When Jessica Simpson recently told Elle that her baby-to-be will have a "nontraditional" name, it's doubtful that anyone was surprised. It's become de rigueur for celebrities to bestow their offspring with a quirky moniker, whether paying tribute to a music legend, literary lion or even a favorite fruit.
In fact, so many naming trends have emerged that it's sometimes hard to keep track. So, we took a random sample of 50 celebrity baby appellations from the past 25 years and broke them down for you.
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When Jessica Simpson recently told Elle that her baby-to-be will have a "nontraditional" name, it's doubtful that anyone was surprised. It's become de rigueur for celebrities to bestow their offspring...
When Jessica Simpson recently told Elle that her baby-to-be will have a "nontraditional" name, it's doubtful that anyone was surprised. It's become de rigueur for celebrities to bestow their offspring...
The Huffington Post | By Erin Clements Posted: 03/13/2012 5:38 pm