Elon Musk’s Unique Newborn Name: A-12, X-Ash, and the Controversy Surrounding Gender-Neutral Names

Elon Musk recently joined the ranks of celebrity parents, sharing his thoughts about his newborn son’s unusual name, X A-12, during an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience. The name has sparked a flurry of discussion, memes, and debates on social media, raising questions about the trend of gender-neutral and imaginative names.

Elon Musk’s Explanation

In The Joe Rogan Experience, which spanned for two hours, Musk attributed the choice of the name to his partner, stating, 'First of all my partner’s the one that mostly came up with the name. I mean it’s just X the letter X and the lsquo;rsquo; is pronounced “Ashrsquo; and then A-12 is my ; He further elaborated that lsquo;A-12rsquo; stands for lsquo;Archangel 12, the precursor to the SR-71 coolest plane ;rsquo;

The Name Explained

Breaking down the name, it consists of three parts:

X: As the unknown variable, the letter X is used, pronounced as ldquo;Ash.rdquo; A-12: Signifying ldquo;Archangel 12,rdquo; a reference to the SR-71 Blackbird. ldquo;rsquo;nbs: Pronounced as ldquo;Ash,rdquo; providing the full name, "X-Ash Archangel-12."

Elon Musk then humorously stated, 'Let’s hope that the boy doesn’t get bullied in school because of the name or the best would be to avoid school at all for that young genius.'

Public Reactions and Controversy

The name X A-12 has not been without controversy. Many social media users have expressed their thoughts:

Elon and Grimes, masters of media manipulation. I bet they’re both living rent-free in your head.

Others have questioned the practicality and acceptability of the name:

It’s not a gender-neutral name it’s a pretentious one. A call for attention by Musk and Grimes.

Some have jokingly noted the complexity and potential for confusion with the name:

Sam is a gender-neutral name. Alex is a gender-neutral name. X A-12? Musk is not a name. It’s a marketing gimmick.

The name has also sparked debates about the impact of such imaginative and complex names. Parents are advised to consider the practicality of the name, especially in social contexts like school, where a name might be subject to ridicule:

If you want to give such clever names start a coding project and name it anything you want. Except with databases.

Legal Considerations

In California, names must comply with specific regulations. The name X A-12, while imaginative, does not appear to be legally recognized. In California, names can only include letters from the alphabet, making it legally questionable.

The parents themselves cannot agree on how to pronounce the name of their own kid ffs. Even Elon Musk and Grimes cant decide how to pronounce their babys name.

Some have jokingly pointed out the absurdity of the name:

Jkmn is not a name either although it is technically all letters. And no, I will not call it Noel. Get it, and neither is Le-a. And no, I will not pronounce it Ledasha.

Conclusion

With the trend of gender-neutral names and unique naming practices, the debate around X A-12 highlights the balance between individual expression and societal practicality. As parents, it is essential to consider the long-term implications of the names given to their children, ensuring they are respectful and inclusive.

Let's hope that the little boy eventually grows to embrace his name, understanding its intended meaning and significance, rather than facing bullying or ridicule.