Rihanna has given birth to a baby girl, but fans have been left horrified by her choice of name…
The internet is divided after pop superstar Rihanna announced the birth of her third child with partner A$AP Rocky, with fans calling her latest baby name choice everything from ‘kinda cute’ to ‘absolutely abhorrent and cruel.’
Social media exploded with mixed reactions to the newborn’s unique moniker. “FINALLY A BABY GIRLLLLLL,” one excited fan wrote, while another celebrated: “She finally got her baby girl!”
However, not everyone was thrilled with the naming choice.
On Reddit, reactions were particularly harsh. “This woman wouldn’t know a good baby name if it fell on her face,” one user commented, garnering hundreds of upvotes. Another added: “They’re so bad it’s mind-blowing.”
The criticism wasn’t limited to casual observers.
“I’m sorry, I hate all her baby names,” wrote one commenter, while another stated bluntly: “I also hate them, but I’m not sorry. They’re just bad.”
Some users questioned the celebrity privilege aspect of unconventional names: “All terrible baby names that only celebrities can use since their kids won’t have to worry about having to work,” one person noted.
Another agreed: “This child will be bullied no doubt.”
The 37-year-old beauty mogul and global pop star has been building her family with rapper A$AP Rocky over the past few years.
Their journey to parenthood began publicly when they welcomed their first son in May 2022, followed by their second son in August 2023.
Rihanna first confirmed her third pregnancy in spectacular fashion at the Met Gala in May 2025, arriving fashionably late to the red carpet with her bump clearly visible beneath a tailored suit, the Sun reports.
Throughout her pregnancy, she continued to make headlines with her maternity style, from cut-out dresses at Cannes to see-through pieces during Paris Fashion Week.
The pregnancy also came during a difficult time for the star, as she grieved the loss of her father Ronald Fenty, who passed away on May 30 from respiratory failure, pancreatic cancer, and aspiration pneumonia at age 70.
The couple has maintained a clear naming pattern with all their children, each starting with the letter ‘R’ – a nod to both parents’ names.
Their eldest son bears the name RZA Athelston Mayers, inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan member, while their second son is called Riot Rose Mayers.
The names have consistently sparked debate among fans and naming enthusiasts, with many questioning the unconventional choices.
“RZA’s the worst of the bunch but it does look cool on paper at least,” one Reddit user admitted, while others have criticized using what they see as ‘stage names’ for real children.
After keeping fans guessing for over a week, Rihanna finally revealed that she had given birth on September 13th.
The announcement came via Instagram, featuring a sweet photo of the singer cradling her newborn daughter, dressed in pink, alongside a second image showing tiny pink ballet slippers.
The baby’s full name?
Rocki Irish Mayers – clearly inspired by her father’s stage name while maintaining the family’s signature ‘R’ tradition and incorporating what appears to be a tribute to Irish heritage through her middle name.
