21. Rocket Ayer
Another “Rocket” fan in the house: Producer, singer and The Voice judge Pharrell Williams and his wife gave their son the unusual name Rocket Ayer, and he explained to Oprah Winfrey the deep meaning behind the name.
“In the same way that the Indians name their children, like, behind a force or an animal or an element, we named him after a man-made machine that was meant to go up. Meant to ascend. And metaphorically, it was because of, you know, Stevie Wonder’s ‘Rocket Love,’ Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’ and Herbie Hancock’s ‘Rockit.’ All of my favorite musicians. And [Rocket’s] middle name is not Man. It’s Ayer, after Roy Ayers.”
20. Sage Moonblood & Seargeoh
When you hear the names of this pair, you can’t help but get stuck on Sage Moonblood. What does that even mean? But look past it, and see Seargeoh… then picture dad Sylvester Stallone pronouncing it. It just fits.
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19. Aurelius
Back in the time of the Romans, the Aurelii were an elite group of families. Aurelius was the male singular version of the name, and it’s also the name of the youngest son of Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson.
18. Blue Angel
Some people name their children after family members; others name them for biblical figures. But U2’s The Edge and Aislinn O’Sullivan? They went for Blue Angel. Sounds like a clothing line, doesn’t it?
17. Bluebell Madonna
Back in the late ’90s, the Spice Girls were known for their shrinking hemlines and get-up-and-move music. These days, though, many of the Spice Girls have taken on a new role: mom.
Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) is no exception, and her daughter’s name, Bluebell Madonna, pays homage to both beautiful flowers and music.
16. Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches & Pixie
File this one under “What were they thinking?” Bob Geldof and Paula Yates named their firstborn daughter Fifi Trixibelle. (Can’t help but wonder if a boy would have been Fido.)
Meanwhile, their other daughters were named Peaches Honeyblossom and Pixie. The late Paula Yates went on to have one more daughter, this one with (also late) INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence. The child is known as Tiger, which is a whole lot simpler to remember than her given name: Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily.
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For even more famous names — some stranger than others — check out this list of our favorite celebrity baby names.
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