Z is just a stage name, which is not new or uncommon. 

I think the point is, it's their child. I've heard worse names to be honest and while I would not choose to name my child 'Blue' ... we do not have the right to judge. Like it, dislike it - in the end our opinions do not matter.

[Geeklet]

Eh, I still think Nicholas Cage holds the top stop with his son, Kal-el.

[Shjade]

I thought the top spot for weirdness was "Blanket?"

[HairyHeretic]

Eh, I still think Nicholas Cage holds the top stop with his son, Kal-el.

Moon Unit Zappa might argue that one :)

[Izzie Aditi]

What about Jermajesty Jackson?

..

It's a boy!

[Belle33]

Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow) is pretty bad;  so is Ocean (Forrest Whittaker).

But, I'd have to give Jermajesty Jackson the win for worst celebrity names.  It's bloody awful.

[Chris Brady]

Dweezil and Diva Muffin Zappa might disagree with you, Belle.

[Beguile's Mistress]

Soleil Moon Frye

[Oniya]

I thought the top spot for weirdness was "Blanket?"

I think 'Blanket' has a real name, but Michael made his inner circle keep it quiet from anyone.  As weird as the guy was, he managed to keep his kids out of the public eye enough that they have a chance to live a normal life if they want to now.

[Inkidu]

Oh, come on! That's hardly the worst I've ever heard. That officially belongs to (I think it was) Pink. She named her child Audio Science.

[Chris Brady]

That actually sounds kinda cool.  Not much teasing can be done there.  But DWEEZIL.  That's a schoolyard death sentence.

[Shjade]

So basically we're all in agreement that fame makes people do silly things.

To their children.

[Jag]

I think the worst celebrity child name I've heard of is Pilot Inspektor. Though Moxie Crimefighter is pretty bad too.

[Oniya]

Okay, this isn't a celebrity or their child, but should maybe be used as a cautionary tale.  Always think about what it's going to look like if it's printed in the news.

http://www.fox8.com/news/offbeat/ktla-beezow-doo-doo-zopittybop-bop-bop,0,1745824.story 

[JackWhite]

Metta likes his name too. Metta Worldpeace.

Formerly known as Ron Artest.

[Jag]

Okay, this isn't a celebrity or their child, but should maybe be used as a cautionary tale.  Always think about what it's going to look like if it's printed in the news.

http://www.fox8.com/news/offbeat/ktla-beezow-doo-doo-zopittybop-bop-bop,0,1745824.story

That wasn't his birth name though. He had it changed from Jeffrey Drew Wilschke to Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-Bop-Bop, so I don't blame his parents for that terrible name choice. I do, however, wonder who approved that name change. O_o

[Autumn Sativus]

I think 'Blanket' has a real name, but Michael made his inner circle keep it quiet from anyone.  As weird as the guy was, he managed to keep his kids out of the public eye enough that they have a chance to live a normal life if they want to now.

Indeed, Prince Michael Jackson II (nicknamed "Blanket").

[Oniya]

I'm thankful that he only inflicted his questionable judgement on himself, but I don't think that really changes the WTF-ness that much.

[Geeklet]

I think the worst celebrity child name I've heard of is Pilot Inspektor. Though Moxie Crimefighter is pretty bad too.

While the middle name is kinda weird, I actually like the name Moxie... >.>

[Callie Del Noire]

I think Frank Zappa's kids have it worst.. BUT.. my PERSONAL experience is a pair of twins.. last name:Day.

The parents named them....

Christmas .. and Independence.

[Lilias]

So basically we're all in agreement that fame makes people do silly things.

To their children.

If this is even peripherally accurate, it's not a matter of fame.

[Secretwriter]

Pilot Inspektor

LOLs for you.

[Belle33]

Le - a

If this is even peripherally accurate, it's not a matter of fame.

