Forget the Toms and the Charlottes, when it comes to their children’s names, celebrities often surprise us with their creative choice of moniker.
From: Harper’s BAZAAR UK
With additional reporting by Hanan Haddad
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25 Of The Most Unique Celebrity Baby Names
Bear Payne
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Bear Payne
Over a month after Cheryl and Liam Payne announced the birth of their son via Instagram, the pair have finally shared his name; Bear Payne.
Silas Randall Timberlake
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Silas Randall Timberlake
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake named their son Silas Randall after Timberlake's grandfather and brother.
Apple Blythe Alison and Moses Bruce Anthony
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Apple Blythe Alison and Moses Bruce Anthony
Their first names may have raised eyebrows at the time, but Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's children both have far more conventional middle names taken from their maternal and paternal grandparents; Apple Blythe Alison and Moses Bruce Anthony.
Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson
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Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson
Uma Thurman's daughter with her ex-fiancé Arpad Busson isn't short of names on her passport - it's officially Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson- but she also has another one; her nickname is 'Luna'.
Marlowe Ottoline Sturridge
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Marlowe Ottoline Sturridge
Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge took inspiration from the name of the famous Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe when naming their daughter Marlowe Ottoline Sturridge: an appropriate choice for the daughter of two actors.
Suri Cruise
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Suri Cruise
Suri, the name Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise chose for their daughter, means 'Princess' in Hebrew.
Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy
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Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy chose an unusual first name followed by two more traditional middle names for their son, Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy.
Harper Beckham
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Harper Beckham
However there is a story behind Harper's name. Victoria is said to have chosen it to commemorate her favourite author Harper Lee for her first daughter, while her middle name, Seven, was the number on David Beckham's shirt during his time at Manchester United
Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James and Cruz David Beckham
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Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James and Cruz David.
While there are rumours of Brooklyn being named after the place he was conceived and that Victoria is a fan of Shakespeare, it is believed that the Beckhams simply liked the names they chose for their sons; Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James and Cruz David.
Amada Gosling
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Amada Gosling
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes incorporated the same name into both their daughters' monikers; Amada Lee Gosling and Esmerelda Amada Gosling. Amada was the name of Mendes' grandmother and means 'beloved' in Spanish.
James Reynolds
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James Reynolds
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds chose to call their daughter James, saying it was a family name that they wanted to pass on. The couple are now expecting their second child.
Journey River
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Journey River
Megan Fox and Brian Austin welcomed their third child on 3 August 2016, a brother to Noah and Bodhi, called Journey River.
Boomer Phelps
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Boomer Phelps
The swimmer Michael Phelps' three-month-old son Boomer was at the Rio Olympic Games supporting his father.
Liv Ezra
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Liv Ezra
The model Bar Refaeli and her husband Adi Ezra chose the name Liv for their first child.
Anacã
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Anacã
Candice Swanepoel and Hermann Nicoli's son may not have been born yet, but the couple have revealed that he will be called Anacã. The name is traditional among West Africa's Hausa tribes and means "sweetness of face".
Poppy Honey Rosie, Daisy Boo Pamela, Petal Blossom Rainbow and Buddy Bear Maurice
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Oliver family
The couple are renowned for selecting slightly unusual names for their children. They also have Poppy Honey Rosie, 14, Daisy Boo Pamela, 13, Petal Blossom Rainbow, 7, and Buddy Bear Maurice, 5.
River Rocket Oliver
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River Rocket Oliver
Jamie and Jools Oliver announced that the name of their fifth child was River Rocket, with his proud father simply saying: "We think it suits him."
Grey Douglas Stuber
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Grey Douglas Stuber
Molly Sims revealed on Instagram that she has named her latest addition Grey Douglas Stuber. This is the third child for the former Victoria's Secret model and her film-producer husband Scott Stuber. They already have four-year-old Brooks and an almost two-year-old daughter called Scarlett.
Blue Ivy Carter
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Blue Ivy
We can't forget Beyonce and Jay Z's Blue Ivy. It is said that inspired by the couple's biggest accomplishments in life before her. "Blue" comes from Jay Z's album The Blueprint, the album which defined the hip-hop artist's career, while "Ivy" represents the roman numeral for four (IV), the title of Beyoncé's last album before giving birth to her daughter.
North and Saint West
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North and Saint West
Saint was named because Kim Kardashian and Kanye West felt that he was a blessing after a difficult pregnancy for Kim. Kris Jenner explained, "The way [Kim] explained it to me was that North means highest power and she says that North is their highest point together."
Titan Jewell Witherspoon
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Titan Jewell Witherspoon
Son to Kelly Rowland and Tim Witherspoon, Kelly said that Tim picked the name and it had to do with the Witherspoon family history.
Lula Rose and Sailor Gene Gardner
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Lula Rose Gardner
Liv Tyler and Dave Gardner says that 'Lula' meant 'lady princess'.
Arlo Day Brody
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Arlo Day Brody
No explanation given by parents Leighton Meester and Adam Brody but we have to say it's a darn cute name
Ever Imre and Onyx Solace Morissette-Treadway
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Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway
Alanis Morrisette and Mario Treadway aren't about simple names as you can see.
Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher
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Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher apparently came up with the name Wyatt Isabelle for his daughter with Mila Kunis, born in October 2012. They are now expecting their second child.
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