If you’re struggling to keep up with all of Elon Musk‘s children, you’re not alone. The latest tally of the billionaire’s kiddos is eleven. A forthcoming biography of the SpaceX founder reveals that he has had three children with musician Grimes. Previously, the couple (are they a couple?) had made public their first two kids’ existence and names: X Æ A-Xii and Exa Dark Sideræl Musk. Yep, these appellations are as weird as you would expect, and their newest one is no exception. The pair chose Techno Mechanicus. We get it, he works in tech!
Techno comes from Greek and means “of or related to technology.” Mechanicus is a Latin term from Greek that means “mechanic” or “engineer.” While those names are unfortunate, the nickname Tau (go with it) is a touch more approachable. We don’t know why Musk and Grimes keep choosing robot names for their kids, but they are not the only celebrities who have turned heads with their outlandish baby appellation choices. Now that you know about Techno, let’s dig into some odd celebrity baby names.
Bluebell Madonna – Geri Halliwell & Sacha Gervasi
Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell named her daughter Bluebell Madonna, which doesn’t really have a ring to it. Geri’s daughter was born in 2006 and was joined by her half-brother Montague in 2017.
Dusty Rose – Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo
Singer Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo have two kids together: Gio Grace and Dusty Rose. While we’re not crazy about the appellation Gio Grace, their other kid’s name, Dusty Rose sounds like she was named after a dirty flower.
Kulture Kiari – Cardi B & Offset
Rappers Cardi B and Offset named their baby born in 2018 Kulture Kiari. Offset’s legal name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus. We love the name Kiari, we’re just not sold on Kulture.
Moxie CrimeFighter – Penn Jillette & Emily Zolten
Magician Penn Jillette and wife Emily Zolten named their daughter Moxie CrimeFighter. Her name will make you think she’s a character from a comic book, but she is indeed a real, 14-year-old individual. Of the weird celebrity baby names on this list, Moxie took the most guts to land on.
Rocket Zot – Lara Bingle Worthington & Sam Worthington
Actor Sam Worthington and model Lara Worthington are proud parents of a 4-year-old they decided to call Rocket Zot. We searched for the definition of “zot” and found no acceptable meanings. The couple is from Australia, so perhaps it’s an Aussie thing? That child has the weirdest celebrity baby appellations beat!
Satchel – Tonya Lewis Lee & Spike Lee
Iconic filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, have a daughter named Satchel. There has got to be a story behind this unique appellation. Many of these weird celebrity baby picks would make perfect sense if the parents explained them.
Speck Wildhorse – John Mellencamp & Elaine Irwin
Musician John Mellencamp and model Elaine Irwin have five kids together. They came up with some pretty interesting monikers for each of them. Hud Mellencamp, Justice Mellencamp, Teddi Jo Mellencamp, Michelle Mellencamp are all fine. We’re not sure what happened when they got to Speck Wildhorse, but you’re allowed to do whatever you want when you have that many kids.
Memphis Eve Sunny Day – Ali Hewson & Bono
Exceedingly talented actor Eve Hewson is the daughter of famous parents, Bono and Ali Hewson. She’s known professionally as Eve Hewson, but her full name is Memphis Eve Sunny Day Hewson. It sounds like Bono tossed a whole bunch of words in a hat and then pulled out a few. Sunny Day may go down in the hall of fame.
Diezel & Denim – Toni Braxton & Keri Lewis
Musicians Toni Braxton and Keri Lewis share two sons. Their appellations are Denim Cole and Diezel Ky. Denim and Diezel are some butch monikers for baby boys. We don’t know if we’d rather be fabric or fuel.
Zuma Nesta Rock – Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale
Before Gwen Stefani met her current partner, Blake Shelton, she was with rocker Gavin Rossdale. Gwen and Gavin managed to name one of their children Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. Zuma was born in 2008. We know it’s not Zuma’s fault, but still… It sounds like a workout class, not a human appellation.
Harley Quinn – Kevin Smith & Jennifer Schwalbach Smith
A comic book character inspired director Kevin Smith and actor Jennifer Schwalbach Smith. Kevin and Jennifer are parents to 20-year-old Harley Quinn Smith, an actor and musician. A moniker like Harley Quinn is made for show business (and nothing else).
Bronx Mowgli – Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz
Shortly after musicians Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz married, they gave birth to a son and picked Bronx Mowgli Wentz. Ashlee and Pete are no longer together, but the appellation lives on. Bronx Mowgli sounds like the name of a movie. Perhaps it’s a sequel to The Jungle Book, where Mowgli finds himself in the concrete jungle? It’s just sad.
Jermajesty – Jermaine Jackson & Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza
Jermaine Jackson of The Jackson Five fame has a 19-year-old son named Jermajesty Jackson. Jermajesty sounds like someone is referring to a royal, “Her Majesty.” Clearly, this appellation is a mashup of Jermaine and Majesty. It’s overly cutesy and insular for a baby’s, and just a bad pun to boot.
