In a world already grappling with a pandemic, murder hornets, and meat shortages, Elon Musk added another layer of intrigue by naming his newborn X Æ A-12. The billionaire entrepreneur shared the first images of his son on social media, responding to a fan’s request for a picture of him with the baby. “A pic of you holding the baby would break the internet… please share one,” a Twitter user named Sam urged, and Musk obliged shortly after.
In a light-hearted post, he even showcased a close-up of baby X Æ A-12 with playful face tattoos, quipping, “Never too young for some ink haha.” The unusual name has sparked a flurry of memes and questions online, as people try to decipher its meaning.
This baby marks the first child for musician Claire Bright, who has been in a relationship with Musk for two years. Musk also has five sons from a prior marriage. Claire publicly confirmed her pregnancy in January and later shared with Rolling Stone that Musk was the father. Reflecting on her relationship with one of the most recognized figures in the world, she remarked, “No one believes me about this, but I just did not understand what I was getting into at all. Not that I’m mad about it. I just didn’t think it would be a thing. The crazy stuff that’s happened with my boyfriend this year has overshadowed so much of my life’s work.”
Claire has expressed on Instagram that she felt unprepared for pregnancy, noting, “I feel like I was woefully ill prepared cuz I dunno if pregnancy is as visible or discussed as it should be. I just didn’t really understand what I was getting into. It’s been good too, but it makes working a lot harder.”
Recently, Musk made headlines again when reports indicated he was putting two of his California properties up for sale and tweeting about plans to sell “almost all” of his physical possessions. While it’s uncertain where the new family will settle, Musk remains one of the wealthiest individuals globally, so it’s safe to assume baby X Æ A-12 will have a fantastic room, no matter where they call home.
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In summary, Elon Musk’s unique choice of name for his newborn has led to widespread curiosity and countless memes online. As he and Claire embrace parenthood, their journey continues to captivate audiences around the world.