Happy Birthday - Willow Camille Reign Smith

Happy Birthday to gorgeous little Willow Camille Reign Smith, 8 years old today!

Daughter of superstar actor Will Smith and actress wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Little sister of 15 year old Trey (real name Willard Christopher III) and 10 year old Jaden Christopher Syre

Born October 31, 2000 - a Halloween baby!

Meaning & Origin of WILLOW CAMILLE REIGN: Willow is of Old English origin, meaning "slender, graceful", like the tree of the same name said to have long, slender, flowing branches. Camille, a unisex name, is both Latin & French in origin, meaning "virginal, pure". Reign is also of French origin, to mean "queen" ie the reign of the monarch. It has been presumed in the media that the name Willow is a tribute to daddy, Will Smith

Introducing - Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale

Meet absolutely gorgeous little Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale

Son of singers Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale, and little brother to 2 year old Kingston James McGregor

Born 21st August 2008 in Los Angeles

Origin & Meaning of ZUMA NESTA ROCK:
Zuma is an unusual choice of name - fitting for a rock star with a unique & individual style like Gwen, and though no official origin, it is believed Zuma was named for the couple's fave beach of the same name in Malibu, the same beach being inspiration for the Neil Young album of the same name. Nesta is of Spanish origin, meaning "serious" but reportedly chosen by the couple as homage to reggae legend Bob Marley, whose middle name was Nesta. Rock is of Old English origin, translated as "from the rocks" - in this case, rock star parents...It has been suggested that the name Rock may pay tribute to No Doubt's 3rd album "Rock Steady", which has a heavy reggae influence and was recorded mostly in Jamaica - therein lies another Bob Marley connection...
Source: Photo courtesy the official Gwen Stefani website & No Doubt website, with accompanying message: "We wanted to share with you the first photo of Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. Gwen, Gavin, Kingston and Zuma are all doing well and enjoying being a party of four"

Introducing - Kingston James McGregor Rossdale

Meet handsome Kingston James McGregor Rossdale

Son of singers Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale, and big brother to 10 week old Zuma Nesta Rock

Born 26th May, 2006 in LA

Origin & Meaning of KINGSTON JAMES MCGREGOR:
Kingston James is of Old English origin, Kingston meaning "from the King's town", James meaning "to supplant or replace" and is also a variant of Jacob, one of the 12 apostles. McGregor is of Scottish origin, meaning "son of a shepherd".

Both parents are reportedly Bob Marley fans - Kingston is the capital of the reggae legend's birthplace, Jamaica.

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Introducing - Ava Elizabeth Phillippe

Meet stunning Ava Elizabeth Phillippe

Daughter of actors Ryan Phillippe & Reese Witherspoon, and big sister to 5 year old Deacon Reese

Born September 9, 1999 (one day before her daddy's birthday)

Meaning & Origin of AVA ELIZABETH: AVA is of Latin origin, meaning "eagle". Elizabeth is of English origin meaning "God is bountiful" or "Of God's promise"

Ava was reportedly named after Ryan's grandmother

Happy Birthday - James Wilkie Broderick

Happy Birthday to handsome little James Wilkie Broderick - 6 years old today!

Son of actors Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick

Born October 28, 2002 in New York City

Meaning & Origin of JAMES WILKIE: James is of Old English origin, meaning "to supplant or replace" and is a variant of Jacob, one of the 12 apostles. Wilkie is also Old English for "a strong & resolute protector".

James Wilkie is named in honour of his paternal grandfather, actor James Broderick, who passed away in 1982. Wilkie comes from the English novelist, playwright & author, Wilkie Collins, of whose works both Sarah Jessica & Matthew are big fans.

Happy Birthday - Francesca Nora Bateman

Happy Birthday to cute little Francesca Nora Bateman- 2 years old today!

Daughter of actors Jason Bateman & Amanda Anka

Born October 28, 2006

Meaning & Origin of FRANCESCA NORA: Of Latin origin, Francesca is a derivative of the masculine name Franciscus, which means "of France". Another translation of the name means "free woman". Nora is of English origin, meaning "light of the sun". Is also a short form of Elanora (meaning "light" or Honora, meaning "honour")

Happy Birthday - Matilda Rose Ledger

Happy Birthday to pretty little Matilda Rose Ledger - 3 years old today!

