From ‘Galileo’ to ‘Cardinal’: The Most Unique Celebrity Baby Names of 2024

It isn’t surprising when a celebrity gives their baby a unique name, but it’s always fun to discuss (and debate if we’d steal for ourselves). Stars from Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden to Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee chose interesting monikers for their newborns, including “Cardinal” and “Rhiannon.” Giving a nod to her daughter’s name , Dewan shared Fleetwood Mac’s song “Rhiannon” on Instagram Stories in June, as well as a photo from a book describing “Rhiannon” as “the muse” and “the divine queen of faeries.

” Love Is Blind stars Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski also chose a standout name for their daughter , Galileo Terri Rayne, born in April. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News “A powerful name for a powerful little lady: Galileo was not only one of the great brilliant minds of time but the name also represents the area where Jesus performed his miracles,” Poureetezadi wrote in an Instagram comment, adding that they call her “Leo (Lay-o) for short.



” Keep scrolling for more unique celebrity baby names of 2024: Credit: Getty Images(3) The Most Unique Celebrity Baby Names of 2024, From ‘Galileo’ to ‘Cardinal’ It isn’t surprising when a celebrity gives their baby a unique name, but it’s always fun to discuss (and debate if we’d steal for ourselves).Stars from Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden to Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee chose interesting monikers for their newborns, including “Cardinal” and “Rhiannon.”Giving a nod to her daughter’s name , Dewan shared Fleetwood Mac’s song “Rhiannon” on Instagram Stories in June, as well as a photo from a book describing “Rhiannon” as “the muse” and “the divine queen of faeries.

” Love Is Blind stars Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski also chose a standout name for their daughter , Galileo Terri Rayne, born in April."A powerful name for a powerful little lady: Galileo was not only one of the great brilliant minds of time but the name also represents the area where Jesus performed his miracles," Poureetezadi wrote in an Instagram comment, adding that they call her "Leo (Lay-o) for short."Keep scrolling for more unique celebrity baby names of 2024: Credit: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Courtesy of Gal Gadot/Instagram Ori Varsano Gal Gadot and her husband, Jaron Varsano , announced the arrival of their 4th child in March.

“My sweet girl, welcome,” she captioned an Instagram picture of herself with her newborn in the hospital. “The pregnancy was not easy and we made it through. You have brought so much light into our lives, living up to your name, Ori, which means ‘my light’ in Hebrew.

Our hearts are full of gratitude.” She added: “Welcome to the house of girls ..

. 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️ daddy is pretty cool too 😉❤️.” Credit: Courtesy of David Guetta/Instagram Cyan Guetta David Guetta and Jess Ledon announced on March 17 that they had welcomed their first baby, Cyan.

“Love is in the air ❤️Welcome Cyan,” the DJ and his girlfriend wrote via Instagram , alongside a snap of the trio cuddling. Cyan means "light blue-green.” Credit: Donato Sardella/Getty Images for REVOLVE Cardinal Madden Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden , who share 5-year-old daughter Raddix, announced on March 22 that they quietly welcomed their second baby.

“We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our son, Cardinal Madden❤️🙏,” they wrote in a joint Instagram statement. “He is awesome and We are all so happy he is here!” Diaz and Madden noted that for their “kids’ safety and privacy,” they do not plan to share photos. “He’s a really cute [baby],” their statement added.

“We are feeling so blessed and grateful 🍀Sending much love from our fam to yours 🙏❤️.” Credit: Robin L Marshall/Getty Images; Courtesy of Emily VanCamp/Instagram Rio Rose Bowman Revenge stars Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman announced in April that they had welcomed their second child, daughter Rio Rose, one month prior. “✨Rio Rose ✨ 3-12-2024 Welcome to the world baby girl.

