People weren’t sure how to feel about the name « North West. » Rich Fury/Forum Photos via Getty Images When it comes to naming their…
People weren’t sure how to feel about the name « North West. »
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When it comes to naming their children, the Kardashians aren’t afraid to go where no parent has gone before. Since Khloe Kardashian recently revealed the, er, interesting name of her new daughter, we did some digging on the newest members of the Kardashian klan, and you might be surprised to learn their names are more than just directions and clapbacks. Here’s the inside scoop on what each Kardashian baby name means.
Parents: Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick
When it came time to name her first child, Kourtney said it was a no-brainer. « [My aunt] told me that Mason means the same thing in English that Kardashian means in Armenian—stone worker, » she told MTV .
As for his middle name, Dash, the 38-year-old says it’s not derived from her and her sisters’ clothing boutique: « Dash is not for my clothing store, as some people have suggested online. That would be stupid. Dash is short for Kardashian, and it was my father’s nickname. »
Parents: Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick
Although her middle name was suggested by grandma Kris Jenner, there is no special meaning behind Penelope’s first name, other than the fact that her parents thought it was cute.
Parents: Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick
Although some think the moniker is inspired by his dad’s « Lord Disick » nickname, Kourtney claimed full responsibility for the name in an interview with People and said it was on her baby name list for Mason and Penelope, but wasn’t sold until she changed the spelling from « Rain » to « Reign. »
Parents: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
North was the first of the, er, straight-up bizarre Kardashian baby names, but her parents weren’t initially fond of the moniker. That is until Pharrell Williams told the couple it would be the « best name, » followed by Anna Wintour calling it « genius. »
Parents: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Despite rumors about « South West, » Kim went in a different direction. (Sorry, had to.) The 37-year-old « had such a difficult pregnancy » that she often referred to the unborn baby as « Saint, » and the rest is history.
Parents: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
The couple hired a surrogate to carry their third child and named the baby after West’s hometown (natch).
Parents: Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna
Rob and Chyna took a very literal approach to naming their daughter, considering they chose the name because « she’s a dream come true. »
Parents: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
OK, so Kylie hasn’t revealed the reason behind her baby girl’s name, but all signs point to a « calm before the storm » reference.
Parents: Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson
Contrary to popular belief, the newest member of the Kardashian klan, True Thompson, was named after Jenner’s grandpa, Robert True Houghton.
« I’m so excited to welcome my precious little granddaughter True!!! FUN FACT… my Grandfather’s name on my Dad’s side was True Otis Houghton….my real Dad’s name was Robert True Houghton…so i am so excited Khloe named her daughter True!!! #lovebug #familytradition #family, » Jenner wrote on Twitter .
Proud grandma alert? Check.
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