Fifi Trixibelle – Bob Geldof & Paula Yates
Irish musician Bob Geldof and his wife Paula Yates gave birth to Fifi Trixibelle Geldof in 1983. We know the 1980s were insane, but Fifi Trixibelle? Honestly? Did they want her to grow up to be a cat? Trixiebell is one of the strangest on this list.
Pilot Inspektor – Jason Lee & Beth Riesgraf
Comedian and actor Jason Lee and his wife Beth Riesgraf, also an actor, have a 16-year-old boy, Pilot Inspektor Lee. The moniker was inspired by a song by the indie rock band Grandaddy. We want to stay far away from whatever inspired these two.
Ode Mountain – Jena Malone & Ethan DeLorenzo
Actor Jena Malone from The Hunger Games and her ex Ethan DeLorenzo chose Ode Mountain DeLorenzo Malone for their son. Jena has never offered an explanation of the strange appellation, but she doesn’t really need to. The boy is now 5 years old and will probably be called “old mountain” his entire life.
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Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence – Uma Thurman & Arpad Busson
Actor Uma Thurman gave birth to Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence in 2012. The moniker is… somewhat of a mouthful. Apparently, Uma and boyfriend, Arpad Busson, couldn’t agree on a name for their daughter, so they gave her five. “We couldn’t quite agree on the name, so we call her Luna,” Uma told Jimmy Fallon shortly after giving birth.
You can spell “Luna” with letters from Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence’s name, but that seems to be the only connection? Actually, you can spell dozens of appellations with the letters in that name.
Poppy Honey Rosie, Daisy Boo Pamela, Petal Blossom Rainbow, Buddy Bear Maurice, and River Rocket Blue Dallas – Jamie Oliver & Juliette Norton
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and his wife Juliette Norton have five children. All of their kids were given absolutely ridiculous names. The kids range in age from 3 to 17 years old. Were there any names left by the time the youngest was born?
Poppy Honey Rosie, Daisy Boo Pamela, Petal Blossom Rainbow, Buddy Bear Maurice, and River Rocket Blue Dallas are characters from a British cartoon, right? Or did they just pluck words at random from the dictionary like a Cocteau Twins song?
Audio Science – Shannyn Sossamon & Dallas Clayton
Actor Shannyn Sossamon and her ex, Dallas Clayton, share a 16-year-old son named Audio Science Clayton. Audio Science? Audio Science! In an interview with Billboard, Shannyn explained that they chose the moniker by picking random words out of the dictionary (See, it’s a thing!). When the time came to name their son, the two words ‘audio’ and ‘science’ “just floated up, and I go with my instincts.” As one does.
Gravity Blue – Stormi Bree & Lucky Blue Smith
Models Stormi Bree and Lucky Blue Smith have pretty interesting appellations to begin with. Stormi Bree sounds like a cheese hurricane. It should come as no surprise that the couple opted for Gravity Blue Smith. Is using free association a new trend?
Beatrice Danger – Jess Weixler & Hamish Brocklebank
The Good Wife actor Jess Weixler and her husband, Hamish Brocklebank, welcomed their baby, Beatrice Danger Brocklebank, in 2019. Their daughter’s middle name is Danger. Danger is dashing, we must admit.
Moroccan Scott – Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon
Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey shares twins with her ex, performer Nick Cannon. One of them is named Moroccan Scott Cannon. Not Morocco, like the African nation, Moroccan like the penthouse room of their NYC apartment. Yes, the room is decorated in a “Moroccan theme” and is where Nick proposed to Mariah. If your name was inspired by room decor, does that set you up well for life?
Winter Mercy – Alanis Morissette & Mario Souleye Treadway
Musicians Alani Morissette and partner Mario Souleye Treadway named their 5-month-old after a sad poem? The couple chose Winter Mercy Morissette-Treadway as their son’s name. “Winter Mercy” or “Winter’s Mercy” sounds like a tragic coming-of-age novel you read in middle school.
Heiress Diana – T.I. & Tameka Cottle
Rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka Cottle have a 3-year-old daughter named Heiress Diana Harris. When a teacher goes to call the roll they will say, “Heiress Harris.”
We truly hope this young girl grows up to be more than an heir and that she takes over the whole world. This appellation also contains shades of “Princess Diana,” which is… fairly weighty, considering.
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Huckleberry and Marmaduke – Bear Grylls & Shara Grylls
Adventurous TV personality Bear Grylls and his wife Shara Grylls have three children together. Two of the three kids have unfortunate names. Marmaduke Mickey Percy Grylls & Huckleberry Edward Jocelyne Grylls are names we would not wish on our worst enemies. Bear likes to call Huckleberry “Huckles” for short. Huckles.
There you go! Now you know that Elon Musk is in good company. Celebrities really do the most when choosing appellations for their children. We don’t make the rules. It is what it is. It will be interesting to see how many of these young souls will go on to legally change their monikers. We would not blame a single one of them!
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