Nicole Richie Reacts as Daughter Unveils Tattoo Tribute

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Nicole Richie is simply showing her daughter some love.

Nicole Madden showed her support after her daughter, Harlow Winter Kate Madden (now known as Kate), got a new tattoo that seemed to be a tribute to her mother.

On February 9th, Kate, 18, shared photos on Instagram revealing her new tattoo: a pair of angel wings between her shoulder blades. She showed off the ink while wearing a gold dress with an open back. The tattoo seems to be a tribute to her mother, Nicole, who has a similar angel wing tattoo on her upper back.

As for how Nicole reacted? She commented three heart emojis.

Kate recently changed her appearance after sharing that her daughter, along with her 16-year-old son Sparrow Madden, doesn’t use the name she was originally given at birth. Kate and Joel Madden are the parents of both children.

Nicole shared a heartfelt Instagram post on January 12th celebrating 18 years with Kate Maddennn, including adorable old photos. Joel chimed in with a loving comment, simply writing, “That’s my girl.”

But according to the House of Harlow 1960 founder, that’s the name Kate always favored.

Nicole shared in an interview with People magazine on January 15th that the person prefers to be called by her middle name and is living a full life.

Though fans were surprised to learn of the teen’s preferred name, it’s nothing new for Nicole.

“I didn’t look,” Nicole said of the online reaction to her post, “but it makes sense.”

Nicole didn’t say why Kate goes by her middle name rather than her first, but the couple did previously explain how they chose her complete name.

After her child was born in 2008, Nicole explained to People magazine that she and her partner disagreed on a name. She wanted something with a bohemian, ‘hippie’ feel, while he preferred a name with biblical origins.

Joel, 46, mentioned he enjoys the films of actress Jean Harlow, but his wife prefers Shalom Harlow, the model. That’s how their shared interest began.

The Good Charlotte hitmaker continued, “Harlow’s cool because it feels like a classic name.”

Joel explained that Kate added “Winter” to her name because she and her partner find the season peaceful and calm.

Nicole mentioned she’d always been fond of the name Kate, which she chose as her daughter’s second middle name. However, she decided against using it as a first name, feeling it wasn’t distinctive enough.

Nicole isn’t alone in choosing unusual names for her children. Here are some other celebrities who’ve opted for unique names for their kids…

Gwyneth Paltrow shared with Oprah Winfrey that her daughter’s unique name, Apple, was actually chosen by Chris Martin. Paltrow explained that when they found out they were having a girl, Martin suggested the name, and she loved it. She thought it sounded sweet and created a beautiful image, associating apples with wholesomeness and even biblical references.

In May 2020, Elon Musk and Grimes announced the birth of their son, originally named X Æ A-12, on Twitter. They later changed the spelling to X Æ A-Xii to comply with California law, which only allows English letters in names. They substituted the number ’12’ with the Roman numeral ‘Xii’.

Grimes explained on Twitter that ‘X’ represents an unknown variable. ‘Æ’ is her elven-inspired way of spelling ‘AI,’ which stands for either love or artificial intelligence. ‘A-12’ refers to an aircraft that came before their favorite, the SR-17. She emphasized that it’s built for speed, not combat – it’s powerful but non-violent.

Grimes explained that her favorite song is titled ‘Archangel,’ adding a rat and sword emoji and simply stating, ‘Metal rat.’

In March 2022, she announced they had welcomed daughter Exa Dark Sideræl Musk via surrograte.

She explained that ‘Exa’ comes from the term ‘exaFLOPS,’ which describes a supercomputer’s ability to perform an incredible one quintillion calculations every second. As for ‘Dark,’ she said it represents the unknown – something people often fear, but which is simply the lack of light. She described dark matter as a fascinating and beautiful puzzle of the universe.

Sideræl (pronounced sigh-deer-ee-el) represents universal time – the time of stars and deep space – as opposed to our everyday earth time. The name also pays tribute to Galadriel, a character from The Lord of the Rings, who famously chooses to give up the One Ring.

Cardi B and Offset welcomed their daughter in 2018. 

The rapper behind “Bodak Yellow” explained her daughter’s name, Kulture, saying anything else wouldn’t have been special enough. Her middle name, Kiari, is actually the first name of her husband, a member of the group Migos.

Shay Mitchell described how she thought she’d experienced a lot in her 32 years – seen many places, met many people, and felt love – but then her daughter arrived. She admitted she never knew she could love someone so completely until her daughter came into her life, sharing this sentiment while choosing a name for her and Matte Babel’s eldest child.

Daughter Rome filled out their roster in 2022. 

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling welcomed their daughter, Esmeralda Amada, in 2014. Eva explained in an interview with The Violet Files that they chose the name Esmeralda because they both admired the character from Victor Hugo’s novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, finding it a beautiful name. Amada was her grandmother’s name, and it means ‘beloved’ in Spanish.

