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Weird celebrity baby names have become a thing, especially in a world where “crazy” is fast becoming the new normal for modern Hollywood. The latest celebrities to hop on the unusual and weirdest baby name trend are Justin and Hailey Bieber. While their son’s name is creating a stir, the monicker could be considered one of the more relatable ones, less likely to make the kid an easy target for trolls and bullies somewhere in the future.
More unusual names like Pilot Inspektor, Crimefighter, and Audio Science make this list, with the celebrities behind the genius designations having relatable stories to back their choices. As the unspoken battle for the most unusual name continues, here are 10 celebrities with the weirdest baby names guaranteed to blow your mind.
1. Hailey and Justin Bieber (Baby Name: Jack Blues)
Justin and Hailey Bieber became first-time parents on Friday, August 23, 2024, welcoming a son Jack Blues Bieber. Following the son’s birth, the Baby crooner took to social media to share a traditional snap of the child’s foot, alongside the baby’s name. While “Jack” is as ordinary as it gets, the middle name, “Blues” has been raising eyebrows, with fans noting that the combination sounds more like a “brand,” than an actual baby name. Notably, the first name is a nod to Justin Bieber’s father, Jeremy Jack Bieber, while “Blues” appears to be an unusual way of sticking to the Bieber family tradition of maintaining the initials, “JB,” much like Justin Bieber and his two half-siblings, Jazmyn Bieber, and Jaxon Bieber.
2. Beyoncé and Jay Z (Blue Ivy)
Beyoncé and Jay Z are undoubtedly the ultimate trendsetters in Hollywood. It is unsurprising therefore that they were one of the earliest stars to hop on the unique name trend, boasting of some of the weirdest celebrity baby names. They popularized the trend following the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter in January 2012. Dubbed the most famous baby in the world just days after her birth, the unique name created just as much stir. Dark theories attempting to explain what “Blue Ivy” truly symbolized ran wild.
Many even claimed the baby’s name translated to “daughter of Satan,” and the ultimate proof of Queen Bey and Jay Z’s Illuminati status. The couple put these theories to rest, revealing they chose “Blue” over their initial choice, Brooklyn because their daughter looked like a little “blueberry” in the first sonogram image, and the nick just stuck for the next nine months. Ivy is a reference to Beyonce’s love for the number “four” written as “IV” in the Roman numerals, according to fans. Beyonce and Jayz carried on the tradition five years later, when they welcomed twins Rumi and Sir.
3. Jason Lee and Beth Riesgraf (Baby Name: Pilot Inspektor)
Off the records, actor Jason Lee and actress Beth Riesgraf practically invented the weird celebrity baby names. The former couple named their son, Pilot Inspektor following his birth in September 2003. Jason chose the name as a nod to the song, He’s Simple, He’s Dumb, He’s the Pilot, from Granddaddy’s 2000 album The Software Slump. This not only ranks among the weirdest celebrity baby names but also has the craziest inspiration backing it.
4. Lucky Blue Smith and Stormi Bree (Baby Name: Gravity Blue)
Models Lucky Blue Smith and Stormi Bree welcomed a baby girl in 2017. Being their first issue, the duo sought an extraordinary name for their daughter and came up with Gravity Blue Smith. And it gets even weirder. Stormi and Lucky’s relationship eventually ended, and the latter went on to marry model, Nara Pellman. Together, the duo are parents to daughters Rumble Honey, Slim Easy, and Whimsy. Lucky Smith certainly has some of the weirdest celebrity baby names up his sleeves.
5. Shannyn Sossamon and Dallas Clayton (Baby Name: Audio Science)
If you thought Gravity was as weird as it gets, think again. Shannyn Sossamon and Dallas Clayton, who dated from 2002 to 2004 are another pair of stars with the weirdest celebrity baby names. During their two-year-long relationship, the American author and the noughties sensation welcomed a son together and christened him Audio Science Clayton. Though it appears cut out of a sci-fi movie, the story behind their chosen moniker is less complicated, with no particular sentimental symbolism. Shannyn once explained the story behind the name, admitting Dallas scoured the dictionary multiple times for a “word, not a name.” They settled for the two words that appealed to them, hence the name, Audio Science.
6. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky (Riot Rose, RZA)
Rihanna and her boyfriend A$AP Rocky became first-time parents in May 2022. Living up to the Hollywood unspoken tradition of unusual names, the pair opted to name their son RZA Athelston Mayers, after the famous Wu-Tang rapper. Interestingly, the power duo did not disappoint in the weird name department when they welcomed their second son, Riot Rose Mayers a year later. As chaotic as it sounds, the name holds a beautiful significance to the couple. One insider revealed the name stemmed from A$AP’s unusual love for flowers. And Rihanna’s favorite flower happens to be the “rose.”.
7. Busy Philipps and Marc Silverstein (Baby Names: Cricket and Birdie)
No, it had nothing to do with their love for chirping creatures! When it comes to crazy celebrity baby names, Busy Philipps and Marc Silverstein have some of the weirdest in stock. The former couple, welcomed two kids before their 2022 separation, each one named after an animal. Their first child, Birdie Leigh Silverstein landed the planet on August 13, 2008. While appearing on The Bonnie Hunt Show in 2010, Busy revealed they decided on the name after listening to a radio show about former first lady Lady Bird Johnson. Their second daughter, Cricket Pearl owes her name to the wild personality she displayed as a new baby.
The parents have admittedly dealt with naysayers questioning their name choices, especially those who believe the name could potentially subject the kids to bullying and ultimately have an adverse effect on their mental health. Busy addressed these concerns in a 2013 tweet saying,
“It’s weird people think my kids will be in therapy because of their names. Guys, my kids will be [in] therapy for LOTS of reasons, I’m sure.”
8. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West (Baby Name: North West)
When it comes to baby names, the Kardashians are most certainly the most creative bunch. From Mason Dash to Aire, some of the weirdest celebrity baby names exist within the clan, but none more brow-raising than Kim’s kids. The SKIMS CEO and her ex-husband, Kanye West understood the assignment when it came to naming their kids, sticking to geographical locations for their girls, North West and Chicago West, and religious references for their sons Saint and Psalm. Admittedly, each name has personal significance to both Kanye and Kim, but the exes would rather keep those meanings hidden.
9. Penn Jillette (Baby Name: Moxie Crimefighter)
Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller and his wife Emily welcomed daughter Moxie Crimefighter in June 2005. The magician was quick to hop on the name, Moxie, as he found it unique enough for his daughter, and a “purely American word.” Eager to give their daughter a middle name, Emily suggested CrimeFighter because she thought middle names were stupid. Explaining the logic behind the name, Penn admitted it was a funny concept that would ensure they play the ultimate joke on the cops sometime in the future. He divulged,
“So it’s a joke. When she gets pulled over by the police, she can show her license and say, ‘We’re on the same side, officer. My middle name is Crimefighter.”
As for whether or not the parents came to regret it, that’s most unlikely. The magician would admittedly opt for his unique baby name if given another chance because he believes it cruel to name a child “a name others are going to have.”
10. Elon Musk and Grimes (Techno Mechanicus)
Elon Musk is another celebrity drawn to the weirdest of baby names, scoring quite a number for his kids over the years. In the 2023 biography, Elon Musk, by Walter Isaacson, the Tesla CEO disclosed the existence of his third child with singer Grimes. Typical of the tech mogul, he gave their son a name with some techie root, announcing it via X. The name, Techno Mechanicus, shortened “Tau” was just as weird as his two older kids with Grimes named X Æ A-Xii and Exa Dark Sideræl Musk respectively.
In the face of some of these names, Hailey and Justin Bieber’s new baby name, Jack Blues sounds less unusual. Yet, one can’t ignore the growing trend of weird celebrity baby names sweeping through the industry. While most of these names no doubt have special significance to the parents, the impact on the kids’ overall mental health can’t be overlooked. Concerns about bullying, internet trolling, and self-esteem have popped up across the media, Yet, these celebs believe their chosen names pose no such threats to the children and could prove advantageous to the kids in terms of future branding. Little wonder purchasing trademarks for celebrity-given baby names has fast become a thing, much like the crazy name tradition.