We love you so much ❤️💕,” VanCamp wrote via Instagram alongside a black and white photo of the newborn. Credit: Courtesy of Haley Ferguson/Instagram(2) Lovi Lavigne Palve Bachelor alum Haley Ferguson and her husband, Oula Palve , announced via Instagram on April 29 that their daughter was born two days prior. “Lovi Lavigne Palve 🎀 [Low-Vee].

You’re the love we’ve always known was coming ✨,” Ferguson wrote alongside photos. “She is pure joy and we couldn’t be more in love 🩷 Welcome to the world sunshine girl!” Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images; Courtesy of Hilary Duff/Instagram Townes Meadow Bair Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma revealed on May 7 that they had welcomed their third child together, daughter Townes, in an at-home water birth. “I Have been dreaming of holding you in my arms for months and the past 5 days of getting to know you, stare at you and smell you has been pure moments of magic,” Duff wrote via Instagram .

“We all love you like you’ve been here all along beauty.” Credit: Terence Patrick/Netfli Galileo Terri Rayne Goytowski Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski from season 4 of Love is Blind welcomed their first child, daughter Galileo, on April 26. “We are so in love with our precious, beautiful baby girl,” they gushed to People on May 10.

“We are forever changed and are so blessed to spend the rest of our lives loving her. She is our moon, our stars, the center of our universe.” Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; Courtesy Ayesha Curry/Instagram Caius Chai Curry Stephen and Ayesha Curry welcomed their fourth child, son Caius Chai, on May 11.

“Our sweet baby boy decided to make an early arrival!!” they wrote in a joint Instagram post on May 26. “He’s doing great and we are finally settling in at home as a family of 6! So grateful!” “Caius” has a Latin origin and means “rejoice.” Meanwhile, “Chai” can be traced back to the Hebrew language and means “life.

” Credit: Courtesy of Drew Scott/Instagram(2) Piper Rae Scott Property Brothers star Drew Scott announced the birth of his and wife Linda Phan ’s second child via Instagram on June 5. “Our family of 3 has become 4!” Scott captioned sweet pics of his and Phan’s hands holding their newborn’s foot and hand. “Piper Rae, I love you with all my heart ❤️.

” The couple also share a 2-year-old son, Parker. Credit: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images; Courtesy of Darren Criss/Instagram Brother László Criss Darren and Mia Criss , who already share daughter Bluesy Belle, welcomed their second baby on June 3. “M & D just delivered their follow-up single,” Darren wrote via Instagram three days later.

“Brother László Criss. 🎶Out now. 🎶 .

.. and yes his first name is Brother 💛.

” Credit: Courtesy of Jenna Dewan/Instagram Rhiannon Lee Kathryn Kazee Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee announced via Instagram on June 20 that their second baby together, daughter Rhiannon, arrived on June 14. “Our hearts are overflowing with love, and we are truly blessed by your presence,” Dewan — who shares son Callum, 4, with Kazee and daughter Everleigh, 11, with ex-husband Channing Tatum — captioned a series of photos from the hospital. Credit: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images; Courtesy of Sarah Herron/Instagram Everette Rae and Colette Rose Brown Bachelor alum Sarah Herron and her husband, Dylan Brown , welcomed twin daughters, Everette Rae and Colette Rose, on July 1.

“We’re all adjusting to life in the NICU as we have a long road ahead of us—undeniably filled with twists and turns — but the girls are fighters and getting stronger every day — we all are,” Herron wrote via Instagram on July 6. “We’re so grateful for our care team and any continued prayers for our tiny warriors. Today’s plan: Sleep, breathe and grow! Welcome to the world little ones! My heart is completely outside of my body for these two miracles.

” Herron and Brown previously suffered a stillbirth with son Oliver, who was born prematurely. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation; Courtesy of Lea Michele/Instagram Emery Sol Reich Lea Michele and her husband, Zandy Reich , announced on August 25 that she gave birth to baby No. 2, daughter Emery.

