Sibsets
with half-siblings can be tricky. Often there is the desire to create a
completely cohesive sibset. But new partners can introduce new tastes and
preferences for baby names, so a harmonious sibset isn’t always very possible.
When it
does work out though, it is incredibly satisfying. Stanley Tucci has done a
fantastic job blending the name his youngest child (with wife Felicity Blunt) with
the names of his children from his first marriage. This is especially
impressive considering there is a twelve year age gap between the two youngest.
He and Felicity are set to welcome another little one later this year, and I
can’t wait to hear his or her name.
Many
other celebrities this month have to deal with this half-sibling sibset conundrum.
Kate Hudson is going to be naming a half-sister to Ryder and Bingham, Tyrese
Gibson’s wife Samantha is expecting a baby girl who will be a half-sister to
Shayla, and Cardi B. will be adding a half-sibling to Offset’s brood of Jordan,
Kody, and Kalea.
Whether
or not these stars choose to create cohesive sibsets for half-siblings doesn’t
really matter (there are no rules when it comes to baby naming, at least, not
in the US). The most important thing is that they choose names they are excited
about. So if that means that Stanley Tucci goes rogue and names his baby Caiomhe,
or Cardi B. picks something totally off base from Jordan, Kody, and Kalea, then
I’m cool with it.
Felicity Blunt and Stanley Tucci
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Nicolo
Robert, Isabel Concetta, Camilla (previous relationship), Matteo Oliver
When it comes to his children's names, Stanley
Tucci has wholeheartedly embraced his Italian heritage. All four of his kids
have Italian (or Italian adjacent, a la Isabel) names that work perfectly in an
American context. His youngest son was given the very haute name Matteo, so I think for this next baby we will see
something similarly en vogue (or, I should say, alla moda).
Girl: Alessia,
Allegra, Bianca, Emilia, Fabiana, Lucia, Luna, Viola
Boy: Elio,
Enzo, Leandro, Luca, Samuele, Sandro, Santino, Silvio
*Update* A little girl (and correct prediction)--welcome, Emilia Giovanna!
Erin Burnett and David Rubulotta
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Nyle
Thomas Burnett, Colby Isabelle
With children named Nyle and Colby, CNN anchor
Erin Burnett seems to have a penchant for familiar-but-unusual names with a
hint of androgyny. Lucky for her, there is no shortage of options for baby
number three’s name. For a girl, I am crossing my fingers for Darcy—a drastically
underused name that is super sweet (and how cute is it paired with Colby for a
sister-set?). If the baby is a boy, my vote is for Teague. Like Darcy, it doesn’t
break the top 1000, but Teague has a modern sound and is ripe for discovery.
Girl: Blair,
Bree, Bryn, Darcy, Fifer, Harper, James, Logan, Neve, Rory, Tierney
Boy: Alistair,
Brogan, Cian, Errol, Fintan, Gregor, Jett, Lachlan, Quinlan, Teague
*Update* A boy--Owen Thomas!
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Milo
British ex-pats Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty
chose the name Milo for their son—a fashionable choice in both their native and
adoptive homes. I’d love to see them choose something that’s hasn’t hit
the American mainstream for their second baby—something like Elodie or Kit,
perhaps—but I have a feeling they’ll go with a name that is both well-liked and
well-used in both the United States and the United Kingdom, just like they did
with Milo.
Girl: Annika,
Edie, Elodie, Esme, Flora, Freya, Marnie, Matilda, Olive, Poppy, Wren
Boy: Asher,
Axel, Eli, Felix, Frankie, Jasper, Kit, Leon, Oskar, Otto, Remy, Rex, Rhys
*Update* Another boy--James Patrick!
Samantha and Tyrese Gibson
Gender: girl
Siblings: Shayla
Somer (previous relationship)
Although the name Shayla has almost fallen out
of the top 1000, back when Tyrese Gibson gave it to his daughter ten years ago,
it was still well-used. I expect he and wife Samantha will choose something a
little bit more modern for their new baby daughter—there are plenty of
contemporary choices that still work well with half-sister Shayla's name.
Girl: Ashlyn,
Chiara, Keeley, Kenzie, Laney, Nola, Olivia, Rylee, Savannah, Sierra
*Update* Baby girl is Soraya Lee!
Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa
Gender: girl
Siblings: Ryder
Russell and Bingham Hawn (previous relationships)
Kate Hudson's boys have names bursting with
family significance. Ryder's middle name honors her stepdad Kurt Russell,
Bingham is named after Kurt's father (who was called Bing), and Hawn is Kate's
mother's surname. It's pretty clear that there will be an honor name somewhere
in her baby girl's name—the question is what that name will be. I'd love to see
Kate and Danny use a name that means "gold" to honor Kate's mom
Goldie. But considering each of her kids have alliterative first and last names
(Ryder Robinson and Bingham Bellamy), it could be fun to find an F name for
baby Fujikawa.
Girl: Aurelia,
Fable, Fia, Fleur, Fuchsia, Koko, Mika, Suki, Xanthe
*Update* Hello, Rani Rose!
Cardi B and Offset
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Jordan,
Kody, Kalea Marie (previous relationships)
Cardi B and Offset (given names: Belcalis and
Kiari Kendrell) are expecting their first child together! Offset already has
three kids--his sons are named Jordan and Kody, which have a definite '90s vibe
to them. However, his daughter is named Kalea, a beautiful Hawaiian name that
feels fresh in this era of Leilani and the like. But Cardi B has Dominican and
Trinidadian ancestry, so it's possible we'll see a name with Hispanic roots.
I'm curious to see how she will influence this sibset—will Cardi's baby's name
match up with Offset's other children's, or be totally incongruent?
Girl: Angeles,
Bonita, Carissa, Dominica, India, Kallista, Kiara, Sabrina, Solana
Boy: Baez,
Bronx, Chase, Dylan, Justus, Kade, Quinn, Tevin, Tigre, Tristan
*Update* It's a girl--Kulture Kiari!
Arielle Goldrath and Kevin McKidd
Gender: unknown
Siblings: Joseph,
Iona (previous relationship)
Scottish actor Kevin McKidd chose Iona for his
daughter back in the early aughts--a Scottish name that remains undiscovered in
the US. Considering there will be a fifteen year age difference between his two
youngest children, I would love for him and wife Arielle Goldrath to use
another Scottish name to cohere the sibset (and as a nod to Dad's roots).
Girl: Bonnie,
Blair, Eilidh, Greer, Isobel, Lileas, Maisie, Nessa, Tamsin, Vaila
Boy: Alistair,
Callum, Dashiell, Graham, Ian, Keir, Lachlan, Malcolm, Ross
*Update* It's a boy--Aiden!
Christine Lakin and Brandon Breault
Gender: boy
Siblings: Georgia
James
‘90s sitcom star Christine Lakin named her
daughter Georgia after her home state. Now she and husband Brandon Breault are
expecting a baby boy—I think a Southern gentlemanly name might be the perfect
thing to pair with Georgia, and would definitely match this couple’s style.
Boy: August, Beau, Brooks, Clayton, Dean, Heath,
Tucker, Walker, Wyatt
*Update* Welcome Baylor B.!
