X Æ A-12: Elon Musk and Grimes’ Son’s Name Has Social Media Talking

Tesla‘s Elon Musk and musician Grimes welcomed a new addition to their family. Some on social media took the time to congratulate the couple on their new son. Even more took to social media to comment on the child’s name, which has become just the latest reason that that Musk has gotten the internet abuzz. Musk took a photo with a fan and afterward revealed the that child’s name is X Æ A-12. It could have been some kind of joke or code (as hinted at by one fan responding with a possible pronunciation of the name, and Musk liking the tweet, suggesting that could be the correct way to say the name according to The Independent). Whatever the origin of the name may, the internet won’t stop discussing it. We’ve gathered some of the best reactions to the name here.

As for the proper pronunciation, @flcnhvy offered up this translation, X Ash Archangel. The first part is based on the Scandinavian alphabet, which in this case would make the first part pronounced Ash. The second part is referring to a Lockheed A-12, which has the codename of Archangel. That makes it X Ash Archangel, which is still not a typical name mind you, but at least we can pronounce it.

Musk hasn’t commented as much on the pregnancy, but Grimes has spoken about it a few times on Instagram, including this post during her third trimester.

“Beautiful art by my favourite @3eyestakahashi _this piece makes me emotional haha ?? . We’re working on a Japanese based t shirt collab made out of recycled bottles ? and more ideas ?

Is everyone ok? Anyone else in their third trimester, getting ready to go to the hospital in this mess? Definitely a crazy time to be trying to have a baby haha ? Hope everyone’s ok, let’s help each other ???????? . I hope pigs eat strawberries cuz that sounds BEYOND delightful ???✨”

You can check out some of the best reactions to the name starting on the next slide, and let us know what you think of the name in the comments!

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Perfect GIF

Sometimes you just have to laugh.

“PLEASE tell me that Grimes and Elon Musk did not just name their child X Æ A-12”

Fruit

Some things can be hard to pronounce correctly, but at least you have a shot at getting it right. This name does not afford that same opportunity.

“At least I can pronounce most fruit! I have no idea how to say X Æ A-12”

Today Is A Day

If you couple this with the recent news that Nicholas Cage is going to play Joe Exotic, well, it’s a lot to process.

“Between Nic Cage playing Joe Exotic and the Musk/Grimes baby being named X Æ A-12 how am I supposed to function today???”

The Aliens Know How

For others, it doesn’t matter if we can pronounce it, because the Aliens can, and that’s what matters.

“Idk why people are going crazy over Grimes’ baby’s name X Æ A-12… the aliens can pronounce it because that  baby isn’t going to be raised here on Earth.”

Breaking

If you want to see what the child is really capable of, just watch this clip.

“BREAKING: grimes’ baby X Æ A-12 just destroyed all her dad’s teslas with her mind”

A Guide

If you’re looking to find a guide to pronounce the name, AOL has you covered.

“for those of u asking how X Æ A-12 is pronounced, it’s”

Time Out

Good luck on ever putting the child in time out…

“elon musk: *ready to put the child on time-out*
X Æ A-12:”