That’s right – nearly two weeks after we heard that Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham welcomed their newest family member, we’ve learned his name: Brendan Joseph. We weren’t expecting anything outlandish from the couple, since they’ve kept it simple with their other two kids’ names: Ella Rae and Michael. No word on whether the name […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Romeo
He’s the ultimate doomed romantic hero, with a name so deliciously literary and brooding that it’s hard to imagine a real boy wearing this one. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Name of the Day: Romeo.
READ MORE >>Elsewhere Online: The 33 Worst Celebrity Baby Names
Check out Babble’s article on the 33 Worst Baby Names. We won’t argue with Tu Morrow or Rebel, Racer and Rogue. In fact, it reminded us that choices like Sunday and Suri are comparatively safe choices, at least in Hollywood. Still, a few doozies are missing. How about Peanut Kai, son of General Hospital actor […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby Summer Round-Up: Which Celeb Parents Made the Best Choice?
It’s still hot and humid in Metro DC, but Target has Halloween costumes in stock. Must be the end of summer. Now is as good a time as any to look back at the new little famous people who have joined the planet since Memorial Day – and try out Poll Daddy. So please vote […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Minnie Driver Welcomes Henry Story
After promising that she would choose a classic name, actress Minnie Driver did not disappoint. Henry Story Driver arrived on Friday, September 5. Mom and baby are doing well. We’re big fans of Henry, a Name of the Day back in May. We find him classic and cool, and yes, a bit on the geek […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Meet Kingston’s Little Brother, Zuma
That’s right – Zuma! Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have welcomed their second son, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. Word is that everyone is doing fine. Thanks to Kim for breaking the news on our post about Matt Damon’s new daughter, Gia. As Lola speculated, they are confirming that Nesta honors Bob Marley. Whether Zuma honors […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Please Welcome Gia Zavala
Matt Damon and his wife Luciana welcomed their new daughter, Gia Zavala, yesterday. Mom and baby are both doing well. Thanks to Another for the news alert! Gia joins big sister Isabella, as well as Alexia, Luciana’s daughter from a prior marriage. No word yet on the thinking behind the name. It’s less conventional than […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Eulalie
We all know that names come in and out of fashion, but we’re particularly charmed by a group of appellations that are all-but-extinct circa 2008, and yet sound primed for a revival. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting a promising member of this club: Eulalie.
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Welcome Callum MacLachlan
We’re always charmed when a recent Name of the Day shows up on a starbaby. Actor Kyle MacLachlan and Project Runaway executive producer Desiree Gruber recently welcomed a son, Callum Lyon MacLachlan. Callum was Name of the Day back on July 13. No word on the thinking behind the middle name, but Callum seems like […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Ethan Hawke Names Daughter Clementine
We must say, we weren’t on pins and needles waiting for the arrival of Ethan Hawke and Ryan Shawhughes’ child. If anything, we grimaced a bit whenever we heard the phrase, “former nanny to Ethan’s children Maya and Levon.” But all that aside, what a fabulous first name they’ve chosen: Clementine. Clementine Jane Hawke arrived […]
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