The pair also share 4-year-old son, Ever. Credit: Courtesy of Adwoa Aboah/Instagram(2) Shy Trinity Afua Wheatley Model Adwoa Aboah and her boyfriend, Daniel Wheatley , welcomed their daughter, Shy Trinity Afua Wheatley, on August 23. "Our hearts have literally exploded into a million pieces," read Aboah's Instagram announcement.

In her Instagram Stories, the Gurls Talk founder elaborated on the meaning of her daughter’s name — sharing a screenshot that read, “Afua,” means "born on Friday." The screenshot also noted that naming her child after the day she was born is an Akan tradition. “Linked to fertility by its variant Efua, Afua celebrates the value of life, the gift of birth, and existence itself,” read the photo.

She then posted a clip of Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity from The Matrix , writing, “And yes, that Trinity...

” Credit: Courtesy of Ashley Tisdale/Instagram Emerson Clover French Ashley Tisdale and her husband, Christopher French , welcomed their second daughter in September 2024. “Emerson Clover French, all three of us are obsessed with you,” Tisdale wrote via Instagram . “She landed 9.

6.24 🍀.” Credit: Courtesy of Jamie Otis Hehner/Instagram Huxley and Hawkins Hehner Married at First Sight alums Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner welcomed twin sons Huxley and Hawkins on September 20.

“This still feels like a dream,” Otis wrote via her Instagram Story. “I genuinely have identical twins!! I literally prayed for this.” Otis and Hehner also share older children Gracie and Hendrix.

Credit: Courtesy of Olivia Munn/Instagram Méi June Mulaney Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcomed their second baby, daughter Méi, via surrogate on September 14. “Méi June Mulaney came into the world September 14, 2024, the year of the dragon🐉,” Munn shared on Instagram . “I am so proud of my little plum, my little dragon for making the journey to be with us.

My heart has exploded. Méi (pronounced may) means plum in Chinese 梅💜.” The couple also share 3-year-old son Malcolm.

Credit: Courtesy of Lindsay Rae Hofmann/Instagram Indy Roy Speedman Scott Speedman and Lindsay Rae Hofmann welcomed their second baby, son Indy Roy Speedman, in September, announcing his arrival via Instagram several weeks after his birth. “Our beautiful boy is here,” Hofmann, who also shares daughter Pfeiffer, 3, with Speedman, wrote. “Indy Roy Speedman.

Our hearts have burst right open and we’ve fallen madly in love. You came fast and furious the day after your daddy’s birthday and on your official due date—September 2nd at 7:12 am at a surprising 8lbs. We love you Indy bug, it was always you 🐞.

” Credit: Courtesy of Nina Agdal and Logan Paul/Instagram Esmé Agdal Paul Logan Paul and Nina Agdal announced the birth of their daughter in September via a joint post on Instagram . “Esmé Agdal Paul has entered the chat ✌🏼,” the caption read. The post included photos and videos of the couple snuggling with their newborn in the hospital.

Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign; Courtesy of Jordan C. Brown/Instagram Bishop Colton Brown-Underwood Former Bachelor Colton Underwood and his husband, Jordan C. Brown, welcomed their first baby, a son named Bishop, via surrogate on September 26.

In an Instagram Stories Q&A, Underwood revealed they liked “B” names and when they learned Bishop meant “overseer,” it solidified their choice. Credit: Courtesy of Michelle Wie West/Instagram Jagger Jerry YooJun Pro golfer Michelle Wie West announced in October that she recently welcomed her second child, son Jagger Jerry YooJun. She and husband Jonnie West also share 4-year-old daughter Makenna Kamalei Yoona.

Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; Courtesy of Francesca Farago/Instagram Poetry Lucia and Locket Romance Sullivan Too Hot to Handle alum Francesca Farago and her fiancé, Jesse Sullivan , welcomed their twins on November 11. Farago later posted via Instagram a photo of the babies wearing ankle bracelets reading “Locket” and “Poetry.” In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube!.