It’s no secret that I want to name your baby (I’ve loved sharing name ideas – and John and I even pitched a pet naming book before starting this blog). And the topic of celebrity baby names has always fascinated me. From whatever “off the wall” name a famous person has chosen for their offspring (Surie! Apple! Blanket!) to the way that celebrity baby names have real impacts on naming trends (if a popular celeb names her son something, that name can soar to the top of the charts). It really is intriguing to me that beyond the gossip factor, celebrity baby names introduce new names to the lexicon, boost the popularity of others, and can even steer people away from choosing a name that’s in the headlines… which actually happened to us! But more on that in a minute.
Of course, it’s not just the names that famous parents pick that have influence. The celebrities themselves (or the characters they play) can also drive names up or down the annual rankings. But today we’re going to focus on celebrity offspring names and how wild (or mild) they’ve been. And who knows, maybe you’ll find your future baby’s name in this list.
How A Celebrity Baby Name Influenced Us
Before our son was born, “George” had been high on our list of boy names. But then Prince William & Princess Kate used it mere months before we found out we were having a boy. We heard how a royal name like that can soar up the chart, and nixed it from consideration just due to not wanting our kids to have super common names (John was known as “John P” in school due to an abundance of Johns).
While Prince George didn’t cause a major surge in the name as originally predicted (I remember one news source saying it would be in the top five names by the next year after the royal family chose it), it did reverse a multi-decade decline in George’s rank.
And fast forward to 2020, “Archie” became one of the fastest-growing boy names around the same time that another royal couple (Harry & Meghan) named their son Archie. So it’s always smart to keep an eye on celebrity baby news if you’re hoping to avoid (or be inspired by!) a famous name.
Unique Celebrity Baby Names
There are many theories about why celebrities choose unusual baby names. Maybe it’s another form of creative expression or an extension of their role as “tastemakers.” Maybe it’s a way to make headlines or help their child stand out. Some research actually suggests that celebrities are no more likely to choose unique monikers than the rest of us – we just don’t make the news! Whatever the reason, here are some memorable and weird celebrity baby names of note:
Malibu Barbie
Influencer Trisha Paytas and her husband, Moses Hacmon, named their first child Malibu Barbie Paytas-Hacmon in September 2022. They also have sons named Elvis (born 2024) and Aquaman Moses (born 2025).
Saga Blade
Actress Megan Fox and musician MGK named their first child together Saga Blade Fox-Baker in March 2025. The couple said it carried double-meaning, referencing Fox’s fertility struggles and the Nordic god of storytelling. Megan Fox also has three sons Noah, Bodhi, and Journey with ex-husband Brian Austin Green. MGK also has a teen daughter named Casie from a previous relationship.
Rumble Honey
Model and Tik-toker Nara Smith and husband Lucky Blue Smith have four children, all with unique names. Their three daughters include Rumble Honey Smith (born October 2020), Whimsy Lou (born April 2024), and Fawnie Golden (born September 2025). They also have son Slim Easy (born January 2022).
Wave Set
Rappers Cardi B and Offset named their son Wave Set Cephus in September 2021, following big sister Kulture Kiari (born July 2018). Both children’s middle names reference their father (Offset’s real name is Kiari Cephus). They also have another daughter, Blossom Belles (born September 2024)
Zuma Nesta Rock
Singers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale had three sons before their 2016 divorce: Kingston James McGregor (born May 2006), Zuma Nesta Rock (born Aug 2008), and Apollo Bowie Flynn (born Feb 2014). Zuma refers to the Malibu beach where Rossdale decided to pursue music. Nesta is Bob Marley’s middle name (Kingston is also the capital of Jamaica, Marley’s birthplace), and Rock refers to his parents’ music.
Moroccan Scott
Moroccan Scott Cannon and his twin sister Monroe are the only children of singer Mariah Carey and ex-husband Nick Cannon. The couple gave lots of reasons for the twins’ names (whom they call Roc and Roe, sounding a bit like “rock and roll.”) Cannon also proposed to Carey in the Moroccan-inspired room in her penthouse, plus they like that it sounded sort of like a mash-up of “Mariah” and “Cannon.”
Nick Cannon is father to 12 kids in total, including Powerful Queen, Golden Sagon, Rise Messiah, Zillion Heir, Legendary Love, Onyx Ice, Halo Marie, and Beautiful Zeppelin.
Cricket Pearl
Actress Busy Phillips has two daughters with her ex-husband: Cricket Pearl Silverstein (born July 2013) and older sister Birdie Leigh (born Aug 2008). Philips explained on the TODAY Show that instead of using nicknames (Busy is short for Elizabeth), they’d just name their daughters the cute terms they wanted to call them to begin with!
Fuschia Kate
Sting (the singer born Gordon Sumner) has 6 children from two marriages, most of whom have classic names like Joseph, Elliot, and Jake. Fuschia Katherine Sumner (born April 1982) stands out among them, but has a very traditional explanation. She is named for Lady Fuchsia Groan a character in one of Sting’s favorite books, the Gormenghast series by Mervyn Peake.
Olympia Lightning
This speedy-sounding name belongs to the daughter of the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, and his wife, Kasi Bennett. Olympia Lightning Bolt (born May 2020) is a tribute to her dad’s speed. It also pairs well with her twin brothers (born May 2021) named Thunder and Saint Leo, which is Usain’s middle name.
