January 19th, 2012
01:13 PM ET
Overheard: Why not all celebs choose unique baby namesSelma Blair recently told TMZ that she’s a fan of “tried and true” baby names. But, without mentioning a certain Blue Ivy, Apple or Aleph, the mom to 6-month-old Arthur - her son with fashion designer beau Jason Bleick - said it’s not because she doesn’t appreciate unique monikers.
Harsh, or does she have a point?
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My children aren't of soochl age yet, but I really believe that a brief note on the report card, followed by a face-to-face talk with the teachers would be better. That's what I would like, anyway. With three kids, all who will be going to soochl together {I have a 4, 3 and 1 year old}, I probably wouldn't remember the individual comments.
two worst names possibly ever: Abcd pronounce ab-si-dee & A-aaa pronounced uh-dash-uhh
these are real names -____-
If I have a little girl, I would like a more traditional name like Sarah or Elizabeth I think. Tanya Monique Glascoe
Take your heads out of your a55es why do you think everything becomes racial?We live in the most civilized racist country in the world,and the internet has helped to perpetuate this by letting everyone vent their anger,hate,fear and frustration.So people please stop asking the question why everything has to go to race,wake up.
Why does it have to turn racist? It's that kind of closed minded thinking that has this woman's view skewed. I agree with her thinking, if not her rationale. Arthur (Art, Artie), is a fine name. Besides, what's his middle name? He could go by that if he chooses to later in life.
The inherent problem is that our lives are so mundane and boring that we have to take time to not only read about this but to comment. Yes, I read it too so I am no exception. I agree that some families choices in naming their children is questionable and funny, it is also the right of a parent to name their children anything they want. I am sure some "normal" names were once strange and unusual. Not that this current crop of names is going to or should catch on but it is their right to do it.
White ppl have always been obsessed with black ppl they're forever trying to figure us out.They've tried to make a joke out of everything we do then they try to still it.They act like they can't pronounce our names bs I know all of you hear those white bred commentators throw out those names lol the all mighty dollar can make you say any crazy name.
Crazy how race always comes up in every conversation on these comments.Jeff,Dan, and whomever who wants to categorize race and a name is sad and sterotypical. We all have opinions but some need to be kept to yourself when your being offensive to others =)
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Dont worry god will bless u to be black in your next life that way the suicides and molestations wil be down at an all time high
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Do you have a daughter named Bea?
Yeah, Arthur really isn't that great of a name.
Arthur the cartoon guy is way cool. He teaches good morals.
While I am no fan of stupid baby names, naming your son Arthur is a guarantee he will grow up to be a dweeb.
Does anyone know somebody named Arthur who is not a dork?
Arthur Fonzarelli
The fact that you may even consider a character played by an actor with a dork name like Henry to be cool, tells me that your name is probably Louis.
Why dont blacks name their kids something normal like Aunt Jemimah or Uncle Remus or Toby?
Or maybe Kunta
Dont forget Octavius, Furious, Maleek, etc. PUUUUURE BLACKNESS. Even Don Cornelius had to J!GG his name up a little.
I hear ya Dan the man. Blacks are always doing something funny. That is why we have always found them so entertaining. I even heard one name Dashiki Eunike Washington. LOL.
Jeff, you black racist!
She isnt a j!gg. Notice those garky celebs always name their little hood rats something odd. But then most blaks do that anyhow. Laqwanda, Laquecia, Tyree, Danitra, Jamal, Shantal, etc. All of those afrocentric names are just a mess.
i'm not sure Arthur is much better than Apple but at least its not Blue Ivy – thats really gonna challenge that girl in the future
Selma Blair is A-OK. Its nice to hear from someone in Hollywood with some sense.
Not much faith in the family genes ?
What!? Are you kidding me? This is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. What does looks have to do with your name? More proof that these Hollywood actors have the intelligence of your average high school student.
It may sound harsh but it's realistic. I think she's on point.