Daughter of actress Michelle Williams & the late Australian actor Heath Ledger

Born October 28, 2005

Meaning & Origin of MATILDA ROSE: Of German origin, Matilda means "strength in battle" - William the Conqueror's wife was Queen Matilda and they brought the name to Britain. It is also Australian slang for a bushman's pack, as in the traditional Australian anthem, Waltzing Matilda. ROSE is of Latin & French origin with the literal meaning of the flower by the same name. It was Michelle Williams who came up with the name Matilda whilst riding the subway in New York. Based on her love for the Roald Dahl book of the same name, it was fitting that she would chose a name with such Australian connections given Matilda's proud Australian father. It is such a tragedy that Heath will never get to see his little girl grow up. Having said that, he leaves behind an impressive list of movies for Matilda to be proud of

Congratulations! - A BOY for Amy Poehler & Will Arnett

It's a BOY!

Congratulations to hysterically funny "SNL" star Amy Poehler & "Arrested Development's" Will Arnett on the birth of their first child, son Archie. His full name is Archibald William Emerson Arnett, named after his daddy

Born October 25th, 2008 in New York City

Origin & Meaning of ARCHIE: Of English origin, and a diminutive of the name Archibald, to mean "bold & true".

UPDATE - Baby Names - X Files Star, Gillian Anderson

Is it just me, or did anyone else pick up on the "odd" pairing of names of Gillian Anderson's two boys? Big brother Oscar, just welcomed a new little brother, Felix.....

70's comedy "The Odd Couple" anyone??

A bit like Pamela Anderson (strange coincidence of surname with Gillian) & Tommy Lee's sons....
Brandon & Dylan

Anyone familiar with the recently revamped 90's show with the zip code for a name will know where I am going with that..

Happy Birthday - Grace Burns

Happy Birthday to beautiful little Grace Burns - 5 years old today!

Daughter of actor Ed Burns & supermodel Christy Turlington, and big sister to 2 year old Finn

Born October 25, 2003

Meaning & Origin of GRACE: Of Latin origin, a virtue name, referring to God's grace or blessing but literally translated to "beautiful, elegant"..fitting for a child with such good genes - isn't she adorable!

Introducing - Bluebell Madonna Halliwell

Meet Bluebell Madonna Halliwell

Daughter of Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell

Born 14 May 2006 in London

Origin & Meaning of BLUEBELL MADONNA: With no real country of origin, Bluebell is named for the flower variety. Madonna is of Italian origin, meaning "my lady" and is a form of respectful address - in honour of the Virgin Mary

Geri has said she chose Bluebell as she was inspired by all the spring flowers she adored during walks towards the end of her pregnancy. It was actually her mother who suggested the name Bluebell as they are by nature increasingly rare and precious, which Geri thought fitting for her precious little princess. There also appears to be a family connection to the name - back in the day, Geri's grandmother was in a risque dance troupe in Paris who were called the Bluebell Girls. The name Madonna is a tribute to one of Geri's favourite musicians - she told Hello magazine that her baby came out, arms wide open, shouting & screaming as if she was her pop idol shouting "Hello Wembley!"

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Happy Birthday - Deacon Reese Phillippe

Happy Birthday to handsome little Deacon Reese Phillippe - 5 years old today!

Son of actors Ryan Phillippe & Reese Witherspoon, and little brother to 9 year old Ava Elizabeth

Born October 23, 2003

Meaning & Origin of DEACON REESE: Deacon is of both English origin, meaning "priest" and of Greek origin, translated to "dusty one, servant or messenger". Reese, a unisex name, is also of English/Welsh origin meaning "fiery" and "enthusiastic"

Deacon was named after a distant relative of his father - Deacon Phillippe was a turn of the century baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reese is named in honour of his mother's side of the family - Reese's real name is Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon

Congratulations! A BOY for actress Billie Piper

It's a BOY!

Congratulations to "Secret Diary of A Call Girl" star Billie Piper & husband Laurence Fox on the birth of their first child, son Winston James

Born October 21st, 2008 by emergency c-section in London

Origin & Meaning of WINSTON JAMES: Winston is of Old English origin, having two known meanings - "victory town" or "joyful stone". Famous for being the name of WW2 English prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, for whom there is connotations of courage & eloquence. Reportedly, Sir Winston Churchill was named for the region he was born, Wynnstan. James is also of Old English origin, meaning "to supplant or replace" and is a variant of Jacob, one of the 12 apostles

Congratulations! A BOY for "X-Files" star Gillian Anderson

It's a BOY!

Congratulations to "X-Files" star Gillian Anderson & partner Mark Griffiths on the birth of son Felix - a little brother for big sister Piper, 14 and big brother Oscar, nearly 2.