Sir & Rumi
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins Sir Carter and Rumi Carter were born in 2017, and unlike big sister Blue Ivy, neither has a middle name. Rumi is named after a 13th-century Persian poet that her powerhouse parents love. And Jay-Z has explained that Sir just fit his son’s demeanor from his very first moments.
Celebrity Baby Girl Name Ideas
Beyond the more unexpected – and maybe what you’d consider wacky – celebrity baby names, there are plenty of classic, unique, and cool names you might want to borrow from a famous parent. Some may still feel a little “out there” to you, but these celebrities are helping to normalize them. Here are some of our favorites, starting with girl names:
- Ada – Jude Law
- Alma – Chris Evans
- Banks – Hilary Duff
- Birdie – Jessica Simpson
- Coco – Courtney Cox & David Arquette
- Daisy – Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom
- Delilah – Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin
- Dove – Teddi Mellencamp
- Eloise – Katherine Schwarzenegger & Chris Pratt
- Elsie – Zoey Deschanel
- Emme – Jennifer Lopez & Marc Antony
- Everly – Jenna Dewan & Channing Tatum
- Goldie – Carson Daly
- Harlow – Nicole Richie & Joel Madden
- Hazel – Emily Blunt & John Krasinski
- Honor – Jessica Alba
- Inez – Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds
- Iris – Leslie Mann & Judd Apatow (also Jude Law)
- Lennon – Thomas Rhett
- London – Paris Hilton
- Luna – Chrissy Teigen & John Legend
- Maple – Jason Bateman
- Maude – Leslie Mann & Judd Apatow
- Matilda – Kaley Cuoco
- Mikey – Meghan Trainor & Daryl Sabara
- Nova – Diane Kruger & Norman Reedus
- Olive – Drew Barrymore
- Olympia – Serena Williams
- Paloma – Influencers Campbell “Pookie” & Jett Puckett
- Ramona – Maggie Gyllenhaal & Peter Sarsgaard
- Rhiannon – Jenna Dewan & Steve Kazee
- River – Kelly Clarkson
- Rose – Lady Gaga & Michael Polansky
- Sage – Sylvester Stallone
- Scottie – Pete Davidson
- Scout – Demi Moore & Bruce Willis
- Shiloh – Angelie Jolie & Brad Pitt
- Sosa – Lala Kent
- Sparrow – Nicole Richie & Joel Madden
- Sterling – Patrick Mahomes
- Sunday – Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban (also Mike Meyers)
- Tabitha – Sarah Michelle Gellar & Matthew Broderick
- Townes – Hilary Duff
- Violet – Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck (also Emily Blunt & John Krasinski)
- Vivienne – Anglie Jolie & Brad Pitt
- Willa – Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas
- Willie – Michlle Branch
- Willow – Jada Pinkett & Will Smith (also singer Pink)
- Winnie – Jimmy Fallon
- Wyatt – Jason Kelce
Celebrity Baby Boy Name Ideas
Lastly, here are some of the baby boy names chosen by famous families you may want to add to (or strike from!) your consideration list:
- Abel – Amy Poehler & Will Arnett
- Ace – Jessica Simpson
- Archer – Jesse McCartney
- Arlo – Julia Stiles
- Atlas – Anne Heche
- Bash – Brittney Griner
- Bear – Kate Winslet (also Alicia Silverstone)
- Beau – Chloe Bridges & Adam Devine
- Billy – Whitney Leavitt
- Bingham (goes by “Bing”) – Kate Hudson
- Bowen – Drew Brees
- Callum – Kyle McLachlan
- Canon – Steph Curry
- Cooper – Gabourey Sidibe
- Cosmo – Scarlett Johansson & Colin Jost
- Cy – Jennifer Lawrence
- Dash – Alice Cooper
- Denver – Jessie James & Eric Decker
- Ennis – Kristen Dunst & Jesse Plemons
- Ernest – Prince Eugenie
- Felix – Debby Ryan
- Ford – Katherine Schwarzenegger & Chris Pratt
- Flynn – Miranda Kerr & Orlando Bloom
- Genesis – Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz
- Gideon – Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka
- Homer – Richard Gere (also Bill Murray)
- Louie – Jennifer Lawrence
- Lincoln – Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard
- Kaius – Derek Jeter
- Meyer – Josh Peck
- Onyx – Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti.
- Oscar – Mandy Moore
- Otis – Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis
- Ozzie – Max Greenfield
- Nico – Michael Phelps
- Pace – Diplo
- Parker – Property Brother Drew Scott & Linda Phan
- Patch – Phillip Phillips
- Remy (full name Remington) – Kelly Clarkson
- Rocco – Madonna & Guy Ritchie
- Rocky – Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr.
- Roman – Al Pacino
- Ronin – Frances Bean Cobain & Riley Hawk
- Sebastian – Anderson Cooper
- Shepherd – Josh Duhamel
- Silas – Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake
- Sonny – Jason Lee
- Tatum – Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson
- Tennessee – Reese Witherspoon
- Ziggy – Ashley Simpson
More Baby Name Ideas
If you’re looking for more baby name inspiration, take a look at the links below. We’ve got lots of easy-to-read lists for everything from boys & girls to dogs & cats too!
