Being a celebrity means one is unlikely to lead what could be classed as a ‘normal life’. It may explain why some of these famed people choose unusual, unique, or downright bizarre names for their children—from planets to fruits, and in extreme cases, mythical creatures.
In this article, we bring you a list of some of the most out-of-the-box baby names for your entertainment (you’re welcome). Rihanna and ASAP Rocky When Rihanna became a mom, it was like the universe exploded with excitement! As we are still struggling to properly pronounce her first son’s name—RZA—that leaves tongues twisted and minds boggled (it's pronounced RIZZ-uh, in case you are confused), she has dropped her second son's name: Riot Rose. We have no clue what inspired that choice, but who are we to judge?
Elon Musk and Grimes
Billionaire Elon Musk announced that he had a third child with Grimes (11th for him), and the baby’s name—wait for it—is Tau Techno Mechanicus. It may sound like an engineering experiment but if he’s happy, then who are we to complain?
Jason Lee and Beth Riesgraf
Lee and his ex-wife Beth share a son named Pilot Inspektor. Yes, you read that right. Apparently, they were jamming to the song "He's Simple, He's Dumb, He's the Pilot” by Grandaddy and named their child after that! Because nothing says "normal" like having a name that sounds like a superhero crossed with an airport inspector.
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These two megastars are rebels when it comes to naming their offspring. And it’s understandable—they probably don&039;t want their little ones to blend in with all the other common Trevors and Elizabeths out there, hence Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir. It gets a bit tricky with Sir, though - if you address him as 'sir', you're basically just calling him by his first name. Now that’s a boss move!
Frank Zappa
Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet Emuukha, and Diva Muffin—quite a mouthful, but Frank Zappa obviously didn’t think so. The deceased American musician, composer, and bandleader known for his eclectic and experimental music must have had a secret stash of baby name ideas so out there, they made heads spin.
Uma Thurman
The ‘Kill Bill’ actress and then-husband Arpad Busson chose to give their daughter a name longer than the Great Wall of China. Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson. As you wonder if there is enough space on her birth certificate for this, some may say it borders on child abuse. But not us. We are not here to judge. Thankfully, she has a nickname — Luna.
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Robert Downey JR
The one and only ‘Iron Man’ has a liking for names you don’t hear every day. His children are named Indio Falconer, Avri Roel and Exton Elias. Talk about raising the bar!
Jermaine Jackson
Forget the usual so and so Jr trend. Jermaine named has child Jermajesty. Now that’s some seriously regal stuff.
Jamie and Jools Oliver
Some names are cute till the kid is grown and it gets hard to take them seriously as a CEO, President, or even just as an adult. That said, British restaurateur and cookbook author Jamie has kids named Poppy Honey Rosie, Daisy Boo Pamela, Petal Blossom Rainbow, Buddy Bear Maurice and River Rocket. See the point?
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
Naturally, we couldn&039;t leave Kimye off the list. Even if we are used to them, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm are a little unusual. And there is always room for South and East. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
The lead singer of Coldplay and his ex-wife, Gwyneth, an actress, deserve a place on this list for naming their daughter Apple. This is one of those names that are super cute for a tot but not so much for an adult. But that’s just an opinion.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
The youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan and baby daddy Travis are notorious for their choices when it comes to picking names for their little bundles of joy. They have a daughter called Stormi and their youngest, formerly known as Wolf, now goes by Aire (pronounced Air, in case you didn't get that).
Sam and Lara Bingle Worthington
‘Avatar’ star, Sam Worthington's baby name choice for his first child with wife Lara Bingle Worthington, was a rare one. It is said they liked the way Rocket sounded, and Zot was a nod to Lara’s late father. Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster.
Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice)
The former Spice Girl spiced things up by calling her baby Bluebell Madonna. Geri apparently saw flowers everywhere she looked during pregnancy, and was told that bluebells were becoming rare. Madonna came from the fact that apparently her little girl was born screaming with her arms flailing about, reminding her of the singer of the same name, according to online sources.