Born October 15, 2008, in London

Origin & Meaning of FELIX: The name is of Latin origin, meaning "happy & prosperous" or "lucky, fortunate"

Introducing (and Happy Belated 1st Birthday!) - Olive Cohen

Happy Birthday to the gorgeous Olive Cohen - who turned 1 on 19th October

Daughter of British actor/comedian Sacha Baron Cohen & Australian actress Isla Fisher

Born October 19, 2007, in Los Angeles, California

Origin & Meaning of OLIVE: Latin & Irish origin, meaning "little olive tree" which is also a symbol for peace.

Olive is also a variation on the name Olivia

Introducing - Sunday Rose Kidman Urban

Meet Sunday Rose Kidman Urban

Daughter of Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban

Born 7th July 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Origin & Meaning of SUNDAY: Comes from the Latin "dies solis" meaning Sun's day. ROSE is of Latin & French origin with the literal meaning of the flower by the same name.

Nicole's father has offered insight into the reason for the choice of name for his grand-daughter - Sunday was inspired by Australian arts patron Sunday Reed and Rose is the name of his son-in-law, Keith Urban's late grandmother

Photos: Bauer-Griffin

Introducing - Suri Cruise

Meet Suri Cruise

Daughter of Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise

Born 18th April, 2006 in Santa Monica, California

Origin & Meaning of SURI: There are several points of origin: Suri is a Yiddish pet variation of the name Sarah, meaning "princess". It is also Hebrew for "of Syria" although has widely been translated to also mean "princess". The Cruise's have also noted the Persian translation of Suri as being "red rose". Unfortunately, Suri also means "pick pocket" in Japanese

Both Tom & Katie apparently found the name in a baby names book and both instantly fell in love with it. That's the way to go - when you find a name you both agree on, stick with it...names are a common debate amongst parents-to-be

Update - Lisa Marie Presley Twins Names

Introducing - Harper & Finley, twin girls to Lisa Marie Presley & husband Michael Lockwood

HARPER: English origin, meaning "harpist" or "minstrel". Also associated with Harper Lee, author of classic book, "To Kill a Mockingbird"

FINLEY: Irish origin, meaning "fair hero" - typically this is a masculine name but as with Harper, Finley has arisen as a popular unisex name

I am sure we will hear from mum & dad soon their reasons behind the choice of names...watch this space

Congratulations guys!

Happy Birthday - Prince Christian of Denmark

Happy Birthday to the handsome Prince Christian of Denmark - 3 years old today!

Son of Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and big brother to 1 year old Princess Isabella

Born October 15, 2005

Christened Christian Valdemar Henri John

Reasons behind the choice of these names:

CHRISTIAN: after his great-great-grandfather, King Christian X of Denmark, continuing the Danish royal tradition of the heir apparent being named either Christian or Frederik

VALDEMAR: after the former King Valdemar IV Atterdag - a common royal name

HENRI: after his paternal grandfather, Prince Consort Henrik, whose given name is Henri

JOHN: after Princess Mary's father, John Donaldson

Origins & Meanings:

CHRISTIAN: English/French/German meaning "follower of Christ"

VALDEMAR: German/Slavonic meaning "a powerful ruler"

HENRI: French meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler"

JOHN: Hebrew meaning "God is gracious"

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Happy Birthday - Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon

Happy Birthday to the gorgeous Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon - 12 years old today!

Daughter of superstar Madonna & Carlos Leon

Born October 14, 1996

Lourdes is the name of a town in the south west of France where the Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl in a grotto in 1858. Maria is the name of Carlos Leon's mother.

Origin - France & Spain, both with religious references to healing & miracles related to the Virgin Mary. Maria is of Spanish & Latin origins and is a variation of Mary, meaning "star of the sea"

Nickname - "Lola"

Introducing - Knox Leon & Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt

Meet Knox Leon & Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt (seen here with big sister Zahara & daddy actor Brad Pitt)

Biological twin son & daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, little brother & sister of Maddox, Pax, Zahara & Shiloh Jolie-Pitt

Born 12th July 2008 in Nice, France

Origin & Meaning of KNOX LEON: Knox is of Old English origin and means “round top hill”. Despite the unusual meaning, Brad Pitt’s grandfather’s name is Hal Knox Hillhouse – hence the family connection to the name – and it has been said that it is a good match with big brothers Maddox & Pax ie ending in an “x”. Leon is of Latin origin and means “lion”. In art & religious symbolism, the lion represents grandeur & courage. It is also said to be the name of Angelina Jolie’s great great grandfather