*just stares at Le-a*

I guess Colin Powell's parents are just kicking themselves for missing the boat with :

[despickable]

David Beckham and Posh named their child Brooklyn not so weird but they named it after where the child was conceived. If we all went by that logic there would be a ton of kids called Trailer Park.

[HairyHeretic]

I believe there is one called Number 16 Bus Shelter, for just that reason :)

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10523288

Poor kids.

[Lilias]

If we all went by that logic there would be a ton of kids called Trailer Park.

How do you think all those Florences and Savannahs came to be? (And I bet most Parises' parents knew nothing about the Trojan war...)

[elone]

Ima Hogg



Actually a wealthy Texas philanthropist

[Damnedangel]

I know Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson named their kid Bronx Mowgli Wentz. But I'm in agreement fame makes people name their kids weird names :)

[Oniya]

Word is that Ima's father didn't realize the unfortunate juxtaposition of her first and surnames.   Her grandfather attempted to intervene, but by the time he got there, the christening had already taken place.

[animus]

Ima Hogg



Actually a wealthy Texas philanthropist

That is awesome...isn't there someone named Seven?

[CmdrRenegade]

School yard death sentence for the ones who aren't wealthy...definitely.  But somehow I doubt many of the celebrity kids are going to public schools. 

[Secretwriter]

I know Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson named their kid Bronx Mowgli Wentz. But I'm in agreement fame makes people name their kids weird names :)

BMW.

[Oniya]

Hey, until I got married, my initials were emu.  Mind you, this made crossword puzzles seem that much more special.  ;)

[Ramster]

Better in my opinion to be a Mowgli than a Blaine or Brent. George Carlin agreed:

George Carlin - Goofy Boy Names (HQ)

[Shjade]

I'm not sure Carlin would've endorsed "Mowgli" as a boy's name that could beat up Eddie and Tony in that particular rant.

[Ramster]

True. Despite the name's Jungle Book pedigree, I think Mowgli would be well advised to be an impartial onlooker in the Todd, Tyler & Tucker vs. Eddie, Tony & Vinnie brawl at best. However, in my view Carlin manages to put his finger on a number of the douchiest surname-inspired male given names in the English-speaking world. When I'm introduced to a (hypothetical) Mowgli, I think 'Hippy and/or celebrity parents, but mostly harmless'. When I meet a Blair, Blake, Blaine or Tucker, I think 'Someone fetch this pussy a decaf frappuccino. Let's asphyxiate him by smoking at ten paces downwind from him!'

[Frank Reshman]

I don't really care what people name their children if their famous.  Odds are, their children won't need to worry about being picked on on a playground.  However, I remember someone once named their child Marijuana Pepsi...after their two favorite things.... Kids just called her Mary Jane xD

[Oniya]

True. Despite the name's Jungle Book pedigree, I think Mowgli would be well advised to be an impartial onlooker in the Todd, Tyler & Tucker vs. Eddie, Tony & Vinnie brawl at best. However, in my view Carlin manages to put his finger on a number of the douchiest surname-inspired male given names in the English-speaking world. When I'm introduced to a (hypothetical) Mowgli, I think 'Hippy and/or celebrity parents, but mostly harmless'. When I meet a Blair, Blake, Blaine or Tucker, I think 'Someone fetch this pussy a decaf frappuccino. Let's asphyxiate him by smoking at ten paces downwind from him!'

Really?  What if Blake challenges you to a game of hoops?  ;D
Griffin's INSANE dunk of the year!

[gaggedLouise]

I read an interview in a paper here the other day with a couple who had named their kids Tristan and Smultron ("wild strawberry" - that's a girl, you guessed it). Tristan has some usage in England, it sounds noble; in Swedish its an almost non-existent name and will make most people think of the adjective trist (worrisome, bleak, depressive).  ??? And names taken from berries, veggies and fruit are a complete no-go: they just sound like a bad idea. Worse still, those names were given as the main names, not a second or third one that stays out of everyday use. Somebody's likely to make applications for a name change when they come of age.