Grimes, the singer and ex-partner of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, has revealed that she has changed the name of their 15-month-old daughter from Exa Dark Sideræl to a symbol.
However, the government will not officially recognize the new name.
Grimes took to Twitter to explain the change, saying, “She’s Y now, or ‘Why?’ or just ‘?’ (But the government won’t recognize that). Curiosity, the eternal question… and such.”
She's Y now, or "Why?" or just "?" (But the government won't recognize that). curiosity, the eternal question, .. and such.
— 𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 (@Grimezsz) March 23, 2023
Grimes made the announcement after sharing a rare photo of the child in a red onesie with green hair, alongside a matching image of herself.
Y 🐉 C pic.twitter.com/esTg8e5Gr7
— 𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 (@Grimezsz) March 23, 2023
Grimes stated that she typically does not share images of her daughter in order to protect her privacy, but in this case, the child looked “fairly unrecognizable” in the photo.
The couple’s daughter was born via surrogate in December of 2021, as Grimes accidentally revealed in a Vanity Fair profile.
The writer heard the baby’s cries in the background, prompting Grimes to confirm the birth.
Grimes and Musk have faced controversy over their children’s names in the past.
Their first son, born in 2020, was initially named X Æ A-12.
However, California law forbids the use of numbers in a legal name, prompting the couple to tweak the name to X Æ A-Xii.
The child is now commonly referred to as “X.”
Grimes and Musk’s unconventional naming choices for their children have sparked debate and criticism. Some have called the names creative and unique, while others have deemed them confusing and impractical. Despite the controversy, Grimes and Musk appear committed to their unconventional approach to naming their children.
In changing her daughter’s name to a symbol, Grimes has once again pushed the boundaries of traditional naming conventions. While the government may not recognize the new name, Grimes’ decision to choose a symbol reflects her artistic and unconventional personality.
Overall, Grimes’ decision to change her daughter’s name to a symbol has generated buzz and curiosity among fans and critics alike. As with their previous naming choices, Grimes and Musk have once again demonstrated their willingness to break with tradition and forge their own path.