Origin & Meaning of VIVIENNE MARCHELINE: Vivienne is of French origin, meaning “lively” or “life/alive”. Marcheline is also of French origin and means “of Mars” who was the mythological Roman god of fertility. With such a beautiful French name like Vivienne said to reflect the French birthplace of the twins, Marcheline is a direct tribute to Angelina’s mother who passed away in 2007 from ovarian cancer

Introducing - Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt

Meet Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt

Son of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, little brother of Maddox and big brother to Zahara, Shiloh, Knox & Vivienne Jolie-Pitt

Born 29th November, 2003 in Vietnam
Adopted by Angelina Jolie in March 2007 at age 3 years old
Later legally adopted by Brad Pitt in the USA (unmarried couples are not allowed to adopt from this particular orphanage so Angelina adopted Pax as a single parent)

Original Name: Pham Quang Sang

Origin & Meaning of PAX THIEN: Pax means "peace" in Latin, and "Thien" means sky in Vietnamese. Hence, the full translation is "peaceful sky". It has been reported that Angelina had said that her dear, late mother, Marcheline had suggested this name before her death

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Introducing - Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt

Meet Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt

Biological daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, little sister of Maddox, Pax & Zahara & big sister to Knox & Vivienne Jolie Pitt

Born 27th May 2006 in Swakopmund, Namibia

Origin & Meaning of SHILOH NOUVEL: Shiloh is originally of Hebrew origin and means “the one to whom it belongs”, “messiah” or “peaceful one” Shiloh was named after Angelina’s brother James Haven, whose original middle name was to be Shiloh until parents Jon Voight & Marcheline Bertrand changed it to Haven at the last minute. Nouvel is a variation of the French NOUVELLE which means “new” Nouvel is also a reference to Jean Nouvel, a famous French architect who is among Brad Pitt’s favourites

Nickname: “Shi”

Introducing - Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt

Meet Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt

Daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, little sister to Maddox & Pax and big sister of Shiloh, Knox & Vivienne Jolie Pitt

Born 8th January, 2005 in Ethiopia
Adopted by Angelina Jolie in July 2005 at age 6 months old
Legally adopted by Brad Pitt in January 2006

Original Name: Yemsrach (from her birth mother) and later Tena Adam (legal name at the Wide Horizons For Children orphanage in Addis Ababa)

Origin & Meaning of ZAHARA MARLEY: Zahara is Swahili for “Flower” & Hebrew for “to shine”. Marley is a name of English origin, meaning “from the march meadow” however it has been reported that it is derived from Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley

Nickname: “Z”

Introducing - Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt

Meet Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt

Son of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, big brother to Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox & Vivienne Jolie Pitt

Born 5th August, 2001 in Cambodia
Adopted by Angelina Jolie in March 2002 at age 7 months old.
Legally adopted by Brad Pitt in January 2006

Original Name: Rath Vibol

Origin & Meaning of MADDOX CHIVAN: Maddox is of Welsh/Celtic origin, meaning “generous” & “beneficent”. Chivan is of Cambodian origin and means “life”

Nickname: “Mad”

Lisa Marie Presley has twin girls!

Born on 7 October, twin little rock princesses to Lisa Marie Presley and her husband Michael Lockwood.

The twins have been named Harper & Finley

As soon as we get more photos, details etc we will let you know.

Introducing - Moses Bruce Anthony Martin

Meet Moses Bruce Anthony Martin

Son of actress Gwyneth Paltrow & husband Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay and little brother to 4 year old Apple Blythe Alison

Born April 8, 2006

The name Moses comes from a song written by daddy for mummy on the Coldplay "Live 2003" album. It is also apparently his maternal grandfather's Hebrew name. His middle names come from the Christian names of his grandfathers.

Origin - derived from the Hebrew "Mosheh", with several meanings, including "son", "saviour", "drawn out of the water" or "deliver"

Introducing - Apple Blythe Alison Martin

Meet Apple Blythe Alison Martin

Daughter of actress Gwyneth Paltrow & husband Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay. Big sister to 2 year old Moses Bruce Anthony

Born May 14, 2004

According to her daddy, they chose the name Apple because it is "just a very cool name", and her middle names come from the Christian names of both her grandmothers

A very unusual choice for a first name, and with no direct origin, Apple is linked with the phrase "the apple of my eye"

Welcome to Celebrity Kids Names

A blog for those of you looking for inspiration for a name for your new arrival, with a vast selection of baby names from celebrities around the world. I will be posting up to the minute entries as we get news of a new celebrity stork visit, as well as groups of names with similar themes. Feel free to email me if you have any names I may have missed or similarly, update the details of the meanings of any names I have researched.