by Johanna Osborne

Hollywood is the home of the weird and wonderful… well mostly the wonderful in my opinion. I love the glitz and glamour, the fashion, the lifestyle… it’s all so very fascinating how the glitterati live their lives. And there are few headlines bigger than when one of our fave stars announces a pregnancy, or better yet gets papped with a small baby bump before making any sort of announcement. The paparazzi (and me) live for this sort of thing!

And then of course the anticipation builds – bump watch, due date speculation… could it be twins?! And then the bounty for the first photos – … it’s a pretty major game, but one I think is much more fun to be watching than participating in. As a bystander, it sure is a good view! And of course it’s super fun – and almost mandatory- to give our opinions on everything celebrity, from their chosen maternity wear to the names they bestow upon their golden offspring. Personally, I have always been a fan of slightly different names that aren’t too weird, so some of the ones coming out of La La land are right up my alley. We have chosen a few of our favourites… what do you think?

Camden John – Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey brought this cool sounding dude into the world a mere couple of months ago
Edward Duke Rancic– Bill Rancic and his wife, E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic had little Edward via surrogate. The world watched and waited in anticipation as they prepared for his arrival, some of which could be seen on their reality show. And we think the old fashioned name is very cool and totally timeless.
Skyler Morrison Berman – Rachel Zoe and Roger Berman, undoubtedly 2 of the most stylish people on earth, have given their gorgeous little man a super chic name!
Ruby Sweetheart – Toby and Jennifer Maguire’s little girl could not have a more gorgeous sounding name
Harlow Winter Kate – Nicole and Joel can do no wrong in my eyes (and hence Sparrow shall stay off the worst name list). I am a huge fan of their oldest daughter’s name
Harper Seven – At first it really didn’t light my fire, but now I love it. Harper, so simple and classic. What’s not to like?
Poppy Capshaw – Jessica Capshaw from Grey’s Anatomy has selected a rather cute little name for her offspring
Kingston James McGregor Rossdale – Gwen Stefani is the queen of cool and her little boy’s name rules supreme
Rocco Ritchie – Few names are more bad-ass sounding than that of Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s little lad… love!
Ryder Robinson – Kate Hudson’s son with Chris Robinson is a pretty darn cool use of alliteration
Pink (and her motocross racer husband Carey Hart) welcomed daughter Willow Sage Hart in June 2011, and she has topped best celebrity name lists ever since!
Mason Dash Disick – love ‘em or loathe ‘em, the Kardashians do many things very well. And handsome little Mason is perhaps one of their finest achievements.
Arabella Rose – Ivanka Trump, Donald’s famous daughter, has certainly chosen a regal sounding name for a future heiress.
Lila Grace – Kate Moss is stylish in all her choices
Luca Cruz – Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie’s little boy’s name tops my list for the boys
Lily Rose – my favourite girl’s name ever was chosen by Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis for their daughter (who is already a pin up at only 12 years old!)
Rocky James Prinze – hot off the press- Sarah Michelle Gellar’s latest addition, only weeks old

And of course no list is complete with some of the worst names –some of these will make your hair stand on end! What were they thinking?

Denim and Diezel – Toni Braxton, really?
Pilot Inspektor – Jason Lee, remember this child has to go to school!
Dweezil and Moon Unit– way beyond weird Frank Zappa!
Jermajesty – I guess this is to be expected from Jermaine Jackson, the late Michael Jackson’s equally kooky brother
Cash Rich – Musician John Rich really seems to like the dollar sign
Apple Martin – Yes, I am also one of those people that really didn’t like Gwyneth’s unusual choice all the way back then … Apple is nearly a teenager, yet her name hasn’t really grown on me.

Of course it’s all a matter of taste what floats your boat. Diversity keeps things colourful and interesting. Being original is cool, even if people don’t agree with your choice. Opinions are just opinions, and it’s all too easy to criticise from an armchair! Naming a child is possibly one of the most special things a couple can do together, and we certainly wish you well in the exciting process!

Harlow Winter Kate

Harper Seven Beckham

Hilary Duff and her little Luca Cruz

The famous Mason Disick