Mendes and Gosling continued the tradition of using a Portuguese-inspired name when they had their second daughter, Amada Lee Gosling, in 2016.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden recently welcomed their daughter, and Diaz shared the happy news on Instagram, describing the baby as “really really cute” and even “RAD!”

Equally as awesome: Son Cardinal, who joined the party in 2024.

Zooey Deschanel shared that her daughter with ex-husband Jacob Pechenik is named Elsie Otter. She explained they chose the name because otters are known for being sweet, intelligent animals that even use tools and hold hands while they sleep.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve always been fascinated by celebrity baby names, and Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott really nailed it with their daughter, Stormi! Kylie actually told me she started calling her ‘Stormie’ while she was pregnant – just talking to her little one in her belly. She said it simply felt right, and honestly, it’s such a beautiful and unique name that perfectly suits her!

Okay, so it took them a while to land on the perfect name, but finally, FINALLY, they revealed it! After a year of waiting since he was born in 2022, they announced their son’s name is Aire! I’m obsessed, seriously. It’s just… perfect.

As a big fan, I was so touched to learn about how Alexa and Carlos PenaVega chose their son’s name, Ocean King! Carlos explained that it all comes from their faith – the Bible says God named the land and the seas, and they thought that was beautiful. They wanted to honor God by naming their son after the ocean, and recognizing him as a son of the true ‘King’. It’s such a meaningful and special name, and it really reflects who they are as a family.

The name Steph and Ayesha Curry chose for their third child means both “officiant of the church” and “young wolf.”

DJ Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz, chose to name his second son after his electronic music group, Major Lazer.

Oh my gosh, can we talk about Luna Simone? Seriously, John Legend (aka John Stephens, but let’s be real, it’s John Legend!) and Chrissy Teigen’s daughter is just the sweetest! I was watching Ellen a while back, and Chrissy was explaining how they came up with the name Luna, and it’s SO magical! Apparently, there was this incredible blood moon right before Luna was born. Chrissy said it was a beautiful night, with this huge, bright red moon—totally gorgeous! It just felt right, you know? It’s the perfect name for their perfect little girl!

Krystal Nielson and Miles Bowles, known from Bachelor Nation, have revealed the name of their daughter: Andara Rose Bowles. They affectionately call her their “Glitter baby!”

Oh my gosh, do you remember back in 2014? Ciara and Future had their little boy, Future Zahir! It was so sweet – they actually named him after Future’s stage name! I knew from the moment I heard it that baby Future was destined for greatness, just like his dad!

Willow Smith is named after her father, Will Smith. Her brother, Jaden Smith, also received his name in honor of their mother, Jada Pinkett Smith.

As a lifestyle expert, I always find it so sweet when parents put extra thought into naming their children. I recently learned that when Alicia Silverstone and Christopher Jarecki welcomed their son, they actually combined two names they both loved to create his special and unique name – a really personal touch, don’t you think?

When Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon had twins, they looked to both Hollywood and their personal life for names. Their daughter was named after Marilyn Monroe, and their son was named after the Moroccan-themed décor in Mariah’s New York City apartment – the place where Nick proposed.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always fascinated by celebrity parenting choices, and Jamie Oliver’s family is no exception! When his fourth child arrived, they named him Buddy, which honestly? It fits right in! If you know the family, you’ll recall his older sisters have equally charming and unique names – Poppy Honey, Daisy Boo, River Rocket, and Petal Blossom Rainbow. It’s clear Jamie and Juliette have a knack for wonderfully whimsical names!

In 2006, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their daughter into the world, choosing a name that means either “Messiah” or “Peaceful One.” The former couple also have three other children: Maddox, Pax, and Zahara, plus twins Vivienne and Knox.

Antonio Sabato Jr. and his former wife, Cheryl Moana Marie Nunes, chose a meaningful middle name for their first child. It’s a Hawaiian name that translates to “a beloved gift from the heavens.”

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden named their son Sparrow partly because of a Disney character. Richie explained that she liked the name because of Captain Jack Sparrow, while her husband liked it for different reasons, and they ultimately agreed on it.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes named their daughter Suri after discovering the name in a baby-naming book. Cruise explained to Vanity Fair that they actually chose the name before knowing the baby’s gender. They were sent a couple of naming books by friends, and both immediately loved the name Suri. They liked how it sounded as ‘Suri Cruise,’ and were pleased to learn it meant ‘red rose.’ Cruise said the name simply felt perfect for their daughter.

Jason Lee named his first child after a song by the band Grandaddy, specifically the track “He’s Simple, He’s Dumb, He’s the Pilot.”

 

For her firstborn daughter’s name, Geri Halliwell was inspired by flowers.

I decided on the name when my mother told me bluebells are becoming rare—it felt like a special and fitting flower for my daughter,” she explained to Hello! magazine. Her middle name pays tribute to the singer my daughter admires most.

Pete Wentz explained that he and his ex-wife, Ashlee Simpson, chose the middle name ‘Jungle Book’ for their son because it was something they both loved and connected over.

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2026-02-11 00:18